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Hello everyone! I'm "today" new.. ???? Just like mostly everyone here, I'm tired of battling that evil blob called obesity. My BMI is at its highest at 41% and I finally decided to start my weight loss journey. Today I saw my doctor (I have Kaiser ????) and after 60 minutes of questions, he finally gave me a referral to Bariatrics. He wanted me to test for sleep apnea and see a psychiatrist. Is this normal? He also wanted lab work. I'm assuming I should get used to this.. Hehe. He said I had to complete an information class and then I would meet my surgeon. I'm curious as to what I should expect. What is the process for Kaiser? What do they require before a surgery date? Any kind of information would be most appreciated. Thank you everyone for the support. #GettingMyLifeBack
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HCP Kaiser - What to expect?
VSG for ALC replied to LoveMyBypass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kaiser's bariatric program is called Options. It is a 12 week program. During the program you are required to lose some weight and do lots of tests like an EKG, A1c if you're Diabetic, a stool test, and lots and lots of blood tests. I actually enjoyed the program because you meet bi-weekly with others who are going through the same process so you have people to connect with and relate to. Good luck. The process goes faster than it sounds. -
Psych eval tomorrow!
BullyMomma replied to betterme38's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! Your evals were quick! Mine was at least an hour. I gave a lot of info about weight history which has been pretty up and down over the years so maybe that's why. -
Mid-Twenties Sleevers - Continuing life with the sleeve
Susan Lewis replied to AlexaLasVSG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Again I agree with all above. I am nearly 4 weeks post op. First two weeks were bad, third starting t feel better, now gettin back t drivin, eatin very small meals and swimming. In my mid fifties and I wish I,d done this years ago. My weight issues have affected my self esteem for many years. I wish I could have lost th weight through diet but unfortunately couldn't. I have bin overweight since my mid twenties following pregnancy. So if I was u then I would deff have th op, u will have th rest of your life with no weight issues brill xx -
Mid-Twenties Sleevers - Continuing life with the sleeve
peaceout replied to AlexaLasVSG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery last June at age 28. I was morbidly obese but otherwise free of any other health issues. I was only "out of commission" for about 5 days. Surgery was on a Friday, out of the hospital Saturday, driving (so off pain meds for 24 hours) by Wednesday, back at work the following Monday. While people certainly can have a more difficult recovery, I don't think my case is unusual. I think that having this surgery can only help the other aspects of your life, as well. As much as we want to think it isn't true, people do judge based on appearances, and that includes potential employers. And travel is much, much easier without carrying around all the extra weight. Good luck with whatever path you choose, and feel free to message me if you have any other questions about my recovery, surgery process, etc. -
anybody from Westchester N.Y.
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to getmylifebackneeya's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's difficult for many people to make such major changes after years of overeating and eating the wrong things. When a person who thinks he or she wants the surgery isn't losing weight to prepare for it, it's an indication that he/she may not be ready to follow through and lose weight after surgery. What a waste that would be. Try writing a list of all the reasons that you do want to lose weight. No reason is too small or too foolish. Every reason counts. It can be anything from wanting to wear size 7 underpants to wanting to be around to raise one's child and shee the child grow up. It can be for better health. Anything at all. While you write the reasons down, keep them very narrow. Example, "To walk two miles to the post office," not "to be able to walk everywhere." If walking good distances is one of your goals, make each place you want to walk a separate reason. The more reasons you have on your list, the more reasons you'll see that you are willing to start losing weight and keep it going. I hope that helps. Also, go to the support group that the surgeon's office runs. You'll be sitting down with other people who are or have been where you are now. It'll be a good opportunity to compare experiences and learn from each other. -
Patience is a virtue...... (pshh)
miiasan replied to sassyfrass23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My whole process took about 4 months. I did not have a weight loss required by my insurance (although I lost 29 lbs on my own), but had the normal psych, nut, egd, blood work, etc. etc. When everything was completed it took about 3 days to get the paperwork to my insurance and then only a couple days for my insurance company to approve. From my approval date to my surgery was only two weeks. I also went through a center of excellence. They had all the people in place to get everything done efficiently and quickly. I guess everyone's experience is a little different. Be patient...and good luck! -
Patience is a virtue...... (pshh)
James Marusek replied to sassyfrass23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For me it was about 2 months from the time I completed the 6 month physician monitored weight loss and exercise program and the surgery. This time period had a lot of activity including: pre-op tests, second round of pre-op testing with specialist in field of concern, very detailed training course. -
DR switched from Bypass to Sleeve right before surgery
courtnojudge90 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, My Dr. recommended I switch from the Gastric Bypass to the Gastric Sleeve today, he wants to do it in two parts. Gastric sleeve first to lose weight and then to the Bypass later on. Have anybody had this done? He also said if I am satisfied with the weightloss from the sleeve I can just stick with it and get the Bypass. My surgery is Monday 12/28. -
Gall Bladder Removal for Roux-en-y?
grandmaofone replied to ForeverHealthy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
if you have stones now with the rapid weight loss you will just have more, I would try to get your dr to take it out now. Less strain on your body because one less surgery on your body later on!! -
I Got My Surgery Date. 11/23.
JupiterinVirgo posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yesterday, an acquaintance of mine who I did not tell about my surgery, sent me a text claiming he had dreamed about me. When I asked him what he dreamed, he said that he dreamed he hadn't seen me for a while, and when he did I had lost an exorbitant amount of weight, and I was skinny. He said he was so shocked that he was a bit mad, and sorry he had not had the chance to "be with me" when I was fat! I thought, "Wow. This is really going to happen, and it is going to work." Finally, after a number of grueling months, I've gotten my surgery date! I want to cry. I'm happy and terrified, and filled with emotion. This process has brought so much to light already, and I feel like new soil, moist and tilled, awaiting the planting of the seeds of a healthy and happy, creative and expressive future. I just had to share. Thank you so much for reading. This forum has helped me every step of the way, from curious to I am. Gratitude.- 1 reply
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NSV.....Heels All Night!
Diamondeyed replied to Diamondeyed's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will be rocking them in no time....heels would hurt because of the weight last nite, I had no issues -
Binging before surgery
OutsideMatchInside replied to Melbournegirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not have to lose weight for surgery. I knew I was going to have a long liquid diet. I had all the food funerals I wanted. I am really glad that I did, because now when I have a craving, I can say to myself, " you had plenty of that", and remember when I did. It has made things a lot easier post-op. Especially when the time since I had anything to chew on seemed further away I don't know how people for 6 months of dieting, then a liquid diet, then post-op. One thing that I know now that I was sure about before surgery is that I can eat, fairly normally (for me I was already a lowcarb/keto person, I just fell off the wagon a lot), just in small portions. I do not feel deprived at all. Those food funerals were not really needed but I am still really glad I had them, because they helped me get through some dark days. -
Binging before surgery
ProudMomof2 replied to Melbournegirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I weighed in at 350 pounds at my pre-op appt. The surgeon recommended a liquid diet of 5 protein shakes and 1 lean and green meal which was a chicken,tuna, or turkey salad for the full 12 days leading up to my Surgery. To be honest i did cheat on my preop diet. I actually cheated more than once lol but I walked 2 miles everyday and worked out quite a bit. My weight the day of surgery (8/21) was 326 pounds. So even though I cheated i still managed to loose the goal weight for surgery. Im 2 days post op and I feel great.my advice to you is if you do cheat on the preop diet make it up by working out even harder -
Headaches and Nausea
ShrinkingPeach replied to Jay05's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
38 days post-op here. No headaches, no nausea, yes tiredness ( I had major surgery) but that is getting better all the time, and no hair thinning yet. I understand the hair thinning happens beginning month 3 or so. I am also told it is just extra shedding, I have very thick hair so not too worried about it, and it comes back so it isn't permanent. I would rather lose to my goal weight than have thick hair. lol Good luck! -
Uhc insurance 6 month supervised diet
eubanks2013 replied to eubanks2013's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do not have a set weight to lose but I want to lose 10% just in case -
Just wondering if you had cellulite before weight loss, and if the cellulite dissappered after the weight loss:
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Your situation seems to be a common one. I have also had some of the same responses to my weight loss and my decision. It is very difficult to lose a friend and I speak from experience. I lost some so called friends when they saw I was losing so much weight. They do not speak to or have anything to do with me now. I can only surmise that "misery loves company" and they were not true friends to begin with. The people I surround myself with now are so happy for me and supportive and want me around for a long time. The hardest person for me to tell was my Mother because she is so conservative about things and I just knew she was going to have a fit. I told her before the surgery and figured I would get it over with. I was braced for a fight. Instead she hugged me and asked what she could do to help. I was shocked! She said she wants me to make it to old age or at least not have weight be the reason I don't make it there. She and my husband are my rock. The people who really love and care about you want you to be healthy and happy. Screw the rest.
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Friendship Lost over the Band
ParrotheadCathy replied to leftover_eidoes's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Leftover, I'm so sorry that this has happened. I do agree with Mrsyellis ..... perhaps this person was not the friend that you thought. How do you tell a friend from an acquaintance....the friend's shoulder is wet from your tears. The true friends have been there through good and bad times and supported your choices and respected your decisions. They might have said "are you sure" and listened to your reasoning, but the true friend would not have done what this person has done. This person is one who doesn't know enough about lap banding to understand that you are not "cheating", that you will still have to work as hard as she has making the right food choices and exercising. But have you made the right choice? I believe so. Why? Because only about 5% of the people who lose weight through diet and exercise actually keep off the weight the lose. The other 95% do what we've done.... lose and regain, often multiple times. I hope your former friend is in that 5% but the odds are against her. One day, she may realize what an ass she was to you, but I would never, ever consider that person a close friend regardless of any apologies or whatever. -
Upcoming Surgery - Food Restriction Fears
BetsyB replied to amf1122jr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you will find it more helpful to think of food restrictions not in terms of "I can't," but rather in terms of, "I choose not to." For the latter, you are in control. I could probably tolerate most of the foods you've listed. I don't really know--I haven't had them. I choose not to, and I enjoy the weight loss. I don't miss them; if I did, I would occasionally enjoy a serving. Simple as that. It's all about choices. You may truly enjoy many foods--but none of them really is part of your identity. It's just food. And you will still enjoy food. -
Preop Weight Gain
thinkt2013 replied to Krystle Austin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im sure you will be fine and your weight is fluctuating. This preop diet is killer. -
Passed my psych eval
goaldigger33 replied to goaldigger33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The appointment was really straight forward honestly. She mainly asked about my weight loss history, what diets I've tried, any current medical conditions, any mental health issues, any addictions to drugs or alcohol etc. I do have anxiety and depression and she said that was okay. Her advice was to make sure whatever I said during the meeting that I also put that on the test. The test was kind of like a personality test but you could easily identify the questions that would throw up red flags, like anything to do with suicide for example. I was worried about it but passed with flying colors. Just be honest and consistent and you'll be fine! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Believe it or not? The Scale's BMI reading
Willow818 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI, I'm about 40 days out from my surgery (booked for Dec 17th) Mexico, self pay. I'm from Alberta, Canada. I'm one of those "Type A", "always be prepared", "most organized in class", kind of person. I do my research and apply what I've learned to make decisions. So, I have my pre-op diet (I've had it for months), and have been studying it ruthlessly over the last few weeks, trying to get the right Protein powders, buying my favourite flavours of Jello, preparing my husband on how he can help me cook food, etc, and reading multiple posts here on bariatricpal.com. Getting more and more nervous/anxious/excited as the days keep trucking along. Having mini "food funerals" along the way...while trying to develop better habits before going into surgery - drinking more Water, get more walking in being a couple of them. My pre-op diet is specific about when to start the diet/how long to be on the diet, and then when to start liquid diet based on your BMI. Trouble is, while I have gained weight since, I used to see a personal trainer who was trained to measure body fat percentage the old fashioned way, with the callipers and the millimeters.... at the time, her measurements were about 10 points or more below what my fancy Fitbit scale or the online calculators told me. My question is.... for pre-op diet reasons... do you believe the scale's reading or maybe drop some points off it? Do you use the well published chart that's based on height, weight and age? do you trust the online calculators? Any pre-op advice? -
No exercise will prevent or cure saggy skin, sadly. Neither will lotions, potions, magical pills or wraps. Neither will "losing weight slowly," You can build muscle to fill in some of the saggy skin, but there's only so far that goes.
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I choose Bypass because I need to lose 120+ it is what my surgeon and I decided on based off of my eating my eating habits and wanting to keep the weight off. You can most defiantly has success with both. I've seen it happen with both surgeries! I do agree that you need to talk to your surgeon not really the cardiologist. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
