dennise68

Hemroid cream should work. I was told to put some on a spoon and heat it over stove burner just to melt it and if not hot put some on a warm washcloth and gently rub it in itchy part. Omg, it felt so darn good. Someone told me this when I have hysterectomy surgery and it works.

working so I'm trying natural stuff and did research about Iodine for my thyroid disease. I bought a bottle and omg, in 2 days I could tell the difference in my energy and my family.

So now I made up my mind know I have energy that I want this weight off and live. Been heavy most of my life. I just need help getting this weight off.

Any information to help me where to start would be so great.

We are down to one truck due to my Acura's transmission just went out and I need to wait until next month to get it fixed that's why I haven't made any appointments yet. Help! Lol

Thank you!

Okay, so I have Tricare and Medicare part A and B. (I have 2 insurances) My question is... Do I call the place where I want to have the surgery and have them contact insurances and handle it or do I make appointment with my regular family doctor to get started? I've have high blood pressure and kidney disease, high cholesterol, sleep problems, fibromyalgia, thyroid disease and my knees, joints, back is hurting me. I'm 5'5 and weight around 235 lbs.

My doctor knows I've been depressed about my weight and no energy at all. Dr. said it's because of my thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and kidney disease.

So the medications from the Dr. isn't wo

54 minutes ago, Lolly328 said:

I’m struggling with the same issue. My doctor recommended bypass but I’m very worried about the malabsorption. I think the results will be more what I’m hoping for with the bypass but it seems a lot of people feel the sleeve is more natural. Still not sure which one makes the most sense.

I was thinking the sleeve would be best for me but I saw a post that said the sleeve isn't good for people with acid reflux which I have.

On 1/5/2018 at 6:07 PM, VSGnewguy said:

I also had the option and am getting the sleeve. I do not have GERD and only occasionally have heart burn. I didn't want to have to deal with dumping syndrome and also was concerned about malabsorption. As others have said, get all the info you can and make the decision that's best for you and your future health. Good luck with whatever you choose!

I'm new and can you please explain what is dumping syndrome? Thank you.

2 hours ago, etc. etc. etc. said:

If you have a very large amount to lose, the extra percentage you lose with bypass is probably totally worth it. And the malabsorbption thing you get with the reroute is probably much less intimidating.

Thank you! I'm 5'5 and 235 lbs.

3 hours ago, mbj8r8 said:

Yes. I was deciding between sleeve and bypass. Since I previously had a failed lap band, my doctor told me that bypass was the better option because it's easier to convert. I also have a lot of weight to lose.

Thank you!

Can you bring a shaker cup with you? It's a plastic shaker with a ball or wire ball inside so you can shake and mix the powder up.

Did your doctor help you decide?

On 1/8/2018 at 4:22 AM, Hopep4673 said:

Sittig here a big ball of nerves in admitting for my name to be called... today is the day. Wish me luck

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Best wishes and hugs!

You can do it! Listen to what Tealael said about NOT eating any carbs. (Nothing White) Try drinking lots of Water too. You can eat all the meats and vegetables you want but no carbs. If you get a really bad craving for carbs just try to eat only ONE serving a day. Hugs and best wishes!

4 minutes ago, PinkFreud said:

Hello everyone,

I am just starting out on this journey, in fact, I have my very first appointment this coming Friday 1/12/18. Now, the problem is not if I am on the fence about getting WLS, because I am sure this is what I want. The problem is that I am feeling like I do not "deserve" the surgery. I am 22, and while I have tried numerous diets in my time, I have never stuck to a diet long-term to see its full effect. When the Doctor inevitably asks me about my weight loss journey, I will have to confess that I am a habitual quitter. Have I not done my dues yet to deserve this?

Every time I tried to lose weight I might drop 5 or so pounds then nothing so I would give up. I have always been active and most of my life been chubby. My weight keeps going up now that I'm getting older. I'm sick and tired of being over weight and now having medical problems. I'm going to make an appointment with my doctor and tell her I'm tired of trying this and that. Nothing is really working and I have my mind made up and I would like to have the surgery done. So you got approved for surgery from insurance. Yay!

Wished I was there already. Did you have to take any classes, see a dietitian or shrink first? Best wishes! You can do this...

On 11/22/2017 at 9:50 PM, VSGnewguy said:

I think it all depends on what type of coverage is negotiated by your employer.

On 11/22/2017 at 9:41 PM, Honeyswt said:

I have Kaiser and I had to go through 12 week of classes before I could even get a consult with bariatric surgeon. I received my surgery date at my consult. If you do not have to take any classes, support group class or a psych evaluation then you are lucky. I thought that all of that was the standrd now to go through prior to be pproved for any bariatric surgey.

Oh wow! Is this the standard for everyone!?! Anyone???

On 4/30/2017 at 1:09 PM, becca15 said:

I was approved on 4/24/17 and my surgery is on 05/17/17

Yay! Best wishes.

13 hours ago, Pperkins2017 said:

I ended up getting gastric sleeve and due to reflux less than 6 months later I was revised to gastric bypass. I went with Dr. Nick Nicholson at Nicholson Clinic. Highly recommend him. He’s an amazing surgeon.

@dennise68 mine was all about my insurance requirements. I had BMI of 40 and I had high cholesterol as well. I’d call insurance and find out if it’s covered and what are the requirements for approval.

Thank you. I also have high blood pressure and kidney disease, high cholesterol, acid reflux. I have Tricare and Medicare part A and B for insurance. Do I make an appointment with my doctor to get a referral or can I just call my insurances and have them contact my doctor? Did your doctor suggests the surgery or did you bring it up?

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

Just now, dennise68 said:

Hello I want to get this done and need to make an appointment with my doctor and talk about this. I've been over weight most of my life. I'm 5'5 and weight around 235 lbs. I've tried diets, watching what I eat and exercising. Am I over weight enough for my doctor to okay this. I think I brought this up a couple of years ago and my weight was around 225 lbs. Im excited and now doing my research but scared that my Dr. Will say no. How do I get my doctor to okay it for the insurance? Pls anyone help and what is the safest surgery? Thank you,

Dennise

Plus I have medical problems.

Hello I want to get this done and need to make an appointment with my doctor and talk about this. I've been over weight most of my life. I'm 5'5 and weight around 235 lbs. I've tried diets, watching what I eat and exercising. Am I over weight enough for my doctor to okay this. I think I brought this up a couple of years ago and my weight was around 225 lbs. Im excited and now doing my research but scared that my Dr. Will say no. How do I get my doctor to okay it for the insurance? Pls anyone help and what is the safest surgery? Thank you,

Dennise