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Your doctor should have given you an eating plan. If he didn't, you may want to visit a dietician and he/she can help you. Or if you'd rather not, there are some good books about eating after bariatric surgery. Many of them can be loaded into a Kindle, if you have something like that. There's also a lot if free info on the internet if you google "eating after bariatric surgery". Good luck!
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Has anyone had bariatric surgery in Chicago using Cigna Connect? Do I need a referral? Sent from my GM1915 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Picking a goal weight...Psychiatrist worried
Briswife15 replied to Briswife15's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks for the input, advice and support everyone! I love that I can come here and get caring replies! I'm going to be doing some serious soul searching. I'll post after I meet with Bariatric team about their opinions. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Yes, its so frustrating. The problem is my new insurance doesn't cover any bariatric surgery. I was pre- approved for the removal surgery by my insurance , and after the fact they are now saying it won't be covered, billed me 23,000 dollars. So I have a fight on my hands. Cigna insurance is not even explaining how this can happen, said they covered it because it was a medical necessity, but that they don't cover bariatric surgery, how does that make sense. I didn't want it removed, my dr. said it had to come out, and it was even a difficult removal because of scar tissue, and slippage. I would love to get something else, but for now i'm fighting with the insurance, so an appeal is in the works. Thanks for getting back to me, let me know how your sleeve works out for you.
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The biggest emotional rollercoaster with this surgery
FluffyChix replied to Soon2bSleeved12/2019's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good lord, what a rollercoaster and mentally draining!!! ((hugs)) I truly think the time leading up to the actual approval process was THE most gruelling time of all! The ups and downs. Sheesh!! But what your PCP and clinic head did was pretty rank IMHO. I had docs who definitely have opinions and biases against WLS, but they aren't allowed to speak out without being invited and they all ultimately said it had to be my decision. But none of them gave me a lot of hope (except the bariatric surgeon and RD), that permanent weight loss was possible even with the surgery. Sorry you had to experience that and that it added to your emotional load!!! Congrats on being approved!!!! Come here often and do your work and you will be successful!!!! (Oh and btw? Not for one single moment have I regretted taking this action to reclaim my life. Not once.) -
Picking a goal weight...Psychiatrist worried
Briswife15 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, y'all! At the end of December I will be 9 months pist Gastric Bypass. I have gone from a high of 246 to 147, 99 pounds lost. However, I am still a few pounds shy of "normal" weight. I an 5'4" and medium boned. My goal all along was to stay between 120-125, so I think I still have a ways to go. Saw my psychiatrist yesterday, and she says she's terribly worried that I'm losing too much weight and heading for an eating disorder. I have a history of Anorexia, but am definitely not restricting my food intake. How do you decide when you're at goal, and what yo do about my psychiatrist? I see bariatric PA in 2 weeks. Thanks! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Of course you can. I'm trying to help direct you since you're new here and may not have a full gist of the site and all the forums. I want you to have THE MOST answers to your questions! (And your questions are not pursuant to Maintenance Menus, they're kinda all over the place.) But you are in a particular thread that is devoted to MENUS FOR MAINTENANCE. And despite our thread being active, it's only active with a handful of people. And the Bariatric Pal sight has 1000s of posters on the main forums where you can ask your questions or respond and engage in different topics. I was trying to point you to areas where you can freely ask all sorts of questions and get way more information that we might be able to give.
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I NEED THIS SURGERY
sidvicious replied to India2020's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Ultimate Bariatrics -Dr Adam Smith and team. SELF PAY SLEEVE- $11k -
Can I take Xenical before surgery?
Lynda486 replied to Ninja-slash-nerd's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just went to https://www.myalli.com/alli-faq/ and this is what they say about it Can you take the alli® product if you have had bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass or gastric banding? If you have had bariatric surgery, you should talk with your doctor before taking alli®capsules. Some patients experience problems absorbing food after such a procedure. If this is the case, alli® may not be right for you. However, everyone handles these procedures differently, so it is best to check with your doctor first. -
yes. Surgeons leave staples in with a lot of types of surgeries - not just bariatric. They're made of titanium and won't hurt you. I have some from my plastic surgery, too (in my abdomen)
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January 2020 Surgery Date
Krimsonbutterflies replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please share your details of the Kaiser Bariatric Surgery process at that location, if you don't mind. You can message me or post here. I'm curious and would like an idea of what to expect. -
No To Low Cooking Ideas for Real Foods (Stage 4) Post Op
Healthy_life2 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
You are new and have only posted several times about being hosed. If you are real, fill out your profile. What type of surgery and when? Avoid any site that sells bariatric processed crap food. I would suggest eating real whole foods. Hope you get your money back. -
I was using Bariatric Pal food packets to manage this until they hosed me on return of inedible items. Being charged 30% for shipping/handling makes me begin to look elsewhere.
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candy barrrrsss *super trooper voice*
chaztexs replied to mousecat88's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I tried a Bariatric Pal CarbRite brownie for this but it was inedible. Then they hosed me on return of items. Being charged 30% for shipping/handling makes me begin to look elsewhere. Be careful of their taste test guarantee!!! -
Food- best nutritional for limited volume
chaztexs replied to 2Bsmaller18's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I was using Bariatric Pal food packets to manage this until the hosed me on return of inedible items. Being charged 30% for shipping/handling makes me begin to look elsewhere. -
I was using Bariatric Pal food packets to manage this until the hosed me on return on an inedible item. Being charged 30% to return unused items as a part os their taste test guarantee made me look elsewhere.
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No To Low Cooking Ideas for Real Foods (Stage 4) Post Op
chaztexs replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I was using bariatric pal food packets until they hosed me on the return policy. Some items were great but being charged 30% return/stocking fee as a part of their taste test guarantee made me decide to look elsewhere for ideas. -
Hi all! I’m just starting the process and have a question about pre-op labs. At my nutrition appt this morning, the Rex Bariatric said it’d take a few weeks to send the orders for me to get them done. I have my annual physical with my PCP this week. Rex said they’d accept labs from our PCP. I have a call in to get that list from Rex, but I’m not sure if they’ll call back in time for my appt. From some basic web research I figured they’d want the following: A complete blood count Urinalysis Chemistry panel that includes: -Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) – kidneys and respiratory system as well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and level of blood glucose -Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) – liver and important blood proteins -Electrolyte Panel -Lipid Panel -Liver Panel (also called Hepatic Function Panel) -Renal Panel (also called Kidney Function Panel) -Thyroid Function Panel Does that sound comprehensive? I’d appreciate your feedback. Thanks! Tonya
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POLL! Let's Play: Would You Join A Private Accountability Club With Online Support Meetings?
FluffyChix replied to FluffyChix's topic in The Lounge
Yay! That's awesome! Did you take the poll, please? It's one and the same private club. We will have weekly online support meetings face to face via Zoom and will have a private group only accessible by BAC (Bariatric Accountability Club) members on FB. We will also do FB Live meetings/interviews with leaders in the bariatric world-docs, psychs, RDs, fitness people. Etc. And we will also have a book club. I think that will meet every couple of weeks? Also live face to face via Zoom. We'll provide a basic sample meal plan that people are welcome to use, modify, make their own and we will also provide access to our MFP food diary so you can go visit it and see other examples of daily eating. There will also be free recipes and some video recipes. There will also be a cooking lesson at least every couple of weeks. And of course you can go hang out in the group and get lots of peer support as well. I'm putting everything together now and hope to have it ready by Jan.1. I'm still trying to figure out the monthly subscription rate--trying to keep it as low as possible and still cover present and future costs. It is NOT intended to take away from BP. It's intended as an ADDITION to our Bariatric Pal home. For those needing more in depth support. We're also going to try to figure out how to set up appointments 1 on 1 with either an accountability partner, or with psychologists and also RDs. But that is Stage 2 down the road. -
Okay so awesome that you’ve identified the culprit, but I’m sad to know that’s why. I also have these syrups (I got the peppermint to add to my bariatric hot chocolate and the English toffee to add to coffee). I’ll have to start using these really sparingly, but it’s good info to have. I am pleased with myself, but I’m also aware that I don’t want to start patting myself too hard on the back cause then I might start to take it all for granted and that’s the top of a slippery slope. Still trying to keep on top of all the head stuff. I started a wonderful soup in the quick pot. Defrosted some frozen turkey, then added in carrots,celery,onion,garlic, collard greens and okra. The smell of this stuff cooking is driving me half crazy so it’s time to have some meat and cheese ASAP. I’m usually fine until I smell food. Then it doesn’t matter how full/hungry I am. Wish my brain wasn’t so reactive to the smell.
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Yes I’m designated driver too. I usually order from app menu or just side dish if it has protein. Many times everyone pays for me to offset gas- don’t mean bodily gas as that is discussed a lot from Bariatric family!
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BMI 29, where can I get the surgery?
AJ Tylo replied to DagF's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Try Dr Bass at Gulf Coast Bariatrics in Naples Florida - He is flexible and understands some people want it for health reasons. If you Pm me will give you my name to mention - Me and my brother had it done by him - Very good and very understandable. If you do use him let me know will tell you where to stay and such -
Malabsorption of Vitamins? High serum levels
Briswife15 replied to Briswife15's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you, catwoman! I appreciate your reply. I had thought to stop the extra B12 completely, but your advice is the same as bariatric nurse... cut back, but don't eliminate the extra B12. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
POLL! Let's Play: Would You Join A Private Accountability Club With Online Support Meetings?
Sheribear68 replied to FluffyChix's topic in The Lounge
Another thought: I just got Kristen Lloyd’s bariatric mindset success book and the 6 month journal. I’m definitely going to start those by Jan 1st if anyone wants to join me -
I think this might be a fun topic
lvidacovich replied to Isabelmonster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do a premier shake every morning. I don't do breakfast other than the weekends or for dinner lol. For lunch I need to do better but I have some packaged "add water and microwave" meals from bariatric pal. Sometimes I have leftovers from dinner. Doing a lot of diced pre-cooked chicken, burgers, etc. Stuff that's easy to heat and eat at work. For dinner I have some great meatballs from trader joes, fish nuggets from trader joes, sometimes another shake if I worked out hard and want to hit 100 grams of protein that day. Tonight is leftover spicy pork from my ramen on Sunday and I'll mix it with a serving of Unjury Chili. Should be really good!
