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13 years later and - I Love my band
chulachichi replied to TakinThePlunge's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow n that’s awesome. Good for u. It’s also AWESOME to know that someone is doing well with it for this long n with no problems. I had a ❤️/hate relationship with my LB n tolerated cuz what mattered most was that it kept my weight under control regardless. But, unfortunately had it removed due to PS complications n I semi miss this tool. So, I’m now standing by for a possible revision God willing. Thank u for sharing n God bless.🙏🏽 -
Lap band to gastric bypass
momotrips3 replied to angievasser42@gmail.com's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
@lbugher Actually, I had a very easy pregnancy apart from gaining almost 100 pounds - it was my first and only. Luckily about 40-50 of the pounds were fluid from pre-ecclampsia two days before delivery, which was my only complication. That was weird. I am often embarrassed to admit this to other multiple moms, as so many had such a difficult time. I think I was just built to carry a litter. 😉 I'm sorry to hear that your experience was less than stellar. I hope the kids are doing great. However, it's time to look after yourself. They need a healthy mama who feels good about herself. I'll let you know how my consultations go, and what they say about taking out the band and how weight loss is supposed to go (slower, the same, etc.). I'm curious to know myself. I'm thinking that you may have an easier time the sooner you do your surgery, as I am already in menopause - that has GOT to make things slower, I'd think. I wish I'd have decided to move forward on this sooner. -
NYC DOE Teachers - Having or Have Had Sleeve Surgery
newyorklady20 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello! I am new to the message board and am looking to get as much information and advice as I can, but also get relevant information to my experience and what I have before me. I am a NYC DOE teacher, so I think our insurance is GHI CBP? I have spoken with insurance reps on the phone and they have confirmed that they cover the procedure at 100% (minus the $300 hospital copay and specialist/appointment copays) as long as you have a BMI of 40+ or a BMI of 35+ with a comorbidity. Has anyone else who is a teacher had this procedure and can confirm additional expenses or how it was to deal with the insurance? How long did the insurance take to approve you for the procedure? I had some confusing information, mostly from just reading message boards online. I was under the impression that I would have to lose weight prior to the procedure, and I was concerned about this as I am right at the BMI of 40 threshold and do not have any comorbidities. I didn't know if losing would disqualify me from coverage. I have since heard that they actually want maintenance of your weight for 6 months, but is there any point where the insurance company requires you to lose weight or undergo a supervised diet/weight loss before surgery? I attended an initial consultation with a surgeon on LI in October and then took some time to think things through - I am starting the process now with hopes that I will have the procedure done during the summer. I read a lot about so many fears but honestly mine are a lot more primal - I'm terrified of dying during the surgery, of having a stroke during and being incapacitated for the rest of my life, or of developing a major infection or negative side effect after. I have read some of the stories of people who have great surgery experiences but then develop serious complications months and years later. I feel like I'm just trying to quantify the problems that others have so that I can make an idea of myself of what this might look like! I'm also afraid of losing a lot of hair. Of course I'm also afraid of acid reflux, gas pain, dizziness... but I feel like if I power through, these will pass quickly. Any advice or suggestions that anyone has had that have used this insurance or maybe had similar fears going into surgery would be very welcomed! Sorry - also on a final note, I've been reading more about how some people have to have an endoscopy beforehand? Is this required by GHI? How bad is it??? -
December 2019 Sleevers, how are you doing? What’s your stats?
ckrewer replied to smb123's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the sleeve on 12/17 and I am down 22 pounds. I have definitely stalled though. I was losing a pound a day but I have not lost anything in about 5 days. I am hoping the weight loss will start back up again. Any thoughts would be helpful. I am on soft foods. I do have a complication of having cancer as well. I am on an oral chemo pill for two weeks and then off for one week. I just finished my first cancer pill cycle post-surgery. Things were fine for the first week and a half but I have been feeling awful for the last 5 days. The thought of food makes me want to throw up, but I know I have to eat. So, I am having a hard time with this new cancer pill wrinkle thrown in. I am hoping I will eventually get used to everything. -
Input needed: Sleeve to Bypass? Revision Surgery
Guest replied to Jolynn's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
100% complication rate?!? 😱 -
January 2020 Surgery Date
rene50 replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had no appointments with my surgeon, just phone calls and emails with his coordinator. My surgery will be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico because my insurance would not approve surgery. I'm heavy enough to have the surgery with health issues, but not heavy enough to have it without medical problems. Thank the Lord, I am a healthy fat lady. I pray I'm not messing up! I know multiple people who have had surgery in Tijuana with great success and no complications. I scheduled my surgery during a family trip to Puerto Vallarta. One family member is a doctor and will be at the resort, so that makes me feel a bit more secure. The surgeon I am using is very good. Patients must return to the hospital before flying home for the surgeon to do one last check. That is different than my friends who had surgery in Tijuana. The minimum stay for my surgery is 5 days, could be 1-2 days in the hospital, then rest at the resort, and one final visit to the hospital. Frankly, I would be so much more comfortable if I was having surgery locally, but that was not possible. -
January 2020 Surgery Date
Krimsonbutterflies replied to Krimsonbutterflies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How long is your minimum hospital stay? I believe its a 1 night stay, without complications. I read yesterday that someone at my same hospital were released the same day? I'm totally confused, a major surgery and released the same day??? -
skin removal in mexico
GradyCat replied to amithistrose's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm too scared to go outside the USA and risk complications, but I wish you the best of luck as I know a lot of people have successfully done so. -
Dr. Christopher Carlson performed my gastric sleeve surgery on December 10th, 2019. His honesty and bedside manner is what I appreciate most about him. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, yet he is able to put my mind at ease with his positive attitude. I had no complications, besides not doing well with the morphine they gave me after surgery. After the dry heaving from the pain medicine subsided, my pain was minimal, and my incisions healed quickly. Dr. Carlson and his team prepared me as much as possible before the surgery, and they made sure I had all the information I needed after the surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the Augusta area and beyond.
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Frustrated with "I know someone who gained it all back" reactions
momof3_angels replied to Basham53's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Agreed. I chose not to tell my extended family, but I have been more open with those around me and am pleasantly surprised at how well it has gone. And like you.... I watched someone who struggled who shared their experience with me and it made me more open to consider surgery for myself. Now I am sharing my experience with someone else who is considering surgery herself... and while I had no complications, I am encouraging her to talk to the person we both work with who gave me my guidance... as she did have difficulties and will give this person a better understanding of benefits and risks. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Pain swelling so much pain
Losingit2018 replied to danny29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Danny, did you have complications? I think that you had surgery several days ago? Like the others have said it will get better quickly. Some people have severe pain and some none at all. Hang in there! -
I actually prefer not to die
momof3_angels replied to brian10x's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Haha... I can relate... except I didn't have time to be very nervous because my husband was the one telling me I was going to die in surgery (he did NOT want me to do it). I had to make sure my will was done. I had to make sure I gathered all the information about our bank accounts (hubby doesn't access them). and so on and so forth. Everything I did pre-op was to ease his nerves. But the truth is... "I" don't have complicated surgeries (unlike my husband). And while this IS major surgery... it is also not very risky comparatively to so many other surgeries. In fact, it is pretty routine now. So sure, get your affairs in order... but also get ready for the next step in your new life! -
Lap band proved to be so statistically unsuccessful and had so many complications that our surgeons here won't even do it anymore. RNY is completely different. It's not just the restriction that works, it is the hormone and metabolic reset that happens. When the brain/stomach hormonal communications are so damaged from yo-yo dieting, RNY can fix this. Also, with WLS , the metabolism does not bottom out like what happens with a non surgical diet of caloric restriction. I am approaching 1year post op RNY. I don't have a lot of restriction now - there are still some foods that can bother me - like raw salad, but generally I can eat whatever I want. The thing is, I just don't want the bad stuff anymore. I have so much energy and with exercise, I believe I have added some muscle mass. My metabolism is definitely, without a doubt, much higher than it was before surgery. As long as I exercise, eat the right foods, and log everything (I write it all down. My rule is that it must be written before I can eat it. I don't count calories now - just log the food.), I will be able to maintain my healthy weight. Lab band is pure restriction. RNY is much more than that.
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February 2019 weight loss buds
AZhiker replied to TheMarine79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have also loved this thread. It has been so supportive and so good to "talk" to folks at the same stages throughout the year. I reached my goal at 7 months and have maintained at about 5 pounds below, which feels good. My clothes fit and I am wrinkly, but not gaunt. I,too, am eating more normally than every before. I still have some restriction, but am finding that I need to watch portion control a bit more now. Being able to eat more at a time, however, is really helpful as I step up my exercise. Surprisingly, I still have a little trouble getting in fluids more than a couple of swallows at a time. It is my goal each day to get in 64 oz minimum, and sometimes it is a real push to do so. I have transitioned to a whole foods plant based (WFPB) eating plan now, and have developed lactose intolerance. In fact, it looks like the whey protein started an allergic reaction in my esophagus. So menu planning has become a bit more challenging with no gluten, no dairy, and no animal products. As far as complications, I developed blood clots in my legs after surgery, even with walking right away. I also got an ulcer at the the GJ junction which is being treated now (in spite of no alcohol, NSAIDS, coffee, soda, or anything else that would predispose to an ulcer.) But would I do it again - YOU BET! My life if so full and active now. My family is have a bit of a time getting used to the "new me," but it is the best decision I have ever made for myself! Year two challenges: I anticipate a lot more "head work" as I dig deeper into emotional eating issues and not wanting to stop eating once I start, especially with evening time munching. As the "honeymoon" period ends, I want to be strong and resilient to temptations, having good tools to fall back on - like IF, longer fasts, and exercise goals. Best wishes for all my Feb buddies. I hope you will all post and let us all know how you are doing and what your new goals are. -
What's your approval process?
jlb8080 replied to jlb8080's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have BCBS of ND and they just required my BMI be at 40 or above at my initial visit and then I did a psych eval that day as well. The patient coordinator said it used to be more complicated but within the last year it's changed. That insurance companies are loosening up on their requirements. Maybe others will come back around as well. It's def in their best interest to prevent a lifetime of paying for medications due to being overweight and what issues that causes. -
If done laproscopically, same amount of invasiveness (perhaps you mean a less complicated type of surgery?) Trust the skill and advice of your Surgeon. Ask exactly why they prefer the bypass over the sleeve for you. In the end, at least you are well informed when you make the decision you want. Good Luck. 💚
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My mother said she no longer wants to talk or see me anymore.
Beast(RNY) replied to Slimming Down Steve's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I’m so sorry you are dealing with this. My mom talked me out of surgery a year ago, said I was giving up. I think she was just jealous that I was ‘actually’ going to lose the weight after 20 years of dieting. She has been dieting for 40 years and is still convinced she is going to lose the weight the old fashioned way. So I went forward with the procedure anyway. I have her support, but she definitely gets some small pleasure every time I vomit or experience a complication. Sort of a cosmic, “I told you so - you should have listened to your mother”. -
Frustrated with "I know someone who gained it all back" reactions
Fatboyslim1 replied to Basham53's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Potatoe potato . While true true, the first was in reference to DS, thereafter original proving ground test subjects were RYGB. Regardless is was conceived as a "first step" for the morbidly obese to allow for easier follow up Bariatric surgery, with less complications. i believe the sleeve alone has the highest 5 year rate, for those with a starting BMI of under 40. -
@JRT Mom Don't they remove some of the intestine though? And isn't recovery much harder? My primary motivation is getting healthy for my kids - but I don't want to die on the operating table or have some severe complications and leave them with just one parent I chose the band because it seemed so safe. But man, it sure sucks, and it doesn't help me. Do you like the bypass? Does it make you feel better?
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skin removal in mexico
RNY4ME2020 replied to amithistrose's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I was told by two different insurance companies that if you have any complication from a procedure done outside the US that they will not pay for it. You would not be denied care but you would have to self pay. -
I actually prefer not to die
Uomograsso replied to brian10x's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon says death is a possible complication, but the odds are 1 in 1000. He said that with a straight face even. 🤣 -
@Alli in StL I was banded one month after you and am now facing a similar decision to have the band removed due to complications from the band. How was the removal surgery and recovery? It looks like you are in STL, which is also where I am located. Which surgeon did you use for removal?
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I actually prefer not to die
Losingit2018 replied to brian10x's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nothing at all wrong with having a will at any point in life. there is also nothing at all wrong with asking your surgeon if he had plenty of sleep before the morning of your surgery. I did this and my surgeon replied, yeah. I am good. Seriously do this. It will set your mind at ease. wls is very safe with very low complication rate. Make a list and next time you see your surgeon ask him any questions you can think of. Like what his complication rate is. this is perfectly normal stuff to ask and will set your mind at ease. good luck!! -
My Plastic Surgery Thread
Stella S replied to sillykitty's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hope this finds you a bitt better. I was just reflecting on how quickly this has happened for you. Pretty awesome. My procedures were sealed with glue rather than stitches and did not scab that glue took months to come off and when it dead I switch to scar cream or tap. Hope in the silver gauze makes a difference especially in the areas of weeping. I resorted to a picture journal during my last procedure - thigh lift with subsequent complications and infection. Take care of yourself remember you get one chance to heal! Question- what is an am lift? Referenced in your post on random thoughts. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 -
Thank Goodness for Food Tasting Videos - Guilty Pleasures
FluffyChix replied to Show2n's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yikes! Sorry to hear you've had some complications! Def. go at your own pace and per your doc's instructions.
