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Well gal;s you know how I wrote awhile ago that I will be on CNN as the woman that is naked with no clothes because nothing fits. Well, I can say I am back in my clothes again Yeah! Thank heavens. It is so weird I have only dropped a few lb's but definitely dropped inches. I barley remember but I think that you rotate back and forth between burning lbs, and dropping inches. Does this ring a bell you guys? I am building muscles. Julie, My husband and I just looked at your pictures in awe! Your amazing. Tabithan, I buy premade frozen steel cut oatmeal from Trader Joe's and put raisins, cinnamon, and sliced bananas in it, it is sooo filling and gets me through . I love it. Carol, Mazel Tov on baby Sophia! Mammma Lambert, sounds like you have Christma under control. Size 14 that is awesome that is my goal, I will be thrilled when I get to that size. it is truly a dream come true. I told my story at a informational bariatric group, I must have been effective because they asked a lot of questions. The nurse, the dietitian, and even hubby had tears in his eyes. My doctor is amazing he suggested I telll my story so others will know what could possibley happen to them. I would think most doc's would want to cover it up. But no. regards for know
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Hello all! I'm new on here, and wanted to introduce myself. I'm in North Carolina, and just like most of you'll on here, I've been battling with my weight for years. I'm ready to beat this battle, and I'm hoping the sleeve will be that tool to help me succeed. I officially will be on my husband's insurance January 1, 2016. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and his policy does cover bariatric surgery. This is when I will be able to began my process. I've already attended many seminars this year. My family and friends are supportive, and so is my primary care physician. While I patiently wait (not.. lol) I like reading and putting in my research.. regarding bariatric surgery. I also really enjoy listening to other peoples experiences, as well. Is anyone else beginning their journey? I wish everyone the best of luck, and I look forward to hearing your journey. Addendum on 11/18/15 Height: 5'9 HW: 296 Current Weight as of 11/10/15: 270.5 Lbs (weighed at doctors office) Health issue: Currently taking medicine for Hypertension.
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What vitamins are you all taking daily?
Mastiff_mama replied to CarrieP's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take two celebrate chewable multi vitamins, two scoops of BA calcium crystals in drinks, iron and get mega dose shots of b-12 every 3 months, biotin! If i only get one scoop of calcium, I eat a few lemon calcium chews! Yummy treat! I am about out of celebrate multi and am gonna a try some bariatric chewable vitamins at walgreens -
Getting a stomach bug, need advice about vomiting.
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to kileybug34's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I can feel my port, too. In fact,I can even see it. But the issue is if you mess it up, you can risk all sorts of complications including life threatening complications due to infection. The risks are simply far to great. Leave it to the bariatric professionals. -
Frustration..anybody else having surgery in Portland, Maine??
styms5 replied to nhverve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kate, You have to drink 200-300 mls of liquid. They will have a water bottle there for you to have and you drink just a medicine cupful at first. Depending on how everything goes, you need to be up walking, drinking, comfortable, with vital signs(b/p, oxygen, heart rate) stable. My first fill was 6 weeks after surgery. The last time I went there they said they may start moving it to 4-5 weeks after surgery because the last week you start to feel really hungry. I go for a dietary appointment today and for I hope another fill, cause I'm to the point where I could chew my arm off . Both nurses that I met at the Bariatric center were nice. The receptionist can be very moody though.- Sheila -
Frustration..anybody else having surgery in Portland, Maine??
nhverve replied to nhverve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sheila, Thanks for the advise. I do have one question for you. What did you have to do in order to be discharged from SSC? Like drink so much Water or??? I'm anxious to go home that day but the RN at my pre op appointment said that because my surgery is the last one that day I should be prepared to stay... but that I wont necessaraly have to. Do you go to the Bariatric Center too? When did you get your first fill? I haven't met the RN over there yet just the nutritionists and social worker. -Kate -
It's funny now but it wasn't last night
LilMissDiva Irene replied to NikiS's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
First thing in the morning: sublingual Vitamin B-12 - 1x per day (1 total) calcium citrate plus Magnesium - 2x per day (4 total) > I take the second dose before bed. Vitamin D3, 5,000 IU - 1x per day (1 total) Potassium, 3% RDA - 1x per day (1 total) With Breakfast: Multi Vitamin plus Minerals - 1x per day (1 total) Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) - 1x per day (1-2 total) One hour before dinner: Calcium Citrate Lozenge from Bariatric Advantage (I forget half the time!) Omega 3-6-9 (4x per week or when I remember) Before Bed: Last dose of Calcium Citrate, 2 Pills Biotin, 2,500 mcg That is a lot, but it has kept me healthy with all of the rapid weight loss and my hefty workouts. There are a lot of vitamins/minerals in all Protein shakes too! In time I plan to reduce the amount I'm taking, especially one dose of calcium and the biotin as well since my hair loss has stopped, finally. -
I just asked my bariatric coordinator if I could take gummies because I tried the dissolvable tablets and the after taste was horrible! So I bought the pills from here and I gag every time I take them. I honestly have been very inconsistent and hope I can do gummies again. Btw she said I could take gummies but need to have iron as well
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It’s so weird how clinics vary so much. I mentioned the flintstones complete to the bariatric coordinator and she said they are absolutely not appropriate. She said that their is not research of FDA to back up a lot of vitamins and that with our absorption issues that we need bariatric vitamins. But clearly there are veterans out here that have had labs and are doing fine so I am going to keep doing my research. I don’t skimp on my health but I don’t like to just throw money away either.
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we were told not to take gummies. I've always taken Centrum or the generic equivalent (CVS and Walgreens carry generics - other places probably do as well). I started with the chewables and then switched to regular tablets when I was a few months out. A lot of people take Flintstones, but make sure to get Flintstones Complete if you go that route. P.S. if you take a grocery store or drug store vitamin, like the ones above, you have to take two of them every day. There are also special bariatric-specific vitamins you can order, and with some of those you only have to take one (to meet your multivitamin requirement)
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Just curious
Bettyboop56 replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had Bariatric surgery to help me with portion control. While waiting for surgery in pandemic I did Noom. Lost 30# with portion control and 80% good food choices. At 8 wks post op I just started all foods. I'm testing a food each day. I was proud that I haven't had any dumping. I have not tried any high sugar. I still measure what I eat. 1/3 c protein, 1/8 c veggie but once a day it is carb and a fruit. 5 meals, every 2 hours. I just put my goals in Myfitness app to monitor my protein and calories, carbs and fat. It is not a diet anymore, a way of life. Plan to progress to 1 cup by 9 months to one year. Maintain that. -
I have UHC and had to do the 6 month diet - but it's all ok. It also cover all 3 WLS. You'll have to check with your employers website for medical benefits to see what's covered. UHC has lots of policies and within that each employer chooses what to cover. best bet - do NOT trust the doctors office, but do your own legwork and call you insurance and ask to speak with a bariatric specialist. good luck to you.
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Alex (the guy who owns/runs this forum) has boards set up for the major bariatric procedures. So the sister to this site is http://www.rnytalk.com/
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WLS excluded, but Hernia repair covered
Museum-Mama replied to eLinor's topic in Insurance & Financing
eLinor, I am using My Bariatric Solutions, and have the same insurance issues. They quoted me, with 80% repair covered by insurance and self-pay on the sleeve, it was just something over $7000! Otherwise, for both things, I am looking at over $12,000 out of pocket costs. I highly recommend MBS. They have been nothing but awesome! I used the Dallas Office for my consultation, and then all surgeries are done at Decatur. -
Yesterday afternoon, I was just bothered by the whole will they/won't they mind game of insurance approval. Now, I realize I can't even submit for another month. I have one more weigh in for my MSWL program requirement. I called BCBS-TX yesterday and asked her if I had to use one of their Blue Center of Distinction for Bariatric Svc. She put me on hold and came back and said for Bariatric Surgery, no I don't. She told me that it is all up to the policy riders that each employer puts in the coverage. She said our insurance has that requirement for Organ Transplant, but not for Bariatric Surgery. So then I asked her to repeat the requirements so I could make sure I wasn't missing anything. (I'm not. YAY!) I told her that I was stressed out about not being approved and she said that for almost everyone that applies they are approved providing all the requirements are met. She said that 90% of the denials are based on missing paperwork and most of those are approved on the 1st appeal. She was SUPER nice and patient and I realize that she's not the decision maker, but it did help put my mind at ease a little bit. I know I'm doing everything that I'm supposed to.
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I looked into my insurance requirements for the sleeve. I have been seeing my pcp for the 6 month supervised diet. I made the appointment to see the nut doctor. And I been goin to the gym. I feel like I'm missing something. This is what they want. Patient selection criteria for bariatric surgery include (NHLBI, 1998): Documentation of a motivated attempt of weight loss through a structured diet program, prior to bariatric surgery, which includes physician or other health care provider notes and/or diet or weight loss logs from a structured weight loss program for a minimum of 6 months. Active participation in an integrated clinical program that involves guidance on diet, physical activity and behavioral and social support prior to and after the surgery. Psychological evaluation to rule out major mental health disorders which would contraindicate surgery and determine patient compliance with post-operative follow-up care and dietary guidelines.
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Why are some surgeons against the RNY?
mskami77 replied to DeeMotionalEater's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be mindful that all bariatric surgeons aren't skilled in every type of bariatric surgery. There are surgeons out there that will discourage you from having a surgery that they don't perform. I would try to find a surgeon that is skilled in both surgeries so that you can get an unbiased assessment of the best surgery for you. -
I've heard elsewhere that some insurance companies do not require the 6 month supervised diet if you go to a bariatric center of excellence. Does anyone know anything about this? I have BCBS of Tx- TRS Active Care (teacher insurance). I do know that they have centers of excellence, but I don't know if this applies. I call them almost every day with more questions. I just thought I'd put it out here and see if anyone knew anything.
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Have your friend call the bariatric department at Kaiser. That's what I did in northern California because I got so tired of all the different information.
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Which Anthem policies completely exclude the surgery? I'm looking to get a really cheap Lumenos one but want to get the cheapest that includes bariatric surgery (with medically necesity though) thanks
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I found some titles on Amazon: The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery (ordering this) recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (this one too) WLS for Dummy's (I have heard great things about this)
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Has anyone ever had a PCP stop their pre-op 6 month diet due to not losing enough?
Anne15 replied to pg278's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am in my 5th month before surgery( hopefully) and have lost 12 pounds. I am try tall and original weight of 262 pounds. My bariatric doctor told me that my weight loss goal pre-surgery was minimum of 5% my original weight. Which is about 14 pounds. My primary has been behind all his requirements. Only suggestion was more water and exercising, preferably walking. I was also told that the liquid pre-op diet can make you lose up to 10 pounds. The main goal I was told was to set up your routine and learn better habits. And shrink your liver for surgery. Long story short, PvP needs to be more supportive or replaced. Just saying. Sent from my VS501 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Did anyone else feel relatively healthy before this journey?
Recidivist replied to Chelle1007's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Here are the ones I use, from the Bariatric Pal store itself: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/soft-chew-bariatric-vitamins/products/bariatric-advantage-multivitamin-chewy-bites-flavors I like the strawberry/watermelon flavor. -
It hard buddy my girl friend an I broke up over mine. I was loosing more that she was loosing with here lap band Hang in there and maybe y’all can get some kind of counseling maybe try taking her to a bariatrics meeting
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Does anyone know the name of that cable weight loss show?
tab1975 replied to LargeMediumSmall's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The show was on MTV and it is called...True Life...I hate my body...He was from a greek family. Yes his family was not supoortive. He was going to have a body lift. It was a good show and a repeat. The show also had other bariatric patients.
