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for tricare patients (standard) what did you take for 1st appt
heidsz posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi, I have my first appt today at noon... I have so many medical records I am not even sure what to take, what to copy. Did you all have a letter from your primary care doctor to take with you? Since I am on standard I barely go to my primary doctor... could never find a great one (except for colds and all that) but had a great GYN doctor , neurologist, pain doctors for all my things... So I have all those records. I am also a disabled veteran and have all that documentation (basically it documents in outline form what happened to me over the last 10 years). I am 5"3 and about 229, so I am right on the cusp of the weight requirements. Any thoughts of how to organize my records? Doctors notes you took with you? Thanks so much for all your replies they have been so encouraging. I can hardly believe I am going to possibly get weight loss surgery, in one way it makes you feel like, "How did this happen" and then in another way I see how great it has been for people in my family who got their lives back. Take care, Heidi heidshosh@aol.com -
Endoscopy Dr. Says I Can't Have Wls Help! Please!
Elinjacksmom replied to kweenbee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I will say this from my experience. My doctor did not do any of these tests before hand & I wish so badly that he had. I also have a narrowing in the esophagus they have discovered & I am now dealing with so many issues. I had vomiting in the hospital & had to stay an extra 3 days. I'm now dealing with horrific acid reflux that I've never had before. I'm also having to go for a scope to dilate my esophagus because of the severe swelling I am unable to hardly eat anything & am on the verge of dehydration daily. I honestly thought that this surgery was going to be the end all fix for all of my weight loss issues & it's actually been one of the most rough & exhausting things I've ever been through in my life. Please don't think I'm trying to be negative just consider carefully going forward with the surgery because there hasn't been a day when I wish I could go back in time & NEVER have done this. I just wished I had more information like this before I had done mine. -
Don't be down or too hard on yourself. You're fairly newly banded and still very much on the learning curve with all this. Heck, I have found there's something new to learn with every single fill I get. A small piece of advice that might help? Before I had adequate Fluid in my band, I knew only eating a cup of food every 4 hours was totally unrealistic. I was freak'n starving! So, until I had good restriction, I concentrated on calories. I would have a set amount of calories I allowed myself a day and planned it so I could eat something every 2 hours. For me, this did two things- it allowed me to stay within the one cup limit and I wasn't absolutely starving all the time. Plus, I did lose weight consistently, even without restriction. Hang in there, I promise it gets easier
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Starting to gain the weight back help
Tammy Robinson posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
after my stroke in June I started gaining my weight back and now I need help to restart my diet. What can I do to start to loss this weight -
We have the same surgery date and I have only lost about as much as you since the band, but I have lost about 70-75 lbs total (all my dieting before the band and all that pre & post op liquids only). You need to talk to your doctor and nutritionist about the hair loss. I am not convinced it is a protein thing, though. Other than in the healing phase after surgery, why would our bodies need more protein now than before? (I'm not talking about protein supposedly keeping you fuller longer, I am talking about metabolically needing it). There could be other reasons for lack of weight loss and hair loss - namely thyroid problems. Please ask to have your TSH and T4 measured and even if it's borderline, ask for low dosage sythroid (not generic). I'm only speculating on possible causes and solutions. But you need to see your doctor about this. Good luck.
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Almost 2 months done in my 6 month pre op journey
Mishay36 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
May 3rd will be two months into my 6 month pre surgical weight loss program. Im so excited. I have been meeting with the dietician and setting and making little goals. I decided that I need to prepare myself for my new way of life post op as much as I can now. Last week I went to a pottery shop with a friend and painted a small plate and bowl to use post op. It is just a smaller bowl and plate. So I can have this special thing to use and look forward to. They turned out really cool. They fired them in a kiln and protected them to make them dishwasher and food safe. Im also keeping a journal to record this journey. Question: How long were most of you off of work post op? -
Almost 2 months done in my 6 month pre op journey
Nean4488 replied to Mishay36's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on finishing two out of the six months of pre op diet!! I had to do 3 months and tried to lose as much weight as I could... didn't really work very well, school is a big stress for me! As for the being off of work, I cant help you with that, because my date isnt until 5/17, but I did only take a week off, a lot of people say thats enough but it all depends! Anyways! Good luck with your journey, you will do great! -
Almost 12 Week Post-Op Before And After
KinnymomX3 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Highest weigh : 241 Current weight : 189 -
Hi Cryst11 - I surprised myself and lost 4 pounds before my weigh in with Dr. Enochs and my BMI was an even 49. Just under the limit for BCBS. So I might all the other requirements (5 year weight history, over 18, no endocrine disorders etc). Angelica, the insurance person, at Dr. Enochs office said she need by bloodwork, pyhsc and nutrion visits to be completed before she submits for insurance approval. She said it would take about 1-2 weeks to hear back and then 1-2 weeks from then to schedule surgery. My biggest dilemma is that me and some friends are going to the beach on July26 and I want to have one last party before being banded. I am praying hard for insurance approval and a surgery date after July 26.
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Hi falling angel I have the same issue but it is because at least for me that with the weight loss comes lower blood pressure when you make a sudden change in position the lower blood pressure tries to compensate which causes light headedness just keep this in mind and change your positions slowly it happens with people who have not even had VSG
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This is what my Dietician set up for me: Daily Nutrition Goals Edit Calories 800 Carbohydrates 70 g 35 % Fat 22 g 25 % Protein 80 g 40 % With carbs, my average is 40 g, some days it is 30g, some days 59. 800 calories for me for weight loss, I am often under, 600 or 700 My average Protein is 66-70 I am still in weight-loss phase, and stick to my 1/2 cup meal portions.
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Calling all AETNA *** Bandsters I hv an approval ????
girly831 replied to rn2012's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have Aetna also and was approved. My BMI was hovering around 35 for over 2+ years. As long as you can prove your BMI was 40 without comorbities or 35 with comorbities for at least 2 years. You should not have a problem. Good Luck! . I have Aetna Health Maintenance Organization..Im currently 270 with a BMI of 41....I know i qualify with a BMI >40..I'm hearing that Aetna requires a 2 year weight history. Will they deny bc I havent been 270 for the last 2 years. My weight fluctated from 225 to 270. -
Anybody having issues losing weight who has the implanon? Bout ready to call it quits!!!
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So I haven't spoken to a doctor yet but I think I now have low blood pressure 5 months out. If I'm sitting or lying down and get up I feel like I may fall over and this is 10x worse after I've smoked shrubbery because that in itself lowers your blood pressure. I also have been getting dizzy spells in general which are severe until I lie down. I'm also cold all the time which I wasn't when I was this weight 4 years ago. All signs point to it in my opinion. Anyone else experience this? ps newest post op pic: 12-2 - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012
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I hope this topic hasn't been addressed a million times. I am so sick of being overweight. I have not been successful with any weight loss program. I've tried Weight Watchers, sensible calorie control with exercise, appetite suppressants, everything. Nothing works. I have a BMI of 32. I think this means I will not qualify for a lap band. I also have high blood pressure. I hope to go see a doctor at Northstar Medical Specialties in Bellingham, Wa. I will keep reading these informational forums.
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I think I will go the Salvation Army route...I'm nowhere near done losing all of the weight and I don't want to waste money.
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June 2015 (5 months pre-surgery)
Namaste6 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: Before & After (First Year)
Wedding photo prior to deciding on VSG. Not sure of my exact weight, but it was definitely more than 330.© Namaste6
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8 Months Out..why Do I Keep...
Catracks replied to SicChl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will be 8 months out on Sep. 11th and I'm pretty proud of my weight loss and goal is actually in sight. I've lost around what you have. It's getting harder and I stall more often and for longer periods, but the scale still goes down eventually. Good that you know what your problems are. GET THE JUNK food OUT OF THE HOUSE! If you get head hungry, drink a huge glass of Water and go for a walk, bike ride, swim, hike, throw a frizbee - what ever you like. Go shopping if that's your thing. Like Indymom said. Prepare healthy snack foods and always portion things out. NEVER eat out of the container. Cut up veggies dipped in hummus or a Greek yogurt dip? A small handful of nuts and dried berries? A piece of fruit with an oz. of cheese? Hey look! I'm one pound from being "overweight" as opposed to "obese!" I actually find that the more I am busy or exercising (I went kayaking last weekend) the less I feel light eating. Snacking comes from boredom. Hey look! I'm one more pound from being "overweight!" YAY! -
Hi, this is my first discussion about my sleeve. I had my surgery April 30th, 2012. I feel great, but not really losing any weight. I think I have lost about 5lbs since surgery. My surgeon's nurse says"to stop weighing myself". All the stories I read people are losing 20-25lbs almost immediately. I joke with my husband that I hope the surgeon took out the right part! Also, I have no problems drinking or eating. So many people say they can only drink tiny sips, I feel I can drink normally. I feel nervous that maybe this isn't going to work for me. I waited 7 months for insurance and I thought it would be difficult to eat. One good thing is I don't feel hungry. Just wondering if any of this is normal? Waiting for a big weight loss. Thanks, Iowamom
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I did gain about 7 lbs in the hospital. As of today, I can start adding eggs, cottage cheese. I know I shouldn't compare, but for 7 months I've listened to so many stories, it is hard not to. I know this is my journey and I will embrace it. Thanks
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The 20-25 pounds you are referencing is not lost fat. Maybe a couple pounds ... yes, but let's look at this objectively. It is widely accepted that 1 pound represents 3,500 calories. Consume 3,500 more calories than you burn, you gain a pound. Burn 3,500 calories more than you consume, you lose a pound. So: 3,500 x 20 (lbs) = 70,000 That means, over whatever period of time your chose (1, 2 weeks) you need to run a deficeit of 70,000 calories ... Hmmm ... So, hopefully you can see there is no possible way to do that, even with the sleeve. So, what could it be? Water. Water is heavy and easily moved in (pre-sleeve) and not so much after sleeving. So, just listen to your Dr, do what you are supposed to do and get rid of the scale. It is completely meaningless at this point in your story. You are losing fat, but not much. You are also going to be losing muscle, so be sure to get your Protein in to help combat that. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
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Today marks three weeks since my sleeve surgery. I have been on "Full Liquids" for two weeks and move to mushies on Sunday. I have to say I have not been getting my Protein in and the past two days I've missed my Water mark as well. I've felt horrible especially at night for some reason. I catch the chills, and am just dead beat tired. I've really focused on my Fluids today and I think I'm close to 64 oz's. I haven't been hungry at all either which kind of worries me.....I hope moving to mushies is a smooth transition. Otherwise, the weight is still coming off. My Stats are: Starting Weight Pre-op Diet - 267 Surgery Date - 249 Today - 221 Stay strong and positive fellow sleevers!!!
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Calm down! 2 lbs can be nothing more than temporary water weight gain. Wait a couple of days and it will go back down.
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lets see thos new years pics....me first
sexy_sleevegirl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have not wore a dress in years so i decided to be brave since losing some weight and boy did i enjoy it!!!! -
I was sleeved 2-weeks ago today. I started tracking my weight daily when I got home and was losing 3-5 pounds daily. Now I'm only losing 1 pound a day. I'm scheduled to start stage 4 today but I'm worried I'll stop losing and maybe start gaining. Anyone have suggestions?
