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Dating in 2017, what is "dating" mean anyway? lol
NixNichi replied to vsgClarese's topic in Singles Forum
XD omg I feel this on a spiritual level. Who knows the dating game seems so complicated. Just don't let em play games with you!!! >_>;;;; I'm just ready to get cats... SW: 328 CW: 256 GW: 150 Surgery date: January 12, 2017 -
Proximal to Distal Revision... expectations?
Nifer72 replied to Nifer72's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
My revision was a bit more... complicated than most. Due to unforseen issues (basically one anastomosis was not done right), the surgery in March had to be aborted after 3hrs. New surgery was scheduled for June to allow for healing. 2nd surgery, the surgeon discovered another surprise. My common channel was only 25cm and the configuration of my intestines was not the rny configuration. He had to back my common channel to 300cm, cut out a portion of my pouch and small intestines due to necrotic tissue. This surgery took 8hrs! So almost 9months post op, I do have better restriction than I did with my surgery 22 years ago, but I'm absorbing more. I'm down 50lbs so it's been slow going, but I'm still losing. Thanks for asking, Hope you are doing well on your journey. -
Long, long term effects of VSG? YEARS down the road...
Tiffykins replied to Pinkbetty25's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the same concern considering the long term side effects and complications of RNY and lapband weren't well documented except in the last few years. I did independent reviews of medical journals, patient testimonials, and read tons of research articles on gastrectomies (complete or partial) for stomach ulcer and cancer patient. I found no long term complications related to the actual gastrectomy portion of their surgery. These patients had diseased tissue to begin so the complications were more related to their condition/disease and not the actual surgery. This gave me peace of mind knowing that I was going to be okay. There are 1000's of people living without their stomachs. They have to take different supplements, but they live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Check out springerlink.com pubmed.com for research articles. There are at 5 year studies out that you can find for VSG as well. -
It is different for everyone. I was given no dietary restrictions nor have I struggled with any foods since my gallbladder removal. I knew someone who would go running to the bathroom after eating lettuce after theirs was out. My doctor said some people have no complications with food whatsoever while others do. So, it is kind of like trial and error. Maybe try a little bit if you are afraid and see what happens.
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post op moms - Did you have to have a c-section?
makemyownluck posted a topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I had my surgery 16 months ago, laparoscopic surgery - no complications. I also had a prior laparoscopic surgery to remove my gall bladder back in 2006. Does having prior laparoscopic abdominal surgery mean you HAVE to have a C-section? I'd love some feedback from any ladies who became mothers after their sleeves - did you have natural childbirth? If not, was the prior sleeve surgery the reason you couldn't give birth naturally? I really want vaginal delivery! Thanks for the feedback! -
How optimistic am I being planning this 2 weeks post op?
Sosewsue61 replied to Flabbegone's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
With no complications, you should be fine - just drink all your liquids, and put your feet up, and nap. The big risk is dehydration. -
Drs. Pleatman (MI), Gonzalez (Dallas) and Nicholson (Dallas)
DRoseman replied to ElseeG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I haven't had any experience with them yet. I am going to have Dr. Pleatman do my surgery though. I've researched him and read all of the reviews about him and haven't found a bad one yet. A lot of people say that he has a very dry sense of humor. That's the most negative thing anyone has said about him. As for his surgical competence, I haven't read of anyone that had any complications or infections or any type of bad surgical experience with him. His office manager had surgery with him 3 yrs ago and hasn't had a single problem. I chose Dr Pleatman because of the reviews and he's the most affordable ($11,200) cash pay and I only live about 2 hours from him so he's relatively close. I hope that I have been somewhat helpful, and I wish you nothing but the best no matter who you choose. D.R. Potential Sleever -
Self Pay and Insurance notification????
michele035 posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi hoping someone where can help. I just had my final meeting with my doctor and scheduled my revision RNY to DS. 2 years ago my insurance denied my revision so I am 100% self pay. I got all my payment information today and the woman at the doctor's office told me she would need to "run the insurance info through" for the hospital just so they have the denial info? huh? the LAST thing I want is for my insurance company to have any info on this surgery. I majorly understand the risks of any complications in the hospital and being responsible for the costs personally since I am paying for the initial surgery. I understand that risk and am willing to take it. I also understand that if I go home a few days or weeks later sometype of complication happens, that I should be able to run that through insurance and have it be covered (different medical coding). So with all this being said the LAST thing I want is for the insurance company to have any inkling of this surgery Has anyone ever had this experience? I am very concerned now that she said that this morning and I cannot think of anything else...any insight would be appreciated. -
8 days Post OP meal
heidikat72 replied to dwinters15's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Does your surgeon's plan allow for solid food at 8 days post op? Just because you feel fine drinking liquids, doesn't mean your suture line for your sleeve is healed enough to handle solid food yet. The post op liquid phase sucks, plain and simple. But the surgeon isn't trying to torture you, it is because your stomach needs time to heal. Serious complications can happen if you transition phases too quickly. In a couple months, this liquids phase will be a memory. Remember, you had most of a major organ removed and the remaining bit stapled together. Your overall health and you are worth going through this safely and appropriately. So rather than wish you luck in progressing to solid food too quickly, I'm going to wish you a realization that you are too important to risk your recovery. At about 6 days or so post op - I had the head hunger return with a vengeance, but it is just that head hunger. Find activities to do to distract your brain from thinking about food. -
Bad Panic Attack -- I'm So Scared. I Need Positive Post-op Stories Or Is This A Nightmare Mistake I'm About To Make?
longer-life replied to CoffeeAndMagazines's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Think about this a lot. That is what gave me a lot of peace. I knew I had a surgeon at the top of his game.. That is why I picked him! I also knew he has a great team that would know what to do, even if complications were to occur. The rest was out of my hands. I prepared for the worst and wished for the best. Guess what came true? It's my day 8 and I have had NO buyers remorse, I have lots of energy, I continue to be positive.......I am so darn happy!!!!! I did not plan for this. My family and I are super surprised at how I am feeling. I was prepared for a tougher battle. Actually I still am, in case there are tough days ahead of me. I am sure you researched this thoroughly and you know deep down you have made a good decision. I wish that you do some breathing exercises, read a good book, go for a walk........or whatever calms you down. Trust that you did your homework , now help yourself by thinking positive. :hug: -
I asked my Doctor what size bouie did he use on me, and he said size 40
MichiganChic replied to Gail Ann's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mine is a 36. There isn't much difference between 34-40, and I think they are all pretty standard. Too small can result in increased complications. -
Deb - I know EXACTLY how you feel. I started researching the lap-band proceedure and it seemed I saw a lot of "complications" or people "complaining". But the thing that most of them said is they don't regret it. There were some that did, but the majority did not. I think people tend to post the negative only because this is a support forrum and they just need some answers to some of their concerns. I finally decided I would do the surgery and so far it has been wonderful, I keep waiting for the PB to happen, or the slime, and so far nothing. I feel great restriction, can only eat 1/2 cup of food, but the weird thing is, I can take regular bites. I can practically swallow my food without chewing it, I have not gotten anything stuck or even come close to it, but I still have great restriction. I guess I'm a lucky one. As of today, I am down 46 lbs since starting my pre-op diet. I know the weight loss will slow down eventually, but until then, I've enjopying the ride. I also try and follow the rules, even though I can swallow my food whole (I've done it a few times without thinking), I make a conscious effort to slow down and chew well. I also eat my Protein first - usually chicken breast & fish, and I exercise at least 30 minutes 5 to 6 times a week (I usually get 45 min in or more). I don't take my surgery for granted and I do view the band as a tool to help my with my struggle with obesity. I wish this forum had a section for success stories only, I know they have before & after pictures, but it would be nice for the ones that have been banded for 1 year or more to post their success story, what they ate, if they exercised, their struggles etc for the new ones to veiw. Anyhow, I wish you the best and feel free to PM with any questions or concerns.
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You might try reading some journal entries... I think that while folks post more when they have complications - you might be able to get a more rounded perspective from reading the journals. I had NO problems post op. I have had ONE PB which was entirely because I wasn't eating the right thing and I wasn't paying attention when I did. Otherwise, zero complications. I know that some folks DO have problems - and I don't mean to minimize their pain - but most of us don't post every day about how great our lives are now that we have some measure of control over hunger and some actual HOPE for a thinner, healthier future. Hope is a powerful force. I had lost all hope of ever living a healthy life until I got my band. Now, I know that I CAN lose the weight and that I can keep it off for good. Read everything. Look at the stats for complications. Think hard about what will happen to you if you don't get the surgery, vs the possiblity of complications. The pro's so outweighed the risk for me, that I jumped at the chance. Good Luck in your deliberations. Keep on researching until you are sure. You want to be able to go forward with as little fear as possible - and end up with no regrets. Hugs!
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Howdy, I just thought I'd make a "hello" post and see who I can meet here. I'm just starting this lap-band journey, made the appointment for the consult today. My current BMI is 38, so I'm not really sure if they'll consider me. The main reason I'm thinking of doing this is that I've struggled with my weight since age 15 and diets (Weight watchers mostly) have maxed out at 20 pounds lost every time. I like all the healthy food, but I just eat too much and I'm always hungry. Was this anyone else's reasoning? My mother died at age 41 of diabetes complications and weight 350 pounds. What really scares me is that I'm spot on track of her weight at my age. My concerns though mainly have to do with the fact that I'm so young. What kind of changes has everyone experienced after the surgery? Is there anything you can't do anymore? I guess it just freaks me out that I'll have this for the rest of my life (even though I know that it can be removed if something really bad happens). Who here has had a baby after the surgery? How did that go? If anyone has anything they think every "newbie" should know, I'd love to hear it. I guess I'll update after my consult, which is at the end of Nov. because the doc is out of town. Jennifer in Texas
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Dr Dolan and positives of weight loss surgery
catwoman7 replied to Annie2021's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
not many surgeons will place lapbands anymore - too many people have had complications with them years after surgery and had to revise to sleeve or bypass. So I agree revising to something else is a better option for you. -
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Weight Loss questions
Dashofpixiedust8 replied to Rohitk209's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had the lapband in 2008 when I was 380 pounds at my consultation. I was able to get down to 280 but had many complications and gained all my weight back and had to get it removed in 2012. I continued in a downward (or upward I should say) Spiral with my health and weight. I rapidly gained weight and in October of 2015 I decided I needed to make a change and fast when I was put in the hospital for breathing problems and they almost wouldn't do a catscan because I was over the weight limit when I told them I was 480 pounds (which is what I thought I was). I was so overweight doctors were having trouble treating me. I ended up having to go on oxygen 24/7 because I was so overweight it was pressing against my lungs and restricting my breathing. I called and made an appointment at the bariatric surgeon the day I got out of the hospital. When I went for the consultation it turns out I actually weighed 540 pounds. I went through 6 months of preop diet and was able to lose 60 pounds. The day of surgery on May 29, 2016 I weighed 480 pounds. Today, March 16, 2017, I weight 303.8 pounds. I got my life back. Before I could hardly walk the length of a room and now I walk 2 miles almost every day. I had a lot of complications after surgery but I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat even with all I went through. I had the sleeve surgery because I did not want the malabsorbtion or dumping syndrome. Good luck to you and if you have any other questions you can ask! -
Not going to lie. . this scares me a bit
catwoman7 replied to BabySpoons's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
bowel obstruction is a potential complication, but it's a rare one. On top of that, she had abdominal pain for MONTHS, and didn't see a doctor about it. Who goes for months with unexplained abdominal pain and doesn't see someone about it? If she had, she'd still be alive. My mother-in-law had two bowel obstructions (she's NOT a WLS patient). In one case, they cleared it out (since it was possible to do that), in the other, they had to do a small resection of the affected part (because it couldn't be cleared out). Lisa Marie should have seen a doctor about it. It's sad that she never did, because she didn't have to die. -
I have had a band for four years and have been unintentionally bullemic and fat, a horrible combination. Everything moved so quickly. Recently, I called a doctor who is assocaited with Barix (the weight loss hospital) which is 3 hours from me, but he has an office that is about 90 minutes from me. The receptionist asked me if I could be there by 3pm that day and I got in the car and went there. He did a seminar with one other girl. Later, I had a regular appointment and he removed all of the Fluid from my band which he said must have slipped. I was scheduled to have a total hip replacement revision done by a tandem team in Grayling, MI (which is a medium-size hospital) and while the surgeons were working on the other patients, talked themselves out of doing mine, Just as I was ready to leave, the hospital called and said my surgery was cancelled and that my otho surgeon would call the neext day. He did and said that it had to be done in a major hospital because it is a real tricky surgery and he felt unsafe doing it at the smaller place. So, I have an appointment with the ortho surgeon in Traverse City, MI on 1/8 which I have to cancel today. I was already cleared for surgery by all of my -ologists (I have a big cardiac history), so they immediately cleared me for the band removal and RNY. Insurance approval was immediate and surgery was scehduled for 2/25/13. I got a cal the other day telling me there was a cancellation and that my surgey date was now 1/4/13, with my pre-op on 12/26/12!!! :wub: I am sure everything will go fine for you. I also worked in the medoical profession and did go to nursing school many years ago and my daughter is also a nurse. I have been reading the post-op threads to see what pains are normal and what are not, also complications and what I can do to avoid some of the pitfalls. I am certainly hoping that they can do mine in one procedure. Take care! Lynn
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Tomorrow i will hit 22 weeks and so fast everything is going smoothly. I an due June 20, we are having a beautiful baby girl. When i found out i was pregnant i weigh 197 and first trimester i went down to 192 ..so far right now i stand at 200.. Baby seems healthy and no complications with sugar nor blood pressure.
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Potential emergencies and insurance
SoCalDixieGal posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'll admit, the complications and such I've read about for this surgery make me nervous. Heck, who wouldn't be. And being self pay,we are bombarded by all the messages and fear about complications. So, I just finished pouring through my insurance plan legal disclosure documents. Yeah, fun read. Big relief in that my plan will cover emergency services for complications resulting from non-covered services. Phew. Hopefully I won't need to take advantage of that but glad to know i am covered in the event of an emergency.- 1 reply
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Congrats on being banded but..I have to say you NEED to follow your post-op diet. It doesn't matter if you chew chew chew; you have a post-op diet, just like everyone else, for various reasons. Doctors don't just create the things for their own satisfaction, it is to give your stomach time to heal after surgery. Eating normal foods at such an early stage could really do harm to your stomach. The whole thing with the band is being compliant and well..you aren't. It's hard but try to do the diet you were told to do. You're putting yourself at risk for complications, especially if you're 'eating whatever you want.'
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I didn't experience this, but wanted to let you know I'll keep you in my prayers. I'm glad that the VSG had no complications.
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Desperate for relief
carolyn24seven replied to donedidit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kara that was an excellent post. The more we know the more we can ask our Dr.s when "something" is wrong. I wish there was a site on here that was/is permanent that would have all the "complications" and "results" postings reguardless of when it happened. It is really hard to go thru all the different threads to get the info. I think it would really help newbies alot. Knowing about possible complications helps us to get thoes problems solved. Just a thought, Vegas can you do this? -
sweetnevaeh Welcome...first of all we have all had those concerns pre surgery so your in good company...I also have two children and i was concerned at the risks of surgery and whether I would be the 'unlucky' one and leave my two children motherless. But for me the hope of a better life, better existance, and longer lifetime outweighed the concerns that I had...i took the plunge and I am happier than I have been in a long time... I was lucky in that I had the support of family and friends (mostly) around me...and I have never looked back...Still this is a decision only YOU can make...Is Lapband right for you? Only you can answer that...but I join a long line of successful lapbanders who know that it was right for them...and wouldn't of had it any other way...I think you are to be congratulated for realising there is something more for your life than living under that burden of flab you have carried round for many years...you will experience a new lease on life and have lots of energy you never knew you had which can only help your studies and your active lifestyle...ok there is an adjustment period but lapband is an everyday procedure for the surgeons we entrust our life to when on the operating table...ok 1 in who knows how many millions have complications during surgery but most likely you will not be it... I hope this has encouraged you...I look forward to hearing of your progress. Becky
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Weight is NOT calories in calories out. Sorry! I say that with all due respect but metabolism is one of the most complicated things on earth. The same calorie foods may be digested differently- how they raise/lower blood sugar, cause cellular inflamation, contain Fiber, etc. That being said, its really easy to eat more than you record- an extra spoonful here, tast there. Be honest with yourself. Eat low glycemic, non processed foods and especially avoid sugar and bread of any kind. If you kept your exercise the same, change it. Your body adapts. You either need new type or higher intensity. M And as the above poster said, its possible to retain 5 lbs in Water. Best of luck!!!
