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Is there anyone whose health insurance is Medicaid with spend down? Excess income pd as a deductable. Would like some info please. And I have Medicare also. Iam on disability. Please and Thank you in advance. This site is so good!

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Thanks again and yes I did read again. Worth trying!!

You are so welcome. Too bad you are in NH. Iam a very good listener and a great believer in everyday accomplishments whether mental or physical ( the latter not so much...........lol) I had GBS in 2006. Higher weight 311 lowest 187. In stating so, current weight bounces from 230 - 235 I seem to be stuck, but just can't be at peace with this weight gain. However my scale says "just live with this and move on" ! So hard headed! (and italian to boot!) Such is life. Love this site and just so happy for some that have made their goal above and beyond. Encouragement abounds!! Keep the posts coming! Thanks, Sharowna

Kudos to you Winklie! Iam sure you would make a great mentor for those of us that are struggling to hit our WL goals. Thanks for all the information!

Anyone had revision approved? Medicare pre op authorization with revision wanted?

Hello! Iam 12yrs post op gastric bypass surgery at 58yrs young! My advice to avoid bowel problems is to stay away from sugar, sweet dairy products and fried foods!! Drink plenty of Water or green tea, hot or cold throughout the day. Make sure you eat enough proteinto a least equal 60 grams daily and eat at least 3 quality meals daily. Try to eat something within 1 hr. after getting up in the AM. I 've always had problematic anemia, so I try to eat a good rounded diet. I know if I follow this advise I share with you,I would not struggle with the dreaded dumping syndrome or live my life now around bowel issues which I pretty much create and struggle with weekly,Choosing to eat good foods post BS gastric bypass surgery Is very important for bowel health! My bowel problem is ............. I belive that my colon never emptys fully. However it is not diarrhea but not solid either. I deal with seepage quite often. soif you feel you have to go, go as soon as you feel it. If any one has any different advise on this, please reply Hope all is well with you and your journey simplifies life with healthy healing! I also state, I use Miralax to no avail. lol Be strong and stay wise!!!! pre op GBS weight 311lbs today at 235 and bounce that 5lb loss/gain monthly. But I consider myself lucky to have not gained anymore.I am consciencely aware it could happen too easily, so that helps! xxoo

Thank you for your anti-hunger recipie! Iam so doing this. Awesome advise, thanks for sharing!!!! xxoo

thank you citygirl1962 I have Medicare and in the process of approval on Panniculectomy. I've obtained my estimates and awaiting approval which I believe is the next step. I've been assessed by PS @ HH rochester, ny. sharowna

Hi, Thank you Molly!!

Hello! Iam 12yrs post op gastric bypass surgery at 58yrs young! My advice to avoid bowel problems is to stay away from sugar, sweet dairy products and fried foods!! Drink plenty of Water or green tea, hot or cold throughout the day. Make sure you eat enough proteinto a least equal 60 grams daily and eat at least 3 quality meals daily. Try to eat something within 1 hr. after getting up in the AM. I 've always had problematic anemia, so I try to eat a good rounded diet. I know if I follow this advise I share with you,I would not struggle with the dreaded dumping syndrome or live my life now around bowel issues which I pretty much create and struggle with weekly,Choosing to eat good foods post BS gastric bypass surgery Is very important for bowel health! My bowel problem is ............. I belive that my colon never emptys fully. However it is not diarrhea but not solid either. I deal with seepage quite often. soif you feel you have to go, go as soon as you feel it. If any one has any different advise on this, please reply Hope all is well with you and your journey simplifies life with healthy healing! I also state, I use Miralax to no avail. lol Be strong and stay wise!!!! pre op GBS weight 311lbs today at 235 and bounce that 5lb loss/gain monthly. But I consider myself lucky to have not gained anymore.I am consciencely aware it could happen too easily, so that helps! xxoo

Hi, has anyone on medicare and extra help had plastics done? Non cosmetic? Rashes due to friction and using Rx soap and ointment/cream> TY

Hi Rochester, greece area post ops of GWLS! Iam looking for a walking/work out buddy. Weight- 229lbs now would like a goal back to 187lbs. Gastric Bypass surgery in 2006. Weight gain of 40+lbs. Need to get back to where I was feeling great at 187lbs. Thanks in advance! Lets work on incentives! xxoo

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dumping syndrome happens with eating anything too fast, eating sugar, dairy, (except cheese)and eating too much at once or too often. Like I stated, I'am 12yrs out and just recently I haven't had issues with dumping because of changing my diet. Fruit smoothies sweetened with splenda or truvia is best for mornings. Snack before lunch if craving, I either I eat a celery stalk w/1Tbl of PB or frozen grapes. When I need to eat lunch, I know I need a source of Protein, such as an egg scrambled w/melted cheese and a slice of whole grain toasted bread spread with another TBL PB. Now my PB is done today also because of calorie consumtion. Then generally I do not get hungry again till dinner before 6pm This is where I get my veggies, any realistic amount, and protein, from meat and a small amout of carbs such as pots and noodles or rice. I had to be very strickt on changing my diet because of regain weight of 40lbs. Scary for me. I hope this helps some! Stay Happy, Healthy, and Safe! Sharowna

anyone having problems with weight gain years after gastric bypass surgery? I need support! help please, we can do this together and lose that weight gain! Thanks in advance, Sharowna

oh I forgot to add, to me it was worth all the pain, dumping syndromes, and experience to listening to what my system needs as nutrition to obtain my goal weight with the much needed body element including taking Vitamins that I know I have to take for the rest of my life because of my decision for gastric bypass surgery because I learned that post op my body will not absorb enough nutrients without my willingness to assist and maintain a good, healthy, and happy quality of life! Any one near rochester, ny want a swim buddy to the YMCA? xxoo

Hi, protein, protein, protein! Gets metabolism on track. Drink 1 cup of water(8oz) every 2hrs in between meals. I love greek yougurt. I eat 1/2 cup twice daily with one including a full fruit, apple, pear, dried cranberries, etc. this makes for a very large bowl full that you could even use a 1 full meal. Its filling and satisfying. For Breakfast I have whole grain bread 1 slice toasted with 1 tbl peanut butter spread on it and 1 full banana sliced into rounds on top. So good, and it looks like alot so its really satisfying. When I crave something sweet, I slice 1 full apple and dip it in 1 tbl peanut butter, Or. sprinkle the apple with cinnamon and honey or splenda and eat it in a bowl.................. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Also I love hot green tea (liptons) with 2 bags in cup with refill of boiling water added for 2 more cups, really fights the bloating feeling you can get with eating yougurt or gluten.(carbs,foods with flour). Hope this helps all! Its been 1month with me and I've been post op 7+ yrs with weight gain of 40lbs. I knew I was heading to stretching my little pouch to a point of NO Return. So I'am so glad to have bucked up with a diet change to feeling healthy and to loose that 40lb gain. Good luck to me and anyone who reads this for advice from a 7yr veteran of gastric bypass surgery.xxoo Sincerely yours, Sharowna

what is a fit bit? ty

post op weight gain 8+ yrs. Need fitness, nutrition, work out group. Rochester, ny 14612 anyone? Desperate, need support to get moving! Help! TY, Sharon

Hi post op gastric bypass 8yrs. Gained 40lbs. Buddy needed for many reasons( working out, recipies, advice, etc. I live in Rochester, NY. I want to get back to my lowest weight of 187. Its hard on my own. Anyone else feel this way? Seriously Willing! Cool Power! xxoo

Hello, my name is Sharon and Iam from Rochester, NY anyone else? Iam in need of a support buddy! lol ty...............

@@Celia Keehn Hi, where are you located? I live in Rochester, NY

anyone having problems with weight gain years after gastric bypass surgery? I need support! help please, we can do this together and lose that weight gain! Thanks in advance, Sharowna

anyone having problems with weight gain years after gastric bypass surgery? I need support! help please, we can do this together and lose that weight gain! Thanks in advance, Sharowna