Grider

I did my lap band via Fepblue and took the normal 3 month plus about a month for all to be approved from them. That was in 2011. Now I’m under Medicare first n Fepblue as secondary. They said once meet the Medicare requirement, they follow the copays etc. The removal of the surgery was pretty quick. Hope you got through ok.

Mine slipped and had to have it removed in April 2021. Saw surgeon today, the Vertical Sleeve it is. Looks like surgery will be July at the soonest I hope the band has not corroded .

It makes sense. I know absorption and breaking down stuff it’s not as simple as they make it out to be. I know I don’t break down meds. I am glad I’m only on thyroid meds and famotidine for acid, don’t how how I’d handle other meds after surgery.

Are you taking vitamins? My ex daughter in law had the rny I think and looks amazing but she said her first three months were from hell. I have very low energy n feel ill most days so anxious to get on the road to feeling better.

Thanks for your reply Butterfly333, the 7th. is my first appointment. The primary concern is my Gastroparisis. I am anxious, as another weight loss surgery was the last thing I was expecting. Yea I’m trying to navigate the site, I like the old one too. Well let’s see what this week brings. Take care

Hi don’t know if do friends thing in here , it’s been years since got on, but seems we are in the same boat. I was in an O/S assignment and got sick then the all night acid vomiting started. Because of Covid, I was stuck there until late oct ,20 . Had lap band removed last April and now IBS n all sorts of problem ensued and now my stomach does not empty. Sugar is wack, plus gaining weight fast. How is the 2nd process going.? I know the lap band took 4 months to get it finally done . Good luck!

Thanks. Thurs see the surgeon and hope to start the process again. Let’s see what he says for type of surgery to correct my gastroparesis . Thanks for the support.

I opted for the LapBand 12 yrs ago, had many rough days, and only lost weight the first year. I regret that surgery because I ended up constantly sick and suffered over a year because of the pandemic. They removed it last year and I'm having all types of digestive problems - GI said I have Gastroparesis which they think the Gastric Sleeve is the best course of action. See the surgeon next week. They took me off vegetables and salads. I hope I can eat those again after my healing wait period. now I'm gaining weight like crazy and sugar levels are out of whack. I qualify for the WL surgery just from my BMI and comorbidities. I hope not creating a worse problem.

Great news. I hope I can get my life back. Well now to wait for my first appointment with the surgeon.

Well the removal was not rushed either. I was sick, but not dying. So I guess the gastroparisis is not a life or death situation either. Unless I get a fur ball. But I’m watching it. April be a year! Sigh. Thanks.

Good to know. I am waiting on the Dr appt. My GI needs to send him his notes etc. But I read a lot about dumping syndrome and not able to eat carbs or get Sick. I want to make sure I’m going to improve n not keep suffering with digestive issues.

Thanks. It’s been a roller coaster with my digestive system for 2 1/2 years. Covid delayed care. I wonder f will still have to wait 6 mo before surgery too.

Thanks. I’m pretty normal finally, but not sure how surgery would affect me.

I used to be on here back in 2012, I had the Lap Band done, but last year had to have it removed. Not sure if it was Covid or all the issues I had before and after surgery this past year but I have now ended with Gastroparesis. Or slow/ delayed emptying. My Gastro is sending me to weight loss surgery as I think he said the Bypass seems to help the problem. I fit the bill for weight loss surgery with out this issue, BMI, diabetes etc. . My question involves digestion. Does anyone know how it affects the bowels ? I don’t want to live in the bathroom . Did that almost a year Now try to eat soft foods that will digest quickly and hopefully not cause staying in the John. It seems if you only eat a cupful - it would move in a few minutes if you are missing part of your intestines. I’m not sure, I would appreciate any information on this. Thanks

I had to remove the band after 10 yrs. I did lose over 50 lbs but only when stayed on the diet and lived at the gym. Moving stopped the contact with my surgeon and slowly it all came back. It was removed after a year of throwing up every night several times a night. It had slipped after a bad stomach bug. Pandemic slowed the actual surgery until this April. Had a huge hernia as well. Now have IBS and hope to get that under control and hope it’s just shock from the surgery n no gall bladder. I’ve lost 25 lbs which is good, but when will I be free of my stomach issues. Not sure if it’s the IBS or not, but my appetite has changed, and can go with out meals easily. Going to a digestive center the 24th. I do not think it worked for me because of my lifestyle of stress n not exercising.

Oh it will happen again, some times you eat one thing just fine- get a fill and wham! Now eggs are my enemy.., I made 15 bean soup tonite, with tiny ham pieces, and I use the H/beach hand blender/ and make a cream soup out of it, that and my crock pot that softens all my meats,, it helps!

I kep some peptobismol around too- I think some times now in the heat we may eat some unwanted bacteria,, keep and eye on it.

More meat... how is your cholesterol? I had to get rid of the eggs, was eating 2 a day, now do egg beaters-1 protein bar losts of salad and all types of meats and one meal with carbs- whole wheat pasta or bread, beans or something, I do not know what else to eat anymore. My ins will pay for a dietician and maybe time to visit one again.

Yes I did not op for fill last mo and one of the reasons was my sinus,,, The reg dr said all the mucous is flem from post nasal drip,, and its filling up my pouch, and then the gurgling goes on when I try to eat and have more harder time getting my usual foods down..that's why some folks drink hot tea or something 1st--- ,,, glad I talked to my GP,,, NOW I know what to look for when my head is full or ears popping etc from sinus allergies etc. We have so many oaks trees here ughhh. but you are right- you end up with slider foods and lose NADA...

I guess Dr's won't change their codes, but I do notice some Dr's fill you up faster than others, see other post 2nd fill 5.5 ccs!!! I am at 5cc. $400 later. ( 4 visits) In any case I am happy I did this, just no raises and everything going up things getting tighter than my band,

yep milks of magnesia, once you get rid of all that you feel soooo much better and keep it handy with all the protein in the future,

yes bought new dance sneakers for the zumba and i do NOT hop or jump with those routines. Dr said to strenghthen my muscles above n knees front n back so now I try to do the machines that do that each time I go- and pool class in between the others not to over do it.

2nd fill at 5.5 wow!!,,, I had 4 fills and at 5cc, slow n easy,,, maybe too fast too soon?

And saline or a netty pot--- get rid of it-- you will have issues later because of anesthesia. I had one 2 weeks prior and did simple colonoscopy n paid dearly for it after, they said if I had mentioned it, they would have mixed the stuff bit different, i thought it's gone so no problem- but I woke up throwing up flem like crazy,,, so have it checked out.

Think you have to go to profile,, alot of us moved over to myfitnesspal... I am Griderrr.. and go on here when i get issues or questions