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Yes, the insurance companies are in the business of making money. By assigning the nurse care coordinators, the company saves money by helping patients stay compliant with the less expensive ongoing treatments instead of requiring pricey emergency care or developing complications. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I used to have UHC. They offered this to me due to my asthma. They would also call and check in with me every six months or so for my son (he's special needs and medically fragile). They also had a nurse call any time we had a hospital admission. It's intended to be a "nice benefit" as it costs the company less money to ensure you are compliant with your treatment programs than to let you get sick and require pricey treatments or hospitalizations. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A hormonal IUD -may- cause your periods to lessen, but then again, it might not. Talk to your OB/GYN about options. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That I will ask about I was told 5 years but I know some want it longer. If it's anything like a standard feeding tube, it would need to be replaced occasionally. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dear Dr. K, I had a caffeinated beverage, and now I can't sleep. Can you fix me? Nookie is not an option as kidlet #1 has invaded my bedroom! -Dani Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not at all. My son has a gastrostomy feeding tube directly into his stomach. He's had it for nearly five years at this point, and has never had an infection. It's not much worse than a (large) piercing. He had some issues with granulation tissue early on, but that all resolved after six months or so when he finished healing. We occasionally have some issues with leakage around the port. Some people will get skin breakdown from it. That said, I could see someone figuring out how to bypass the restrictions on the aspire assist port fairly easily. It doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

16 days in seems really early to give up the Protein supplements. My program wants us off them completely by 3-4 months in (when you can be reasonably expected to eat a decent amount). Not everyone makes that target either. This early in you need to get your protein in however you can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definitely get a swallow test done. You could have a dilation of the esophagus, or your sphincter aren't working, or several other issues they may or may not be related to your surgery. Reach out to your surgeon, without being accusatory, and ask for an evaluation and help. If he won't help you, see if your primary care physician can refer you to a GI doc and find out what's going on. If there was a medical screw up, then you can get it fixed and take legal action if needed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Interesting thread. I found this article that talks about some of this in more depth: http://www.podiatrytoday.com/when-vitamin-and-nutritional-deficiencies-cause-skin-and-nail-changes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The front page of the phone app only showed up through the "my real boobs tried to kill me" part. I had to check to see if your breasts tried to smother you in your sleep or made you fall due to their weight or something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got an instant pot pressure cooker and love it. meats get soft and tender, and I love that it is very hands off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Some of those "forever no-nos" vary by program. You will see lots of debate on here about it, so ask your doctor. Common ones include: straws, alcohol, carbonation, straight fruit juice, high-calorie liquids (smoothies!), caffeinated beverages, smoking, soft bread, chewing gum, celery sticks (chopped or de-stringed is usually OK), NSAIDs, drinking and eating at the same time (including Cereal with milk and chunky soup), high fat/high sugar products, popcorn, slider foods. That's all I can think of at moment. It's better to think of all you -can- eat (in small doses). Eventually you will be able to eat most everything. Some foods you will need to be more cautious with than others, some may not agree with you any longer. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What type of med was it? Own up to taking it. Some meds (asprin, NSAIDs) can cause bleeding issues. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Join717, I found that the stride of the elliptical makes a big difference. I had a home one that I could barely do five minutes on, but there was one at the gym that I could go for 45 minutes at a pace faster than my normal walking pace. It might just be a bad match. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh! Sometimes it's easier to go backwards on the elliptical than forwards. Give that a try. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When we were going through fertility issues, my doc ended up giving me a D&C due to my heavy lining. After that I had a few days of light spotting, then things were "normal" for 4 months or so. Once you get the lining down to a reasonable level, using the provera monthly to give you a withdrawal bleed may work for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had surgery yet, but I'm down more than 25 lbs. sex life is already much better. My husband and I are both more interested. We both have more endurance, and I'm more comfortable in various positions. Even the "fit" is better. (Note: hubby has lost about 15 lbs alongside me). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sometimes I find I -need- carbs. If Protein doesn't fix my hunger, sometimes fruit or some grains are what the doctor ordered. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Regarding Vitamins, RNY and Sleeve patients in my program both have the same Vitamin requirements. The small volumes of food that can be ingested are more of a cause of vitamin deficiencies than the actual malabsorptive component of the RNY surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

yes - some surgeons are now recommending that VSG patients avoid NSAIDs as well. Yes, I've heard this. NSAIDs undeniably do make someone more prone to ulcers. I still like having the option open (at least for now, per my program's recommendations). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just go. He's not going to yell at you. You need an adjustment and then hopefully you'll start losing again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A food scale. I got an Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker/steamer/slow cooker) a while back and love it. I use it for Beans and meat. The instant pot is definitely a "luxury" as you could do everything on the stove, but I like the convenience. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've decided on sleeve. My highest weight was 341. Arthritis runs in my family, so having the option of using NSAIDs was attractive to me. I don't have significant reflux or other comorbidities. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you eating a lot of onions, garlic or cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower? Those all give me gas. So do Beans. Beans is supposed to be helpful. It could be lactose too. You can try cutting out the lactose containing foods, or try lactaid. I personally find that if I eat yogurt frequently, my lactose intolerance stays mostly in check. (Hurray for good bacteria!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The h. Pylori can be treated. Sleeve surgery is discouraged for people with reflux issues as they often get worse post surgery. How bad is your reflux? If it's not that bad, maybe you could still be a candidate. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App