GassyGurl

Try simethicone drops for infants. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Another term for dumping is rapid gastric emptying. Usually sugar and/or fat related and occurs when food moves into your intestines too fast. Not everyone has all the symptoms, such as rapid heart beat , feeling awful and diarrhea. Can happen with the bypass and sleeve. Not fun! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes. Your body needs liquid and protein to heal. You need to find something that works. Bone broth, protein soup, protein water, or put unflavored powder into drinks. What's keeping you from getting more? Lack of interest? Pain, nausea, etc? Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Any artificial sweetener ending in - itol can do the same thing. I can only think of malitol, but I pretty much stay away from anything -itol. Speaking from experience! Lol. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon told me to use dial soap 1 day before surgery. Bbthen, as I was changing into my gown preop, I used towelettes from head to toe. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

My bmi was 32 at surgery, 35 when I started the process. I've never heard of any insurance covering it with such a low bmi, unless you had a rare life threatening health problem. The good news is, self pay has a lot less hoops to jump through! Shop around! Locally, it costs $18,000, so costed with 5 surgeons all over. Ultimately went to Florida where it was $8999. I used my short term disability to take 4 weeks off to recover. Mexico is a great option if you get your Pcp on board for follow up. Lots of great info here! Best of luck! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

It happens and is part of the process. I can weigh myself, go to the bathroom and be up half a pound. Don't worry about it, unless it's a trend. You can't lose every week. As much as we want to! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

My high weight was 195, and on the day of surgery I was 180 and 5'2". I had high BP, cholesterol, and pre diabetes. Now, almost 3 months later, I'm at 151, and my goal is around 130. It's definitely been a slow process, but worth it. I was able to stop BP meds and cholesterol by my 6 week follow up. Recovery was easier than expected and I have gone from wearing xl shirts to medium. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I felt great! No issues. A little tired around week 3 (I took 2 naps in a week), but the nurse said my body was figuring out where to look for fuel. I was cutting grass, doing yard work, cleaning like normal. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a piece of grilled chicken and small soft serve ice cream cone from DQ about 48 hours before surgery. (we were traveling). Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I can't help with the support group, other than googling local surgeons and calling their office. But can you share the online dietician's info? Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a pretty bad hernia and was miserable (massive chest pressure) preop. I've felt great post op. I took a ppi for 6 weeks, then switched to a h2 blocker. Every now and then I get heartburn after eating, but Tums takes care of it. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

From what I've read, many are happy to go alone, so they can focus on themselves. You will do great! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone had any luck going through their PCP to determine if they had a hernia before seeing the bariatric dr? I have the symptoms, but what are they chances they'll send me for a barium swallow or EGD to see if I have a hiatal hernia? My BMI is on the fence. 3 lbs and half an inch makes the difference between > 35 BMI and < 35 BMI. Also, just because my home scale says I weigh enough (barely) their fancy bio metric scale might say something else. that instant decides the self pay or insurance track. all of the other requirements are no problem, it's just not a 100% sure thing i will be 35 BMI that exact moment. If I go to the bariatric dr and I am 35 BMI, insurance covers it all. copay for the appts, $25 copay for hospital stay, no deductible, etc. Excellent coverage. If I go and I am not at 35 BMI - it's $710 right then and there. that's a lot to pay for being 3 lbs underweight. self pay cost for VSG is $18,500 (not going to happen). the scheduler was very clear that their scale will have a different result than my home scale. that's a HUGE risk for me and I'm not sure if I want to take it. Thoughts/Tips/Advice? See if PCP will send me for hernia testing (so I can try to do insurance for hernia repair + cash for VSG?)? Find another dr who doesn't use the biometric scale? pig out on Hardees burgers topped with boneless ribs to make sure I weigh more than enough? Use one of the dr's such as blossom bariatrics, Dr Borton, etc, or one of the ones in MX the US that cost less than $10k? buy my own biometric scale to practice weighing? Go to the local weight loss clinic for $90 a month who uses a biometric scale, but struggle to follow the program? (could also count as medically supervised diet), then go to the bariatric dr? I'm so frustrated and sick of being obese for the past 20 years. just not quite obese enough. ~sigh~

Search for a thread titled the good, bad and ugly. But dreaming small is right, what one person likes, another may not. But the thread above is a good place for ideas. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

My dr bases his instructions on bmi. Since mine was below 37, I had no preop diet. But I sort of followed as if I was over 37. 3 shakes and a lean green meal for dinner. No bowel prep either. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

The government offers many types of insurance. Do you have a card? There are folks on here who have federal insurance, but each company is different. Fepblue bcbs has different requirements than anthem, etc. If you know the company name, you can search here, but your best bet is to call them directly and inquire about Bariatric coverage, and/or let your surgeon find out for you. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I used to have gallbladder pain years ago, and was told it was sludge. So I'm familiar with how can feels. Before surgery and Now that I'm 42 lbs down, I've had similar pain, but ultra sound revealed no problems. I was puzzled, and still in pain. Mentioned it to my massage therapist and she massaged my rib muscles (intercostal?). The next day it felt like I'd been hit by a truck, but day 3 it was much better. So, I'm not saying don't see your doctor, but if you check out OK, yet still have pain not related to eating, maybe it's muscle related. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Can they actually repair it? I was under the assumption they wouldn't /couldn't repair after Bariatric surgery. But I don't know why. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a rash from the betadine, or whatever they used to clean me preop. My nurse advised to use hydrocortisone and it cleared up in a few days. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I shopped around as a cash pay patient. Most surgeons in the US required medical clearance from my Pcp. Some wanted medical histories, some just a clearance. Luckily mine was awesome about it and ordered all my preop testing and post op blood work. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I started the mushy stage on day 3, and it included ground meat. We could have yogurt, cottage cheese, ground turkey and chicken, canned meats, pimento cheese, eggs, ricotta cheese, etc. I ate a lot of yogurt, canned chicken and ricotta. Starting day 15, we could have regular texture meats, but no red meat or veggies till after 1 month. I had no issues. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

My sleeve tells me when to stop, even when my head doesn't. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I second the ppi suggestion. But, research, research, research. My Dr recommends the ppi for only 30 days post op. Long term use isn't always recommended, but under a Dr's care, many take them long term if necessary. I switched to pepcid and have been OK. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

I too only had surgery in August. I have had a boring recovery. Woke up feeling no pain from surgery. I was pretty much back to normal on day 7. Had gas pains on days 2 - 5. After a month, I was off all meds. I've lost 41 lbs and have gone from a xl shirt to a medium. I haven't had any nausea, very mild heartburn, controlled by pepcid and Tums. I take my vitamins and have no reason to think I will suffer a lifetime of deficiencies. And I eat what my family eats, for the most part. I eat the protein, leave the carbs. And I have half a glass of wine on occasion. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. In fact, I feel in control, while everyone else is gorging on their full plates of food. Of course there are risks with surgery, but there are also risks of staying overweight. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app