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What is a Band erosion? This is when the Band actually erodes into the stomach. It is a more serious problem, and generally requires removal of the Band. Band erosion is thought to be related to placing too many sutures (or too tight sutures) at the time of Band implantation. Surprisingly, Band erosion is often unnoticed. Occasionally the port will become infected if bacteria track along the catheter out to the port. Other times patients will stop losing weight. Diagnosis often requires an endoscopy. http://www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman/Lapbandfaq.htm A band slippage usually requires the patient to return to the operating room for repair. A band erosion is related to the pressure of the band being wrapped around a hollow organ. Over time, the band may erode through the stomach wall and if this occurs, reoperation is required. A band slippage usually requires the patient to return to the operating room for repair. A band erosion is related to the pressure of the band being wrapped around a hollow organ. Over time, the band may erode through the stomach wall and if this occurs, reoperation is required. http://www.boone.org/bhc/?booneorg=/bhc/cms/1/bariatrics/lapband.html
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Newbie looking for advice in Staten Island
woo woo replied to Dawnygirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Use google to find SI or Manhattan (if you want) surgeons. You can then research the ones that seem convenient for you and then make appointments for seminars or consultations with the doc or docs that appeal to you the most. Once you select a surgeon, they can pretty much set you up with whatever else you need from there for the surgery and for your insurance, including a PCP for the supervised diet and etc. I am assuming you have already checked with your insurance provider to see if your policy covers bariatric surgery. Welcome to the site and good luck to you! Let us know how things go. -
Should I get another Fill?
Jennifer44 replied to Jennifer44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am going to see the nutrionist in two weeks and avoid another fill until October. I have to learn how to change my behavior around food. I just started seeing a bariatric psychologist and she is good. I have my third session this Saturday. She suggested I start exercising..........I will go tonight to the gym. I just hope I can start losing 1-2 pounds a week and get out of this plateau.......journaling and exercise will help!!!! -
Well, I just had the informational seminar at the bariatric center tonight. It's a smaller center, they only do about 2 wls a week, but their program is top notch. Lots of pre-op education and support and a very comprehensive post-op schedule with the dietician, nutritionist, personal trainer, etc. I was very surprised when the surgeon said that 80% of their patients are Roex-en-y bypass and only 20% are suitable candidates for lap band. It's all determined after the consult with the docs and filling out a long questionere. I'm hoping for the band, really don't want to take on the risks of bypass, plus I would prefer to lose slower and I'm not done having kids yet. So what made you choose the band over bypass? Did you consider bypass at all?
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Greetings All! So the good news is I am seeing a very good bariatric surgeon on Friday. My primary made the referral and Tricare Prime approved my visit to the surgeon. On Friday, I will do the psych eval and see a nutritionist. To my surprise when studying the doctor's site I saw there is a $3,500 fee NOT covered by insurance. Is this new??? The whole idea of having insurance covered surgery is to have little out of pocket. I run my own small company and I have no clue where I will get that money from. Is it me or does this seem like double dipping (from the insurance company AND the patient)? My credit isn't great due to tough business conditions and the loss of a home in NV. Now I wonder if I will ever be able to get my surgery. HELP! APR
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Dairy-Free Protein
Samara1974 replied to LaLa Weez's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I use the Jay Robb Egg Protein they have it at GNC, they may also sell it on the bariatric pal site too not sure. -
self pay Houston Texas
dkandsm replied to jdelarosa's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am in the Houston area, too. My insurance would not cover any type of bariatric surgery, so I ended up going to Tijuana, Mexico for the sleeve. I used Dr. Ismael Cabrera and paid $4,500 for the surgery last month. I had a great experience. If you do decide to go the Mexico route, you will need a passport. Good luck to you! Tijuana felt safe to us. Not once did we feel that we were in danger. Everyone said that TJ was bad 6 years ago, but has calmed down since. -
Advice finding an excellent plastic surgeon
jane13 replied to Djmohr's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
@@AvaFern thanks. now I am wondering who was your bariatric surgeon? I had Uchal from St.Vincent's and had surgery at Southside. -
Please Post Your Pre-Op Shopping List.
vsgm replied to CHELL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
From reading great advice on this forum I made a list of these items & gathered in preparation........ :-) bariatric Protein powder (I like the fusion chocolate mousse) & some pre-made Protein drinks for quick & easy grabs GasX (sounds like the gas afterwards for a few days is quite painful) Nexium (ditto on the acid) liquid Tylenol (to use after the dr's liquid painkiller has finished it's job) lots of gatorade, s/f Jello, Water bottles chewable bariatric Vitamins (again the Fusion isn't bad...the mixed berry looks a bit intimidating but is relatively easy to chew up and swallow...my dr advised 2 of those a day for always after.) pill crusher (this is a cool little thing I found at WM which crushes any non-chewable pills you have to take) low cal/lactose free yogurt of course my chapstick! that's all I can remember at the moment! Best of luck! I go in tomorrow morning............(feels like the first day of school when you were a kid!) -
Dr. Wilhelmy and Mexicali Bariatric Center
Angel720 replied to patsystowe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had surgery with Dr Wilhelmy at Mexicali Bariatric Center on August 6th. My experience was excellent! A bit about my story. My mom had her sleeve done in 2013 with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali and I went with her. We were VERY impressed with the hospital and with the care she received. Couldn't be happier with her sleeve either. When I decided to have surgery done, I would not have considered going any place else. Everything was just that good! I had no doubt I wanted to be at the same hospital with the same doctors taking care of me. Sadly Dr. Aceves was not available to do my surgery but I knew of the experience the whole team had and was vey impressed with Dr. Wilhelmy's credentials. I wanted someone just as experienced as Dr. Aceves, someone with many years as a surgeon and with a reputation just as solid. Although money is important experience and results were way more important to me. I was not disappointed! My mom and I both agreed that the care she received a year ago and the care I got this month was just as good. They really are a very professional, caring and experienced team. I felt safe the entire time. Dr. Wilhelmy visited me daily, he makes you feel confident and sure that you will succeed with your new tool. I really cannot recommend them enough, if you are going to have surgery there you will not be disappointed either. They are the absolute BEST in my book. -
FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY have an update on my revision!!
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have been really quiet on here because I was just trying to get rid of the last of the health issues I had going on. Polyps are gone and uterine fibroids are gone. I had an appt with my bariatric surgeon today and we discussed getting the revision now that I have a clean bill of health. Looks like it'll be mid July sometime. BUT...my revision is a little more complicated. Here's what I was told: Normally they leave the bottom part of the stomach when they do the bypass because there might be a need for a feeding tube at some point, or something like that. HOWEVER, with my situation, the part they would normally leave is where all the polyps were. So the surgeon is going to completely remove the bottom part of the stomach (making my stomach about 2oz instead of the 4-5oz it is now) during the bypass surgery. He said that's not ideal, but given my situation, it's the best course of treatment for the GERD, esophagitis, gastritis, and getting me back to being able to work out and live a normal life again (which is really all I want). He said it does present a problem later on if I need a feeding tube or whatever, but that's a big "if", and considering all of my issues right now, it's worth the risk, if I agree. I agreed with him and I'm waiting for the coordinator to call me to schedule the surgery officially. I'm so close to this being over. I can see the finish line FINALLY!!!!! -
Actual complete patient manual found online
AtlantaRed posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! For those of you (like me) who can't wait to get our own manuals/plans from our surgeons or for those who have gone to Mexico and/or otherwise feel they did not get enough information for aftercare, I found an online PDF to a patient care manual from Peachtree Bariatrics here in GA. Several people on this board have used this doctor, Dr. Titus Duncan. Although I will certainly follow MY surgeon's plan, it is nice to see a complete example of what to expect. It has useful info for before and after surgery. It gives food plans for the different stages. It also lists different medications that are okay or not okay. It is in PDF form. Hope others find this as helpful as I do! http://www.peachtree...ient-Manual.pdf -
Breast Augmentation?
BetsyB replied to MrsShannonDennis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm seriously researching both procedures and surgeons now. I think I've concluded that, for me, lift is necessary. I do think I will want some augmentation when all is said and done; I am used to having large breasts, and while I don't want to be disproportionate, I do want to feel like "myself." It's really too soon to tell for sure--but I think there are some areas of my body that are rebounding a lot better than I expected. Others? Well, they will need to be rearranged big-time. The one thing I'm focusing on now---because documentation is very important---is making sure that issues related to redundant skin (pain due to the pull of gravity, skin breakdown, and so on) are documented by each doctor I see. When it comes to breasts, the pull of gravity post-bariatric surgery can cause neck and shoulder pain. (I already have serious neck issues)---which can influence insurance payment. Skin rash below pendulous tissue is also taken into consideration. So be sure to let your doctor know of any issues you experience. In terms of scarring--I've seen some really excellent results for both lifting and augmentation; I think I will have to find a surgeon I trust implicitly, and leave the decision of what is required in his hands. I would love to talk more about this as you go through the process--I think it's something many of us will be facing, and input from others is so helpful. -
What If Your Dr Doesn't Want To Do The Sleeve?
PogiYogi replied to I am done mooing!'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The surgeon does NOT!!! make the decision you do it's your body not his. It's funny to read how easily patients are willing to give up their rights as human being just because a person wears a lab coat. Listen folks!! this is your battle not theirs once the surgery is done your living with yourself. Medicine is a business!!! these doctors are just tools learn to use them the correct way, I'm not saying to be disrespectful to them. But would you buy a car and let the salesman pick out the color? NO! you'd go down the street and find what you wanted. Go see 2-3 doctors for consult don't just do surgery with the fist doctor you met. I saw five doctors, why you may ask simple I'm married to a doctor and I know better then to just let anyone do surgery on me. Even after meeting five surgeons it's still a crap shoot, but I know I increase your odds of finding the right one. BTW, I met with one group that did this surgery as an outpatient. My wife laughed when I told her, she called it Drive thru Bariatric Surgery. which btw, is very dangerous. -
Not Taking My Vitamins
Getting There replied to ctaylor86's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take Bariatric chewable multi Vitamins from The Vitamin Shoppe. They aren't too bad. Get my B12, Vitamin D, Biotin, calcium citrate and clear ready to drink Protein drinks (by Cyroslort) there too. I like getting everything from one place. They have a huge selection of protein powders too. If you get something you don't like, they'll exchange it (store ctedit). I've read numerous times that you shouldn't take Iron unless your surgeon or PCP recommends it. I've had a hysterectomy so don't need it. Also be aware that some chewable multi vitamins don't include minerals which are important too. I don't think One a Day or most gummies have minerals. You might try speeding out your pills/ meds too. I take some right when I get our of bed, some with Breakfast (swallow with a bite of yogurt) and I tJe my multi after lunch. -
My bcbs of al just renewed on January 1st, I have contacted them and they cover 100% in a center for excellence facility with no deductible or co pays! My question is, do they have any rules as far as having a 6 month supervised diet or anything like that. I have not received my 2013 policy book yet and never thought to ask before. All they told me was cover 100% in center for excellence or 80% in network. I need prior approval and doctor will need to get a pre determination. Not sure what that means. Any info is appreciated!
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ANY AUGUST SLEEVERS
Nancy Myers-Bradley replied to perk4756's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Panther, at the bariatric center where I'm going, there are some docs who do the liquids diet and some don't. I'm doing a clear liquid prep today for surgery tomorrow. Apparently my surgeon is the only one who requires that. (Lucky me). -
Had 1st appointment with Surgeon Today
HanSolo1977 replied to ZollDoll's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
This. My surgery is going to be done through a "Bariatric Center of Excellence" and they don't do the DS. They actually refer out to the University of Minnesota or the Mayo Clinic if I remember what the surgeon said correctly. -
Southeast Ky, Hazard?? Bell and Harlan Counties??
amethyst_moonbow replied to skeeterbait8's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm going to Bluegrass Bariatrics in Lexington! I live in Southeast Ky and Lexington is about an hour and half away. Dr. Weiss will be my surgeon on July 27th!!! i can't wait. How has your experience been? -
Restriction.... WOW
friendly5 replied to friendly5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Justwatchme and 2muchfun, Thanks for your imput.... It's hard trying to prepare meals without a guide. My the big book on bariatric surgery just came in the mail today. So, I'm going to look at it for some menu ideas. My surgeon said nothing about how much Protein I should have. He just told me to stay away from the Protein drinks that he wanted me eating... This is a learning experience. -
I have type II diabetes but my primary thought prior to surgery he wouldn't renew my script for metformin because he assumed I wouldn't need it any longer. Unfortunately I've gained back the weight I lost prior to surgery and haven't lost on the band yet so maybe it has something to do with my diabetes but I'm not sure. Trying to find a new endocrinologist next week, brandyII.:regular_smile:
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The decision will be yours to make, of course, but to answer your question...I would definately make the same decision to get my lap band again if the sands of time were reversed in a strange alternate universe!! I made my decision based on several factors. First and foremost, my bariatric doctor said that he felt this surgery was better suited to me than other alternatives. I'd definately ask for a medical opinion from a trusted, knowledgeable medical person in your life. Secondly, after a lot---I mean hours and hours--of research on my own, I also decided that this procedure was the safer option FOR ME. I could go on, but I can't stress enough how important it is to do the legwork and weigh the options in your own terms as to how either surgery might affect your life, your family, your health, your budget etc. etc. This has been the most personal decision I've ever made for myself. WLS will CHANGE YOUR LIFE and I just want you to feel confident in your decision. I know I probably didn't provide the info you were hoping for but I hope it helped a bit. Good luck and there are lots and lots of wonderful people on this site who have posted many pros/cons and other thoughts related to WLS so strolling through some posts may also help you gain a better picture of how WLS has affected real people. Good luck!
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I agree it is usually tight at breakfast and then looser at dinner. Your body must just react differently to the band. Try to have the good protein shakes you like availabe when it gets real tight to at least have that to sip on for your meal. I really like the Pure Protein drinks that come in a can like soda because they are easy to grab to take with me. They are 35 grams of protein. Try to count your calories threw the day to make sure you not going way under what you should be eating. I know that sounds weird because diet was usually starvation but when we don't eat our body metabilism shuts down and your body goes in starvation mode. You will feel tired and fatiged but not loose weight. I have done it a few times and I think to myself I am practically starving why am I not dropping wieght. Your body will think it is in starvation mode and just shut down and any little bit you do put in it will just hold onto. Our bodies are amazing and you will really start looking at everything as a science with protein and vitamins for fuel not just eat it to fill your belly. Just be careful with the soups because they are super salty and when your tight it is hard to get the water you need and by having lots of salt your going to have cotton mouth and feel FAMISHED for liquids. It is a balance that everyone's body is difference and some need more iron some need more B-12. I love the Bariatric Advantage multi vitamins you can get online because they are easy to chew and taste good. Then you know at least your multi vita are covered for the day. Check them out if you need suppliments or vita that are made for Weight loss patients. Good luck.
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Learning and preparing ... who submits the request?
Garifab_VSG posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Hello, everyone In all my reading on here, I can't quite put my finger on one thing, and I'm sure each person's insurance works differently, however - who actually gathers and submits the information for this surgery request to the insurance company? Is it the bariatric team performing your surgery? Or do (did) you do it yourself? My first appt. (consultation) with the bariatric surgeon is two weeks from today, but in making the appointment, the nurse who answered the phone said that my insurance is one of the easiest to deal with, so that made me think she is familiar with the entire submission process and obtaining of approval. So I got to wondering if they will be handling all that for me (with help from me on gathering the info, of course.) -
Anyone here from northern California, north of the Bay Area
ChavaBling replied to Towenowen72's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am in the East Bay. I had my surgery in Pleasanton. We have NO BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP in Walnut Creek- crazy!! I've been wanting to start one but it seems so hard to find people to come!
