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Hi everyone I am in the process of starting a facebook group for bariatric backpacking to inspire others that have had bartatric surgery to go hiking and backpacking and to discuss the issues when it comes to food and other issues. Please stop by and join if your are interested. baratricbackpacking@groups.facebook.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/baratricbackpacking
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Hi Shauna. How exciting! You’re Bariatric Adventure started in January and it’s getting more thrilling. I was on cloud nine for awhile after my surgery. Welcome...and I hope it all goes great for you. 🌺
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Keto Diet and the timeline please help.
redlirpa posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am just in the initial stages for pre op my surgeon appointment is on Tuesday but as I go grocery shopping I want to fill my fridge with the pre op diet foods, and have read most doctors diet pre surgery is keto. I have been doing the whole30 and have lost 30 pounds in the past 3 months and can transition to keto if that's what I'm going to be put on, in my research I'm seeing that keto is listed as the worst diet of 2017 and whole 30 was right with it. My bariatric may require 3 months dietician, exercise and weight loss. My insurance doesn't, Just failed attempts and need. I'm curious about keto diet recommendations, how much weight are you suppose to lose before surgery? How many carbs do you eat to be in ketosis, how do deal with the side effects? Thank you -
I've never heard of night time coughing after surgery. Do you have sleep apnea? Or maybe a cold? I know that sounds like a simplified question, but trust me, after surgery, everything we feel, we relate it to the surgery. When in doubt always defer to your bariatric team Sent from my SM-G900T using BariatricPal mobile app
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Will The Sleeve Help Us Keep It Off?
Heyher replied to Mid West's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The sleeve helps us lose, but we have to be mindful of sliders and nutritionally void foods. It is possible to gain back with any bariatric surgery. But just like losing takes work, so does gaining it back. Complacency is not something that we can really afford. -
I went for my upper GI today. The tech said that he was not suppose to tell me, but he let me see and I have a hietal hernia. I am not to worried because my bariatric surgeon he could repair the hernia during the lap band operation. The tech also told me that it looks like a have a prolapse. I don't know if he meant a stomach prolapse or a esopageal prolapse. He said the liquid I drank was taking a little long to get through. Has anyone else had this problem.
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Totally curious... How many calories per day are you on?
BandedInBama replied to BandedInBama's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Sadly, I was a self pay band in Mexico and don't really see my doctor very often. Or ever. LOL At the moment I'm completely unilled-- paying to see the doctor's office who does my fills in the area is VERY expensive so I want to avoid it if at all possible. Stinking insurance doesn't cover ANYTHING bariatric. I can't wait til I finish school and have insurance through MY job as well as my husband's! -
Looking for buddy in the Quad Cities
chubbychunkythickplump posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am looking for someone in the Quad Cities IA/IL either side or surrounding area. I am going through Genesis Center for Bariatric Surgery, I would love to be able to talk to someone who is or has gone here. Hope to hear form someone! Thank you! Amy -
I know everyone's plan is a little different, but my nutritionist told me to start my bariatric multivitamins and probiotics when I start my pre-op diet. The calcium and vitamin B don't start until after the surgery.
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I use the costco brand too, and feel the same way after. Even when taking B1 pills. I showed my Nut the costco brand calcium pills and she said they R perfect in everything we need. I have tried bariatric chews and still feel naseated after? I def. Have to have something in my stomach while taking my vitamins : /
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I just want to say that I am so very very lucky to have the Doctor that I do here in So. California! His name is Michael Feiz and he loves what he does and be believes in each one of us that he does surgery on. It does not make any difference what type of bariatric surgery you have he is your greatest Cheerleader! I have read so many blogs and comments on all the different ways that Doctors have each one of us do before and after surgery, I am not sure why some LBers have to go on liquid diets 6 weeks or more before surgery and I am really not sure why other Doctors keep certain people on only Liquids for who knows how long after LB. I really hope that for those after LB who still are not taking in at least 60 mg of protein a day and are only on clear liquids that your body does not starve itself and go into the starvation mode which will cause you to not loose any weight or inches. When I spoke to my nutritionist, she really pushed the fact that after one week of PO or less I needed to get those protein shakes in me regularly it was really important to my weight loss. I was able to start eating mushies after 8 days PO then I was able to start eating food as I could tolerate but eating very slowly. I am very in touch with my body and I was able to tell after 3 weeks that I needed an adjustment. No problem I had one and now after six weeks PO I have had my second adjustment because again I was able to eat more then I should. My Doc told me that I would more then likely be back in another 3 weeks for the third adjustment and this is how it will be until I get to the place where I am not eating more then I should be. I have tried drinking a soda and I really did not like the feeling it gave me so back to Ice Tea for my caffeine! I always eat protein first if I am full then nothing more will pass my lips. I have allowed myself to have a glass or two of wine a couple of times and one of those times I drank the whole bottle, but I am not making a habit of that because I do realize that those are truly empty calories which I do not need. I do have to walk more and I am going to start that today. My Doc again says to not focus on the pounds gone, focus on the inches lost and the way my clothes are starting to just fall off me! I LIKE IT! Here is to all of our success! No Failures!
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Hi! So after buying a ton of vitamins off if amazon(few hundred dollars worth☹️😳😳) I realized I just can’t deal with swallowing or melting them in my mouth🤢 I decided to purchase the patches on patchmd after all. I read great reviews on them. This is my first day trying them. I bought the Bariatric 2 set(4 patches) and put 2 on left higher arm, 1 on right higher arm and one on right side of stomach. The ones on my arms burn a bit or feel sensitive. Has anyone experienced this and is it ok?
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23 Weeks Post-Op: More Mountains and the Assumption of Lazy.
EdmontonGal posted a blog entry in Jen's Jabbers
Weigh in day: 187lbs. The scale has not moved. So I am back into the swing of things for 3 more days until I hit the road to go camping again this weekend. This weekend will be purely a social event without ANY work included or even thought about! The weekend in Jasper was Amazing! We met 50 New Canadians from all over the world and provided them with thier first camping experience. I truly have had a renewal of love for my job. I forget sometimes when I am stuck behind my desk under mountains of paperwork. The real ones are much much more amazing! In bandland, things are at a steady pace. I have been lacking in my exercise routine with work being so busy. My food choices were terrible this weekend travelling in a van with 3 young adults for 800km. I was easily influenced and all to quickly made the foolish excuses in my mind that all of the junk that we packed was really for them. Pffft, I'm not kidding anyone! I got home later Sunday evening and had a grilled chicken breast with salad for dinner. Monday, grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers with some brown rice. Tonight, stuffed peppers and Turkey sausage. I also got back on the workout wagon lastnight too so I can't complain. I am course correcting! I learnt that at my fancy staff summit earlier this year. Last week, Sparms bestie and I were talking about the dating world for people our age and people our weight. The matter of assumption about fat people being lazy came up in conversation and it pissed me off, so I thought I would share. Really, a person like me who has been active and healthy (besides being 250+ lbs)for most of their life is automatically pegged for being lazy. I am and have always been anything but LAZY. I personally, can't stand a lazy person. It is one of my pet peeves and maybe that's why this whole topic makes me angry. I am just curious about how many of you out there have been pigeon-holed into the bon bon eating, soap watching, couch surfing fat girl? And what do I plan to do about it? Nothing! Continue to workout my frustrations! Cheers all! -
Approved or Not Approved CIGNA
MrsRoboto replied to lat72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you been weighing in? You need to have 3 recorded monthly weigh-ins over 89 days or more. I did mine at my Bariatric clinic. My clinic required me to lose weight, Cigna didn't care if I lost or gained. Cigna also requires a letter from your PCP recommending Bariatric surgery and a psych eval. Aside from the BMI requirements, I think that's all Cigna needs. -
Upset by inital insurance company response
Phoenix79 replied to Phoenix79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Apparently not according to the rep my husband talked to. Nothing has changed about our bariatric coverage since last year and my husband didn't have to do it! We'll get more clarification on Monday- figures this would happen on a Friday afternoon! -
My advice...or at least what I was advised - As far as Vitamins, I was told to stick with the chewables for life, since the solid pills may pass through your sleeve before being fully absorbed. I was using the Centrum chewables based on the recommendation of my surgeon...he said this one was the most complete. As far as calcium, I was told to stay away from any calcium carbonate, and find only the calcium citrate. The Bariatric Advantage chewables worked really well for me until I started using the Nascobal Nasal spray for my B12. This is a mail order Rx, and it comes with a multivitamin, Iron, and calcium - all chewable - and it's nice and convenient.
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That was basically the sensation I recall experiencing when I was first diagnosed with acid reflux...though that was a number of years prior to having my band placed. I'm not certain what a bariatric surgeon would advise. My doctors have advised me to continue to take Prevacid daily as I've done for years.
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Just got approved by my insurance for this and wondering if the liquid Vitamins that Insure sends are all-encompassing or if you have to take additional Calcium, B-12 ,D, etc. I currently use Bariatric fusion chewables (2 in am, 2 in pm) that I buy from my surgeon, and I don't need any addiitonal calcium or other pills with those. Just wondering as there isn't much info about the liquid vitamins on Insure's site.
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I just received my welcome/patient questionaire in the mail today I go for my very first appointment of Bariatric Orientation class on June 26th did some more research and now it's all becoming real for me and I've gotten a little scared and almost want to back out because of it!
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With surgery approaching am I really ready?
Daisee68 replied to HopeandAgony's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Completely normal! I even questioned it AFTER the surgery for a while. Like everyone else said though, it is the best decision I ever made. You just have to get through the first few weeks and then you will see. If you aren't seeing a therapist already, consider doing so - at least once before surgery (though I recommend seeing them continually after surgery). They can help you work through these feelings. PS Make sure it is someone that works with bariatric patients. The last thing you need is talking to someone who isn't a fan of WLS confusing you! -
I have CareFirst BCBS (BluePreferred PPO, DC plan), and I have met all the requirements for my insurance. (I called back when I started this process, and my employer's plan does cover bariatric surgery, so no worries there.) I am over 18. I had a successful psychiatric evaluation for bariatric surgery. I did a structured diet (WW) for six consecutive months, going at least once a month. My BMI is over 35 and I have severe sleep apnea. My submitted all my stuff to my surgeon's office, and they submitted it all to my insurance. Well, my surgeon's office called me back to today and left a message that my insurance plan doesn't do preapprovals for bariatric surgery, and the insurance company said that they will pay for my surgery after the fact. The nurse isn't in tomorrow, and I will call her back on Monday morning for clarification, but now I am curious/worried about this. Is this a common occurrence? It seems weird that I have to have the surgery first before they will make the final decision on whether they will pay for it or not. Any experiences you can share with this would be very, very appreciated! Thanks!
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The Atkins frozen meals are good for our goals in any post-op bariatric way.
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My surgical weight loss center sucked! The girl that handled insurance couldn't even get the right documents faxed to the insurance company. I eventually just faxed the missing documents to the insurance company myself. Then after surgery I never saw my surgeon for follow ups - I always got stuck with some fill in doctor. In truth unfortunately most businesses today have zero customer service and suck. Bariatric surgery is a business and they are there to take your money. Don't let a crappy doctors office make you feel like giving up. Be strong and fight for your health! You got this!
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Attended: Obesity Help Regional Event in MI 6/4/05
NancySmiles posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi everyone: Just wanted to let you know that I attended the "Making the Journey Together 2005" event which was held in Troy, Michigan yesterday, June 4th, 2005, at the Embassy Suites Troy. It was sponsored by ObesityHelp.com; with speakers in all bariatric surgery areas such as Dietitian, Psychologist, Plastic Surgeon, Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgeons, Motivational Patient Speakers, Authors, Counselors/Therapists, and so much more!!! What an AWESOME event!!! Motivational, Inspiring, Informative...and loads of information, tips, vendors, ideas, etc.; and even prizes! I would HIGHLY recommend this event to ANYONE interested in keeping up with news in the bariatric surgery spectrum! I will report on this event at our Support Group Meeting on June 15th! Still pumped up and motivated after yesterday!!! Here is the link in case you are interested to see what you missed! Shocked banana -
I've always done Centrum (or the generic equivalent) and haven't had any issues. Lots of WLS patients take them. As long as a vitamin meets the ASBMS (American Society of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeons) requirements, it should be fine. for calcium citrate, I have three ways I take it --- Upcal D (a powder which I mix into things like yogurt), generic calcium citrate tablets from Walgreens or CVS, and Bariatric Advantage calcium chews which are great for traveling or for when you're out and about and not near your regular calcium stash (I always keep a few of them in my purse for that reason).
