RNYDawn

Thank you. I was really leaning toward the sleeve as well but if my reflux got worse, I would be miserable. The first surgeon I talked to (who I am not using) was totally not concerned with my reflux but perhaps I didn't emphasize it enough. It was also just the free one-on-one seminar so he probably didn't want to give too much info Thank you James! I can't imagine not having reflux - I've had it for so long. It would be so nice!

GERD is awful isn't it? I hope your revision gives you relief from it. Mine is already bad enough.

Congrats!!

That sounds like the kind of pain I had with both of my c-sections. No where near the incision! It's kind of crazy & can be scary.

Thanks! Yes, will definitely talk to the surgeon about it

I am new so please forgive me if this has been answered. Is bypass a better choice for those of us with severe acid reflux? I had an endoscopy a fe months ago and the doctor said he saw mild inflammation but that was it. I've read a bit that the sleeve can worsen reflux but I don't if that's the norm. Any insight on this would be great...I start calling doctors tomorrow! ????

That's the worst and I have been there! ????

Hi all, I'm Dawn and just turned 40. I am brand new to this forum and have already found it to contain so much information. I have been reading pretty much non-stop for the past two days. I have been over 230 pounds since 2002. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and have not been able to get it under control. I did lose about 35 lbs after I had my first child. I ran a half marathon, started yoga, and got down to my lowest weight (in a long time!) of 206. Then I got pregnant with my second and just let myself pile the weight back on. I've been at about 250 since 2013. Despite my weight woes, I stay active and go to boxing 3x a week, walk, and go to yoga when I can fit it in. I also do Beachbody Body Pump and other at-home workout dvds. It's the eating that is just not under control! I went for a free seminar with a local surgeon a few months ago but didn't continue after that visit. He wanted $700 at my first consultation to cover the nutrition classes and his consult which I thought was a little strange. I'm moving forward tomorrow and calling a couple of other places based on recommendations here. I have two little girls who are 4 1/2 and almost 2. My 4 year old has made innocent comments such as "is there a baby in your belly?" and "why is your tummy so big?" and I have had to fight to stay composed and not break down in front of her. I don't want her to think I am ashamed. I don't say the word fat around her...but the reality is that I am miserable and unhealthy and not a good example for my own daughters. The other night at bedtime, she called me a heifer/heffer. She has no idea what it means and I have no idea where she learned that word - but I started thinking "did one of her friends at daycare call me that?" I am doing this for ME but I do not want my children to suffer teasing or be embarrassed because they have a fat mom. I work full time from home as a government contracts program manager. I work for a wonderful company that is flexible so now is the right time to get this started. I discussed with my husband and he fully supports me. He has loved me at every weight and I couldn't do it without his support! Thank you all for sharing your stories and experiences so freely here. I hope to add to the knowledge and conversation as my journey moves forward. <3

@ here all the insurance guidelines. You could go ahead and consult with your PCP while starting with your surgeon your weigh history can come from any of your drs Thank you!

Im sorry if this is addressed elsewhere but would someone walk me through their steps? Did you just call the surgeon's office for a first appointment and go from there? I have BCBS fed and I'm so thankful!

That's awesome and I can't imagine how great it felt!

Thank you so much! I am in Stafford. Did you do the free info session? It looks like they have one coming up on Oct 8th. I also signed up for the webinar tomorrow night through Inova Health System. Did you have a great experience with Bluepoint? Scoutmom raved about her surgeon and insurance coordinator which is what got me excited! ha Thank you again!

@@scoutmom - Did you have to do the initial free seminar to get the ball rolling? I am closer to Woodbridge as well but my gut was telling me to go with Fairfax before I even found your posts. I was considering doing the online webinar but I don't know if it matters. Any thoughts you have (or anyone else) are so appreciated! I did a free seminar with a local surgeon a couple months ago and did not follow up for the actual consult because I didn't get good vibes from him. He was nice and he truly seemed to care but I he was very young and I know that Inova Fairfax has such a great reputation. Scoutmom, would you mind if I private message you? Thank you!