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Aussie girl sleeve Fri 28 August!
smileygal replied to smileygal's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi BC. It will get better. Try a bit of cordial in the water. I still find drinking straight water hard. A little lime diet cordial in my water bottles helps -
9 months out from VSG and so disappointed in myself! HELP!
gabrielle2014 replied to gabrielle2014's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh THANK YOU so much for saying that. The girls from my group are all at the 100 pound mark and still don't eat sugar or carbs. And I know that I'm not gaining - but I'm also not losing. But I think it is because of the way i'm eating - not getting my Protein - snacking on popcorn - eating small doses of chocolate - not working out - not having my Water. I'm just so disappointed with myself. But your post gives me hope that I could break the pattern - that it isn't too late for me. I think I got to a point where I felt so good and look so much better - I've just gotten lazy. But I need to regroup and remember why I did this and get myself back on track. Even after all these months. I have to believe I can do it. I also need to join a cheap gym - I don't belong to one now and that is not good bc no matter how much I tell myself I will work out at home i Just never do. THANK YOU! -
9 months out from VSG and so disappointed in myself! HELP!
gabrielle2014 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone - I haven't posted in a while but I thought I would turn back to the boards for help as I really need it. I had VSG on December 16th. I had a heart attack shortly after on December 22nd but there was no blockage and i recovered quickly. In the first 5 months I lost 60 pounds and felt amazing. I started at 244 and got down to 180. But since May or June I have been bouncing around between 176 and 178. While I obviously can't go back to my old eating habits I'm still snacking and eating horribly at times. I have found the little ways I can 'cheat.' I keep telling myself I didn't go through all of this just to lose 67 pounds. I want to lose at least 20 more. The surgery has changed my life in many great ways - my heart is doing really well - ankle pain is gone and I'm far more mobile. I started back at school in May and I am trying to change careers and I LOVE it. But it means that I'm in my car commuting 20 hours a week - working at my full time job 45 hours a week - and at school 13 hours a week. I'm so tired and stressed out. Though I know if I wanted to I could truly change my behaviors. I have worked out maybe 6 times since surgery. I have a slight handicap that prevents me from walking long distances but I know I use that as an excuse. I'm so upset and angry with myself for going back to some of my old ways and not working out. I'm angry I let myself have sugar and that I don't find the time to work out and lose these last 20 pounds. I'm worried that I won't be able to get back on track and lose the rest of the weight and that even if I work out it won't make a difference. No one needs to tough-love me bc I'm so upset with myself as it is. Is there anyone else out there that is struggling as well? I feel like I'm the only WLS patient that has reverted back to old ways. I have an appointment with my nutritionist next week and with my nurse. I'm hoping that will help. I was hoping to find a support group but they meet on the same night as my class. I could use some feedback about how to get myself back on track. -
I make kofte Egyptian meatballs. 2lba ground beef, 1 head of parsley, 1 purple onion, 2 garlic cloves, a pinch of dried mint, and a pinch of coriander. Chop up very fine all ingredients in food processor and add to meat. Salt and pepper to taste. Roll out into meat balls or skewers and I bake for 40-45 mins at 350f. No bread crumbs and actually the only type of meat I can stomach bc chicken makes me sick now and I'm still pre op!
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Hi, I'm new to this forum
ambrosia916 replied to vanassa11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I talked to a rep at BS of Ca yesterday and she told me as of July 2015 they were no longer requiring 6 month of nutrition/dietitian, that the timeframe was at the doctors discretion. Here is the link. https://www.blueshieldca.com/provider/content_assets/documents/download/public/bscpolicy/Bariatric_Surgery.pdf -
Hi, I'm new to this forum
ambrosia916 replied to vanassa11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I live in Rocklin!!! I have BS of CA too! Who is your surgeon? -
Thank you all for the welcome. This journey is just beginning for me, and I have to admit I'm really rather scared, but I'm not really sure why. cendella170, Yep you definitely have more than one issue to qualify!! Like I said in my previous post, I also have BC/BS, and I too have to go to 6 nutrition classes, one per month. BC/BS is a bit ridiculous with that. I have my next appointment on October 16th with Nutrition, and another appointment on October 21st with Nurse Practitioner. It seems just getting to the surgery date is so far away. In some ways, I'm ready for this to begin already. I've battled my weight all my life. There were a few times in my life that I was a decent weight and decent size, but that was short lived. I've always been very active, but as I entered my 50's, I just can't stay as active as I used to. I'm sure part of it is the weight. Unfortunately, I have such a hard time losing weight. I'd rather hit my head against a brick wall. I'm glad to find people who I can talk to about this and can relate to how I feel. I never even wanted to entertain the thought of having WLS, but my diabetes is beginning to damage my kidneys and I'm not ready to die in 10 years or less. I think the reason I'm scared of this is because I won't know how to act as a thin person. I'm afraid of my face looking old as I lose the fat. If I get saggy skin on my midsection, that won't bother me. I'll just wear a compression thing like Spanx or just a girdle type garment. I've already given up a lot of stuff a few years ago when I began a low carb diet, so I won't really miss the carbs. Every now and then I get a sweet tooth, but I usually can satisfy that with sf popsicles or Jello. I cut a good amount of caffeine from my diet so giving it up completely shouldn't be a problem. I mostly drink decaf now. The soda will be somewhat difficult to stop, even though I usually only drink 1 can a day. I find it as a treat. But, I'll give it up. I quit smoking 1-1/2 years ago and I never thought I'd do that, but I did. If the diabetes would disappear after surgery, trust me I won't miss it! Tell me more about your life cendella170. Anyone else out there who wants to share, please do. I need to feel I have this circle of people who can virtually hold my hand and let me know it is all going to work out, because I'm scared. Thanks.
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Plane seat and seatbelt too small question help?!
Munecagirl85 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Niv 9th mexcio. Iam super worried the seat will be small and will kick me off plane bc seat belt will not,fit?? I cant afford double,tickets! And what happens after wont i be way to swollen for seatbelts???? Anyone have this issue please insight -
Yesterday I saw my surgeon for my pre-op. About 3 weeks ago I was having some blood pressure and irregular heart beat issue. My surgery is scheduled for October 21. My echocardiogram was normal but the results from the holter monitor were not back yet. He let me keep my date but said if the slightest thing pings on the holter he will reschedule my surgery. I'll find out for sure on Friday when I see my PCP. He believes the issues were caused by a new medication I had started 3 days before the problems started. Since then I have stopped the meds and have not had any problems. Anyways he gave me instructions leading up to surgery. He told me I do not need to do the 2 weeks pre-op diet. I just need to do a 24 hour liquid diet the day before surgery. I've lost 20 pounds during this process, I started out at 250. I am now 230. He told me to keep the 20 lbs off and continue to try and lose more. If I gain even a pound he will cancel my surgery. I'm over here kinda panicking, I terrified I'll gain bc it will be right before my period and my weight fluctuates about 3 pounds every month. Once I start the weight falls right back off. He also said I need to start tracking everything I eat and drink. So what are your pre-op directions?
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Hi, I wanted to follow up with you about the fold above our belly buttons. My surgeon told me Monday it is from being a bariatric patient and the loss of skin elasticity. When we shrink as we loose weight our skin sags both vertically and horizontal. When the do the lower body lift, they can pull the skin down to make it smooth and initially it all looks flat bc of the swelling. As we heal the swelling goes down and we see the crease. People who have a midline incision initially won't see it bc their skin is pulled both was the first time. But that's not a pretty scar. So I still have a spot on my left side that's healing as well as my belly button. I go back in two weeks. At that visit we are going to schedule my revision to fix that crease. Technically you can wait longer to do it. But while I am still off my Humera and hormones, not to mention I am not able to return to working out/ boxing I told her that we can do it soon. I don't want to resume my normal life, take the time to get back to working out only to stop again in a few months. I know myself well enough to know I won't take the time for the revision later. While I didn't ask exact details on how she will do this revision she said I will be back to full restriction afterwards. Boo. Monday I was super swollen bc I did too much Sunday. I had cut back on wearing my binder too. But she said until my incision is totally healed I have to wearit. It really does help with swelling. Luckily it's getting cooler out and I can wear sweats. It looks like it will be my garment of choice until 2016. And no working out/ boxing until after the revision heals. Also 2016. I'm bummed but want this to look good. I paid right at $15 thousand. To me that's a lot of money. Hope the explanation helps. Take care! Holly
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I love fish but dont like tilapia, it is farm grown and fed junky stuff and tastes like nothing. try cod. I like fish even more now that I am sleeved. love salmon. sara
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Before and After Pics
KalelsWifey replied to Roserie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're doing great! I'm not losing that fast ???????????? 27 since 7/30/15. Hi @@tcon, your doing great honey! Everyone loses at the it own pace... I've been having many stalls and I thinks it's bc I lose a ton and body is trying to catch up. Two months and 27 lbs that's great work. -
Hi cendella170. I'm new to the site as well. I have just begun the consulting part of this journey, so I've met with Nutrition 1 out of 6 times required by the insurance. I can only go to appointments once a month, so I won't be getting surgery any time soon! I have Anthem BC/BS Federal Insurance. They have required the 6 visits with nutrition. I'm not sure what else they will require prior to actual surgery. You can call Customer Service and ask what you benefits cover for bariatric surgery. Also, you must meet more than one health issue to qualify. I know for me I am at least 100 lbs overweight, I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP to sleep, I have diabetes Type II, Metabolic Syndrome, and the beginning of kidney damage from the diabetes. I've been tried on just about every diabetes drug out there, I am currently on an insulin pump and so very insulin resistant. I have difficulty really getting my numbers under control. I've been trying to lose weight for the past 3 years by eating low carb and just haven't had any luck. It is pretty much impossible to lose weight while using so much insulin. I hope that you have success with the insurance. Pleasure to meet you as well.
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Southern California / Orange County Self Pay Quotes
Linaka replied to lawm12's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have anthem BC covered CA and they paid for my surgery. My bmi is 33.4. Maybe if you saw another doctor he would know how to get you qualified. What is your bmi? -
Hello everyone. I'm new to the site and am out of Delaware. Started my journey 3 months ago and have 3 more to go before I go for insurance approval. I have Empire BC/BS and was wondering if anyone else deals with them. I am so excited to be on this path and hope that everything works out in the end.
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After what seemed like forever, I finally got my approval letter from Anthem. Now waiting to get a surgery date. I finished all required testing by 6/23/15, but apparently my hospital of choice was in prolonged contract negotiations for renewal with the insurance co. Starting to get excited...
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Kaiser Permanente Options program
BohemianBeauty replied to ThruChristICan's topic in Insurance & Financing
I'm really obsessive about that stuff, yeah, lol, I already do that. I also have always LOVED water. I drink about 5 liters daily. I have worked in Holistic health for a very long time, but my problem is a regain very easily. So hard to keep it off. I'm fed up. No pun intended. Lol! I've tried it all. It's depressing. I'm so over it. Ready for permanent fitness. I also enjoy working out. I need the Sleeve so that I don't self sabotage. If I'm full, I don't eat. I go to the Options Orientation tomorrow!! And, wow!!!! Your surgery is SO SOON!!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Do you feel ready?! -
Great West Insurance thru Cigna PPO
AllisonK1986 replied to AllisonK1986's topic in Insurance & Financing
Did u have to see ur pcp every month on top of already seeing the surgeon? Bc if that's true than I guess I'm screwed, bc no one from the insurance company or my surgeon office said I needed too. -
I have Cigna great west and no one has said anything about weight gain. I've been on and off prednisone and with my meds it's so hard to lose weight (my lupus meds) so I'm praying they don't consider my yo yo weight an issue bc I hopefully file this week. I follow the diet 98% of the time and try to get my steps in and I've quit smoking!
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Hey everyone I was banded in 2013 but apparently the doctors I had been seeing were barely filling me. I hardly lost any weight and after 2 years I only had 4cc in my band. I went to a new doc and he gave me a big fill at once and for me up to a little over 5cc( I have a 10cc band) and I've had it since August. Since that time in finding I can't eat or drink ANYTHiNG until 11 am and even after that I gurgle a lot and can barely get 22oz of water in me a day. In pretty much only able to eat one meal bc every time I eat I get in horrible pain in my back even after tiny bites. Today I ate a tiny bite of chicken dipped in yogurt sauce and was on agony and threw it up. All day now I have this weir feeling in my throat after I drink. At first I thought it was just me eating too fast or too big of bites bc I feel like I don't have a lot of cc in my band but now I'm thinking I'm too tight what do you think?
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Anyone having surgery in Oct ?
dancingqueene replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My insurance info gets submitted on 10/7 after my labs!! I'm literally sick w/ worry!! But according to billing my ins usually responds within a few days of submission!! God help me bc paying for this out of pocket will ruin me financially!! -
6 months post and starting to get nauseous of the mornings.
jane13 replied to heav85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@heav85 I was thinking the same this as the OP...get an OTC and eat something small before you take your other meds. You may want to move your BC to a time of the day, when you are not sick (in the am), maybe later....? -
6 months post and starting to get nauseous of the mornings.
heav85 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Title pretty much sums it up... This crap has started in the past couple days.... I am up for a little bit of the mornings then all of a sudden a wave of nausea comes over me... I can't drink anything even water and afraid to eat... but I took a bite of a biscuit and felt better. This happened day before yesterday and this morning but not yesterday. Does this happen to others this far out? I asked in a facebook sleever page and I got the response that I was prego... Told them to shut up. I was on the pill... But now I'm afraid cuz I take my bc pill with water and then take my other vitamins the same way... could I have flushed the pill through before it got into my system? idk how that stuff works. I sure hope not. Any suggestions guys? -
Aussie girl sleeve Fri 28 August!
Shotochick replied to smileygal's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck BCS - what hospital? -
Looking for friends/support
dream_small replied to dream_small's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kat! Trust me I understand the wait. But I will say bc of the complications and the time of my last revision band surgery and waiting on insurance to decide if they will pay for it I have learned soooooo much! And I'm thankful that it happened this way bc I'm a lot more prepared this time then I was the first time around. I'm learning to REALLY take it one day at a time. I wanted to have my band surgery so that I could be at a healthy weight to have kids. That was my goal. Well, after losing a little bit of weight and things just going so wrong less than 6 mths after surgery I gave up. Long story short I stopped going to my surgeon and decided to try to have kids first. I got pregnant the first try and ended up with a miscarriage. Then after my dr said it was ok we tried again and got pregnant again. Then miscarried again. Well I couldn't take it anymore and decided to hold off on that and started trying to do what I wanted to in order for me to b happy. And that's where I'm at today
