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Because of a huge hiatal hernia that ruled out the lap-band for me- I even went into the OR for band placement- I researched, and then decided I would try for the sleeve. The sleeve actually has fewer long term complications than the band; its complications are mostly short term like leaks. But then my insurance denied the sleeve, which leaves me with the option of RNY unless I want to go self-pay. I've done more research, and am pretty OK with the RNY now. It helps to have a top notch experienced surgeon doing it- I had to switch doctors along the way. Lisa Kay, I'm sorry for all your complications, and I'm glad you're seeking at least another opinion. All of the surgeries have their advantages and their complications. In my case, I think my excess weight is riskier than surgery.
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I will start a thread in the Lap-Band Complications Section as you suggested and I will link it to this post. Thanks for the warm welcome.
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I have seen it go both ways when someone has a complication. There's been times when a persons insurance pays, and then there are people who's insurance refuses to pay for any complication related to weight loss. I think it depends on your insurance company and to know for sure you would need to ask them. I wish I could help you more, but no one here is really going to be able to answer your question, only your insurance. I was self-pay for my Sleeve in MX, so I do understand the concerns completely! Good luck on your weight loss journey!
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Questions......it was a 3 page questionnaire, and basically anyone whose done their research should know.....like VSG is permanent.......honestly, that was one of the questions.......they want to make sure the patient has a clear understanding of what is going to happen pre-op, immediately after and long term as well as the 5 stages of post-op diet.....not to mention complications.....
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-ohheymarina, in my 30's I lost almost 200lbs (unfortunately didn't keep it all off, it that why I'm at this point) and had some loose skin. I exercised a lot and that did help. And I know that from talking to friends and family I felt it was much worse than it actually was. People I met post weight loss couldn't really telll, though some things were hidden by clothes. And there is always skin surgery if needed. Those surgeries have come a long way. Malin, I really am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you have picked a good and competent surgeon in a reputable facility. Things really have come so far since then. I know I've only considered surgery in the past few years because of those advancements. My fears and anxiety are so many. I do worry about post surgical complications, strictures and gerd mostly. I'm doing this surgery to improve the quality of my life and don't want to be one of those few people that wind up sicker afterwards. I worry about my friends and family really understanding my limitations for the few weeks and months after surgery. I worry about the initial "buyers regret" people have after surgery. I don't know if i will have anyone to talk to about those feelings. My friend and family all keep wanting to make sure I won't regret this decision so I don't feel like they will be an understanding ear. I worry I will only loose 20-40lbs. I really want to get to a normal bmi as a result of this surgery, something I have never been, even when I lost all that weight before. Lastly, I worry that I won't keep the weight off, the biggest reason I'm getting this done. I think that's enough worries for one person!
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I want to give a sincere thanks this year....
jen925 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't begin to describe how blessed I have been this year. Before I was banded, I was lost. I would wake up most mornings and just say to myself "where do I even begin to dig myself out of this hole". Yes I was referring to the massive weight gain that I had in the past 2.5/3 years. I was falling into a depression but no one knew about it because I was putting up this front that I was the most confidence "fat chick", because I had to...it was my defense mechanism. May of 2009 rolls around and I am desperately searching on the internet for a surgeon to finance my surgery because I am a part time employee and full time student with no health insurance. That's a different story though! The angels sent to me Dr. Webber at Harper Hospital in Detroit MI. This was the start of a new life for me, it was the end of my sorrows, the beginning of a lifetime of happiness. I wasn't going to be overweight for all of my 20's, I will enjoy the last 5 years of my 20's shopping in the same stores as my girlfriends...going to a party and not cry because I have nothing to wear, attract guys with my real confidence and not just a pretty face. More importantly I was going to live to get married and have children w/o any complications. So this Thanksgiving I want to give the greatest Thanks to my Dr. Webber, who without him, I would still be lost and in the deepest hole that I wouldn't be able to get out of. I want to give thanks to him for convincing me to have the surgery and reassuring me that it was going to be OK when I was scared and crying the morning of surgery and about to change my mind. I want to give thanks to him for keeping me safe when my life was in his hands for the 2 hours of surgery. I want to give thanks to him for being the person that saved my mind, body and soul! So thank you Dr. Webber I love you! I was banded May 22nd 2009 and 6 months later I am down almost 70 lbs!! I am happier than ever, and I wish that everyone reading this is as happy as I am and has the greatest success as I have had so far. Goodluck to everyone....and God Bless! -
I also was a self pay. I was sleeved last Thursday. The way the doctor here in KY explained it to me was that my insurance would not cover any cost with the original surgery, hospital stay etc. And if there were complications they would not cover it. They actually offered me a thing called BLIS insurance that for a fee would cover any complications. You may want to see if your doctor offers this. It gave me great peace of mind.
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Why people and studies are so negative about lapband
Skyvic replied to alicelopes's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't even look at stats, I follow the rules as much as possible so there are no complications. Understanding the band is not for everybody...however I know some who did not have success with bypass. So there are going to non-successes. I also think that support in after care is very crucial to success. -
Surgery scheduled for Nov. 22nd! Steps and timeline that it took for me to get here...
creatingthenewme replied to creatingthenewme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am not doing well since my November 22nd sleeve. I was in the hospital four days and had complications. The surgeon put my sleeve too tight which was determined during my GI test the day after surgery. Liquid enters my stomach but takes a long time to exit and at a very small stream. I was told another surgery was an option or holding it out and wait for swelling to go down which could help. While in the hospital I had maybe 3 ounces of apple juice each day which was forced. I'm home now without any pain medication and it is a struggle. I'll be on clear liquids at least two weeks. I'd estimate that I'm driving maybe 10 ounces of liquid per day for the last 48 hours. I'm really getting concerned for when I will be able to drink more. It's hard to take in anything at this point because the stomach flips are so bad. My SW was 300.1, day of surgery 286.4, and today I am 274.2. I'm very surprised to be down 12.2 pounds since surgery Tuesday. I was told in the hospital to not be surprised if I go home and get on the scale to gain ten pounds. I know I haven't been eating but they gave me a lot more iv fluids because of my tight sleeve. That's my update as of now. Definitely a struggle and taking it day by day! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App -
Marriage & Lap Band Results
IamBeauti replied to IamBeauti's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thats what I was wondering do married couples ever face the complications after surgery. I mean cause you are a new person in a sense physically. -
I had surgery June 1st, 2018. I had the RNY. It's going well so far. No complications. Just need to remember to drink lots of water.
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Wouldn't Atkins Essentially Do The Same Thing As The 2 Wk Pre-Op Diet?
Anakin Jay replied to CHELL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The purpose of the 2 week liquid diet is to shrink the liver by not eating any fat. The liver is smack dab in the way of the VSG surgery, and they have to have a little tray thing in there to lift it up and out of the way... if it's enlarged an fatty (most of ours are pre-vsg) it's easier to accidentally knick it, poke it, or tear it, which would case the doctor to have to switch to and OPEN surgery to repair the liver, then continue the vsg. Open surgery means cracking all your ribs in half, and slicing you open from neck to waist. It means months longer recovery time, and a much higher risk of complications. So now think about that, and ask yourself if two weeks liquid diet is really that bad. -
VSG: Younger surgery recipient
Jsteen replied to Jsteen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Girl I feel you!! I was so nervous the few days before my surgery. I can help you as much as I can! I had surgery the 6th. After I had surgery, I could only tolerate room temp water. Cold can make your new stomach cramp. Mine still cramps with really cold liquids. Warm broth is really good too. I had a really hard time with the protein shakes and still do. But you gotta get protein in so try your best to get them down. Eating, you don’t. Lol I have my post op appointment tomorrow and I am still on full liquids aside from cottage cheese. I had to eat it with steroids I had to take due to a complication. One tip I have is take the pain meds they give you. If you try and be tough you will regret it I promise. Message me if you ever want to talk! -
Should I or not?
lifeofblair replied to JennyBishop's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 23 when I had it and am 24 now. Luckily, I haven't had any complications and it is so worth it. -
MexicoWeightLossSurgery.com The Facts
WASaBubbleButt replied to Sandy Johnson's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
You know, I've been trying to decide if I wanted to respond to your post point by point because you have a great deal of misinformation here. Such as claims that Almanza is not Allergan certified or uses Inamed bands. That was not the issue, the issue was that a very poor quality band is/was (?) also offered. The worst band on the market. Nobody claimed Almanza has a lot of complications, that was not the discussion. The discussion was that another coordinator (just as of a couple of weeks ago) claims Almanza has NEVER had a complication and that's total bull so we really don't have the slightest idea what his stats are because our posters are not getting the truth when they call the "clinic". I even suggested that complications are part of surgery and no surgeon can have a complication free career, I was defending Almanza. So you are seriously manipulating discussions here to push your doctor. I can provide links to those complications and discussion of the complications if need be to show your actual motives here. Your clinic is not a hospital, it is a CLINIC! By US standards you know darn well it is a clinic. Isn't it a small, older home that was converted into a clinic? Does it have a heart center? Blood bank? RPh on staff? ICU? CCU? Radiology dept w/CT equipment, etc? Emergency Department? To run around letting everyone think it is a hospital is misleading. I could refute your entire post point by point but you know the truth is, it doesn't matter. You are bringing your dirty laundry over here and posing as a victim. It isn't going to work. If you have problems with posts written on LBT, keep it on LBT. We do not want to play these games over here. I am going to close this thread, it has nothing to do with VST, it has nothing to do with sleeve topics, and we just aren't going to play these games. If you have a problem with posts on LBT, keep it on LBT. It does not pertain to this forum. -
I know a few people who work with my husband who were back on the job within a week. They are "computer nerds" so the most taxing thing they lift is a reference book on C++ ???? so I think it sounds reasonable IF you don't have complications, although you might want to make it light duty and let the head "nerd" carry the reference books! ????
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I love Orange Roughy fish. Does anyone know how to make it? Something REALLY easy (I'm a horrible cook), nothing complicated, not too many spices because I won't know what they are, and low carb. No breading, etc. Suggestions? Thx!
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We have the same BMI pre op. according to my doctor, with a lower BMI, the complications are less likely to occur and recovery should be easier. I was sleeved 04/21. 6 weeks PO, and i feel absolutely normal, just dizzy occassionally. Good luck!
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Banded 1 yr and have it removed!!
VictoriousPassion replied to spoiledbratt97's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not going to judge you. I have not had the band yet and my surgery is Friday. Overall, I decided to get the band due to the ability to have it removed. I read reviews of the sleeve and was not impressed with the results. Please review all the options and rate if success. Although its newer here in the US, its been done elsewhere for awhile. I am concerned about the suture and staple line over the years and the fact that IF you are not diligent in your efforts your stomach will expand again over time. Please know I'm not trying to discourage you, just look on reputable sites before getting any procedure. I chose the lap band after 10 yrs. because of the success rate and complications. I'm not saying wait like I did, but logically look at how successful your procedure will be in the long run. Good luck to you in whatever you decide!! Current pre-op wt 344 -
Hi ya'll as some know i am a Newbie i have been waiting to start my appointments for wls since june and now that i am soo close to seeing my surgeon i am having soooo many thoughts and doubts and worries, i'm trying to stay positive but its like 1 minute i am super excited that i'm finally gonna start my journey and the next i'm having doubts and of course i feel lost as far as what shakes i should buy etc. I know that once i start going to the NUT which is also on thursday i will get lots of answers to my questions as far as nutritions go. Last night i was reading through some posts here and i read 1 that was talking about a death in the family because of complications after surgery that got me really sad i worry about loosing all my hair after surgery as i have PCOS and right now my hair is falling off pretty bad my hormones are all over the place which isn't helping. I have 3 beautiful children whom are my life along with my husband and i just want to be able to enjoy the rest of my life with them and feel healthy again i am only 33 and haven't felt healthy and haven't been under the 200's in over 10 years don't get me wrong i am super excited of the thought of a healthier life and all the good that will come out of that i guess i'll just have to take it one day at a time. Sorry had to vent and i know this would be the best place to do so.
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I worked in nursing and they usually diagnose it once they see the stool and smell the stool. C-diff has a pungent sweet smell. And has a slime texture. Once you've smelled it its unmistakable. If at home Kefir is a very good form of natural probiotic. It contains a living culture that can fight the bacteria. First antibiotic therapy though. The complications you've experienced are classic causes to open you up with a low immunity. So Kefir is what you use once home. Do not add sweeteners. Put it into you Protein shake as you liquid. It will rebound your good gut bacteria. Then start putting Chlorophyll into Water. It will strengthen and remove toxins. You will crave it once you start it. Good wishes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Has anyone had Band removed and Sleeve Done in one Surgery and had a PROBLEM after the surgery?
chinamama replied to JewelJ's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had mine in one step my surgeon prefers it that way. My surgery was 4 1/2 hours, my stomach had prolapsed thru the band and was adhered to my liver. No complications, I can eat anything, only just under a half a cup of anything. I take that back, my only complication us that I am a slow loser. surgery apr 29th down 25 lbs, 1 1/2 lbs away from 100 lbs total in the last 6 years! -
Where is your port?
Brinabrina77 replied to Josette's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yup. mine is in the same spot too. I kind of like it there. It does not bother me at all unless I sleep weird (i sleep like i fell out of a tree anyway) and then i feel it. no pain, i just no its there. I liek that position because i can imagine the poor doctor who would have to go through all of my abdominal fat to find it. I'd be there until Jesus came home. Not to mention the lenght and girth of the needle that would be used to go through my belly fat. Also I have spoken with a few people who had had their ports flipped and the doctors have placed them all somewhere in the upper chest area, so I guess his location is not that outside of what has been done. When i get fills they use this tiny needle that is less than 3 inches long. they numb it first, of course, then I'm out the door in no time. If you have your surgery performed by Dr. Bagnato in GA then this is where he places his ports. He is a fantastic Doc by the way. :wink_smile: As you can tell by our port locations, both ParaGirl and I both were banded by Dr. Bagnato. However, in the end i think that it is up to the surgeon's prefernce. As long as I got banded by a confident and skilled surgeon (and i researched my butt off especially after i read the lap band complications forum) I don't care where they placed the port. -
I Messed Up... Bad :(
RachelC replied to chellbell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are braver then I. I'm starving but I don't want any complications. I am able to move to pureed foods on Friday and I'm frightened! Haha. But excited. Anyway - I'm sorry you had your first "stuck" episode but you live and learn, right? Just stay on your liquids and don't push it. I feel like this part is the part where we need to really learn self control. -
Slipped band reposition surgery what is the recovery time
Matt Z replied to readysetg070113's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Recovery time should be pretty much the same as it was when you had the band installed. You are going in for a full laparoscopic surgery, so you'll have all the ports/incisions that come with it. You'll be unfilled, have your band adjusted and more than likely some more sutures put in to hold it in place, and this is all barring any complications. I had my band installed in 2011 and I had ZERO physical issues, no slippage, no erosion, nothing. But when I had my revision from Band to Bypass, it took my surgeon over 3 times longer to get the band out, because it has been 100% encapsulated in scar tissue. So, you *might* not have any issues once they get inside you again... but you could have some major complications ahead like I did, even though nothing pointed to there being any real problem. To be honest, my "suggestion" would be to talk to your surgeon about revision to another WLS. The Band has just so much working against it at this point, 2 major manufactures have stopped making them, most surgeons won't even do them any longer.
