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Where to start with everything?
kc892020 replied to KellyRenae's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
For me, it began with a trip to my general doctor. We had a long talk and he referred me to a bariatric surgeon in our area that took my insurance (make sure you check with your insurance that they cover it...every insurance is different with what they look for in order to be approved). The journey is long. Once you have that initial consult with the bariatric surgeon, you then have to decide what surgery you want to have, and then you have to meet with a nutritionist. The nutritionist will go over your pre-op diet plan (most people have to do this to a.) meet insurance requirements and b.) test your discipline to make sure you can follow a diet). Depending on your insurance requirements, you might also have to attend required WLS support group meetings (though I'm sure that's changed since the pandemic) and attend sessions with a counselor. Mine required me to see a counselor, attend support group meetings, and undergo a bunch of medical tests and blood work to make sure it was safe enough for me to get it done. All of this usually spans out through a six-month period. In addition to seeing a nutritionist, I also had to attend nutrition classes. My insurance required a lot from me in order to have it approved. Like I said, everyone's insurance is different. And every surgeon is different. I wish you the very best of luck. Please keep in mind, this journey isn't for everyone. It requires A LOT of discipline and lifestyle changes. You also have to understand there could be complications. I had complications, and it was scary. But, I'm still blessed that I was able to get it done. If you do everything right, it will work out. -
Complications post op
catwoman7 replied to Stephanie OG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm an RNY patient, but both types get the same messages from our surgeon. Most complications, when they occur, are going to be within the first three or four months post surgery. Complications further out can happen, but they're pretty uncommon. Keep on top of your vitamins, of course...you can develop deficiencies if you slack off. And some VSG patients (certainly not all) develop GERD. But other than that... -
15 year weight loss success
Chesleyt replied to Chesleyt's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I had open Ruyen Y Gastric Bypass Surgery. I had no complications and I attest this to having it done by the open procedure. -
15 year weight loss success
Stephanie OG replied to Chesleyt's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Great job, may I ask what type of surgery you had? Trying to decide if I should have surgery or not!! Trying to see if anyone has had long term surgery complications!!! Thank you. -
Hi all, thinking of getting gastric sleeve surgery. Worried about complications post op and long term. Has anyone had complications as the result of surgery years after the surgery?? I know what potential immediate post op complications to expect but how about long term ??
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Cheated on liquid diet
Ostflicka replied to rican85krissy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah the first week probably not a huge deal, but just know it's not to be mean it's meant for you to be healthy. I think yes some surgeons do have a different procedure bases on different clients. My surgeon has like some of the strongest restrictions but that's what keeps his record 100% successful with no major complications or deaths. The diet after your surgery is super important to follow. Is it boring yes so much. But it's so you don't hurt yourself. So please do all you can to keep the diet and good luck 🍀 in your progress. You can do this! -
People who’ve never struggled with weight never understand the eternal battle. I have one brother who knows the struggle & one who doesn’t. I didn’t tell the one who doesn’t about my surgery but he recently found out I had it and has been hassling my mum about it & being very critical (not me yet but I’m waiting for it). I was fortunate. My mum was supportive of my decision but she has since told me she was very worried at the time. Does your mum’s negativity come from her fear that you’ll lose weight when she can’t or the loss of something you currently share (eating and being overweight)? All surgeries have their dangers but not having the surgery and not losing weight has major health complications too. @rjan is right you still eat food after you have surgery but if you want to be successful you change the type of foods you eat and choose healthy, nutritious options in much smaller portions. Over time you will work out new favourite foods, what foods you can or can’t tolerate and if you can have an odd treat like @catwoman7 said. Do your research. Talk to others who’ve had the surgery. This has to be your decision. Good luck.
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Fast track gastric sleeve
Sammi_Katt replied to ttrout870's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Honestly, I'm not sure. I have NO insurance... AND I had a complication (my gallbladder failed three weeks out and I had been in and out of the hospital until we figured it out). I'm sorry I can't be more helpful, but I would suggest maybe asking your insurance? They should be able to tell you, and I'm sure it's dependent on the company. -
Gotcha. Is it true that if you have a complication, insurance won’t cover you if it’s related to a procedure that you paid for out of pocket?
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Complications back in the US
It's time. replied to MVK's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My concern would not be about insurance but what would happen if there are complications during the surgery or just after and you're still in Mexico? -
Hey guys. I’m THIS close to booking my surgery with Fr. Alvarez in Mexico. The final thing holding me up is, what if there’s a long term complication that needs to be addressed by a US doctor and my insurance refuses to cover it because my sleeve was done in Mexico? Anyone have experience with this or thoughts on the matter?
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Forced to do Bypass
GreenTealael replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Just guessing but I always assumed its the different modalities of caloric restrictions that keep the numbers nearly the same but I think no one really knows because some people's BMRs seem reset to a higher threshold while others have it lowered. I honestly feel sometimes that these revisions are like a third category of WLS with totally different expectations, outcomes, complications etc. than a virgin surgery. But I also think it's not across the board as a rule that it will be different. But I have encountered a few people that have noticed it feels/works different than what they are used to from their initial surgery. Also unless someone had a VSG first they likely do not know how that type of restriction feels compared to an initial RNY restriction. I don't have a clue what a virgin RNY is like but I know what a virgin VSG converted to RNY is like (to me) and that SUPER strong restriction disappeared (but its not an issue for me because I didn't need to lose more weight or count on it for controlling meal size) so I can see how it would be worrisome if someone was counting on it. -
Forced to do Bypass
GreenTealael replied to Christina.Rose's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Give it your best efforts because now that the complications have been resolved its mostly up to you whether you succeed or not -
If you DIDN'T do Liquid Pre-Op what DID you do?
PollyEster replied to MaybeMeow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn’t have a liquid pre-op diet due to following an extremely healthful and nutritious plant-based whole foods diet (meaning fresh veg, fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, tempeh, and no processed foods or animal foods whatsoever) for a number of years prior to surgery. In the 6 months prior to surgery, I cut back to 900-1000 kcal/day (under the care of the clinic dietician) and lost 52lbs before surgery. If I hadn’t been eating this healthfully, I would have opted for the liquid diet since it offers a number of benefits: 1) decreased liver size, 2) weight loss, 3) improved blood sugar, 4) a clean stomach and intestinal tract decreases chances of surgical complications, 5) physical and psychological adaptation: if you are eating processed foods, unhealthy carbs, sweets, sodas, junk food, etc. then you are feeding an addiction, but your brain will stop craving these foodstuffs within several days of eliminating them from your diet so that you can focus entirely on meeting your post-surgical water and protein needs instead of on struggling with withdrawal 6) after surgery you will continue the liquid diet for 2-6 weeks (depending on your program), and being adjusted to the liquid diet before surgery will teach you how to eat after surgery, and 7) ca. 25%-30% of bariatric patients regain some or all of the weight, and getting the earliest possible start on self-control around food and eating is a strength in terms of the mental awareness required to make a commitment to a permanent lifestyle change and lifelong weight maintenance. -
Hi! I’m 9 months post-op the loop ds. I lost a bit (ok, a lot) of control over my eating habits and it’s time to rejoin the band wagon! So here I am trying to refigure out which foods I can eat that are both healthy and won’t upset my stomach. I’ve had IBS prior to surgery and the malabsorption has complicated things so I’ve been eating whatever didn’t make me feel sick. Those foods are not exactly the right foods to eat, but I couldn’t handle being in the bathroom all day especially in school. (I’m 18. Had the surgery done when I was 17. Don’t freak out.. 😝) with the Covina virus, and living in NYC, I’m Learning remotely now and have more time to focus on what I eat. I want to do high protein low fat because, ya, protein. And the fat gives me GI issues. Any ideas on meal planning?
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Hi guys, newbie here so I apologize in advance if I didn’t post in the right place. I have been thinking about getting VSG for years now. My mom fear-talked me out of it in 2017 but after a 40 lb gain since then, I’m really in need of something. I was very active before running 5 days a week, ran a half marathon, but even with all that only ever got down to 185. I developed a chronic injury from running that has preventing me from being regularly mobile since then, and I’ve gone from 185 to 240. I’m hoping the surgery would take some weight off and some pressure off my joints so they can properly heal and I can get back to an active lifestyle. I’m a very disciplined eater, but the injuries have made me a bit depressed and I’ve been eating for comfort. Surprise surprise. I’m considering Dr. Alvarez with Endobariatric in Piedras Negras, so I welcome any of his patients to chime in. I have the cash and don’t want to spend the time and effort getting insurance approval when I am in a high deductible plan and would likely pay 8K out of pocket anyway for surgery in the US. Might as well go to Mexico and get it sooner without all the hassle. Why am I so hesitant to pull the trigger and book the surgery? I guess I’m nervous about complications, nervous about surgery in general, nervous it won’t work. Nervous I will do permanent damage to my body. Someone help give me the boost I need to make this appointment and pay the deposit! Has anyone done this alone? Given my mom’s pessimism I don’t want to ask her to come with me. I think she would just have bad vibes the entire time and probably freak me out.
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I had my surgery with them on January 6th with Dr. Sakata. They were wonderful and I wholeheartedly recommend them. The people were caring (almost if not all of them that work there have had the surgery, so they understand the nerves and everything and can sympathize), and when I had a few complications from my gallbladder, they helped me take care of it and took it out as well (a month after my sleeve).
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Some of us have a much longer bypass - mine was 150 cm. This may be more common for revisions though - the main reason I chose it is that my surgeon explained to me that a revision to a regular bypass (short-limbed) is not as successful as a longer-limbed revision, similar to a MGB, but without the possible GERD complication. Anyway, now that I'm eating normally (only 6 weeks out - seriously, no restriction, no other problems), the gas and smell is a major issue everytime I go to the toilet. I'm thankful that I'll be working from home over the next 4 months, would hate to have to deal with this at work!
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Hey! I’m new here. Stats first. Starting weight :270 height: 5” 4” Surgery date: July 18 2019. Current weight: 177. Goal weight: 145 I know that by now I should be getting the hang of this eating situation, now that I’m 9 months post op. I just can’t seem to get control over my eating. To make matters complicated, no matter what in the world I’ve been eating, I’ve been losing weight nicely and have no complications whatsoever. I really have no motivation to eat ‘healthy’. The reason I did this surgery was to become HEALTHY, not to lose weight while stuffing my face with whatever I want.. I’m confused. To what extent to I need to “diet” if I’m mal-absorbent? My bloods are fine. I’m on top of my vitamins. I work out every day. Should I be concerned about my eating? Do I have to watch strictly or eat only healthy? Because at this point it doesn’t seem to be making a difference. Sure, if I eat oily foods I have bathroom issues. But weight wise my eating seems to do nothing.
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Hi i live just outside of Boston. Grace it sounds like you are doing very well. I too had my surgery by Denise Gee at MGH at the end of January. Between the pre-op diet and surgery I have lost almost 60lbs. Still losing but it is down to about lb a week. However, This was the best thing I ever did. I feel so much better. No complications at all. I do need to watch the intake as my appetite has returned and can relate with not feeling full.
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I'm excited to be so close to my goal weight. I had my surgery done in Mexico back on October 16th 2019 with Pompeii Surgical. I also follow their patients support group and wanted to update on here for those looking to get the gastric bypass! My Stats: Starting weight- 256lbs at 5'9" and 48inch waist.Ring size 12 then , shoe size 11.5 also. Now I'm- 167lbs at 5'8" and a 30 inch waist. Ring size 9 now, shoe size 9 also. Zero complications from surgery! I'm loving my new me! Goal weight is under 150lbs ! I'm also training to join my local Sheriffs Office to become a deputy ! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Gatric Bypass or Sleeve?
Sabs211 replied to Buterflymomma's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Complications from gastric bypass are very rare, especially these days with more advanced techniques available to surgeons. I couldn't be happier with my decision to have a mini bypass. -
Gatric Bypass or Sleeve?
catwoman7 replied to Buterflymomma's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm really sorry this happened to you, but this kind of thing is extremely rare. People can have bad complications from the sleeve, too, but as with bypass, they are very rare. I've been involved in the bariatric community for several years and you almost never hear about this kind of thing. The vast majority of people who've had either kind of surgery have had either no complications at all or very minor ones that were an easy fix. P.S. You only joined this forum two hours ago? If you'd have been on here for several years, you'd know what you described almost never happens. I've been on this and another popular bariatric forum for about six years, and volunteer with bariatric patients at my clinic, and I can count the number of severe cases like this one on hand.... -
Despite the apocalypse, my program had switched over to doing zoom appointments! I did the psych eval today with him. He said ultimately the surgeon is the one who decides, but he's classing me as moderate to low risk of mental health complications. Overall a green light! I seriously thought I'd get denied because I have PTSD related to domestic abuse. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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I CAN'T FREAKING DECIDE!
JessLess replied to cowgirlcullen's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
There are a lot of people on here who post about why ther choice is the gold standard, the best, etc. What I’ve gathered is most people who follow their plans have success and few complications with either surgery. My surgeon recommends the sleeve unless people have GERD. I think I would have been happy with either, and the sleeve was the right choice for me. It’s really a matter of personal preference. If your surgeon isn’t guiding you, you may want a second opinion just to get more information to help you decide.
