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Hi kathm, im in a similar situation , i got my first consultation tomorrow with the surgeon, Im roughly the same weight as u, im 35 and got three kids, 15, 12 and 8. im self paying my surgery and as soon as i made the desision to go for it, i have been telling myself constantly that i can do this,,mentally prepare ur self,, i tell myself im gonna struggle but it will pay off, u must always think positive! If this is something u really want to do, u will succeed! All the best! Hopefully tomorrow i get a surgery date..
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Gaining weight back! Help!
HeatherinCA replied to Hopes of a Dream!'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's normal when you start eating to gain a little don't worry. As long as it's not a ton of weight! The liquid diet wasn't intended necessarily to make you lose weight, it's Water weight, and your body is healing. Just make sure you are watching your diet. Fill up on things that are low in calories if you can, eat protein! and drink all your water. What are you eating? -
Hello; I am being submitted for approval tomorrow and am concerned because I was told that Medicare requires among other things, 5 years worth of doctor notes with weight information. Like many overweight people, I didn't like to be weighed. So for my notes, I only have the last 3 years notes with weights and the first 2 years it says I refused to be weighed. Has anyone else run into this particular problem? I was told that some insurance companies will take pictures if the date of the pic is shown on the pic. I am hoping not to be denied, but was wondering that if they are a stickler for this information, what can I do. I cannot speak to the pre-cert department with United Health Care as they will only speak with the provider. Member services is just telling me to wait until the information is submitted and see if they contact my doctor for more information. I am really started to stress over this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. K
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Well, I am new to this site and I have recently attended the seminar on the lap band procedure. I am scared to death to be honest . I am 32 years old and have struggled with my weight for many years now. I guess you could say I've hit rock bottom . I find it hard to play with my kids, I'm embarrased to go out to see old friends, I'm just tierd of the struggle. I decided that I wanted to make a life long change. Any advice I could get would be great. I have a consult scheduled for Aug. 28th. I pray this is the help and the answer I've been looking for. I'm willing and ready to do the work it takes and to make the changes I need to make. I just can't do it alone. I've tried and failed so many times now. I need !
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Help! Exercising Made Me Gain Weight?!
Jolie_KeMi replied to Teddy bear's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It could be anything: Water retention, TOM bloating, gaining a bit of muscle... Don't freak out. Think about this: 1lb of fat = 3500 calories. There is no way in the world that you consumed 7000 calories in 2 days being 3 months post op. Stay off of the scale for a few days until this passes. Weighing too frequently can be stressful! LOL. -
My hubby and I are bikers, Bikers for Christ members to be exact. I had surgery 3/19/12 I've list 27 lbs so far, I have no restriction yet, just cut out carbs. Anywho, my man told me today that he could tell I'm losing weight because my stomach used to be against his back and now he doesn't feel it. WooHoo, thats even more awesome being as its summertime and it feels so good to have some air between us. C:
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Lap Band Surgery scheduled for 6/25/13
Suzanne02780 replied to Suzanne02780's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks so much for your responses. I have a little info. My nutritionist and I had a long conversation about the sleeve and said that the weight loss is much faster than the lap band, but the reason why they were pushing the sleeve was because of the maintenance and because many people didn't show up for scheduled fills or follow up appointments. Wow! -
I would like to add my two cents as well. I am new to the postings but am also nervous as my surgery is scheduled for this coming Tues..I have 5 friends that have had it, and out of them all are doing very well. One of them had to have it removed as her body rejected it but now she is finishing her weight loss journey through ww. I am excitedly nervous and just want to get on with it!
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Hi Diane, nothing is wrong with you. It is a definite period of adjustment. The food you ate---and with it coming up in your throat, yes you overate, but it sounds like nice smooth textured, easy to digest food. My best advice at this point would be to take a nice walk---remain upright! Give it an hour or so, and sip--it will help move it all through. It isn't like you ate a huge steak, or raw veggies, that take serious work to digest. Just as with anything else, the longer you have the band, and work within it's boundaries the more natural it will seem. The fill is not nearly as scary as it sounds!!! I encourage you to go slow and steady with them, not to push restriction super fast. It sounds like you still have fairly good restriction with just your band in place, or your food would have just moved on through. That is a good thing!!! Hang out, read through different threads, even if you don't think they pertain to you so much, you will see similar feelings, expressed in different ways. Most of us were somewhat intimidated by this little silicon band that is supposed to change our lives. It is even in my opinion normal to occasionally step back and say wait I don't want my life changed! In reality I did want it changed, and the band did help to accomplish that. But I did not wake up from surgery and consider this band my best buddy, and never have any issues with it! I have had!!! I have had 2 total PB's---threw it up, not pleasant in any way! They did teach me to chew!!! Now, I am without a doubt one of the smiling faces, I do love my band, I love the control I now have. I love that not every waking minute is spent thinking of food. Even when I was not dieting, I was planning what goodie to eat, now I just don't worry about it. I fix something, call it supper, and off we go!!! Food is fuel---I do like it to taste good, but I no longer obssess over every savory mouthful. Relax, and learn to enjoy the feeling of not wanting to eat all the time, enjoy the weight dropping. Do your best to abide by the band rules, and soon you too will be a smiling face I predict!!! Kat
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I simply called my insuarance company (BCBS of Alabama) and asked if the lap band was covered under my policy and the response I got was no. I didn't ask why or anything else as my heart dropped into my stomach and I didn't know what else to say but "ok". Could she have taken the question in terms of it being an elective thing? In other words, if my Dr. submitted it them stating health reasons, might I then be approved? I have not spoken to my Dr. about this surgery yet, I figured checking with the insurance company first was the best way to start, but maybe not. I did read on the banstersinsurance yahoo group in the database that BCBS of Alabama covered this surgery 100%.. was this just one persons experience? I am not sure what that list is really saying. I know that when I was considering gastric bypass last year I read in the Insurance coverage that 1 weight loss surgery would be covered and do not recall reading any exceptions to that. I will need to go back and dig that book out again. Do you think I would have a better chance get apporved through my Dr? Or is no basically NO and I would have to go through an appeal? Medically I think I am a candidate for this surgery. My BMI is 51, high blood pressure, father had heart attack at 50, his father died of heart attack at 60, 2 uncles on my moms side have had heart attacks and her parents have both had numerious heart bypasses. My mom, grandmother and uncle also have diabetes. Any insight on this would be great. Thanks ETA: I see in my policy under exclusions that it does not cover services for obesity. BUT in the same paragraph is goes on to say, "This exclusion does not apply to surgery for morbid obesity if medically necessary and in compliance with guidelines of the Claims Administrator." So maybe I answered my own question. I am just not sure who/what the Claims Administrator is and what the guidelines are.
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Question about pre-surgery loss
Suzdavis replied to beautyqueen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon told me it was my weight and BMI at my first visit with him. I was borderline on the weight but with my diabetes, acid reflux and sleep apnea the BMI only had to be over 35 that also at the first weigh-in. -
Exercise, yes that..
thinoneday replied to gettingpissed's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The change in weight hasn't changed me whatsoever, but that is just me. . . I've hated exercise all my life and i continue to hate it. . . I do fit it in though, our workplace has a fit for life thing going on that goes like this. . . if you park around work, you pay the full parking rate $10/day however if you park under the bridge 1/4 mile away from work you only pay $2.00/day. . . soooooo I park under the bridge and walk every day it takes about 10 - 15 minutes each way depending on the weather and so on. . . I also do lots of housework and yard work. . . but that is about it, I won't do the gym or do extra walking or anything like that. . . I just find it an inconvenience, but again, that is just me. I do stuff i like to do and if it involves physicial fitness good for me. . . for example not only my yardwork, but i like to horseback ride, swim, do nature walks (at my pace) go to the coast, go tubing, canoeing, etc. . . but i'm sure as heck not looking to exercise. . . -
Hello, everyone. My name is Diane, I am a relative newbie to this site, just found it the end of January and been reading your posts ever since. I guess you could consider me a senior sleever as I am 56 years old or maybe I should say 56 years young. LOLS! I was the chubbiest baby of all my siblings and remained very chubby most of my childhood. Even though I was very active in sports, and I loved swimming I was just always a very chubby child. I have lost significant amounts of weight many, many times thoughout my life but just manage to put it back on plus more to boot. But the weight has finally gotten the better of me I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis which causes my feet, knees and joints to hurt to the point where I walk like a very old person. So I decided enough is enough and I am gonna give hit the weight loss circuit one last time. Only this time I am going to make sure I can keep it off for good!! I reserched about the lapband but have decided on the gastric sleeve because I believe this is the one for me. I have completed the 6 month scheduled Dr. visits and jumped all the necessary hoops required to get this surgery done. Hooray!! My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 14th by Dr. Kemmerling, at BayCare Hospital in Green Bay , WI. My pre-op appt. was Jan. 24th, had bloodwork, chest xrays, and EKG, if everything turns out okay with that I am good to go, I am just okay at this computer stuff so I don't know how to get the ticker thingy, tried but didn't work - so I will just list my pre-op weight as 228# and I am 5' 6 1/2" tall. If anyone is a senior sleever I would be interested to hear your progress and find out if you are happy with your results. Maybe we can chat about our progress on this new journery in our lives. I will try to keep you posted as often as I can. Thanks all! Hope to be chatting with you all again soon.
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I am doing great... should be getting a lot done to prepare and here I am posting instead. Probably should be sleeping too being that after to night I will have 3 more nights of sleep then surgery. Oh well. I have lost 23 over this 6 month wait to have a date for surgery. Ten of that in the last month and 5 in the last 3 days- even though my doctor said the same.... just do not gain. Oh an hi friend CreCre... see you in the hospital in a few days glad you found your way on here.
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I was banded on Dec. 3rd. I had my first weigh in this morning and I have lost 30 pounds. My last weigh was November 17th at my pre-op appointment. I am so excited, I have lost a total of 50 pounds since August when I started my 3 month clinical weight loss required by the insurance company.
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Dropping-weight don't get to worked up on how fast you loose wt or that others maybe loosing faster. Everyone is different and lots of people don't really start dropping the real wt until after a few fills. If you listen to some of 3 + yrs people several say it took them several fills to really start loosing wt. just don't want u to get down on your self if and a big if you don't loose as fast as someone else. I've been at a plateau for awhile and knw it can be hard not get caught up on other wt lose.
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Is the band a sham????
Dave_NW replied to purple3797's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sure as heck hope the band isn't a sham. I'd hate to have to regain all this weight I've lost!!! Seriously, it does work, but you need to figure out why it's not working so well for you. (Although 40 pounds since November isn't that bad. They say 1-2 pounds a week is normal, and that's about where you are.) It's not a magic bullet, as you know, but it does work very well once things are fine-tuned for your body. I'd say examine everything you're doing, (or not doing), go back to square one, and try doing something different. You have to manage the band, not let the band manage you. Good luck! Dave -
Not Cool! Frustration To The Max!
Star1221 replied to Peachygal7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a stall honey. I was at one for almost 2 weeks. Just get your water and protein in. Your body just caught up and is screaming "what the h*ll are you doing to me?" I'm only a week further than you. It just started back. Don't focus on weight either. I took pics of my stomach during this stall. Took one last night... A huge difference. Your body may change, just not your weight. Hang on. -
Exercise doesn't prevent excess skin; nothing does. It depends on how overweight you are, how much you lose, how long you've been overweight, etc. I don't agree with neglecting cardio however. HIIT is great for burning fat as is most cardio. However, lifting weights is important as well as it helps you build muscle/lean body mass. The more muscle you have the more your body burns even when you're doing nothing. Weight lifting is good if you're doing heavy weights. High intensity with low weights is useless with my opinion. If you want results definitely lift heavy. Remember though lifting weights won't cure/prevent excess skin. Yes you can build muscle to fill the skin but other factors do apply.
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Hi~ I was banded October 12th. I had the same issues with the gas and I also had a good bit more pain than I had anticipated but I am happy to report I am much better now. I gained about 3 lbs following surgery but that was due to swelling in my abdomen. I have since lost it plus about 6 more. I am starving though. The protein shakes are only holding me for about 2 hours if that. My stomach is a constant growl..lol. Hang in there..they all say it gets better.
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That's great. Amazing how losing some weight causes so much energy!
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Depending on each persons situation and insurance it was various things. It seemed some insurance companies requires them a BMI of 40 without comorbidities or 35 with them but also a5 year history of being morbidly obese. I know for myself that sent me in a panic as my weight has fluctuated between BMI of 37-43 over the last several years so if that 5 year history applied to me I was dead and stinking and would not landed me a denial. Thank goodness my UHC wasn't structured that way.
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Concerns about approval
Manda87 replied to nancy_marie_00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I thought I was going to get denied because of my age. I'm 22, and I thought they would think that I should at least "try" to lose weight. (I had recorded weight loss attempts since I wa 12). My BMI was like 52 and I did have some hypertension, but I wasn't on medicine for it. However, I was approved with no issues. I think you will do fine. Just give you insurance a call. If your surgeon's office is as wonderful as mine, (I have a wonderful insurance lady that does all the dirty stuff for the insurance) they will help you with your insurance battles. -
I was banded on tht 6th too. I didn't have very much gas pain. But am sore. I had gained a couple of pounds after surgery but am trying to walk and still to take it easy. I know how hard this is but try to keep up beat. Everywhere I've read on here says that we shouldn't be worried about losing weight right now just concentrate on healing. Good Luck
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Hello, I am three weeks out and I have lost 24 pounds. Am I on par with everyone else? It seemed like I was loosing 2 lbs a day but now I am down to two every other day. I've also been able to eat a little more than I could up until now. I'm afraid I am pushing my stomach to the limits trying to get get Protein and fluids and I'm afraid I'm stretching my stomach back out. Am I just paranoid?
