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UPDATE YOUR STATS; it makes it easier for others to answer your questions
Frustr8 replied to Born in Missouri's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Oh Yes Surgical Date September 5th 2018 at 7 AM EDT SURGEON-' Bradley J Needleman MD-- Director,of Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Weight Loss at the Ohio State University HOSPITAL-WEXNER Medical center in Columbus Ohio 43210 Type Surgery Planned: RnY Bypass and Hiatal Hernia Repair Present State of Mind: Hoprful, Excited and a Little Bit in Awe of the Proceedings -
BEZOARS: a post-operative complication of gastric bypass
Frustr8 replied to Born in Missouri's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
So Missouri-Lee's Summit, can my facility's hostility toward pickles be explained,as a fear of phytobezoars? It's in BIG RED LETTERS in my Life After Bariatric Surgery Handbook but they never explain WHY? -
@ Kingcake, if you can wait less than a month, on September 5th i, the about oldest Bariatric Pal active on BP, will tell you in my verbose way my RnY😷 surgery experiences. I do have a way with words (fuf,i do say so) even though my dexerity at texting is maybe C×, my,problem is my fingers go at a sedate 45 mph, my brain is out at the Bonneville salt Flats setting a land speed record. But cross,my heart and,the,promise to have to drink,Protein Shakes into infinity, I WILL Tell All. Okay my friend?
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I believe Emotional Stability and,Future,Mental Health should be. a valid Comorbidity. My PCP stated. I,fall into the Grid for Monderste Depression. Listen Junior , you go through what I have gone through. You have a Bariatric Surgeon and his Evil Hench- Staff tell you for 3 long years YES-NO-Maybe, YOU jump through every Consult Hoop they can come up with, YOU cross every T, You dot every I, You cry yourself to sleep because you are tired of it all, YOU do the very best you can, and then have them TELL YOU We've decided YOU are UNWORTHY of our time and efforts. Get Lost, little girl, Get Lost! See if You,come out of it singing Our Day will Come and smiling broadly. You really doubt,your self-worth. Kill Myself, No! Wish I could die Yes. I just don't have the emotional energy to do myself IN! So Surgery,Now Is a Validation, a Re-reaffirmation. that I have a place still,in this world🌍, that someday respects and believes me enough to give me the surgery I have been working for, the hope of my💓, the conformation that I deserve to live and have a future, the promise that I have value to myself and others. How can I help but be LESS Depressed after all this? So September5th shortly,before 5 AM I shall March into Rhodes Hall, the Admission,Hall for Ohio State University HOSPITAL-WEXNER Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. At or shortly after 7AM Bradley J Needleman MD will be waiting for me, fully garbed in his Sterile Suit of clothing and gown. And as soon as I am asleep, I will be intubated, my arms stretched out to each side, my patient gown will be removed, my belly,blown up to where I look as if I am carrying octuplets, the fun and games begin, and I will receive my RnY. I will have entered that room smiling, and when I wake up in Recovery I still will be happy. My prayers will have been answered. And if I. become his 1st Fatality, in all years he has NEVER had onen after the First Rotten Excuse of Surgical Flesh, and because at this hospital one is permitted a chouce, Frustr8 is VERY CAREFUL who she submits her body too, I checked every bio, every Statement of Purpose, his entire Bariatric Surgical record, this is my One, my ONLY foray,into Bariatric and Major Surgery, I WILL DO THIS RIGHT! And truly believe I WILL wake,up in the Recovery Room, more likely,Donald J Trump will get on National TV and apologize to the American public for being an abysmal failure as President, I will wake up in Heaven with mybGod, because as a beliver, that's,where I want to be. A Win-Win situation for ME!😷🏣😛👍🌈
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Nausea and Vomiting. Could be bezoars.
Born in Missouri posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Nausea and vomiting are common complaints after RYGB surgery. These signs and symptoms are generally seen because of anastomotic stricture but could also be seen due to gastric bezoars. If not treated, gastric bezoars could worsen and also may lead to life-threatening complications like intestinal perforations. Always contact your bariatric team if you have concerns about anything. You know your body, but let your doctor know if certain symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, persist. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4855426/ https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/418490-nausea-and-vomiting-could-be-bezoars/ -
Get your knee checked out. Don't think twice. I have a chronic ankle injury that I walked around on for over a year before getting treatment. It's affected my life horribly. For ten plus years. I've lost my mobility. I have to take morphine for the pain. It's not worth risking. If you qualify for WLS it can wait until your knee heals, if your doctor thinks you need to wait for it to heal. Do you think it's a serious injury? You didn't describe your injury except to mention that it was your knee. An insurance company can't "cancel" your WLS for the reason you mentioned. That's a doctor's call. If your bariatric surgeon or your orthopedic surgeon thinks it's okay for you to proceed, then that's enough. What kind of insurance do you have? An H.M.O.? You seem to assign your insurance company a lot more power than they actually have. I've had two full knee replacements pre-surgery. I had my gallbladder removed pre-surgery. My insurance company had no say in whether those conditions precluded me from having my weight-loss surgery. Kindly describe your situation a bit more. (And, yes, I kinda think you're overthinking this. We all overthink things at times. )
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Favorite Liver shrinking diet foods
Frustr8 replied to skinnymeeeeeee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
FYI ----OSU doesn't allow bariatric patients pre or post- surgery to have pickles of any kind. -
I'm a 46 year-old mother/wife with four children. The youngest turning 7 this year. I suffered from gestational diabetes during that pregnancy, but none of the others. Maybe being 39 at the time had something to do with it. I've been struggling with weight gain since 2011. Although, I haven't really done anything about it. Mostly complain and avoid my reflection. Over time with everyday stresses from work and home, I have been taking Zoloft. I had been considered pre-diabetic for several years, but about a year ago was finally put on diabetic medication: Metformin. Only taking one per day. Taking it didn't make me feel any different and being in denial, I guess, I felt like I didn't need it. Along with the weight gain, diabetes diagnosis, I've also been dealing with pre-menopausal stuff (maybe?) and my vision seems to be deteriorating. I've gone from occasionally using reading glasses to actually needing them to read more and more. I was also recently diagnosed with IBS, which has become more of a consistent issue that I have to deal with on an almost daily basis. With the increased stress of declining health, Wellbutrin is now part of my medicinal arsenal. I started looking into and considering bariatric surgery in October 2017 and have finally decided the surgery is needed as part of my determination to get healthy again.
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Reconsidering Goal Weight
sillykitty replied to sillykitty's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks for everyone's replys! @_Shane_ Yes, I was planning to slowly adjust my calories to find where I can maintain. My calories are too low in my losing phase to sustain long term. @Sosewsue61 Ouch! Sorry about your knee! I'm in my early 40's and single, so I'm not ready to give into being lumpy and bumpy if I can help it . I accept that I will not have a perfect 20 yr old body, but I want the best outcome possible. I have seen and like Dr. Fisher's work. I'm in LA, so there are no shortage of plastic surgeon's here. @Jingle123423 I'm 42. My surgeon said, losing 80 lbs was realistic and losing 100 lbs was optimistic. So I'm almost at the 80. I don't see why I shouldn't be able to get to 100. But now I'm thinking I may want to lose more .... @Orchids&Dragons I wish I was a "no rush" kind of person, I'd make life easier on myself @Diana_in_Philly I haven't had any plastic surgery consults yet. I was planning to schedule some appointments, but then a potential work conflict came up during the time I had carved out for surgery and recovery, so I'm a little bit in limbo. I have done a lot of reading about different surgeons, surgical options etc. I know for sure I want a tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift and augmentation. Then I most likely want a medial arm lift and a medial thigh lift (w lipo). I am definitely most concerned about the medial thigh lift, as healing and scarring can be major issues. But I have narrowed my search down to 2 local surgeons whom specialize in post bariatric plastics, and have experience with medial thigh lifts. I will definitely vet my surgeons thoroughly to make sure they can give me the best results possible. @GermanShepherdMama Congrats, that's awesome. I'm sure you look and feel fantastic! -
I can't swallow pills so I'm going to try liquid vitamins by buying the Women's complete Bariatric from Tespo.com
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Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions
Frustr8 replied to Born in Missouri's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Skoot over,on the couch, I too didn't speak up for myself, didn't want to rock the,boat of life. I've gotten braver on Bariatric Pal, been good therapy for me to know I'm good and I can speak,up for myself. A tiny bit longer to my day, 26 days? have to,pull up my count- down timer but I'm still absorbing ant,late- minute knowledge I can, how about you? -
Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions
Naughty Glitter Goddess replied to Born in Missouri's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you for this! While I am very committed to this massive life change, I'm also in the pre-surgery jitters stage. 5 more days! So, my anxious litte brain is fixating on any and all of the worries and complications associated with bariatric surgery. Nice to read some positive stats while in this frame of mind. Obviously, I have all the evidence I need that this is a great choice for me and lots of others (hello message boards). But, whew! I underestimated this anxiety in the home stretch. I think it's less about the actual surgery than is it about the fact that I absolutely hate being touched by strangers and especially in a medical setting. I'm also horrible about speaking up for myself because I'm trying to be the perfect patient. Therapy topic for this week perhaps? -
Reconsidering Goal Weight
Diana_in_Philly replied to sillykitty's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So - I'm 57. I was 55 when I had my surgery. I'm in the midst of menopause, I've had two kids both by c-section and was a nationally competitive athlete in my teens. I look amazing clothed. I know I will never see 125 ever again. Just not happening. I also know I'm never going to see 20% body fat (which is what I was at then) because my physiology as a menopausal woman who has birthed two children will not allow that. I know that plastics will tighten and lift the tummy and the girls. My bigger issue is my arms. Have you talked with a plastic surgeon who is familiar with bariatric patients? My guy works with the team at the hospital I had my surgery at - his opinion is that thigh lifts are risky because of wound healing issues. Granted - you've lost only about half of what I have. At my highest (I wouldn't get on the scale) looking at photos now I realize I was over 300 pounds so I'm down about 150 pounds. I'd like to lose another 5-10, but if I don't, I'm ok with that. You really need to talk to a plastic surgeon about what is possible for your body. -
I took mine to the bariatric surgery support group meeting a d gave them away. (Along with too big clothes for the clothing closet.)
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You might find your answer here. Spoiler: Hair loss rarely lasts more than 6 months. https://www.drdkim.net/ask-the-dietitian/understanding-hair-loss-after-bariatric-surgery/
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I totally know how you feel. I'm brand new to the group and just started my journey--I had my initial meeting with my dietitian and surgeon a couple days ago. I initially told two people I was choosing surgery--my fiance and my best friend who is also on her bariatric surgery journey. I wasn't going to tell my parents or other family at all, for the same reasons you are hesitant. My whole mindset was that I was going to go to family functions as I lost weight, and just say, "Oh, yeah! It's just this new diet I'm trying, " or eventually tell them after I got surgery. Then, when I was at dinner with my dad just after the information session, he brought up that he's noticed that I never eat tons at a time and basically wanted to know why I was so obese. From there, I explained hormones and PCOS and other factors and told him my choice. Surprisingly, he was beyond supportive--he even offered to pay. He broke the news to my mom with my permission and resources to teach her, and she is coming around. But, at the end of the day, the choice to have surgery is the total opposite of "the easy way out". In my case, I have always been the big kid, have tried almost every diet known to man, have struggled with anorexia/bulimia, tried EVERYTHING to lose weight with no real success. Surgery is not the easy way out; doing nothing is the way out. Let people think what they want. You can educate them, but don't feel like you have to explain yourself. Always remember that this choice is life changing, and it will hopefully be beneficial for all aspects of your life. Feel free to message me any time, beautiful.
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And you have an unknown to you Bariatric Christian God-Aunt in Ohio. One I was blessed with was: Fatty fatty 2by4, no I never made to the 400 someone some on accussed me of being, 355 was enough. You had your baby niece and Uncle moment, I was passing a glass storefront, wearing a skirt I had sewn by hand, oh I thought it was cute, really proud of the cut, the fabric it was made from, dare I say I thought it made me look "cute " and I saw an,aging woman with legs like tree trunks, in a skirt the same color as mine. OMG it's me! In my mind I was just 198 pounds, a big girl but shapely. No I had the shape and size of a very,large Salami. Took myself to my PCP, told him my diet wasn't doing well, could be prescribe me an appetite reducing diet,pill short term. He wrote me script for phenteramine, stopped at the pharmacy. bought myself a notebook so I could record what I was eating, cit my diet back to 1100 calories, cut out carbs,breads, soft drinks, indeed anything sweetened . Journaled everything faithfully,for a month and GAINED 30 pounds. So I started with the Bariatric program he recommended. Went through that program twice(and that also,IS,A STORY) in February,2018 the surgeon decided that,he and his 2 partners, Having raped my insurances to the inth degree, no longer desired to,perform my surgery. So I switched to another program, much nicer people, much better facility where I will receive the RnY surgery I so ernestly desire on September 5th. And you say you were" FatBoy" well I beat you there I was" Fat Baby". I was born back in the day when fat babies were the only healthy babies. And my Mama ,may she rest in peace, faithfully followed her doctors advice. She nursed me, then fed me an 8oz bottle of Carnation milk formula. And I grew and grew, chubby cheeks, pudgy,thighs, I had them all. At the age of 1,I was 35 In tall, 36 pounds, the size of the average 2 1/2 year old. I had fat cells before they even k,ow what to call them. Not a fine legacy, but,i am on my way to disprove to all the naysayers that 72 year,old person can do,this too. And I shall for I am not ready to die, I may have entered life fat but I no longer will be that way and I will be healthier for the remainder of my life. Thank for your inspiration and may you be blessed, now and all of your days.
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Misconception: Most people who have metabolic and bariatric surgery regain their weight. Misconception: The chance of dying from metabolic and bariatric surgery is more than the chance of dying from obesity. Misconception: Surgery is a ‘cop-out’. To lose and maintain weight, individuals affected by severe obesity just need to go on a diet and exercise program. Misconception: Many bariatric patients become alcoholics after their surgery. Misconception: Surgery increases the risk for suicide. Misconception: Bariatric patients have serious health problems caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Misconception: Obesity is only an addiction, similar to alcoholism or drug dependence. Find the TRUTH to these misconceptions here: https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions
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Considering stage Questions
Medowsweet replied to Medowsweet's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Re: Fruit and nuts I am thinking of how best to do my part when I am on my A game. Like Paleo (lowish carb, lots of the way bariatric surgery ppl seem to eat, zucchini noodles, limited starch, no sugar, etc) I am thinking of the lifestyle tools I have used when I was successful on Paleo or Weight Watchers. It might be different with surgery, but sometimes I get STARVING. Its really hard to shop, pick up my kid, run 3 errands, and get home before starting MAKING a healthy dinner, all while gnawing unignorable hunger. So when I am on my "lifestyle A game" I keep fruit and nuts and beef jerky in my car or purse because they are healthy and not super parishable. Otherwise it is only a matter of time till I stop at McDonald's, or buy that bag of chips in the checkout line, etc. I have successfully quit sugar several times for months... I swear I will never eat ssugar again. Then I entually fall off the band wagon... (I am not entirely sure how it happens... It just does...) Active: I have always been active. Fat and active my whole life. It is finally catching up with me (like knee and joint) which is a large part of wanting surgery. So I can keep being active as I love to be. The bad news is I hate walking. I enjoy hiking, soft ball, swimming, dancing, trampoline, playing, walking around zoos and museums and stuff, yoga, even Zumba sometimes, bike sometimes... But normal walking around the block? Blech. Maybe if I weighed a lot less tho I would like it? I have literally never been a normal weight. I can't even imagine what that would be like. Cold: I am afraid that being cold would make me not wanna swim or exercise/play in cold weather... That is my main concern about being cold... Otherwise jackets exsist. -
Oh they are going to 💘 me at the border. When they ask me," Do you have anything to declare?" I'll be ready." Your healthcare is better, your prescription prices are better but your bariatric protein shakes are overpriced. I have a cooler-full. Go ahead and look , no pointed objects there!" And perhaps after he picks himself up off the ground he'll let me in. If not he'll push me back across the border to Port Angeles Washington, "Here take her back she's a dangerous individual!"
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Three takeaways coming from beating CIGNA and winning another bariatric surgery appeal
Walter Lindstrom posted a blog entry in Walter Lindstrom's Bariatric Insurance Blog
Whether you’re reading this as the patient who needs bariatric surgery, someone who loves that patient, or the provider committed to caring for the patient, there are at least three important lessons coming out of this experience that should be taken away for future benefit. Three takeaways coming from beating CIGNA and winning another bariatric surgery appeal -
It's August! Did your bariatric surgery coverage change in July?
Walter Lindstrom posted a blog entry in Walter Lindstrom's Bariatric Insurance Blog
Too often we see this at this time of year: a person who had coverage in January finds out he or she lost it when their employer renewed its insurance with a new company. While this may happen at the end of December for many plans, there are one helluva lot of employee plans which changed in July. Please CLICK HERE to learn more about this -
Do any of the bypass folks with they'd gone with a sleeve?
Frustr8 replied to SarcasticGastric's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Okay I see Green Tealael calls her sleeve Sac short for small anatomical change. Well shall I name my future pouch? I've been thinking, since I have been struggling to receive Bariatric Surgery since August 15 2015, since I will have it,come into existence September 5th,2018, and since it will be of immeasurable value in my life, now and the future. When Dr Needleman creates her with his Bariatric Spaler along with the rest of the Bariatric tools. Her name Shall Be: bb. PRECIOUSPOUCH💰 or just Precious,in daily life -
Can you drink soy? If so that might be an option, more plant based. I buy some items at my,local health food store, Down to Earth. Have you checked the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC for alternative shakes. And in my state, Ohio, Giant Eagle, Krogers , Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart have good selections of items. Even 711,does, as well as RiteAid and probably CVS.And as a non-local source check things out at the Bariatric Pal, I'd go to Amazon last, why make that megalomania place richer? At least Bariatric Palcares about,Bariatric clients welfare.
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Hello Everyone, I'm new to this website. I went to my Dr on Tuesday and let them know I was interested in Bariatric Surgery, my Dr without hesitation said she thought I was a candidate. I've struggled with my weight and body image since I was 18 years old. Now that I am 29 I really want to do something about it, I'm tired of dieting and hating myself when I eat badly, so I thought I would give this serious thought. I got a call from my Dr. Saying that to start my process I would need to go to the 3 Hour class. I'm excited but scared had no idea it would happen so fast! So here I am nervous.. I'm scared to lose to much, I'm scared to lose the parts of my body that I love. I also cant find anyone who started around the weight that I am .. I have friends and family telling me that I'm fine but I dont feel that way. I hate getting on the scale but I think I'm about 246.00 at 5'6. Anyone else start around this weight? Also how do you prepare yourself?
