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Hi all!!! I am Cyndi in (near) Atlanta, if you live in Atlanta, you know what I mean. I am just starting to look into the possibility of this. I have been up and down all my life. Highest weight with my last pregnancy was 300 5 1/2 years ago. Lowest adult weight 163, 3 years ago. Lost 112 lbs on WW, had lower body lift, ran the Disney half marathon and then proceeded to gain all but about 15 lbs back. Have tried to get back into WW but it just isn't happening. BCBS this year for me states covers "bariatric services", whether this means GB or LapBand or just help with dieting remains to be seen. I am here to find out what I can, good and bad.:help:
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Oh great ... I have sleep apnea
Cancel replied to DougNichols's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok I have Sleep apnea, and am a respiratory therapist. The issues with sleep apnea and any Bariatric Surgery is bigger than it will go away after we lose weight. Yes most people's sleep apnea is atributed to weight but a great deal of people who are thin have it too. When you are sedated and have pain medications this also induces sleep which can be hazardous to your post op recovery if your sleep apnea is not treated. It can cause increased abdominal pressure and put you at greater risk for leaks. Sleep apnea often causes your oxygen levels to decrease to dangerous levels, this prevents your tissues from getting the much needed oxygen to heal. Yes, many people go through surgery without a CPAP and do fine, but many do not. I know I am not willing to risk it. My machine will go with me to the hospital and I will gladly wear it until the weight comes off. I sleep great with or without the machine, never had a complaint about being tired all day or stopping breathing or anything else. Mine was found accidentaly 3 years ago when we where testing new equipment at work and I was 60 lbs less then than I am now. Not meaning to scare or preach, just wanted you to know it's more important than people often realize. Good luck on your journey and much success. Tracey -
How much should I be eating?
Bariatric-Surgery-Source replied to jodoza's topic in Food and Nutrition
Here’s a quick summary of what to expect for your short- and long-term post-gastric sleeve diet: Immediately following surgery: Strictly regimented by your dietitian or nutritionist Liquids only for the first few days, starting with only about an ounce Introduce powdered Protein for a week or two Slowly transition to thicker foods through week 6 or so (completely pureed – NO solid foods) Solid foods usually begin between 6 and 8 weeks out, after which your “normal” long-term diet will begin Long-term bariatric diet after gastric sleeve surgery: Consists of three 4 ounce meals per day Learn and avoid foods that will cause problems, including difficulty swallowing, poop problems and/or vomiting Must “eat healthy” – only natural foods cooked with healthy ingredients Daily protein must come first – you’ll need a lot of it Avoid simple carbs and eat “good carbs” in small portions to keep your blood sugar steady Drink a lot of Water (about ½ gallon), but don’t drink during or after meals Don't snack unless it's a scheduled part of your diet Staying on track can be difficult, so it’s best to find and religiously use a good food journal to plan and track your diet. FitDay and MyFoodDiary are two good options. Good luck! Jeff Source: Bariatric Diet, Bariatric Eating, the Top 5 Long-Term Success Factors and 12 Tips to Keep You on Track -
How Quickly Things Change!
UTGal99 replied to mezanne1401's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was considering the lap band too and then was introduced to the sleeve. I have officially been sleeved now for 4 weeks and can honestly say it is THE.BEST.THING I have ever done for myself. I am down 23 pounds in 27 days! With the sleeve there is no foreign object in your body like with a band. And no re-routing of intestines with the bypass. In my opinion it is a far more superior procedure than any of the other bariatric surgeries. I was up and walking within 3 hours of my surgery, never any nauseau or vomiting and have always been able to tolerate every food I have reintroduced. I can eat about 4-6 ozs. in a sitting and drink plenty of fluids. Good Luck to each of you! This site is amazing and the support I have received is fabulous! -
Hi everyone! I am new to the group after deciding on the sleeve this morning! Met with the bariatrics coordinator last week for the band and got my date for Nov 12. Was super excited and had my first appointment with my surgeon today. He told me the difference in the sleeve and the band and after a few questions and a few Tourette's-like "oh"s we all agreed that the sleeve is for me!!! I got home and immediately began researching and found before and after pics. WOW!!! After 9 years of having my mind set on the band, I gave officially switched over to the sleeve and I am SO FREAKING excited. I start my preop diet tomorrow and not really looking forward to that. So, just putting my story out there and introducing myself to the group!!! Ready for the count down!!!!! 13 days to go!
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Great advice Laura! I like Syntrax the best so far, especially the cappuccino tho I am still trying all the samples I have ordered. I really prefer one scoop even if it is a half serving of the bariatric advantage and Chike. The protein shots are kind of grossly thick and sweet but mixed with water and ice made them better.
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Getting crushed meds down
Miss Rachel replied to LaLa Weez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sugar free chocolate pudding. I'm a nurse and crush meds for my patients and it's worth a try. Spreading out the meds could effect the strength of the med. Sent from bariatric pal app -
Thanks Melinda, I just received an email from the Bariatric co-ordinator (that's who originally sent my paperwork in and my contact person) she informed me she had to "re-fax" my paperwork back to BCBS. I really need to know what happened.. when I called around Aug1 to BCBS they said "still being processed" how did it go from "being processed" to having to be re-faxed back in?? OMG So does this mean I have to wait another few weeks for a decision! yeah its time to get back on the phone with BCBS and find out what I should expect from them.
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I just did what my bariatric team instructed me to do. It was hard but I was too scared to deviate that soon after surgery. I just kept drinking warm tea, broth, diet cranberry juice all day. Surprisingly, it kept me full. I must admit I was happy to reach the mushy phase. I tore up some mashed potatoes lol. Best wishes to you.
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Recommendations for Gastric Bypass Surgery
L. Knight replied to Anks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I've heard nothing but good things about Bariatric Pal MX and. Dr Illian, although he is in Mexico please don't let that discourage you. At least look into it. -
Recommendations for Gastric Bypass Surgery
frust8 replied to Anks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
If I were wanting to do this more economically I would consider Bariatric Pal MX and. Dr Illian. Although there are doctors in Texas, Louisiana, Michigan and Florida that are more budget-friendly, Alex Brecher will be having his revision to Mini Bypass at Bariatric PalMx, and it isn't because of economic issues because he could afford any US or Canadian surgeon. He knows the staff there and trusts them with his own health. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app -
Incompetent Staff at Atlanta's Peachtree Bariatrics
Xombae replied to The CUDAMON's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had almost the same issue. UHC told me I had to enroll in the bariatric resource program, 2 weeks before surgery. My case was pending up until 5 hrs before I got on the table. My bariatric center kept surprising me with "oh you still need to do this and that and you need to talk to your insurance and do more blood tests". Then my primary didn't fax a bunch of paperwork, some of it I had copies of so I went to staples, and spent $40 on faxing because I have to travel to the surgeon center. It was ridiculous. Moral of the story is, you might get approved on the day of surgery like I did. Good luck to both of you. -
Protein powder samples?
Sarahjane79 replied to dsmith_rn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can get packets of powders from Bariatric fusion and unjury. -
Help with Pre-Op Liquid Diet
Debbie623 replied to PlBren's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was tough. I got through it using sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and broth. The broth was nice because it was not sweet. I had a lot of support from family and spent a lot of time in prayer. I am now post-op 12 days. This is hard. Your resolve to change your life needs to be your focus. It will not always be hard. Each stage will get better. I tried to think of it as a strange short term diet. We all have tried those. Make your life as easy as you can and be good to yourself. One of the biggest help was and is Bariatric Pal. It has given me help from so many who have been down this road and understand what I am facing. Enjoy your vacation! -
Welcome Terri7225, there's a thread on the bypass forum for February 2018, you might even find a surgery twin there. At any rate you're among friends we all are fighting or have fought in the diet wars and are committed to better health and a longer lifespan. Bariatric Pal is a great resource, I've learned so,much from others experiences. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app
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Calculators are a way to get a good general idea of how much you should weigh based on height, sex and age, What it doesn't do is take into account bodyfat percentages or muscle mass. But gives you a generalized weight reference to go by. Ideal Weight Calculator A better determinate is bodyfat measurement. My bariatric team weighs me using a bodyfat scale. Between the two types of formulas, it should give you a good idea where you need to be. I only ever had one goal because I knew before I ever gained weight what I should weigh so 150 has always been it. But the number to me isn't as important than being in a healthy range and no longer considered obese. So it's subject to change. GL @earthshrimp and congrats on your weight loss so far!!
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Any lapbanders who didn't have obesity related health problems?
marnie723 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am starting to schedule my lapband and after following along here for months, I am getting nervous about doing this surgery to lose weight when I don't have any REAL health issues. My BMI is 39 but all my bloodwork & everything else is good. I am worried that I might be creating problems by getting this surgery when, right now, none exist. My weight has controlled my life since I was 12yrs old, I'm a major yo-yo dieter & have never kept weight off like everyone else who has tried. I hate being fat. BUT I just read a book called "weight-loss surgery, Everything you need to know about Bariatric Surgery" by the former president of the ABS and it has freaked me out. The book keeps saying over & over that it's a last resort & you should be willing to accept death as a possible consequence. I know all surgeries have that risk....blah blah blah but if we really thought we were going to die I'm sure we wouldn't do it. I'm worried I will be running to the doctor now for life because of slips, erosions, overfills, underfills etc. Who else had the lapband that didn't have serious health issues? Has it complicated your life? I am worried I might be better off fat then slimmer & having all sorts of eating problems with the band in place. -
Big trouble 3 years out. Please help
GreenTealael replied to Mario1970's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It sounds like it could WLS related but only one way know for sure so please contact your original Bariatric Surgeon if you can (or a new one) for diagnostic testing and guidance. -
will the weight come back say in 7 to 10 years?
caddygirl replied to leeann71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think that's where so many Bariatric patients go wrong! This surgery is only a tool that will jump start your weight loss! We have to educate ourselves to a healthy meal choice and exercise plan in order to keep the weight off! The surgery is not the end of the weight loss story it's just the beginning of the story! We have to change the way we see food and exercises ! I order to keep the pounds off! We still have to work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I've been chewing these blasted things, and to be honest, it's not that there bad that bothers me. It's that they are SO bad that once you finally manage to chew it and swallow completely, you can't believe it could possibly have been that bad and you have to have another right away to prove it. GGAAHH!! Can't they make good ones, like the non-bariatric Calcium chews?
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Not sure if I should do this?
KristenLe replied to jstep107's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second the therapy recommendation. Most of us have an eating disorder of some kind. I found therapy with a Bariatric experienced psychologist to help tremendously. Good luck! -
Hard time deciding on band or sleeve.
2muchfun replied to Owl1212's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Overall, I think most studies show there's a 5-15% re-surgical rate with the band. That includes port revisions, leaky tubes, erosions, dilations etc. It is a little higher than the other three WLS techniques. Here's a video that makes a lot of sense by a well known bariatrics surgeon. How he helps his patients decide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VmvWFu79Ik#t=99 -
Beba, at my surgery consult on 12/09 my bmi was 61. My surgeon does all of the bariatric surgeries, but I had already knew that lapband was for me. He made sure I knew my stuff and also asked exactly why I wanted that particular surgery. I had already made lifestyle changes so he was confident that I made a good informed decision and was a good candidate. Weight was never an issue...I was actually worried that he wouldn't do the surgery due to my size, but he quickly told me with a giggle that I was NOT the heaviest he had ever banded. I had surgery on 3/2 and I am doing well and down 37 lbs. So all in all if you have educated yourself and know that lapband (and all the hard work/maintenance afterward) is for you then stick to your guns. Because this is a long term commitment be sure that you're comfortable with the surgeon and his office staff. No one says you can't research others before making a decision.
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Depression after Lapband?
BirdGirlEm replied to hopsing's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There has been some research recently on this topic. I read an article that talked about depression in bariatric surgical patients and indicated that a large number of patients suffer from severe depression in the first two years. People who have traditionally used food as a coping mechanism may be at a loss for how to deal with stress or negative feeling, combined with the loss of their comfort and "friend" they often find themselves very unhappy. One would hope the reward of weight loss would be adequate compensation for that grief, but it isn't. I would encourage you to get your husband professional help ASAP. Men who are depressed can often hide their more severe symptoms until it reaches a critical stage. The study I read was primarly about suicide rates in bariatric patients, which is much higher than the general population. Please talk to his (or your) doctor about this. He deserves happiness after all his hard work, and so do you. -
6month requirement. Gaining more than losing.
Chris R replied to BarrCarr's topic in Insurance & Financing
My bariatric program required an 8% weight loss before they would approve surgery. This was a program requirement,not an insurance requirement.
