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Labs done outside of your surgeon?
Postop replied to NJ2004BPD/DS's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
If you don't want to see a bariatric surgeon. You need a different PCP or an endocrinologist who will do the labs you need done. Sent you a PM. -
Hi Y'all... I was thinking a BEST PRODUCTS LIST (EX: low carb, low sugar products, bariatric items, supplements, recipes that you love) etc... Can we create a Board for this? 51 year old woman VSG DATE: 10/28/17 5' 5" HW: 259 CW: SW: 245 GOAL: Healthy and hard
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Feeling anxious
confusedturtle3 replied to CarpeDiem129's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is how I sort through all of the worries and what if’s going through my mind. The risk of death from/during the surgery are slim, about the same as getting a c-section (at least that’s what my surgeon says) and I’ve survived one of those so I’m not worried about that. My mother died pretty young from a massive heart attack, her whole family had issues with weight and weight related health problems. They died young and missed out on so much with their kids & grandkids. I may not have the problems yet but they are in my very near future. I haven’t been able to do this on my own, so now I’m getting help to renew my health. If I don’t fix this now I might not see my youngest graduate from high school, I won’t meet most of my grandkids and I will have so many health issues that I will suffer in the end (watched family go through this) so I’m putting my foot down Now and taking back the control over my life. I won’t let food decide when and how I will die, I plan to go out fighting. There is too much I haven’t done in my life for me to just give in to being fat but temporarily healthy anymore. That is just me though, I have a weird way of looking at things I guess lol. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23] -
Hello! New to the forum and had my surgery done in 2004 in Spain. I'll be honest and say that I have not been good at all the past 5 years in getting my labs done. Outside of my regular physical's blood work that monitors Vit B and Iron levels, I have not dove any deeper I am currently receiving almost yearly iron infusions to stay on track. My question is, does anyone have any experience in getting your labs done outside of your bariatric surgeon? At my last physical, my PCP said he was not able to order this level of testing (despite him knowing I had the surgery?). Just looking for any recommendations, as being 13 years post-op I don't see myself seeking out a Bariatric surgeon here just for labs. Thanks!
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I am just starting my bariatric journey. I have been overweight my whole life and have spent years on the yoyo diets. No at the age of 41 I feel like if I don't do something about this weight now then I'm going to end up not being able to walk and having to rely on someone else for the rest of y life. I had my first appointment with the dietitian to get the process started. My insurance requires a 9 month waiting period in which I have to show that I am serious about losing the weight. However my weight can't drop below 300 lbs. because that will drop my BMI too low for the surgery. I've been trying to cut back on the carbs but I think I a, little confused as to how that works. I thought you subtract the total amount of protein from the Carbs to get your true carb total. I also just watched a video of the surgery and I am a bit freaked out. I guess I am a bit overwhelmed.
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I'm down 36lbs since my August 8th surgery. I was stalled for a VERY long time. I started a very strict Bariatric Keto diet plan this past week and I've lost 5lbs in the last 4 days. No more than 20g of carb, moderate fat and protein. Hw: 315 SW: 248 CW: 212 GW: 150
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Surgery done today RNY. Very sore but managing the pain. Constantly falling asleep.Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Miserable replied to sunshinetinks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@JohnnyCakes - Seems like an very cruel thing to say to a fellow Bariatric Pal a few hours after her surgery, don't you think? Looks like you had major success with losing weight...how about lifting up your fellow forum members when they need it the most instead of trying to shame them for being brave enough to share at a tough time to help others who are right behind her? I think she is frickin' awesome for taking the time to post on the day of surgery with helpful hints and encouraging words. -
My bariatric team selected my surgery date before they submit it to insurance. I have Medicare is the primary and Blue Cross Blue Shield 65 special as my secondary insurance.
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$177 in Vitamins!?!?
SIPS in Seattle replied to KIP-MI's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use reviva liquid calcium citrate I purchased from costco.com and just chewable multi. My iron pills and b12 injections are prescribed. The calcium was under 25 for two large bottles. Iron costs me 6.10 for three months and I don’t know for the B12 since I’ve hit my annual coinsurance had been covered 100%. I’ve never purchased the “Bariatric” vitamins, my surgeons office didn’t say that it was necessary. I have my first blood draw next week though to find out my levels since surgery. So it’s always possible things change. -
I just placed an enormously expensive order on BariatricPal for postop vitamins. They had the best price I was able to find on the internet for the dietitian suggested vitamins. My daily total is $1.22. Seems hefty to me. Does anyone have a better source for these? They suggested "Bariatric Advantage chewable Iron, Calcium Citrate and Multi-Vitamin. Along with Celebrate ENS Drink Mixes (instead of the multi-vitamin and calcium chewables).
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Anyone else feeling completely drained?
Healthy_life2 replied to Leslie41's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Energy levels can be low during this process. You will feel better as you progress. First stages 500-600 is normal. Once you're totally healed from surgery, you will continue in weight loss mode 900-to 1200 . Weight loss mode is not forever. Call it starvation or call it the reality of bariatric surgery. Calorie restriction is a normal part of this process. Hitting your protein goal, taking your vitamins, and hydration will keep you nourished correctly. Your surgeon's office or family Dr. Will do lab work to make sure you are not malnourished or vitamin deficient. My personal experience: I became a I'm a distance runner. I can not eat like a bariatric patient during running season. I eat like an athlete. Easy for me to get in 2200 calories to keep me healthy. I lower my calories back down to maintain my weight during off season. I also go back into weight loss bariatric basics to lose when I have a gain. Reality is anyone can "eat around" bariatric surgery. If you eat small meals all day long or eat bad food choices, You can seriously increase your calorie. You will gain weight. Hope you feel better soon, Jenn -
The government offers many types of insurance. Do you have a card? There are folks on here who have federal insurance, but each company is different. Fepblue bcbs has different requirements than anthem, etc. If you know the company name, you can search here, but your best bet is to call them directly and inquire about Bariatric coverage, and/or let your surgeon find out for you. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app
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My buddy had his sleeve surgery 6 months ago, he has had problems with kidney stones from before the surgery. After the surgery it has gotten worse. One of the reason he forms stones is from protein, so I think he has condemned himself to a lifetime of problems, but he was over 400 lbs, so it was a lesser of 2 evils. I am not trying to worry you, but kidney stones are a very serious problem, hopefully you will have a solution, but yes, water water water... My wife has kidney stone issues (no bariatric surgery), I end up taking her to the ER at least once a year. This is once she is to the point that she can't keep anything down (so oral pain pills do not help), and IV pain meds are needed. EDIT: You need to see a urologist. They will have you collect your stones as you pass them. They will be sent in for analysis, and they will tell you what foods to avoid, or minimize. For my wife, it is caffeine, broccoli, and a few other things. Everyone is different, so only a urologist can tell you after stone analysis. But all will tell you to maximize your water intake.
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6 months 101 lbs down w/pics
Healthy_life2 replied to Moving Mountains.'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
six months out 101 pound loss. You are an amazing bariatric rock star! -
Say buh-bye to the habits that kept you trapped in mounds of flesh and fat. And say hello to easy-to-prepare home-cooked meals of whole foods. I have become much more health conscious and logical since having my gastric bypass weight loss surgery in 2003. And I have witnessed that just as there is a method for obesity, there is a method for weight loss. As a result, making good food choices for your bariatric life can be as simple as swapping out unhealthy foods and cooking methods for their healthy versions. I promise you will love cauliflower rice, zoodles, and air-fried veggie chips so much that you’ll never feel deprived of your potatoes and pasta again. Say buh-bye to the habits that kept you trapped in mounds of flesh and fat. And say hello to easy-to-prepare home-cooked meals of whole foods. INVEST IN SEVERAL QUALITY SMALL APPLIANCES AND LEARN NEW, HEALTHY WAYS OF PREPARING FOODS. Investing in a few high-quality small appliances and kitchen tools will pay for themselves with the money you save on processed convenience foods — and you’ll be rewarded with highly nutritious foods and superior taste! Check out a few basics to get you started: • Coleman grill for amazing grilled meats, fish, and vegetables! Take this portable grill on road trips, too! • Slow cooker or electric pressure cooker make food very tender and easier to digest. • Osterizer is the best blender I’ve ever had for frozen protein shakes and smoothies — and it’s far cheaper than a Vitamix! • Cuisinart food processor for chopping cauliflower into rice to pureeing cashews into nut butter or roasted cauliflower into mashed potatoes, and more. • Wok pan for quick and healthy stir-fry meals in minutes. • Vegetable spiralizer to make grain-free noodles from zucchini (zoodles) or sweet potatoes. • Air-fryer for healthy veggie fries, crunchy veggie chips and more! Want the Bariatric Diet Tips that I have culled from experts in health and wellness and have enabled me to maintain a 120+ pound weight loss? Get more life-changing bariatric diet tips: READ NOW. Living larger than ever, My Bariatric Life
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I have become much more health conscious and logical since having my gastric bypass weight loss surgery in 2003. And I have witnessed that just as there is a method for obesity, there is a method for weight loss. As a result, making good food choices for your bariatric life can be as simple as swapping out unhealthy foods and cooking methods for their healthy versions. I promise you will love cauliflower rice, zoodles, and air-fried veggie chips so much that you’ll never feel deprived of your potatoes and pasta again. Say buh-bye to the habits that kept you trapped in mounds of flesh and fat. And say hello to easy-to-prepare home-cooked meals of whole foods. INVEST IN SEVERAL QUALITY SMALL APPLIANCES AND LEARN NEW, HEALTHY WAYS OF PREPARING FOODS. Investing in a few high-quality small appliances and kitchen tools will pay for themselves with the money you save on processed convenience foods — and you’ll be rewarded with highly nutritious foods and superior taste! Check out a few basics to get you started: • Coleman grill for amazing grilled meats, fish, and vegetables! Take this portable grill on road trips, too! • Slow cooker or electric pressure cooker make food very tender and easier to digest. • Osterizer is the best blender I’ve ever had for frozen protein shakes and smoothies — and it’s far cheaper than a Vitamix! • Cuisinart food processor for chopping cauliflower into rice to pureeing cashews into nut butter or roasted cauliflower into mashed potatoes, and more. • Wok pan for quick and healthy stir-fry meals in minutes. • Vegetable spiralizer to make grain-free noodles from zucchini (zoodles) or sweet potatoes. • Air-fryer for healthy veggie fries, crunchy veggie chips and more! Want the Bariatric Diet Tips that I have culled from experts in health and wellness and have enabled me to maintain a 120+ pound weight loss? Get more life-changing bariatric diet tips: READ NOW. Living larger than ever, My Bariatric Life
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Do I need surgery still? A reality check
Travelher replied to wjgo's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
you may want to check out dr. Weiner on you tube. He has some good videos on why bariatric surgery works and dietary changes alone tends to not. being obese changes our metabolisms. Bariatric surgery is a metabolic surgery. His videos indicate that long term it is not about restriction...the reason it works is the metabolic changes that happen when they surgically remove or interrupt your hormones produced in the stomach. I was a healthy eating fat person...because of my years of yoyo dieting I tanked my metabolism. when I was young, i would fight to get to a normal weight, when i was in my 30's i was fighting to get to overweight.. in my 40's the fight was to stay at a lower level of obesity... the stats do say 5% will be able to maintain weight loss. they also say that for the most part those people in the 5% tend to work in the fitness/weight loss industry. They are people who are 100% all in because their livelihood depends on continued success with maintenance. -
What Post-Sleeve Rules Do You Break?
TheNewMrsR replied to SassyScienceNerd's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I love the vitamins from bariatric advantage. They are like a piece of candy so they feel decadent to be eating them! Sent from my XT1635-01 using BariatricPal mobile app -
I'm sure a lot of factors contribute and every doctor is different in education and experience. We had a conversation about it in our local support group because people were coming into the program and having issues with their PCPs in some form or another. They did find that the vast majority of the PCPs who attended the education seminar the bariatric program provided are working much better with the clinic now so my bet is they are willing
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Can low protein cause me to always feel hungry?
pminshew replied to Aginn10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, not enough protein (60-80mg was what I was recommended) will make you hungry. I’m almost a year out and have gone back to some bad habits (sweets, very little protein) so I saw my Bariatric nutritionist and she was adamant about getting my protein in and not worry too much about carbs and calories. I’m still in my losing phase, but I swear when I get in a ton of protein I not only feel better, but I go right back to eating super small portions. -
My journey involving bariatric sleeve surgery began at 450lbs. My blood pressure was in true digits, both numbers, I had diabetes, and my doctor could only guess my BMI, because the chart went to 65, and I was over 70! My legs hurt all the time, and so did my back. I could eat 100 wings in a single sitting. I ate 32 tacos at once to show off. It was killing me. Almost 2 years ago, I started the bariatric journey, with Kathy Scutella. I got to the surgery date, but had to call it off because I had just gotten a job and without FMLA I would lose it. I have up for almost a year. Then I got better insurance, and met my current PCP, Dr. Kelly Wienecke. She encouraged me to look into bariatric surgery again. So, I did. I lost 68lbs before my surgery the second time through. That included the 16lbs I lost during the 2 week pre-op diet alone! I lost 7lbs in 7 days between my visit 1 week after the surgery with bariatrics and my appointment a week after that with my metabolic disease doctor. My one month goal is to be down to 300lbs or less when I see Kathy Scutella again. She said 20lbs loss would be good. I want to go for more. Protein shakes, salmon, eggs, yogurt, tuna, chicken all the time. I got healthy mayo and chicken broth to blend it up real good. I read things on bariatric pal all the time. It gives me hope for having some things I used to eat. It gets lonely being the only one not eating what's for dinner. One day, in moderation I can though. That's my short story. I've went from 450lbs to 314lbs in about 2 years. I got over 100 more left to lose.
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My journey involving bariatric sleeve surgery began at 450lbs. My blood pressure was in true digits, both numbers, I had diabetes, and my doctor could only guess my BMI, because the chart went to 65, and I was over 70! My legs hurt all the time, and so did my back. I could eat 100 wings in a single sitting. I ate 32 tacos at once to show off. It was killing me. Almost 2 years ago, I started the bariatric journey, with Kathy Scutella. I got to the surgery date, but had to call it off because I had just gotten a job and without FMLA I would lose it. I have up for almost a year. Then I got better insurance, and met my current PCP, Dr. Kelly Wienecke. She encouraged me to look into bariatric surgery again. So, I did. I lost 68lbs before my surgery the second time through. That included the 16lbs I lost during the 2 week pre-op diet alone! I lost 7lbs in 7 days between my visit 1 week after the surgery with bariatrics and my appointment a week after that with my metabolic disease doctor. My one month goal is to be down to 300lbs or less when I see Kathy Scutella again. She said 20lbs loss would be good. I want to go for more. Protein shakes, salmon, eggs, yogurt, tuna, chicken all the time. I got healthy mayo and chicken broth to blend it up real good. I read things on bariatric pal all the time. It gives me hope for having some things I used to eat. It gets lonely being the only one not eating what's for dinner. One day, in moderation I can though. That's my short story. I've went from 450lbs to 314lbs in about 2 years. I got over 100 more left to lose.
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I am post-op Gastric Sleeve by 1 week tomorrow. I went the self pay with hiatal hernia repair route. My insurance would not pay for bariatric surgery but would pay for hernia repair. By having the hernia repaired, I saved a little under $10,000 out of pocket for my gastric sleeve. Gastric sleeve price was $16,500 out without hernia repair..... $6,700 with hernia repair and insurance coverage. I feel great and am looking forward to a healthier future not only due to the weight loss but to the hernia being repaired. By the way, I live in MT but had surgery in Henderson, NV. It was totally worth the trip!!
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I have found the PCPs sometimes are not up to date on education regarding bariatric surgery and even bariatric issues. Our program has a training class that PCPs in the area can take to be better informed. My PCP was not against my surgery but she wasn't 100% for it. She signed off on it but she kept asking me if I was sure I wanted to go the surgical route and offered to put me on a structured diet a few time. On the other hand my OBGYN was ecstatic about it and couldn't stop singing the praises of bariatric surgery. It's interesting that they might not be up to date. I wonder if it just is not common enough for it to warrant their attention? I do know they cover many issues as general practitioners, so I am not being critical. I feel like my Dr will be willing to learn.....at least I'm really hoping so!
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How to tell family I want to get a sleeve
Healthy_life2 replied to Bennaguck's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
First do your research on bariatrics. I went to an educational seminar put on by my local hospital. It's hard to explain to your family if you don't understand the medical procedures and process. You also need to know If you are a good candidate and if your insurance will cover surgery. You don't need other people to validate your decision. Keep the supportive people around you. Don't bang your head against the wall trying to convince negative people of your choices in life. Best of luck to you, Jenn
