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I promise never to **** on you. LOL That said....I don't blow a lot of sunshine up anyone's skirt....who asks for my honest opinion. It's nothing against you that I can't stand the guy. Opinions will vary. It's totally ok if they do. One of my bigger pet peeves in life.....are health professionals who don't get the required education for accreditation, who don't do peer reviewed continuing education....who declare themselves "experts". Charisma and confidence are NOT intelligence or competence. I think these kinds of doctors are dangerous and reckless. Better suited for reality TV than medicine. I'm not saying "Dr. V" is wrong about everything...and it's totally ok if you like him and his stuff makes sense to you. I know people who worship him. I just think people need to be aware that he doesn't go the extra mile professionally....and that no matter how charismatic and certain you are of your own BS....if you can't prove it at the end of the day in a peer reviewed setting, if you are not interested in listening to other experts in your field, and if you're not open to learning from others, or if you're not interested in being present as new information emerges, or discussing new developments with others in your field.......how smart can you be?
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I guess you thought his green idea was a bit BS huh? Thanks for the info. He seemed a bit odd and his intro of himself fits your profile pretty well. I know nothing about the guy and wondered why he would preach something so strongly against what everyone else seems to be following. I wonder how successful his patients are following his program. BTW, hope I never get on your bad side. Would hate to hear you **** on me. LOL
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So it been some time since I posted. I was sleeved in 2012. I was blessed with being the 5% with complications such as GERD and now I have a hiatal hernia. I was told the a RNY is no only option. I desperately tried to find an alternate solution to no avail. I would like to know a few things. 1) for those who have fed bc/bs., how long did it take to get a revision to RYN approval. 2) have you had any complications since the revision. 3) any regrets? I just idea of losing the with you have gained because of all the crackers they manage the GERD is appealing but I am scared out of my mind. A little depressed. Feeling like a failure.
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Did anyone else’s doctor tell them a pre-op diet is not necessary?
soph504 replied to Elle_Woods's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No pre-op diet here, just liquid diet 72 hours before surgery. I was told it’s bc I have a relatively low BMI (32). -
Hello all ! I was just curious if any of you had experienced any of these few things . I am almost three weeks out and as of a few days ago my intake of food and protein has been limited Bc i can’t seem to keep anything down not even water. Everything that i loved a few days ago now just the scent makes me dry heave or actually throw up. None of the medications i have for nausea has helped.. in fact they have just made me throw up. I’ve also started developing fevers and constant chills even w/o a noticeable fever. I also now have a really sharp stabbing pain in my upper abdomen. I did contact my doctors office this evening to let them know what’s going on . I’m just curious if any of you have experienced the same things and what have you either done to remedy it or what has your doctor done ?
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I wanna have sex again.....
TakingABreak replied to MsTipps's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sometimes you've got to bring up your options to them. Doctors are really methodical about medications they prescribe. Sometimes I think it has to do with their relationships with pharmaceutical companies and reps, but regardless, I doubt they didn't bring it up because its not an option. Nuva Ring is very common form of BC for WLS patients. IUD's are a more permanent solution and my sister has one, and she bleeds two times a month. She is extremely irregular now, and has always had a regular period before. Plus, you have to be dilated for them to insert, which I heard hurts pretty bad, regardless if you've had children before. It should be treated as a last resort. -
I stopped all foods that had any sweet taste post surgery. I wanted to reset my gut bugs because sweet cravings come from the bad gut bugs who insist you continue eating sweet things. So my protein was NorCal organic grass fed whey powder, PLAIN. I missed it with raw milk (something I am used to, not for starting anew right after surgery, but it was so good for me and has some probiotics in it naturally). You can mix it with water. It wasn’t about tasting good, it was about eating to live. after a while though I found it was best to mix protein powder with plain full fat organic Greek yogurt. A very small volume gives you SO MUCH PROTEIN. And now almost a year later, it is my go to way of getting in all my protein. Sometimes I will with in some prebiotics like a tbsp of flax seed or inulin. Perfect food that tastes plain and not sweet. You eat it for what it does for you. Gives you strength, gets rid of your hunger. You know how good it is for you.
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I'll definitely look into Isopure and Unjyry, thanks guys! - that's a great idea to add it into soup and yogurt too. I did try adding some off brand "grass-fed protein" (not sure, it was the only flavorless protein I could find when I first had surgery so we grabbed it so I could add it to clear liquids) but it clumped terribly in the soup. I did try some premier mixed with coffee, but I'm not a big fan of coffee so it didn't help too much. Though I was able to get more down than I could normal ones! Thank you! I need to go update my ticker, I was super excited! I started swimming for more exercise too!
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Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!
holmes replied to Ylime's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m 2 mo post op BS. I am loosing a lot of hair. I was told to take biotin. Anyone have info on this? -
Anyone else's having surgery this week or next week?
Sionnanshannon replied to Dessy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was finally able to sleep last night! I couldn't sleep since Sunday, the night before my surgery because of nerves and all sleep since then has been in short shifts bc of pain/discomfort but last night my surgeon injected a local anesthetic into the main incision site that was bothering me and I slept like a baby. it feels great to actually be rested. -
LOL! I thought about calling today and talked myself out of it bc I wasn't sure if they'd tell me. I have BCBS Carefirst. I think I'll call tomorrow. My paperwork was submitted on the 13th and I still haven't heard anything. My doctor told me it would take two weeks.
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Thinking strongly about Gastric Bypass
Matt Z replied to Erin18's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Firstly, it's super ok to be nervous or scared about it. I know I was! Secondly... I wish I would have just done the bypass back in 2011 when I had my band put in... all that BS because I was afraid of the commitment to the bypass. I too was concerned with permanent changes. And rightfully so. But I'll tell you right now, after surgery, I couldn't tell you if my intestines were really altered or not. Just can't feel any changes. I'm losing weight, I feel great, I can eat about as much as I could with the band when it was working as expected. So I *KNOW* it was done... their just isn't any sensation of a change. I was afraid of the "Death on the table" thing too... so much so that I drafted up documents for family members just in case. So I could say my goodbyes if need be. Overall, I knew I needed something that would "work" and had more feedback (dumping) if I went off the path. I'm 3 months out, down 58ish lbs, body fat is down like 7%, I'm in the gym daily. I eat so much better now. I really wish I had done this sooner. -
What's really wild? My great grandparents (Slovakian immigrants) planted a poppy field JUST to make this old world bread (and of course planted it by the road to share the pretty flowers with their neighbors)...and got visited by the feds because their dozen children were out there barefoot working the fields and neighbors driving by got concerned. LOL No, officer, our children are not opium slaves, we are making tasty sweet bread. That said....this is some addictive freaking bread.
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I'm not supposed to have it either, though I think it's BS. They've disproved a lot of the myths about coffee over and over again. That's one thing I will be bringing up with my surgeon at my follow-up. I can see not drinking it prior to surgery and during the initial healing stages (MILD diuretic and acidic) but not on a long-term basis. The latest literature doesn't support needing to give up coffee. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965 https://www.livescience.com/55479-does-caffeine-cause-dehydration.html https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory
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Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!
Elle_Woods replied to Ylime's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is August 13th also!!!! Ahhh I am so excited/nervous/I dont even know bc I have thought about doing this forever and it all happened so fast it does not even seem real. I am also self pay, and have been jumping through pre surgery hoops and just got my official surgery date on Thursday. I am gonna be BROKE after this but know it will be worth it! I really like my surgeon and his group also. I am 31 and unmarried, and it was important to me to get the single incision surgery because my scars do not heal well. What are you doing pre-op, ect? -
Shelly's VSG journey - F, 34, 5'6", 242, BMI 39.06
Frustr8 replied to Shells83's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Shelly, I am really enjoying your journal of going from Iowan and Corn-Fed to a Lean Keen for the living Queen of DesMoines and points West. Might even start one after my July Surgery too. In the meantime yours is might fine! Happy Early Birthday, Happy REBIRTHDAY and happy today's and tomorrows😝 -
1st day of pre-op diet - 8 hours in - absolutely starving!!!!
Allie589 replied to LD91's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved last August and I have to say, the two week pre op diet was the hardest part of the whole process! Honestly, I slept as much as possible bc if I was sleeping, I wasn’t focused on how hungry and miserable I was. The only thing that kept me going was knowing this was to shrink my liver otherwise, I probably would’ve failed. Hang in there!!! It is the hardest part! And let me tell you, it’ll be sooooooo worth it!!! Holding your hand through this whole process! -
Does the attention bother you?
Creekimp13 replied to TakingABreak's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Might as well just enjoy the compliments...as compliments. If the person has more to say to you of substance...give them a chance. If all they want to talk about is superficial bs...let it roll off. I've had more doors held for me by middle aged gawky men in the past thee months than in the past ten years. I feel your irritation. Here's the problem Ash....you're freaking gorgeous and maybe you're realizing that more than you used to. Mortal men cannot resist. Can you really blame them? Yep, it's dopey.... but, meh...it's largely harmless. -
Anthem BCBS (in Missouri) - Insurance requirements
Snapple replied to KatallacStrong's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have an individual plan since we are independent contractors and this was the only plan I could buy. It's BS. And all thanks to Obamacare. I have really, REALLY crappy coverage and my prescription drugs aren't even covered until I hit my deductible $6000 deductible. Good luck to you and I wish you the best! -
Anthem BCBS (in Missouri) - Insurance requirements
Snapple replied to KatallacStrong's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Anthem BC/BS in MO and they would not cover any bariatric procedures under my policy. -
BCBS Federal Anypne?
MissPriss81 replied to sleevemebaby7781's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi there, was wondering if you heard back from BCBS Fed? I have them also, mine was submitted for approval on 6/19 and I was required to show 2 years of weight history. Were you required to do that as well? -
Oh I completely get wanting to punch them in the p-face. Lol. Girl, I still have moments where I think, I can't do this **** anymore ( life) I need a cigg lol. Trust me, I get it. Tell me this, have you checked if your insurance requires you to quit? Ask them. Find out, if you MUST be a nonsmoker for thet doctor to do it or for your insurance to cover it. If the doctor or your insurance requires you to be a non smoker. They may do a test to see if you're really quit, which is a nicotine test or a blood test. And if so, then chewing nicorette or nicotine gum would potentially fail you. Because even though you're not getting the smoke etc, you're getting the nicotine which is a drug. Stupid huh"? Because what diff does it make if you have niotine in your system? What or how is that going to affect your surgery. But find out. My insurance did a text of nicotine an dI knew about it way before, which is why I dind't go the gum route. I did Chantix and girl, it makes you fel like you're smoking. I mean, kinda sorta. It makes you "get through" those urges bc it gives you the same feeling that nioctine does. Girl, trust me, its worth asking your doctor AND your insurance. You don't want to have quit for nothing or quit but the nicotone make you still lose in the end.. Let me know what they say, I am just curious
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal?
Matt Z replied to MissPriss81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@ShawnGS check this thread out for your BCBS Fed questions. -
My lapband was approved by BCBS, not Federal though. But, I have GEHA, and they approved my revision to bypass. So I don't see why BCBS Fed would have you any troubles. You'll more than likely need to do the typical stuff, GEHA required a 6 month doctor monitored diet prior to approving. Have you checked in with BCBS Fed to see what they require for approval?
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I feel your pain. Are you quitting bc the rule they have in place? If you're not made to quit not, bc your insurance says you have to , then I'd say, quit once you have the procedure not before. If your situation is like mine, you don't have that option. I had to pass a nicotine test for my insurance to cover my surgery and I had to b clean 6 weeks at least to pass nicotine for my insurance. I almost didn't get the surgery. When I learned that I had to quit and become a nonsmoker, I said to hell with that. I was a 2 1/2 pack a day smoker. I couldn't go an hour without a cigg and that in of itself was tough. I did it and yes, I gained a tad and was panicking bc hello, I dind't want them to think that I wasn't a good candidate for this surgery bc I was gaining each week a little . But if your doctor /surgeon is on board with you quitting, then he or she will or should understand, you are going to gain a little when you quit. But make sure they know you are quitting. Don't try to cheat the smoking thing and do it right before surgery, you could risk it being terminated... IF, if there is no nicotine test going to be done, Id say quit after surgery, that way you dont have to worry about them being hesitant bc of your weight gain. Make sense On the smoking and quitting, its tough, its the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but it CAN be done. I swear. Lots of gum. I bought straws cut them in half and used them to mimic the feeling of a cigg. I got on chantix and loads of sugar free gum. I even did therapy and I googled a ton of videos on YouTube. It helped The key to quitting is understanding that this " I am going to die if I don't have a cigg " will pass. Just don't cave in to the urge to go and pick up a cigg. IT will pass. The addiction tells us we will die or wont' make it if we don't have a smoke, but it's a lie I hope this information helps I quit on July 25, 2017. I did it early bc I wanted to give myself time for relapses before surgery date Dec 11, 2017. Fortunately, I never had one You can do this It's been almost 11 months for me. I miss it. You will always want a cigg. But.. the degree will pass Hugs, Joanna
