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How long until you could sleep on your stomach?
purplefussia85 replied to shellyk018's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It took me 2 weeks and im still a little sore...but i had a umbilical hernia repair with my bariatric surgery Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app -
Lapband failure/erosion/removal...etc...
Sarah8807 commented on Sarah8807's blog entry in Sarah8807's Blog
Thank you very much! I still think lapband is the best of the bariatric surgeries...It just scares me that 1/3 of all people that get lapband are going to have a problem. And I know that it's not been out long enough to have real concrete evidence. All I can do is hope and pray that I am not one of those people. -
Hi everyone, I am new to this community and looking forward to the journey! I have been thinking about and discussing lap band with my fiance and our doctor for about a year now. I am finally getting around to a seminar in our area (Philadelphia), now that insurance issues are straightened out. I am getting excited and nervous! My fiance and I are both going next Friday to the informational seminar at the hospital and then we will make our initial consult appointment. I decided to do the lap band versus other bariatric surgeries because it is reverseable and we are looking forward to starting a family as soon as we can! :confused: I hope to find some good information on here and hear about all of your experiences with the band.....and I can't wait to be banded!!!!! Stefani
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I had been Struggling at over 300 Pounds since I quit smoking back in 2008. When I quit I was @ 275 and ballooned to over 300 in months. I looked at bariatric Surgery in 2010 and actually took my insurance required classes and decided not to because of the restrictions of certain foods and told myself I could drop from the 315 i weighed at that time. In 2016 I had got to my heaviest at 366 pounds. 2017 was the year I said i was making changes and dropped to 333 I also started looking at bariatric surgery to help me, then i started taking the weight loss surgery classes again from Kaiser. After the 12 weeks of classes I had dropped to 310, and by March 2018 I was 306 on surgery day. Now I do say why didn't I do it sooner, we all end up saying that after, but I do recognize that mentally I was not ready 9 years ago. I did meet one guy who decided not to have surgery and has lost 60lbs on his own, to date and I commend him on his hard work and changes. I know that the surgery was the tool to help me make the correct choices to keep myself at a healthy weight. Good luck with your decision. 👍
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I have a very LOW metabolism- but, I want the sleeve...help!
careya123 replied to ejirish's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Have you seen any of the YouTube videos by Dr. Matthew Weiner? He's a bariatric surgeon who has some unusual ideas about metabolism. In one of his videos (I forget which) he says that the biggest determining factor in how many calories we burn every day is how many calories we eat every day. In other words, if you eat low cal, your body will slow down your metabolism. You should check him out; I think he makes a lot of sense. -
I have a very LOW metabolism- but, I want the sleeve...help!
Miss Mac replied to ejirish's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
So, who's the psychic genius who thinks they can tell who bariatric surgery will work and who it won't? I had very slow metabolism, too...and lost slowly..but I am losing and now in sight of my goal. Keep up hope and follow doctor's orders. -
Anyone know of any pilots out there that have been banded, any problems with the FAA or with renewing the medical. As well i enjoy deep sea scuba diving, any problems ever experience. thank you.
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I've got to honestly tell you, Jen, that I too have read all that's been said about eliminating coffee and :confused2: All I know is my Bariatric Center never said a word and believe me, I've never quit drinking coffee (well, maybe the day of surgery!). I'm hooked and I'm the "coffee maker" in our office. I will say that our boss suffered a slight heart attack right after Christmas and so we've all switched to decaf for him--and you're right, I never got a headache with the changeover. Just relating my experience.... from the Coffee Addict.....
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Have you talked to your Primary Care Doc or whoever is helping you manage your diabetes? I know in the Info. Meeting I went to they said that Gastric Bypass is much more effective with Type 2 Diab. I think there probably is better results with GB, but that is because in addition to the restriction you get (like the band) you also don't absorb the fat and calories like you used to , which can be good and bad. What is your BMI? If you have a BMI over 35 with the diabetes you qualify with most insurers, but I know nothing about Medicare. Can you call them yourself and find out? Check out the Insurance section of this site and see what other Medicare users have experienced. Look online and see if you can find their policy. And talk directly with the person that deals with insurance at the office you are going to and see what they say. They are old hat at this and should be able to really help you with the process. With any bariatric procedure you are going to get out of it what you put into it. That 50% loss is an AVERAGE. Some lose less, and some lose more! So for those that only lose 10% there are also those that lose 100%. What are YOU willing to put into this to make it work? The lap band is just a tool to help you out. But if you aren't willing to do the work of changing your eating habits and exercising regularly then it won't work and you will be right where you are now, but with a bunch of scars and a useless medical device in your body. Keep us updated on what you find out.
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Here's a link to what is included: Columbia Bariatric Associates
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Having second thoughts.......
VSGAnn2014 replied to rking's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you seriously considered getting some counseling / therapy around your impulsive eating? This is clearly a behavior you want to gain control over. That doesn't generally happen because people "encourage" you to do better. You should find new ways to recognize and respond to eating triggers in your life. Based on my counseling experience (since June 2014) with a counselor who works with bariatric patients a lot, this could be helpful to you. Very best to you. -
Wow! A years waiting list, I was upset at having to wait 7 weeks after completing all of the requirements. My insurance would make me redo everything if my surgery is not completed within a year because so many things can change. I would say check with the doctor and your insurance companies policy and requirements for bariatric surgery I had 6 consecutive monthly nutritional visit I had to complete before I met with the surgical team. Good luck
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I have BCBS IL I am waiting to here. I do have bariatric on my plan. My BMI is just at 40.5 so let keep our finger crossed.
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Anyone gain weight and still got approved (Aetna)
CheleLynn45 replied to dede0314's topic in Insurance & Financing
I had to do a 6 month supervised diet, which was started in Feb, as a requirement with Aetna. The first couple months I lost weight when I checked in with my doc. When I went in May I had gained weight. I had my birthday and fond out that the hospital where my surgery would happen was not under contract with my insurance. I went thru a few weeks of being mad, and upset. But once I talked with the insurance they said they were renegotiating and might be under contract again. So I continued to see my primary for my check ins just in case, but I didn't move forward with anything that would cost me money. I then found out early August that they contract was back in place so I moved ahead and finished what I had left to do to submit to insurance which was just my psych eval, So then everything was submitted and I was approved in less than two weeks. I was never told that I had to lose a certain amount, and I think I ended up right where I was when I first weighed in at my bariatric doctor, or at least within a few pounds. -
The therapist who did my psych eval has worked with bariatric surgery patients for 14 years, and talking about transfer addiction is something she talks about in every eval she does - more as a caveat to preop candidates that the need to learn to cope without food is serious business. I think another factor for many is that being seriously overweight leads to social isolation for many. Once the weight is lost, those who may have felt socially isolated may enjoy becoming more socially active, but a feeling of awkwardness can remain. Alcohol can numb the awkwardness, but given the way many postops have a lower tolerance for alcohol, it can be a problem.
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Don't give up! Talk to your Dr. for suggestions or modifications. Maybe there is a new way you can make sure you get your protein quota. I just saw some flavored shots in the Bariatric Choice catalog that looks tempting. Your insurance may cover seeing a physical therapist who could suggest exercises that won't aggravate your RA or your ankle. Keep up informed.
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Should 200lb 5”6 and BMI 32 get Surgery???? Please Help!!
Creekimp13 replied to judy09's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you have type 2 diabetes currently, you might find a surgeon willing to do surgery. What are your specific current comorbidities? Have you done your research and thoroughly weighed the benefits -vs- risks of permanently altering your anatomy? Has a bariatric surgeon agreed to do sleeve surgery for you? There is nothing "easy" about weight loss. With the sleeve, or without it. -
Band to be removed Thursday - Soooo Scared!
ted12345 replied to Lisa_in_Texas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thats the PONT! If WLS is for life Why would you want it reversed? It only needs revisonal surgery if its going wrong and the complications again are rare and if like happen very early days. Unlike the band most people experience probs around 18 months to 2 years. It can be devastateing if the band has been great then suddenly slippes and needs removing. Not every one is likely to keep the weight off! You ONLY usually have the band removed when there is complications and the long term chance of complications are way higher with a band than any other method of WLS. A Doc will endourse the band if thats all there doing and most general practioners dont know enough about anything so have a say eather way. (in a specialist manner) A Specialsit bariatric surgeon should be skilled in all the surgeries and should have enough experience to assess a patient and there suitablility for what ever procedure. The patient should of course consult with the surgeon and heed the surgeons advice. This less invasive and reverasble thing is sooo repetative it seems like the laimest excusess for a band i have ever heard. It says you expect it to fail and when it does its easy to fix. Whats the point in entering into a lifetime commitment to change with the expoectation its likely to fail. All surgeries to some extent are reversable. The band completely reversabe and usually with that there is a very high chance the weight will regain. Thats prob one of the sole reasons why lots of insurance companies in the US dont fund banding and lots of people have to fight for it. Surly that tellls you something! i seriously cannot see why you would ever want it reversed if things are going well. And in most bypass cases things go well like the stats say there is higher complications probs with a band than any other method of WLS so again if this are going great why would you consider revision? -
After mushy stage
waikiki replied to LeslieR041906's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am not on a commercial diet either but here is what my Dr. has me on.. Morning my Protein shake: nectar Protein whey Isolate (I love the Carribean Cooler it tastes like a pina colada without the carbs) Lunch: lean chicken or turkey, green Beans and fruit (no sugar added) afternoon snack: sugar free Jello, pudding or small curd cottage cheese Dinner: home cooked extra lean turkey burger, steamed veggie, fruit (no sugar added) Exercise: I walk everyday during my 15 minute breaks and then I swim everyday when I get home.. I also love to ride my bike. I will add in my Tae-bo tape (sp) when I am able. I have found Barnes and Nobles has some really good Bariatric cookbooks for lapbanders or if you have time look online for recipes, that is where I found my turkey burger recipe and my entire family loves them. I don't eat Pasta, rice, or any bread products nor do I eat potatoes.. Even though I love me some potatoes, they don't love me!!! -
Anyone know if u can get vitamins in pills?
mokee replied to JessicaDiane1021's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Take chewable bariatric. Vitamins, 3 a day and calcium citrate, 1 a day. -
Thanks for starting the thread, Starbuck. But do realize there are other factors to consider as well. I did everything that you did -- to the letter. I was denied. We provided additional info and wrote an appeal. I was denied. We provided even more data, wrote another appeal. I was denied. Once more. I was denied. We appealed one last time requesting that Aetna have someone who specializes in bariatric surgery look at my case. On the final try I was approved. Factors like BMI, co-morbidities or (in my case, the policy as our employer had agreed to it) all are huge factors in the equation. Yes, there is a process, but even that is no simple guarantee. BUT - CONGRATS TO YOU FOR GETTING APPROVED!! Hooray for me for a week post op!! And "You can do it!" to everyone else who's currently wrangling with Aetna!!!
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I've been diagnosed with GAD and MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and my surgery is scheduled for June 15. I can't answer your question as someone whose had the surgery, but as someone who has jumped through all of the clearance hurdles and is standing on the precipice I can offer some advice. Are you taking medication and/or seeing a therapist to deal with your anxiety? If not, I'd recommend doing so soon. Before I pursued the surgery I sought out a psychiatrist and was prescribed an antidepressant and an anti-anxiety medication. The peace of mind medication and therapy have given me has been so helpful while preparing to have this surgery. I can't imagine dealing with the post-op effects without the tools I've been given. Also, my insurance required I meet with a bariatric psychologist before they would clear me for surgery. I was up front about my struggles with anxiety and depression and the psychologist was really pleased that I had sought solutions to dealing with my mental health. If you're required to meet with a psychologist they may express some concerns regarding your issues with anxiety, if your anxiety has been left untreated. My advice is: If you haven't already began treatment (medication and/or therapy) for your anxiety then I recommend doing so, both for your mental health in general and because of the major change you're about to go through.
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Any bedside nurses here?
Introversion replied to nursebb's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Please...3 months is rabid overkill, especially for a sleeve, band, or bypass. These are simple, minimally-invasive laporascopic surgeries. My sleeve was a same-day procedure: I was operated on in the morning and sent home that night. Those with no complications and sedentary jobs often return to work in 1 week. Those with complications, slower healing, and/or laborious jobs usually return to work in 2 to 4 weeks. But 3 months (12 whopping weeks)? The bariatric coordinator who said that is living in La La Land among the ivory towers and unicorns who fart rainbows. -
I bet you didn’t think you’d see these two words - Valentine's Cheesecake - together in a bariatric nutrition tip, right? Regular cheesecake is laden with fat and sugar. This version can be a treat for Valentine’s Day that provides a good source of protein and some calcium. As a bariatric patient, you don’t have much volume in your stomach pouch. That means that you need to pack in as many nutrients as possible when choosing your foods. This recipe can be used before the pre-surgery liquid diet begins or after surgery when you can have soft and pureed proteins. For RNY gastric bypass patients, that means one week after surgery. For sleeve gastrectomy patients, that means two weeks after surgery. This treat is not only good for your heart, but it’s also good for your muscles and bones. Equipment: Medium mixing bowl Hand or tabletop mixer Serving dish or container that will hold ½ cup (4 oz.) Yield: 6 (½- cup) servings Ingredients 4 oz. fat free cream cheese 16 oz. plain, non-fat Greek yogurt ½ package (1 oz) Sugar Free, Fat Free Jello Instant Pudding Use a flavor of instant pudding you’d like (chocolate, vanilla, cheesecake). 2-3 packets Splenda or other sweetener 4 oz. Cool Whip Free Directions Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Mix cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Blend instant pudding with cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Blend Splenda and Cool Whip with other ingredients until smooth. Spoon into ½ cup containers. Adapted from Spark People Recipes Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 106 Fat: 0 gr Protein: 10 gr Carbohydrate: 12 gr Calcium: 85 mg Enjoy before you go on the pre-surgery liquid diet and after surgery when you can have soft/pureed protein.
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Thanks for all the feedback you guys! Very helpful. Yes, Shirley, they have suggested an Endoscopy but mainly b/c I have terrible pain in my left side under my left breast/rib area. But it's only after I eat so I KNOW it has to do with eating. I can take 2 bites and the pain is there I can eat a plate of food and the pain is there and then there are the times (which is 90% of the time) I never have pain. I do plan on having it done before I make the decision to remove the band or not. My family situation is very stressful right now and I have noone to take me home. I have to drive 60 miles to have it done. My husband doen't drive, my parents dont drive, my dad is very ill and I have been taking care of him for months now. NOT making excuses, just telling you the facts. I HONESTLY dont' have anyone to drive me home. I will work it out soon, I hope. There is a Bariatric Clinic opening up in our town and I hope to transfer to their services when they get established. Does anyone know if you can even change doctors? Are you given a hard time if you change? Or do you have to keep going to the surgeon that did you surgery? If I could have it done here I could take a cab home. There is a part of me that is scared to do the scope because they might find something wrong then the other part of me wants to know what the hell is going on. I am usually the type person who wants to KNOW what is going on so I can fix it. I just think I am putting myself on the back burner b/c my dad is so sick and I am the only family memeber who can help him and my Mother. They said the scope was not urgent so I took that and ran with it.......... I KNOW I KNOW....get it done. Sounds like I am talking to myself, doesn't it? LOL
