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People seem to have strong negative opinions about bariatric surgery, don't they? My PCP recommended this to me -- my initial reaction was pretty negative, too, but then I started researching and changed my mind. Unfortunately, if your husband won't bother to do his own research in order to support you, you are going to be stuck doing it for him. Just out of curiosity -- is he overweight, too? What I am surprised about is your statement that your doctors think you are nuts -- why?? What kinds of doctors are they?

Anemia is unpleasant, good reminder to watch for it!

Don't keep any questions to yourself, this is what the forum is for!! You didn't strike a nerve with me -- I get that you are just getting things together. Fluffy is exploring the same stuff we all are and asking a legit question -- I thing many women are more inclined to research things to death! :-) All the best,

Great thread for me right now -- I just discovered I have hiatal hernia and this is something I am now mulling. I normally wouldn't say that I have reflux, but after today's discovery, dammit, yes, I do, occasionally, more than I admit (even to myself), and usually in the middle of the night -- TUMS, swallow, swallow, swallow, etc. 1-2 times a week, even. The sleeve seems like a more benign surgery in my head, but it really isn't, is it? On the topic of permanent, nothing is more permanent than getting 80% of your stomach pulled out. Do we need to fight about this with big fonts? Does grehlin really reduce with bypass?

Yes, this was my experience. Check with your insurance, however, because some plans require referrals from your PCP.

Thanks for the information!!! I've wrapped my head around the sleeve, so that's good to hear (well, to read).

Hey guys and gals, I just learned I have a floating hiatal hernia. Will this diagnosis preclude sleeve surgery? The radiologist said that almost half of the bariatric pre-surgery patients he sees have this condition.

I started Biotin already in prep for surgery in a few months.

Great topic! Maybe a trip to Paris or something like that -- because I'll be able to WALK again!!

I was surprised to learn that my surgeon has us work with the physical therapy unit (both same hospital -- same building, even!) both pre- and post-surgery. Insurance covers it. Its a bummer about the skin, but are young and that should work in your favor :-)

You need a new pcp, pronto!

Well that stinks. Sorry this happened on the heels of surgery. Its been in the back of my mind with all of the pretests: what if they find something wrong along the way??

Someone recommended this book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CVV2AE/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o02_?ie=UTF8&psc=1, which I found to be an interesting read. It makes a good case for fats.

God speed to you!

Your posts are making me sad because my surgeon has us do 2 weeks protein shake/1 week clear/ 2 weeks protein shakes, then so on and so forth. The 1 week clear after surgery is actually my biggest worry. I've been dabbling in green protein smoothies for years because I like them (tho I hear that may change!).

Mayo is super easy to make yourself -- oil, egg, mustard, salt, immersion blender. There are recipes all over the web because this is a Whole30/Paleo thing.

I'm sorry you are in pain still, and have doubts about the surgery -- this seems like a common issue on the boards. Did you have vertical sleeve or bypass with the GERD?

That must be pretty frustrating. At least the denial was just for a technicality instead of a medical reason. Let us know how the appeal turns out!

Did they say why it was denied?

Breathe....

Bummer, Fluffy. I am 1/3 way thru and I don't even know if I am expected to lose weight pre-surgery! My first dr appt is tomorrow.

So should I expect tons of loose skin since I'm over 50 -- does this correlate with age? Tummy tucks, etc, look painful!

Fluffy, at my seminar, they said if you go below BMI 35/40, you wont get approved. You've lost so much!! But you still are over 35. Slow down? Do it completely on your own? Only you know...

For outpatient, just some comfy clothes and someone to fill the scripts before you hit home. I had foot reconstruction this way -- sawing through bones and worse. I picked sleeve surgeon because he has a 2 night policy. Never again....I also programmed my phone for pain meds for a few days. Editing to add, I subsequently had a complete hysterectomy and stayed only one night, successfully. Rested a at home a few days and had an unexpected house guest (my sister) -- her husband had heart attack local to me -- for 2 weeks. It was OK, but not restful, to say the least!

I quit drinking in preparation after my first nutrition class, and now I immerse myself in binge watching all of the shows I never watched before. Watching Netflix "100" right now, "Last Kingdom" before that. Its very distracting to watch movies. I am an avid reader, but this works, too.