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Yes! This waiting for 6 months is a test of my patience but I'm trusting that God knows I need the long process. I'm with Dr. Macik at Northside Bariatrics, I've gone through the psych evaluation and nutritionist so I'm just going through the 2 more weigh ins. Please keep me updated on your process. I look forward to this new leash on life :-)
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BCBS (Pos) just told me they will pay 100%....AHHH
Jerzygurl replied to MeganES's topic in Insurance & Financing
Megan, We have the same insurance...and yes they pay 100% as long as the doctor is in Network. So far, I've only been responsible for a co-pay to see the WLS and my PCP, other than those two, I haven't spent a dime at all..and it's a blessing to have such great insurance with no Bariatric exclusion. I'm also at the finish line and hoping for an October surgery. Oh and one other thing, I'm not sure if you know or even if it applies to your coverage but BCBS requires three visits to the doctor's office in three separate months. By that I mean, it used to be you had to go through a 6 month supervised diet program, but they've since made it much easier. Now it's only 3 months.. so for me, my doctor's appointment in Aug counts as 1 visit, then my appts with the psch or Nut will in Sept counts as number 2 and then my 2nd appt with the NUT in Oct will count as my third consecutive month of appointments...then I will be able to get surgery. Anyway...Best of luck! -
"there Is Not A Downside To Weight Loss Through Bariatric Surgery,"
nabird77 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Interesting article today... here's the link: http://news.yahoo.com/weight-loss-surgery-may-help-menstruation-skin-hair-180405888.html -
I am 6 1/2 months post-op and found out Friday that I need to have my gallbladder removed. I am wondering what kind of effects, good or bad, this will have on me, my diet and my weight loss post-sleeve. Has this surgery had any effect on your average weight loss? How do the pre- and post-op diets for surgery fit with the sleeve's diet plan? Will this help with the constant gas and belching I have? What is recovery like compared to the sleeve? Anything you have found that helps with symptoms and attacks before surgery? The good thing is my bariatric surgeon is doing the gallbladder removal as well. I don't have to worry about someone in there who isn't familiar with my "compromised" anatomy. Since I've been going through this most medical professionals I've come across are not at all familiar with VSG and that worries me. I'm not looking forward to another surgery but I am relieved this pain is going to go away. (I'm in the middle of an attack right now and it's hell!)
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Hi guys,I had surgery on 29 og august, 2016,it's about to b 2 months ,it's have spoken to various patients that had bariatric surgery and have told me the same,it's don't have sex drive,he touch no desire,the intimate desire is off,spoke to tendee of my surgeon he tells me he hasn't heard of this ,it's he bugging,please help Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
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Hi Stacyann, My surgery was on June 30, 2014 and while I was not outwardly nervous the day I had surgery, my blood pressure said something totally different! I have never had high blood pressure at all, but the day of my surgery when they checked, it was 204! Little beepers went off! I realized I was internally scared, but had only found bariatric pal two days before my surgery. After about 5 minutes of deep breathing and telling myself that so many people I knew had surgery with the Dr. I had also chosen, my blood pressure came down to 130/74 and I got a hold of myself! I had a drain and it did not bother me, but the last day it began to be a little sore. I had stopped taking pain meds and it was not painful - just sore. Because I was checking out that day they took it out. I took a deep breath, clenched my tummy muscles and it was a breeze when they took it out. No pain. The drain hole healed up very quickly, too! 7 days after surgery it was healed and is the size of a pencil eraser. My surgeon used an anesthetic pack for my stomach. It was a pouch that I wore around my neck and two little bitty (and I mean super tiny) tubes delivered anesthetic directly to my stomach during my hospital stay. So I really felt very little, if any pain after surgery. Once I came home, other than needing a nap in the afternoons and trying to make sure I walked, I really have had no pain. When I did have pain I found it was from becoming lactose intolerant - a very common issue after surgery. Lactose free milk is just plain gentler on your stomach and once I switched, it has been great. I am due for my 2 week post op appointment in 5 days and other than drinking shakes for meals, I don't feel like I have had surgery. No pain, no discomfort. I know everyone's different, but I want you to know the my truth. I also had many friends and family praying for me and that feeling surrounded me as I took comfort in knowing I was cared for. Keep asking questions and know that we are all in this together. (No high school musical song pun intended!) Lissa
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I just found out yesterday that my insurance has no bariatric benefits. I have my initial consult today. Anyone go through financing or trying to find a different insurance? I'm bummed. SmileyLG
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Hi! I just wanted to introduce myself (and my husband). I am a 30 year old registered nurse who has struggled with my weight for my entire life. My husband is a 33 year old "computer dork" who has also struggled with his weight for longer than he can remember. We both were extrememly active in high school, and even into college, but of course that changed when we hit "real life". We have both lost weight and gained it back. But thankfully we are both getting banded next week - me on Monday 7/28 and him on 7/29!! One of the things that attracted us to each other and has kept us together is our experience with weight loss and gain. We can relate to one another and can be each other support (and unfortunately, each others worst enemy!!). But we are tired of the struggle of losing weight and not being able to keep it off. We have both FINALLY admitted to ourselves that we need help! As I said we are getting banded next week at the Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery, in Lenexa, Kansas, by Dr Wanda Kaniewski. We are SO excited! We are struggling through the dreaded 10 day liver-shrinking/liquid diet but are determined to get through it! I have been "lurking" around the site for several months now and decided I had better introduce myself. Thank you to everyone who has provided support to me (even though you don't even know it!). It's great to have some place to go and share triumphs and tribulations with people who understand! Wish us luck!!! :eek: ~~Allison
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suggestions on how to get surgery approved??
MrsG replied to photographer's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there-I have UHC and they don't cover bariatric surgery...however, the surgery center I went through has a little trick they use. Since I needed hiatal hernia repair...they billed the insurance for the repair and not the band....which got my procedure covered for $8k. I financed the remaining $3k and am on a monthly payment plan (200/monthly) I don't know if thats an option for you, but it sure helped me get a bulk of the cost covered. I hope this bit of information helps...good luck! -
You are lucky with only 12 weeks. My insurance requires a 6 month weight loss attempt, plus BMI over 40, 100 over ideal weight, and if BMI between 35-39 you must have one or more co-morbidities (diabetes, HBP, high cholesteral, sleep apnea, esophageal reflux (GERD), arthritis in joints affected by weight, etc) I have everything but Diabetes, so I feel certain I will be approved. The 6 month diet is a joke. The bariatric team doesn't want you to lose weight for fear you will disqualify yourself, so they tell you they don't care if you lose, just don't gain any more. I have to email my weight every two weeks to the dietician. That will be finished in mid-December, and I think then they submit the papers to insurance. Hoping to get banded for my 63rd birthday (2/12/08).
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:unsure:Hello all, I am very new at this. Doctor and I suggested bariatric surgery at my appt on Thursday. I've had friend who have done the lap band surgery and am intrigued. However, I know nothing and don't know where to start. I know basically nothing about this. Where do I start? I am eager and willing. I need to know what lap band is, time lost from work, how much loss will there be etc..... Any other sites would be helpful also. I want to know what I can before I go the bariatric doctor. Any help would be appreciated.
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Decided on sleeve or band
JT2002TJ replied to luvpenguins's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The true question is, what surgeon did you find that is willing to do a LapBand, and why would you want them to operate on you... It is pretty much standard that bariatric surgeons do not preform LapBands anymore, they maintain them, or remove them to convert to either a sleeve or bypass. Any surgeon that still preforms LapBands, would not be a surgeon I would use. -
Please help me use myfitnesspal. Please?
Bianca S. replied to polly...'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Have you heard of the Baritastic app? It’s like MFP But meant for bariatric patients!! -
I found a great group in Houston, Texas. UT Physicians rock! They do all their sleeve procedures at Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center which is a Bariatric Center of Excellence.:cool0:
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both of us had VSG in Mexico with Baja Bariatrics Dr. Illan
sherry24184 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
From the album: sherry24184
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support group to make
GreenTealael replied to Mo-sleeve's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Perhaps consider creating an advertisement for this and pass it along through the Bariatric center you went through Good Luck ♥️ -
Vitamins Any Suggestions
SleeveDreamer replied to lowe1961's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I take the chewable ones from Bariatric Advantage. In fact they are near me and I went there today to taste a couple different flavors cuz I dIdn't like the flavor I bought at the dr. Office. I take the chewable multi vitamin, chewable iron, sublingual b12, and got the chewble gel Vitamin D today for the first time. -
When I had my gall bladder problems it was under my right rib cage, I think that gall bladder problems are quite common after bariatric surgery. You might want to contact your surgeon and ask him about checking it. Hope you feel better soon!
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I'm really, really nervous about the timing of my surgery and I could really use some encouraging words or advice. I am currently on my parents' insurance and it covers the sleeve, but I get kicked off their insurance on November 1. My surgeon's office says I am likely to be going in for surgery in September. My problem is that I am getting married in January (January 28th) and going on our 3 week honeymoon immediately afterwards. Is it completely insane to have surgery in September and only have 4 months post op before the wedding and honeymoon? If I had the ability to wait for surgery, I absolutely would, but the insurance (through work) I would switch to on Nov 1 doesn't cover bariatric surgery so it is basically now or never.
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I don't think it is insane at all, especially considering that your future insurance won't cover bariatrics. Just be sure you choose a dress with simple lines that can easily be taken in. You might want to consult with a dressmaker about which styles will not tailor well, since you are likely to lose 40-60 pounds by your wedding day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I was a bit anti-surgery before my family and I attended the information seminar. I thought that the mortality rate for bariatric patients was sky high, but I was incorrect - actually, my surgeon went over the statistics and numbers - and as it turns out if I sat in the chair and did nothing at the BMI I was at, my mortality chance was a whole lot higher than if I had surgery. He also discussed the statistics regarding weight loss and keeping it off - which as we all know with traditional diet and exercise programs the percentage of successful losses of all of ones excess body weight are very small - like 1% of the population, whereas with bariatrics it has exponentially higher success rates. I have done everything and have not had the success I have always sought so I am looking forward to having the tool of a sleeve to increase my own odds of success
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Tongue sores and low energy
sondra2368 replied to sondra2368's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm taking the Bariatric Vitamines that melt in your mouth. I'm also eating small amounts of Jello at a time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Thanks again for all who have written. I am going to call the bariatric center at a local hospital (it's a center of excellence which is required by my insurance company) and see if I can register for a seminar. I'm not sure that I'm ready to make this decision, but I do know that I have to do something. I want to be able to enjoy the rest of my life. I have a beautiful daughter and I only just turned 28 (last week). I have a great career. although I'm attending college to broaden it. I have so much going for me, but I don't want my weight to drag me down. ~FK :redface:
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Some fave pre-op foods-will i ever have them again? thoughts?
mi75 replied to mi75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks everyone for your honest answers, and obviously each person has had varying experiences. one thing about bariatric surgery is that you don't REALLY know how you will react until after! I have friends who have had RNY and some do fine with anything, some don't. it is good to hear that some favorites are likely still possibilities. that's good. since my hubs and kids obviously won't be doing surgery it's important that though MOST foods will change in our home, some old standbys will still come back around! -
My Bariatric Life - Dr. Joseph F. Capella Plastic Surgery
My Bariatric Life posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Bariatric Life - Dr. Joseph F. Capella Plastic Surgery
My Bariatric Life after WLS (left) and after tummy tuck (center) and after total body contouring plastic surgery (right), Joseph Capella MD (Capella Plastic Surgery).© Borne LLC, My Bariatric Life
