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What are the specifics for insurance to cover any plastic surgery? I started at 334 and am currently 161, and have excess skin around my belly, inner thighs, and arms. Haven’t really approached the idea as I just “assumed” that would be an out of pocket expense

12 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Can’t do anything with excess loose skin except to surgically remove it. Sorry. The skin has been stretched out for too long like a well used hair band. You may get some bounce back depending upon your age, genetics, how long you were obese. Also in the months after you stabilise your remaining fat does tend to resettle a bit so some areas may refill a little. Weight or resistance training may help the underlying muscles support it better. My friend has become an avid cyclist post surgery & her thighs are rock hard with great muscle definition but she still has loose skin on her upper thighs - she showed me last week 😁.

All those therapies like IPL, RF, thermage, ultrasound, cryotherapy, etc. seem to cost a lot & offer short term if any effects on small amounts of loose skin.

There are quite a few threads about people’s plastic surgery here if you’re interested in reading about other’s experiences.

The link isn’t working unfortunately

I had my sleeve done in June 2020 and have lost 173lbs. I’m pretty much at my bottom now and have the loose skin around my belly, inner thighs, and arms. Just trying to get advice on the best routines to help reduce this without plastic surgery. Appreciate any advice

On 9/5/2021 at 11:00 PM, catwoman7 said:

I think almost everyone dreads the Hair loss. I helped lead the pre-op classes at my clinic for three or four years (before COVID hit), and it never failed - at every class, people asked about hair loss! Honestly, most people don't lose enough for others to notice (some do, of course - but for most, no). I hardly lost any. I knew I was losing it because there was more hair strands in my comb for three or four months than was usual, but just looking at my hair - no - couldn't tell. Some people do report their hair getting thinner - but again, more often than not, they're the only ones who notice it.

I think most of us who are a ways out from surgery will tell you that it was a small price to pay for losing all that weight, and it was really more of a minor annoyance than anything else. In retrospect, I shouldn't have wasted any brain cells on it since it really wasn't that big a deal.

I use Zipfizz every morning in my Water. I was told multiple times that it would not absorb properly, and every time I would prove them wrong in my labs. Plus, it tastes good and is a change from just water.

9 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

our stats are pretty similar. With that much of a loss, you're going to have loose skin. I had a lot of it. Fortunately, it was pretty easy to hide in clothes - I'm the only one who knew it was there. I've since had it removed, though...

Wish there was a way for insurance to cover that. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to have it removed?

I had the sleeve done on June 29th, 2020. My starting weight was 334, and I am down to 173 as of this morning. I still drink my premier shakes every morning and maintain a high Protein diet. I still have issues keeping certain foods down, though, and I need to figure out what I can eat without them coming back up. I can go and get 4 pieces of fatty tuna sushi on rice and be perfectly fine but have a bite or 2 of Pasta, and I am in the toilet a few minutes later. Any tips on trying to incorporate more food into my diet? To be totally honest, I am afraid of getting too much of the carbs and gaining weight back.

Also, I am having some loose skin, any tips on anyone that has been able to help that without spending a fortune on surgery?

Thanks for any advice

Yep just 1 scoop.

Started using those Zipfizz B12 powders in my Water and it’s a nice boost of energy.

I put GENEPRO in my Powerade Zero bottle. Mixes better at room temp though. Take a sip, add powder and shake well. Throw some ice cubes and you have a tasty 30g Protein Drink

I have a real bad relationship with chips, but I found the Quest Protein chips and they are amazing. They have like 4g of carbs and 20g of protein and come in many different flavors...mostly found on Amazon. Quest also has protein Cookies which are pretty good as well and may help with your sweet tooth

I’m from the area but had mine in June

Well it’s been 6 weeks for me. My doctor had said up to 3 months and that just doesn’t seem right. All of my wounds seem sealed

So what is the true amount of time you should wait. I hate staring at my pool and seeing the family in there without being able to join them. I had my sleeve done June 26th and all my wounds seem healed pretty much. Just want to get in the pool

On 8/3/2020 at 9:32 AM, Mr Alley Gator said:

I use the Patches off this site been doing it for over a year works well I have to double up due to activity but So far blood work is perfect.

Do you need to take anything else?? I see the Patches have Calcium and Vitamin D3, as well as B12. Let me know thanks

4 minutes ago, Thicc chick 504 said:

I use flintstones complete they help with nausea they are chalky

What else do you take to cover the other nutrients we need??

I decided to buy the Bariatric Fusion Multivitamins in the orange cream flavor, but I can’t seem to stand the taste of those any longer. Anyone have suggestions for one that taste good or if there are some that are easy to swallow? I used the fusion ones so I only had to worry about the B12, so any help would be appreciated.

Would the Question Protein chips be ok to eat? They have 4g of carbs and 19g of protein. Would help with that chip craving

I can’t seem to stand the taste of the Bariatric Fusion Orange anymore. I bought them for the simple fact I would only need to buy B12. Any suggestions for ones that taste good??

On 7/12/2020 at 7:38 AM, ImsexyandIknowit said:

I hear ya on the shakes. I like Built Bars they have tons of Protein and they are nothing like your typical Protein Bars. Almost like eating a candy bar. Low sugar. Really good. I was also doing eggs everything. Good luck.

Where you getting the Built Bars from?? I can’t seem to find them anywhere

I started at about 1500 after my sleeve and every week I go further. I am a month out and I am doing 7k a day now. It’s very hot, but it’s worth it. Just gradually increase your steps

2 hours ago, Avb830 said:

I bought a gastric sleeve cookbook to help with recipes and it literally gives me recipes for each stage of a diet plan and gives weekley recipes depending how many weeks out of surgery and helps tell you what to avoid, limit, and stock up on and so much more i highly recommend it !!😊 It is on Amazon and not pricey at all!!

Title: The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook

Author: Sarah Kent

Thanks I ordered it

On 3/14/2020 at 6:56 PM, BadWolfGirl said:

I promise it gets better!! Just keep at it, keep walking!

For soft foods, I loved refried Beans with a little cheese and sour cream. You can Google buffalo chicken puree, that's yummy too. Or ricotta bake. I had trouble with creamy Soups because they went through too quickly and I got the sweats and nauseous but I could do pureed veggie Soup or Tomato Soup.< br>
I'm 7 weeks out and eating normal food. It feels like it will never happen but it does! I promise. (Still can't do chicken breast but love me some chicken thighs!).

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The link doesn’t work for the Buffalo Chicken purée if you have the recipe it would be helpful

On 3/14/2020 at 6:56 PM, BadWolfGirl said:

I promise it gets better!! Just keep at it, keep walking!

For soft foods, I loved refried Beans with a little cheese and sour cream. You can Google buffalo chicken puree, that's yummy too. Or ricotta bake. I had trouble with creamy Soups because they went through too quickly and I got the sweats and nauseous but I could do pureed veggie Soup or Tomato Soup.< br>
I'm 7 weeks out and eating normal food. It feels like it will never happen but it does! I promise. (Still can't do chicken breast but love me some chicken thighs!).

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The link doesn’t work for the Buffalo Chicken purée if you have the recipe it would be helpful

I am down 21 pounds from the day I came home though. Just this last week was when I only lost 1

So I had my surgery June 26th, and just past my 3rd week and only lost 1 pound. I am walking every day and have progressed up to 5k steps a day and not losing. I am in my puree phase and my typical day is a half an avocado, Greek yogurt, and tuna mashed. My Snacks are a SF popsicle, SF Jello, or unsweetened apple sauce. After surgery I was not able to drink the premier shakes as they induced nausea so I have been using an unflavored Protein Powder and mixing in a Zero Powerade and Water with crystal light. Not sure what I may be doing wrong and this Friday I start my soft food phase and not sure what my menu will be yet. Any help would be appreciated