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I'm brand new to this website. I am 36 and have been on a diet since I was 10, you name it, I tried it. I just made my 40< BMI (Yay chubby me) last week, Dr approved me, and now am just waiting for the bariatric surgery place to call me. What can I expect now? I am in California with Blue Shield Access + ***. I know there are nutritionalist sessions (How many?) And a period of supervised diet (How long?)
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New here! Pre and post without Aspartame?
hats123 replied to hats123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just popping in, a few days post-op, to thank you all for the recommendations. I love that lemonade flavor nectar, and I have samples of many flavors of Bariatric Advantage, fusion, and others. In case anyone new stumbles on this thread: on Amazon I found little bottles of "stur" Water Enhancer...sort of a less powerful crystal light in several fruit flavors, all sweetened with Stevia, not sucralose or aspartame. And GNC sells a store-brand shake mix called something like "lean Protein meal" (that isn't exactly it, but close) that comes in a few different types -- regular (sucralose); vegan (don't know how that's sweetened) and "natural", which is sweetened with stevia. They're not bad at all! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
1. No surgeon in my area and 2. real life after sleeve surgery....
Healthy_life2 replied to TracyBar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@TracyBar 2) I've read a lot about the fact that your calories should come from Protein for the most part. But what about vegetables and fruit? what about a balanced diet, with nutrients and Vitamins from lots of different foods? How does one thrive on a diet rich in protein but deficient in veg and fruit and some carbs? I'm two years out. Salads/vegetables combined with my protein helps to keep me satisfied. I feel the sensation of full better. Also Fiber and nutrients. You will learn so mush about how to fuel your body correctly.All of the old ways that didn't serve us well will change over to eating healthy. You have a better understanding of a new relationship with food. Food is still amazing.Eating becomes normal. Attached are recipes of what food will look like. http://insidekarenskitchen.com/bariatric-friendly-recipes/ My instructions were after 75% of weight loss to add plant based or whole wheat carbs. Here is an example of a bariatric plate. -
My Bariatric Life dancing in the street, Girard, IL. Best day ever!
My Bariatric Life posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Bariatric Life Living Larger Than Ever!
My Bariatric Life dancing in the street, Girard, IL. Best day ever! Living large after WLS, plastic surgery, and obesity!© borne llc, my bariatric life
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Nuclear Stress Test Takers?
James Marusek replied to Chelsea Laurent's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Your doctor may recommend a nuclear stress test to diagnose coronary artery disease. Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. Coronary artery disease develops when these arteries become damaged or diseased — usually due to a buildup of deposits called plaques. If you have symptoms that might indicate coronary artery disease, such as shortness of breath or chest pains, a nuclear stress test can help determine if you have coronary artery disease. Before gastric bypass surgery, I underwent almost a day of pre-op testing. Since I had issues, I was scheduled with 3 follow on tests done by specialist in their respective fields. We had one individual in our support group meetings who was scheduled for bariatric surgery the next week, but he got a call from the surgeon. They told him to report immediately to the hospital for open heart surgery. He had the surgery and then about a couple months later after he recovered from that he underwent bariatric surgery. -
Permanent Weight Loss From Bariatric Surgery, The Most Effective Treatment For Obesity In America
Clementine Sky posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I thought this might be of interest to the community: http://www.medicaldaily.com/permanent-weight-loss-bariatric-surgery-most-effective-treatment-obesity-396598 -
I have 100% bariatric coverage, but how do I know how long that will cover fills if at all, I put this under general so I could get other's experiences. Thanks. Will it be an office visit? Or is it still part of bariatric benefits? Thanks. I called my insurance and they told me they weren't sure (they lady didn'teven know what a fill was) .
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We have the exact same surgery date and it is MANDATORY for me to do the 2 week Pre-op liquid Diet, no ifs, ands or buts about it! You MUST do the 2 week liquid diet. My NUT is part of my Bariatric Team and EVERYone is on board with what to do and when to do it. The "day before surgery diet" that your surgeon refers to is just that~ to prepare your stomach organ for the actual surgical procedure. The 2 week liquid diet is to shrink your liver so that it won't cover your actual stomach too much and make your surgery more difficult. Your liver could be injured if it is too big and has to "moved" out of the way for the surgeon to operate. You may also have to have additional or bigger cuts if they need more room. Your recovery would be more difficult too. Are you drinking your liquids yet? lolol I'm not trying to scare you but you've made a HUGE life-changing decision~ so chin up, eyes straight ahead and GET TO IT!! The very best of luck to you!
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We are bariatric bad asses!
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Bariatric Advantage, Where Is My Stuff?
Gigi_Girl replied to monki's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Can you track your package? I use Bariatric Advantage multi Vitamins, calcium, and Iron, but I order thru Diet Direct. They have good quantity discounts and free shipping for orders over $49. Their shipment usually arrive in a few days. -
Craving fruit!!!
Melissannde replied to Beachy_Babs's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've heard of people doing the same with beef jerky. The only problem with chewing the juice out of something and spitting out the remainder is that if done often enough, it could possibly lead to the formation of bulemic type behavior. Just be very aware of what you are doing. Are you still on liquids or can you have soft/mushy foods yet? I think the suggestion of putting the fruit in the food processor or blender is a reasonable alternative. What do your bariatric nurses/doctor say about what you are doing? -
Just an observation: I've noticed that the proper serving size for almost all foods is actually the serving size bariatric patients are supposed to eat. Everybody just eats 3 times the serving size on the labels. Nearly everything is 1 cup or less or 4oz or less or 1 slice, etc. Makes life easy since you don't have to measure nonstop... just actually follow the recommended serving size for once. Once upon a time I used to laugh at how little they'd say a serving size was... but now it makes so much sense. lol. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app
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100% understand your position. I was in the same boat. Have great insurance through Anthem but bariatric is excluded. Tried for 3 yrs to get it to cover some/all of it to no avail. Try care credit, prosper, the hospital may have a financial assistance program. I was blessed and able to borrow the money from my parents but please don't give up. Wishing you all the best!
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I am easing my way in to pureed foods here are a couple links that someone else posted: https://bariatricmealprep.com/bariatric-recipes/ https://www.bariatriceating.com/bariatric-recipes.html https://www.bariatriccookery.com/ https://www.bariatriccookery.com/category/recipes/page/2/ Good luck!
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Haha. My license has been renewed so many times that I actually finally weigh about what it says on my license: 180. Which was a lie: I'm sure I actually weighted around 200. But you can bet I never once heard anyone say "Man you have gained weight since you got that license"!! Lynda
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Each bariatric team has its own rules. Contact your team & ask specifically why no black coffee. Advocate for yourself. If they give you an answer you don't like or understand, challenge them. Remember that what happens in your home is ultimately up to you. Good luck! You are not alone.
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I'm right there with ya! I had my band for five years and I HAD to eat slider foods to survive. Otherwise, I would have starved to death. Literally honestly - I could not eat real food. My esophagus was so irritated that it simply would not fit down. I talked to my bariatric doc about it and she told me early on that there is a type of brainwashing or conditioning that we have from the band days and that it is really a struggle to overcome it. By the end with my band, my doc told me I had the Vitamin and nutrition profile (from my bloodwork)that they only really see in people from third world countries. That is how malnourished I was but I was till 240 pounds the day I got my sleeve! I was also pre-diabetic from all of that darn junk food. We have to work really hard at this. I often find myself wanting to reach for a slider so I keep them out of reach and dense Protein within reach. I also really have learned to enjoy all of the real foods I missed all of those years! I can't believe the joy I now find in eating a grape, apple, orange, vegetables.... I'm becoming a fruit eater and I never really was before. We don't have to be perfect, but we have to do better. We are conditioned to eat crap but we don't have to anymore! I know we can both do this!
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How Did You Find Your Surgeon? (Or Where Are You Looking?)
JustWatchMe replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I knew nobody in real life who had WLS. I knew our insurance would cover it. I googled and started looking at surgeon websites. One of the first I found was a center of excellence. I checked and he was covered in my insurance plan. I went to an orientation seminar and the team impressed me a lot, although the surgeon wasn't there that night. I booked an appointment for a few days later, met him, asked a ton of questions, and decided it felt right. Six months later I was banded. I'm happy with my experience and haven't had any complications. I will say that I haven't seen my surgeon since my six week post op. My NP does all my fills under fluoroscopy. She's wonderful and actually sent me away without a ninth fill two weeks ago with gentle advice to change up my diet and exercise instead. I think I've been fortunate, but I'd probably do it the same way if I had it to do over again. Matter of fact, I had a minor unrelated (not bariatric) surgery last January, and chose that doctor in a similar fashion. -
Pre op nerves
une nouvelle vie replied to nicolenathe's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I really feel you. I was terrified of being put under. I know I drove everyone in my life crazy leading up to my surgery because I was 100% convinced I wasn't going to make it. I even didn't renew my AAA membership because I figured I'd die I talked to my surgeon and asked him how many sleeve patients he'd ever lost. None. I talked to the anesthesiologist and asked how many patients he'd lost. None. I saw how this surgery has no more higher rate of mortality than any other and I started feeling better. You're going to be better than okay. You're going to be awesome and on your way to being healthier. -
@@anywon I have BCBS Federal, and I only had 3 months on mine. My surgery is on 11/8. I would call your member services # that's on your ins card tomorrow and ask them about your bariatric benefits. Also for my policy if I used a Blue Distinction Center I only had to pay a copy of $150 for my surgery, and $35 doctor co-pay. I wish you the very best of luck in this.
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New here! Pre and post without Aspartame?
theantichick replied to hats123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ordered sampler/variety packs from everyone... Bariatric Pal, Bariatric fusion, Syntrax, unjury, GoTein all had variety packs or samplers available (GoTein actually sent their three flavors for free). I went to Vitamin Shoppe and picked up several flavors of IsoPure to try. So far, I'm working my way through all of the samplers and rating the brands/flavors so I can figure out what to buy. However, I've read a lot of warnings that our tastes change after surgery, so I'm not stocking up on anything yet. I'm actually considering just getting another round of variety packs to taste-test after surgery again. Ordering from Bariatric Pal (their brand, Fusion, and Syntrax) and Unjury were both painless, they were prompt with the delivery and I had no issues. I'd order directly from them for those brands. And the Syntrax tastes so good that unless the IsoPure is significantly better, I'll just go with Syntrax because the IsoPure comes in glass bottles and I don't like getting those shipped, and don't want to have to go to the store for them. I have found that nonfat powdered milk is awesome for making the powdered shake mixes more portable, as some of the flavors don't taste right with just Water. That I'll probably just grab from Amazon. -
WELCOME to LBT! Suggestions- Spend some time here looking at the stories and all the stickies on the home page. Call your insurance company now and ask for a copy of your bariatric policy so you know your requirements for approval. Attend more than one places seminar so you can make the best choice for you. Good luck! -BG
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Hey. My story is a little different but more personal but I don't mind sharing it. I grew up in a very abusive household. My dad was obsessive about fat. He made me start dieting at the age of four. I was drinking slim fast around the age of four or five and he would make me get up at five a.m. to exercise everyday. I was on dexatrim at seven. He was always merciless and it got worse as I got older. Looking back at older pictures of myself I realized I wasn't even big. I had gotten body dismorphia. I believe I was so stressed about being thin that I actually begin to binge and diet on a regular. By the time I was 14 I had gotten up to 245 pounds and was wearing 20 and 22 sizes. I got on ww and lost 100 pounds in high school but the cycle continued through my adult life after I had kids especially. Well my father and I got our relationship together and I forgave him and shortly after we mended our relationship, he was murdered. This was four years ago. I went through a majorly low depression, got involved with an abusive man, and my weight shot up in 2014 to 345 pounds. It was the biggest I had ever been in my life. And I decided to take my life back. I got on ww again and lost 30 pounds but couldn't lose anymore. And I remember crying out of frustration and praying about it and I said I'm going to do the sleeve surgery. (I had already researched it years before but didn't go through with the requirements) . So had to do a six month supervised diet and ended up losing almost 60 more pounds. So I've lost almost 100 before surgery. I just knew I had to do it for myself. I stopped smoking, dropped that loser I was with, and renewed my relationship with Jesus Christ. As far as my family I only told two people in my immediate family. I'm not telling anyone else.
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Went in for Bypass and ended up sleeved
Sherrie Scharbrough replied to kimba21539's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
First my hubby had a Lap Band for 13 yrs. He had problems with not being able to eat or drink even wagter. So we went to a Bariatric Center of Excellance. He was going to have his Band removed and revise him to a RNY. When they got in the band had eroded into his liver and they couldn't finish the revision. He was deathly sick for 9 months with abcesses and had 5 differant bacterias. He can't remember 3 months. Fast forward to his DR that performed his removal dropped him!! Finally he had a ablation and a wound vac was put in. Last June we went to Mexico and he was supposed to have a RNY but...NOT!! His right side was totally scar tissue so he ended up with the Sleeve. It has taken him a year to finally figure out how and what to do. His mind tells him he can eat more than his body will allow. But he has lost 135#'s!! But he is still sad he didn't get the RNY. Things are ok now he still deals with mind hunger and I think he is figuring it out. May he continue to loose even more weight. Congratulations on your journey. I look forward to your future posts. -
Ok so I am confused. In my nutrition class it was a mix of lapband, gastric, and sleeve patients so sometimes it was hard to tell what was meant for who. Ok so in the class the lady said that we could have all the liquid we wanted during this "full liquid" post op diet. (I am 4 days out) But when I was in the hospital they kept only bringing me 2oz. of soup at a time. So I am only eating a 1/4 cup of soup at a time. Now that I am feeling better this is not really doing much in the way of making me feel satisfied. I know it is going straight through. So can I eat more? I remember her saying the soup at hands were perfect. But I am thinking the hospital just clumped all of the bariatric patients together with the same diet. I really don't want to make a mistake but it is saturday and obviously the office is closed. Any advice?
