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SPIDER SLEEVE SURGERY - INSURANCE (MEDICAL MEDICARE COMBINED)
gotesua posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I am 21 and weight 230 (South California) and very interested on the spider sleeve surgery . I call a doctor's office regarding insurance and they told me that MEDICAL AND MEDICARE COMBINED insurance can cover my surgery. Does anyone know how this works? thank you. gotesua -
OK so I had surgery on July 25 20011. The weight is shedding off of me very fast, thats a good thing. My concern is that with the fat lose there is also muscle lose. While I am on this journey of losing the weight and reaching my target goal, I still want to maintain fitness. I do not want to be a sucked up frail 41 year old man that reaches his target weight! I don't think it will be possible to gain muscle mass while losing weight at this pace? I also want to focus on cardio fitness strength and muscular fitness strength and size. Can I please get some feed back from you guys on how you went about achieving these type of fitness goals???? Thank you!!! ; )
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banded 6-23-2010 and starving!
Llyra replied to cmnstrd's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is not time to panic yet! Nine pounds is a pretty decent weight loss in just a couple of weeks. -
Oh and I gained a pound so that sucks but hey it could have been way way more so I am still happy
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I aim for 65 grams a day. How many fills have you bad? Do you feel any restriction? My weight loss didn't really get going good until my third fill.
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Sleeved 12/31/2012 High weight: 303 Surgery weight: 297 First month: - 31lbs Second month: - 11 lbs Third month: - 13 lbs Fourth month: - 10 lbs Fifth month: - 10 lbs Current weight: 227.8 Total lost: - 75.2 lbs Average Calories: 1000-1100 per day. May upload a pic if anyone wants to see.
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It is a cool little gadget... I love it already!!! The post-op bag has a registration card in it, bracelet, weight tracker card and info booklet. Ask your doctor for it next time you go there. They give it to you and it says how big your band is too.
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hello....I was banded on 17th march 2011...but im not loosing any weight now.... In fact I put on very easily. could anyone guide me about the daily requirement of Proteins? [ [/media]
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Are you treated differently now that you've lost the weight?
justmetj posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't start gaining a lot of weight until I was about 40. I'm now 49. I was pretty fit until then. Through the years as the weight piled on I realized people started treating me differently. They weren't as friendly as they were when I was thin. It wasn't my friends or family but the public. I was wondering if any of you who have lost a bit of weight can tell a difference in the way people treat you now. -
Are you treated differently now that you've lost the weight?
Healthy_life2 replied to justmetj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
People respond to your positivity and increased self-confidence. Healthy is seen as attractive. It’s sad that I feel more valued in society because I am at a healthy weight. I see a difference in how I’m treated. A few things I experienced. Some positive: Strangers look me in the eye and smile more I’ve had attention from the opposite sex, Unnerving at first when you have been invisible. Men hold doors open more often Sales people seem more helpful I’m excepted as a part of the fit gym crowd. Many do not know I was formerly obese. Job opportunity’s/promotions have been offered. Some negative: Some close friends no longer associate with me. It reminds them of their own struggles. I have been judged by a few people in my local support group. (stopped going) I fell in the lower BMI category. Comments. “you didn’t have to work as hard” “working out/running as much as you do is an eating disorder” “if you gained some weight you would look less skeletal” An unsupportive family member “you know you’re just going to gain it back” She is my motivation to never gain it back. Years out, life becomes normal. I don’t notice how differently I’m treated anymore. The compliments and focus on your weight loss are over. -
Are you treated differently now that you've lost the weight?
justmetj replied to justmetj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your responses. I knew what I have been experiencing since the weight gain was real. I definitely relate to people almost looking through you or being invisible. You guys nailed it. Also I feel like they think because I'm obese that I'm "lower class". It's sad that being obese not only comes with aches and pains but "silent fat shaming" . As far as the sabotaging I've also seen that first hand from some, women mostly, when there friends were trying to diet. They would bring doughnuts, candy, pizza whatever it took and practically beg there "friends" to eat it. It's definitely their insecurities. -
COPD abd the Sleeve
To Be Thin 2011 replied to branc1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes, I had COPD - Smoker for 32 years, I finally quit 2 years ago!!! My doc not only cleared me for surgery, but he was happy for me and totally agreed that WLS was right choice for me since I was continually gaining rather than losing... Stay positive, good luck! -
Do any of you have COPD along with the obesity problem? How did you come through the surgery? Were there any complications? My insurance has approved me for the surgery. The only thing holding me up is my pulmonologist. I see him again in 2 weeks. My primary care physician thinks I'll do okay. I really would like to hear from someone who has moderate to severe COPD. Personally I think if I can shed this weight my COPD will be somewhat easier to deal with!... Carole
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I got sleeved on the 16th of May so I am 13 days post op weight I've noticed for the last 5 days I'm able to drink a lot more water at a time before 2 oz took me 30 minutes but I am getting down close to 8 oz in an hour now. I'm sipping it so much I don't even realize how much is going down because I am ALWAYS feeling thirsty for water now. It still takes me an hour to drink 4 oz of protein shake. I also noticed that I am not getting that like full stuffed feeling like I was getting after an oz of anything....I'm scared that I stretched my new stomach with all the water I've been drinking.....should I be worried???
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13 months post op and struggling with nutrition
Healthy_life2 replied to lissa5974's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on 90 down! I’m years out. I had to dial in my weight loss calories and macros using my food app. If you are interested in how to dial it in, let me know. It will be specifically to where your body starts losing weight. -
cant wait to see you in your healthy weight wish you all the best -
I'm So Discouraged And So Disappointed
Calicolea posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery 5/4/12 and I lost weight really well until the dreaded stall began 5/19/12 and unfortunately is still going strong. I was 203 on the 19th and this morning I weighed 204.... my lowest was 202. I've been so good, I've followed my diet, I've increased my exercise, I drink my Water, I'm using Fitnesspal and nothing..... except a BIG FAT ZERO!!!! I was so upset yesterday I had a full blown pity party and pouted the whole day!!!! I'm so discouraged and so disappointed -
I'm So Discouraged And So Disappointed
jhansen71 replied to Calicolea's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was still so weak 3 weeks post op and did not really start exercising until about 5-6 weeks. I think you are doing great, but listen to your body. Remember if you have a c-section you are not released for exercise until 6 weeks and this surgery is more invasive so if you can't really ramp up your exercise until 6 weeks post op this is normal and understandable. Your body is still in shock and in recovery from surgery. Your weight loss will come soon enough, but take care of you first. -
Hi, Rahnava... I too was sleeved by Dr. Garcia..Surgery day was April 27.. So far I've lost 55.3 lbs post op, but I lost 16 lbs pre op..for a total of 71 lbs. I completely understand about the 5-6 lb weight gain during TOM. I'm currently going through it right now and its' so frustrating, but even if we're smaller and at our goals this would still happen..I see it as one of the woe's of being a woman.. You'll break out of the 60's I'm sure of it.. I was stuck for about 3 wks at 300 lbs and within 2 days... i literally dropped 4.5 lbs. I upped my workouts and spent more time outside sweating and I believe that helped a lot... I agree with Lauranbob... 60lbs in 6months is awesome! Sure we'd like for it to be more, but I've found that we all lose differently.. I've read on here where some have lost 100 lbs by month 4 but that clearly isn't in the cards for me.. As long as we're losing that's what's important, right? My goal is to lose 9-10 lbs a month. Anything extra is just icing on the cake... Sometimes I've exceeded that and other times like this month I have not.. I've only lost 7.8 lbs for July, but it's 7.8 lbs less on me than before. I have about 100 lbs to loose myself. So I figured 9-10 lbs in a month in a 10 month period is feasible. I don't think I'm reaching for the stars with that amount... We can do this!! Set backs..stall's or whatever you call them are bound to happen.. But as long as we're following the plan we can't lose... Stay encouraged, okay?
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I was sleeved 8-20-12 and I am now 16 day's post op and have not lost any weight? I'm on full liquids ,but can not eat more than 1 Costco protein shake and one cup of fat free low sodium tomato soup with unjury protein a day. Is this normal ? Any replies would be greatly appreciated! Thx
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16 Day's Post Op No Weight Loss
Morgan W replied to Morgan W's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
4 weeks post op only lost two pounds! Still on full liquids? PCP RX lasix 20 mg twice per day last week, without that there would be no weight loss! She has me on three Protein shakes a day that makes me nervous because I am adding 80 calories a day(total of 450) she said some people loose slower than others??? I have been searching all over the web and can not find a single person with the same experience? -
Hi Caroline, I too have gotten mixed reviews (and opinions) from family and friends... what I am seeing is that I get a lot of cheers and support from those who have struggled with their weight over the years and wished they were able to select WLS as an option. Also, I get some of those frowned looks from others who are relatively healthy, health and wellness junkies, or thin already etc. ....they seem to think that I should be able to "focus" and manage my weight without a surgical procedure. Who cared what others think/say....you have to be comfortable with your decision. I've learned how to manage taking in the opinions of others and rather choose to just be happy and positive with my own decision. Finally, I've still got to inform my supervisor that I will be out do to "abdominal" surgery ....that's all I will be dislosing to my employer. I am waiting to speak to my nurse/scheduler on Monday to select my December surgery date. Wishing you the best!!
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I'm almost six years out and there's nothing I cant eat. Some people are just like that. I can eat bread, rice, Pasta. But I will say, some things are harder and I've naturally gone off them over time - bread for example. I cant even really put it into words, i can eat it, it doesnt get stuck but it doesnt feel good to eat. So I rarely eat bread - just the occasional piece of toast. Yet when I was unfilled last year for 9 months, I suddenly loved bread again, and ate it regularly - though in moderation. The minute my fill went back in, I stopped enjoying it, almost instantly. I've lost weight easily and kept it off for years simply by eating all foods, just less.
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I am new on here, sleeve on Oct 1 after band removal ..... Lost 20 by Oct 12 and nothing since, I am sad.. Feeling like I am failing at this. I actually think I have gain a couple of pounds. I guess in reading this I need to learn to eat more often.....I have no issues with food, except I feel hungry and want to keep eating. I never craved sugar before and now I am craving sugar
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The first few weeks aren't easy, but they are worth it. Getting all your liquids in, especially newly sleeved is quite a challenge. You might feel like you are just drinking all day long and even with doing that there is a good chance that you still won't make your liquid requirement for the day (early on). I'm not saying that to discourage you, I'm saying that to prepare you. That being said, isn't a couple of tough weeks worth it for the new-found freedom you will have once you've lost the weight? You are going to be healthier, stronger, lighter, more flexible, and won't be held back by your weight anymore. You and your husband's concerns are legitimate, but think about what another five, ten, twenty years of being overweight will cost you in terms of quality of life, health, doctor bills etc... Personally I think a few tough weeks at the beginning were well worth it! I think most of us on here would agree. Think about why you wanted to do this in the first place. Then decide for yourself. Be comfortable with your own choice (either way) and don't let anyone change your mind.
