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Looking for surgery sisters in phoenix
jwitchy65 replied to puttingmefirst's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery is on Thursday. been so busy getting everything at home/work in order. Had my preop appointment today at St Luke's. Everyone was great but wasn't the most fun I have ever had. Well it's a small price to pay for a new life. So So Dr Juarez is you doc. so when do you start the liquid diet? are you going to be drinking Bariatric Advantage? -
How long should I wait before I can do squats?
Dknal2 replied to Dknal2's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Looking for people who are just starting the bariatric process
KristenLe replied to XxStephYxX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@gina171 I decided on the sleeve - with consultation from my surgeon, nutritionist and psych (they are all in the Bariatric Program I go to). These are the reasons I decided sleeve (which I have yet to get by the way - so something may change based on my pre-op testing). I don't have issues with GERD so the sleeve is an option for me. My surgeon didn't feel like I needed the mal-absorption that the Bypass has and only need restriction (based on my eating habits and medical history). I don't really eat sweets - but if I want something sweet I don't want to get dumping. I want to be able to eventually eat normal things - only much smaller portions (once I am at goal). I can lose as much weight with the sleeve as bypass - although it may be a little slower (which is fine with me). I didn't want the vitamin deficiency and possible issues that the bypass brings. It depends on you as to what will work best - and I would talk to your Team about the choices as well. -
Looking for people who are just starting the bariatric process
MsB7 replied to XxStephYxX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My consult was 1/21 I completed my Nutrition Class 2/18 and I'm waiting for my Psych Evaluation right now.. I have to do 6 months of supervised weight loss program through the Bariatric center. I'm trying to remain positive about the time. Hey I'm already 1 month and 2 days in. -
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 -
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 -
Non Measurable Results From Lap Band
Jen75 replied to guitar4life3000's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too have been thinking about this question since I saw this thread the other day. First off, I have already met many of the milestones when I dropped 70ish pounds. I was banded 4/3/2009. Then I became complacent. When I think back, I think I became complacent because I was getting uncomfortable with the attention. My head started playing games with me... I was still seeing the same person that I was before weightless. I know where I strayed and have since renewed my efforts to lose my remaining weight. Things I have enjoyed from losing the weight are seeing my collar bone, smaller clothes, smaller shoes, no sprained ankles every week, getting out of bed and not having to sit on the side and ease down so my knees and ankles didn't pop and walking many 5ks for charities just to name a few. Things I look forward to still doing, I would like to go kyacking. (my family doesn't think I can do it) I want to do a tough Mudder race, I would like to be in single digit clothing, and I would really love to learn how to ride a horse. The last time I tried that, the saddle BROKE as I was getting in with step stool and all. I was mortified..... They tried to comfort me but WOW!!! Such an imbarrassing moment. I have so many dreams and ideas now that I never thought were even possible. as a big person some things are just off limits... I'm sure I will continue to think about this post and may post my goals on the bathroom mirror as a constant reminder. Thank you for bringing this question to the table. Really brings it home as to why we wanted to have the surgery anyway...besides the health benefits of course. :-) I am so glad that I found this site! -
I did a comparison on my blog between O-purity (by Unjury), Bariatric Advantage, Celebrate, Centrum, and Flintstone completes based on nutritional profile and cost. I personally chose opurity because it is only 1 a day. I also decided on a sublingual B12, as the other 2 bariatric vitamins (bariatric advantage and celebrate)I analyzed had 833% B12 and o-purity only had 100%. O-purity is 29.99 for a 90 day supply, bringing it to about 0.30 a day. The other two brands are more money with less pills. In addition, I am also taking 5000mg biotin and Coromega orange omega-3 squeeze, which is not bad for what it is.
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Oh, you ladies are the sweetest! Thank you for your concern. Although Im retired, I was offered a contract job this week and have been busy, PLUS I needed a couple of days to sort this out and make a decision. For the past 14 months I have lived and breathed lapband. That's how long it took me from the first doc appt to surgery date, next week. I was always so annoyed that everyone else breezed through the requirements in 3-4 months and I had one strange delay after another. But I just kept telling myself my time will come and it will be right and to be patient. Then, in February, I got " the date". I prepared with a vengence! I made lists, created a schedule, a timeline, ordered protein, books, etc. I have been on this forum every night for 14 months, wanting to know every experience, every ache and pain and every pitfall that exists. LPT is so positive; very rarely will you find negativity here, at least I did not. I completely convinced myself that I would be the Lapband Poster Child. I overcame my fear of losing hair (biotin!), i overcame the fear of having something down my throat during surgery (i would be asleep and wouldnt know). The most haunting thing, and I do mean haunting, is the idea of getting stuck. I already have problems with choking, so for me, getting stuck, even once, was a fear I couldnt manage, but I was ignoring it. THEN came the post on my LBT profile. Oh my. Scared me to death. i couldnt leave it alone. I had to ask her questions, needed details. She replied. I dont blame her. She did make me realize there was another side to all this that I did not fully explore. And so I did. And for me, I'm not willing to go there. But that's just me. I cancelled my surgery today and feel like a weight has been lifted. That's when I knew I made the right decision for me. I have a renewed resolve to get it done. My hat is off to you ladies. Being a good bandster requires more discipline and determination than I can muster. And I appreciate the fact that I know that about myself now rather than later. I will be fine. i've lost weight before and I will do it again. I want to know how all the April Bandsters do so I will be lurking around and reading your posts, if you dont mind. God Bless and good luck on the other side. You will look awesome in just a few short months!!!!
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Oklahoma sleevers
brittersmom replied to brittersmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bailey bariatrics. What about you? -
Help Will They Know If I Ate Something?!??
YumiiShyy replied to YumiiShyy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The paper i got from my doctors only had bariatric and another brand like it. And also i can eat 0sugar popsicles and 0sugar Jello, and chicken broth (tasted it hated it) and tomato soup:/ I dont like any of these. (other than the popsicles and jello but i cant live off of that) and i paid 105 for my bariatric meals so i have no choice sadly:/ -
Surgeons peformed 30-50 VSG surgeries?
cajun replied to TDELYTE's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Read more about the program at http://www.mexicalibariatriccenter.com/ and http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Alberto+Aceves+lpc.html -
Post op march sleevers
pretttybird replied to gelen's_change's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the advice Kim! Did you know tha in states such as California and Colorado doctors actually prescribe medical marijuana after bariatric surgery? Don't worry, all my decisions are informed. My doctor told me its nothing like cigarettes, nicotine is the real enemy! -
YAY i graduated my OPTIONS class today!
jenn20 replied to jenn20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ohhh one more thing!!!!..... I got a call from pacific Bariatric and they set me up for my 3 day appointment with them for June 14th! =) then shortly after that I will get my surgery date. I will keep everyone posted! -
Why did you switch from band to VSG/choose VSG instead of the band?
BlackBerryJuice posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I was pretty set on getting the band, but as I called the Dr's office to book the surgery, they really encouraged me to get the sleeve. The sleeve costs more, so there's definitely some financial motivation in it for them. Plus it's a more invasive surgery, so I'm more concerned. I'm gonna list the reasons they gave me to go with the sleeve. Can someone comment on these/discuss their personal experience? Thanks. 1) Less ghrelin = less hunger 2) No post-op maintenance (repeated fills, etc) = no need to find bariatric surgeons (there are none in my immediate area) as you can just be cared for by any general surgeon 3) no leaks, slips, erosions or infections that can take place with the band, etc 4) Apparently, lower odds of regaining weight -
Why did you switch from band to VSG/choose VSG instead of the band?
Tiffykins replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had the band, and over a 2 year period the band is more expensive than the sleeve due to follow up appointments, fills/unfills, and the other issues with the band. With the reoperation rate of the band, it's actually way more expensive than the sleeve. Hug your doctor, and thank them for being honest and giving you an option. Some surgeons prefer the band because it's the real money maker of the bariatric surgeries. I've had both the band and the sleeve, and my personal opinion is that the sleeve is superior over the band for several reasons. The band has the lowest and slowest loss stats, highest rate of long term complications even outdoing RNY with the exception of Vitamin deficiencies. The food restrictions alone with the band are horrific. I couldn't eat meat, any type of breads, lettuce, raw veggies, and most fruits caused major issues. The less ghrelin thing is true. Just because you fill up your little pouch with the band doesn't mean you are satisfied. That hunger is still there, and once the food slips through, you'll be hungry again, and really aren't supposed to eat because you're on a forced diet. The maintenance thing is true. You don't even need to go to a general surgeon. Your family doctor or primary care doctor can pull your labs, and monitor your levels. This is a post I share often when people ask about VSG vs. Band, or VSG vs. RNY, or VSG for a revision from band vs. band to band revision. At the very bottom, you'll find some research links that I enjoyed reading for research purposes. Hope this helps. This is directly from the band manufacturer so there is no skewing facts or stats here. This is their own study. -
To the best of my knowlege you have to have a BMI over 40 or over 35 w/ obesity related co-morbid condition including.....diabetes, cardio disease, hbp, cardio-pulmonary....must have participated in weight loss attempts appraised by physician.....and possibly a phys evaluation. Here is the kicker for me though, mine won't cover bariatric surgery if coded morbidly obese? If anyone knows, what should it be coded?
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Hi Everyone... I am having my surgery on 4/9 - I feel so excited - even though it is my last weekend with food. I am a ton of faith in my doctor, he is the head of bariatric surgery at the hospital where I am having my procedure. My pre op diet seems to be different then most. I will be on Optifast shakes and bars for 12 days, then two days of clear liquid. A little nervous but I can loose between 10 and 20 pounds before the surgical date. Is anyone else on a pre op diet like this?
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What am I doing wrong?
Thegirlnextdoor replied to Thegirlnextdoor's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh gosh,I actually didn't lose 40 pounds in the last weeks ,this is since I started the Bariatric program which is April of 2008,I've lost 10 pounds since the surgery (although it would be GREAT to lose that much lol). I need to change it. -
Beginning my journey and hoping some of you old pros can help me! I'm a female, 5'8, appx. 275, BMI of 43. I went to a bariatric surgery seminar offered by a local bariatric surgery group. After completing piles of paperwork and setting up an intial consultation for surgery, I found out my insurance denied my request for surgery. I have Premera Blue Cross. My policy has an exlusion that allows no claims for any overweight/obesity surgeries, etc. I was told there are no exceptions to the exlusions and I cannot file an appeal. There is nowhere further to go with my insurance (that I know of). I know of the self-pay option but I simply don't have the money for that. I can't pay it in full nor can I take on another $300ish monthly payment. Here is where I need your help! Do you guys know of any grants, opportunities, etc. to help with these types of surgeries? I am at rock bottom and was holding on to the wish of surgery as my biggest hope. Thanks in advance for the suggestions, stories, knowledge! Stephanie
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Hi I am 35 with a bmi of 38.1 I have horizon bcbs. They require a 6 month period with a nutritionist, therapist visit, bariatric seminar yadayadayada. Well I have been doing all of the requirements.. And then I was told by doc that bcbs prob won't cover me. Here's the worst part- I have 2 degenerated discs no gallbladder fatty liver planters fasciutus achey knees elevated cholesterol boarderline diabetic not to forget IBS and now stress incontinence from this heavy hanging fat roll! How sick do I need to be?? So I have a choice-gain 15 pounds and feel even worse or god knows what or stay this weight and continue jumping through their hoops to just be denied in the end! I wanna scream! I don't have money for selfpay! Any advice?
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How To Make Your Own Nutella...without All The Calories And Fat
Cindysmom (Ilene) replied to georgia girl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been using it for over 2 years. I love it too. I ws able to buy it from another place, when i put in my zipcode on the Bell Plantation site, It says that a low calorie, low carb ice cream shop called De'lites has it. I have also bought it at the Bariatric center that I go to. i love it ~A bit too much sometimes~ Thanks for the great recipe Miss Georgia Girl.. Keep up the good work everyone. All of you are doing so well.... -
So confused! Newbie here..help :/
rydersmama replied to jaxmama's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had my sleeve done in Tijuana through Mexico bariatric center. Was treated far better there than any hospital where I live...and I'm a nurse. I honestly have nothing bad to say about the entire experience. They took care of everything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
So confused! Newbie here..help :/
moejoe27 replied to jaxmama's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was in the same place as you are now. That's when I met Stacy with Bariatric Pal team MX. She talked to me about surgery in Mexico and let me know that the stigma that is attached is not true. I loved that Stacy and Bill lived there and knew the doctor's and hospitals. I knew they had actually lied eyes on things and could tell me the ends and outs of the Mexico medical tourism. I paid less than$5000.00 including my plane tickets. Best decision I have ever made! The support system is awesome! The preop and post op care is amazing! I couldn't believe that the whole experience was so great! You will know when the time is right for you. Do your research. Talk to different people about their experiences. Know what your getting into. It's not easy. Food is no longer comfort. I eat to live not live to eat. I was sleeved 3/8. If you have any questions just message me. -
I am 18 months out and still struggle daily. I have been taking 2 stool softeners with laxative in them twice daily. Recently my gi doc gave me a prescription for Linzess. It sort of helps but it's expensive and many insurance companies won't pay for it. I don't think I will renew that prescription because the stool softeners with laxative work better. Miralax and regular colace without stool softeners don't help me at all. I get plenty of Fiber and drink well over 60 0z. Of Water everyday. If I have a day where I am under 60 oz. I don't go for a couple days. It really is one of the drags about WLS but I would rather deal with this than weigh 146lbs more than I do today.
