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Prothrombin Gene Mutation/ Blood Clots
craftygal77 replied to charley27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the Factor 5 clotting disorder, had a PE seven years ago. Off of thinners for 6 years. The first hematologist that was going to clear me put me on thinners for life and sent me to go get an IVC filter. My bariatric surgeon had me get a second opinion. The new hematologist said blood thinners until surgery and until I am completely mobile afterwards, no filter needed. After that I can take an aspirin daily. -
Looking for a place that does fills without insurance in Dallas, Tx!
stept04 replied to her2488's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I go to Bariatric Solutions and I believe they do fills without insurance and I know they have an office in Dallas. I go to the office in Decatur. They have a bus that goes around and does fill all over the metroplex. They use fluoroscope with there fills. Which I like. They are really nice and good too. Good luck True Results may do it as well ~~~Stephanie -
I really need help. I just started a new job and it's time to sign up for my insurance. Called the company to see if my insurance will cover surgery snd they say I have no bariatric services. Is there anyone out there that knows any other way to get help to pay for surgery? I need this for myself and I can't pay it out of pocket. I'm so upset because when I started HR said they thought it was something I'd be able to get. So I had my hopes up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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New- and need help!
alyharwell replied to KtAnnette's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My insurance doesn't cover Bariatric Services either, but because my BMI is higher than normal they overrode my plan and it is covered. Check with your PCP to see if they can put in a referral to see if they will cover it. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
SURGERY CANCELLED 3 days before it was scheduled
tinkrmybells replied to Beachy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a similar experience however the hospital I started with actually lost their "center of excellence" status right in the middle of my pre op stuff. Had to start all over at another Bariatric Center 6 hours from my house . But the good news is that my surgery is November 16th and this liquid pre op diet sucks!!! -
Can I proactively prevent hair loss PRIOR to surgery?
stacyrg2 replied to duckydoom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got in all my Protein and Fluid, religiously took all my Vitamins, including Biotin and my hair loss started around 3 months post op. You can be the perfect bariatric patient and that doesn't mean it won't happen. I lost about 1/3 of my total hair volume. It has now grown back. Good luck! -
Do I have to drink protein shakes????
melzie_99 replied to Stargurrl*'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's an article that explains a little more on the importance of protein after bariatric surgery... http://www.disabled-...urgery-food.php Also, protein helps wounds heal faster as it is necessary for tissue repair. -
17 Months Post Op - thinking of a fill?
Helen Bauzon replied to purbanow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The warning bells that I hear is that you have a PB 3 times a week bc you are going too fast. If you have another fill before you address this the PB's will only get worse and you will be more prone to eating the ice-cream, which is easy and soothing after a PB. I would recommend you manage things to reduce the PB to 1/fortnight the most then determine if you need or can manage another fill. If old habits are sneaking in, yes a little amount of Fluid will help take the edge off, but as others have commented (great to see), re-address your total food intake and exercise levels. Hope this helps Helen Bauzon Specialist Bariatric Dietitian -
Question about SO
James Marusek replied to caligirltt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck on your upcoming surgery. You might integrate him more into the process. Take him to a few bariatric surgery support group meeting. You might even see if he would be willing to stay with you when you are in the hospital. Many hospitals allow that now. Undergoing bariatric surgery can be a hard road to travel, at least for awhile. Hardship can bind two people closer together, if you work through the problems together. -
I usually stick to the healthier snacks, but I have had some "no-nos". Today I had a jellly donut and I beat myself up about for the most part of the day. Last week I had a scoop of ice cream. I'm just trying not get back into the habit of eating these things when I know how slippery that slope is. One problem that I have is lack of time to plan. (something I'm working on). I do believe that is a great tool to avoid choosing not so healthy options. Ive actually made tons of bariatric friendly recipes. Including cauliflower pizza. I even made it for my family and they loved it also!
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So whats this all about? Number of recent posts? Quality of Advice? Or perhaps friendliness or months active on Bariatric Pal?
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UHC didn't deny me, IT WAS MY EMPLOYER!!!
🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺 replied to 🅺🅸🅼🅼🅸🅴🅺's topic in Insurance & Financing
Well, like I mentioned before, it's not really UHC that I ended up fighting, it's my employer. I haven't had to use the insurance for much else except for all the testing required for the band so I haven't had to really really fight UHC yet...and hopefully dont have to. But I hear everywhere that UHC is usually the quickest approval for bariatric surgeries. The only thing getting in the way for me way is me being overweight hasn't caused any health problems yet. In a way thats good and in a way that's bad I guess... ..good luck with your son and UHC... I'm sure everything will work out in the end for ya :blushing: -
Yep, pretty much. Before I left my surgeon's office for my consult, I asked the insurance coordinator, "So, basically how quickly I have this surgery depends on how pro-active I am with scheduling my appointments?" and she said, "Yep, exactly!" So, a lot of it all depends on how fast you start and continue to keep the bariatric ball rollin'. Do you know what your insurance requires yet?
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I am just now starting the Bariatric program for Kaiser in Georgia and have not found anyone who has else who has been through the program for this region. Has anyone been through this for Kaiser in the Atlanta area and if so how did the process go.
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It really depends on what is required by your insurance. For a person new to the process, my insurance requires that you attend a seminar, meet with the surgeon, have a psych eval, physical, pre surgery nutritional counseling, liquid diet, and then after the surgery something like 12 months of phone nutritional counseling that is pre-paid prior to surgery. I'm waiting to see exactly if I have to start the whole process over (it was actually pretty easy and quick), or if since I was a lap band patient and had it removed if I can just start from the consult and be good to go from there. Definitely talk to your insurance company though. Research Medicare bariatric surgery guidelines - I've found that most insurance companies base their guidelines off of that. The more you know, the better prepared you'll be Good luck! disclaimer: I work for the insurance company that also provides my coverage, so I have access to all of our guidelines and requirements
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I had a hysterectomy 7 years ago. I take the bariatric advantage multi vitamin with iron and my blood work has been fine. The only other thing I take is the calcium chews.
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Tips for month before surgery
rking replied to Rvamom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started my bariatric vitamins a month before surgery. Start walking or working out. The better shape your body is in the easier your surgery. Start "practicing" eating more protein and eating your protein first in your meals. Also, start practicing not drinking right before and during your meals. Practice eating tiny bites and chewing 25 times. Good luck to you!!!!! -
Dr. Michael Schweitzer (Johns Hopkins)
kadive posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all! Finally i have my first appointment with Dr. Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins bariatric center. I am wondering if any member has had surgery with him, if so, any feedback? Thanks! Karen -
I Feel Let Down By My Lap Band Surgeon
kmtuwnnabe posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The doctor that I saw that put in the referral for my psych cons. as well as my nutrition cons. has not put in the bariatric consult. I have called and left message after message to let her know that I have completed both the referrals that she sent me for. I get nothing back. I understand docs at the MTF are busy...but geez....its been 3 weeks now. Im just so frustrated! -
Brainstorming a business model - your input wanted!
luluc replied to pizzicato66's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
interesting concept. i had to "educate my trainer" on WLS & the band - which he was more than open to. he had never had a WLS client - so he took it as a learning experience for himself, rather than insult me that i took the easy way out. we "together" discussed nutrition & i let him know that while i valued his opinion - he knew i had a bariatric team that managed the scale & my health. i needed him to push / work me harder than i would myself and that's what i hired him for. you can get the band, but it doesn't come w/directions to the gym.... i'm not sure though even before hitting goal i would go to an exclusive WLS surgery gym, just like i wouldn't attend an all female facility. is there a gap for qualified trainers for the obese absolutely, and that might be a better direction to go -rather than isolate...but that's just my opinion. -
So all week I have been trying to make an appointment with a Dr. that accepts transfering patients - b/c I had my surgery in Mexico and no one else will assist me b/c I am a liability. Still no luck. The lady has yet to return my call or answer my call and I think it's a good thing. I have been going to fillsUSA to have my fills done. The next time I can go is June 26. Well - I have already gone 2 weeks. What's a few more? I have not been able to eat anything - liquids only until yesterday. For lunch I just felt like trying some food. I headed over to subway - I know - and got a sandwich. I always buy a footlong just b/c they are cheaper than the 6in. But I never eat the whole thing. ANYWHO! I took 3 tiny little bites over a 15 min period. And then had my normal cream of chicken soup. "oh goodie". I did pretty well! I saved the rest of the sandwich for my hubby for dinner. When I got home for dinner more soup of course! AND I finished the one half i started eating earlier that day. Hubby ate the other half. YAY! I ate a sandwich and had some soup. The first real food in DAYS! Today I had a turkey hotdog - no bun just the hot dog. I needed meat! And later on some soup. Soup is always just comfortable and gives me enough protein and calories. So.... No I am not "fixed" but I am feeling better. I am not hurting nearly as bad. Sometimes there is still discomfort - but I work through it. This is why I am thinking of just waiting until June 26 for my un-fill. Or just to go in so they can tell me what all is going on. And since I cannot find my passport - and I am still looking - I am thinking about going ahead and ordering another one or renewing or what ever I need to do! And if I need to get anything fixed or get the band removed I will go back to where I had it done. That will be a lot cheaper than coughing up $2500. Which I CANNOT AFFORD! I really need to start going to the gym again. I feel lazy since I have not gone these 2 weeks but I think if I am still feeling better by next week - back to the gym! I love going. It makes me feel better about myself. It makes me feel unstoppable! MWAHAHAHA! haha...
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I'm in Northern Ca and 5 months of Sleeve 44 lbs off. I'm looking for Bariatric doctor in my area Eureka Ca to do follow up since I moved from where I did my surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Not enough protein shakes
pminshew replied to pminshew's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmm that's a really good idea. Thanks so much!! I'll check my local GNC to see if they carry anything of the sort. I'm not one to normally say I'm starving bc I'm very fortunate and never have been, but this liquid diet has been tough, tough. My surgeon and the bariatric nurses I had to meet with post op yesterday assured me I wouldn't be hungry in a few days. I just would anything for a taco salad from my local Mexican restaurant! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Look at this... Great recipe to try that is bariatric and family friendly.
Justbypass posted a topic in Food and Nutrition
Look at this... https://pin.it/pdzhkayj5ofuzr Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Well thank you for sharing yourself with us. I know I just share what my bariatric team tells me and it seems to work for me. No, I'm not at goal yet, but sticking to my Drs orders, I plan to be. Everyone has a different story. All our journey's are our journey's and I appreciate everyone's story, no matter where they are in that journey. Matter of fact, I learned so much starting out from others in the middle of their journey. The likes of Missy, Sojo, CG,AJ, Dee,Chez, Floridays & Jean, just to name a few. Not to mention all the books I've read. I figure most of us have educated ourselves before WLS, to know rhetoric from fact. So we take things with a grain of salt. Thank you for sharing your journey. You have done amazing. May the rest of your journey be like wise!
