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It is OK to be nervous. Surgery is always a major step not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly. This forum has the bright side and the possible complication side of this procedure. As you know, being overweight has danger as well. Many people here have decided that the risks of surgery are not as bad as the risks of staying overweight. They have determined that diets have failed and will continue to fail them. This is a drastic step but in my case it was a good step. You must decide if it would be good for you.
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Actual time off work
IrishKel replied to KennyJenks's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a Crisis Screener in an ER and in the community. I took the full 6 weeks and I am going back to work next week. I actually decided that I'm not returning to the same company as it's high stress and is not healthy given my recent surgery and ongoing self care needed especially in the beginning. I took a position doing the same work but for a different organization, in a different county, with lower demand for the services I provide. Just do what's best for you as this is a life changing surgery. Mine was actually a revision due to complications. I only took off for 2 weeks for the first one and regret that. Your job will survive without you for an extra couple of weeks...take as much as your doctor will give you. YOU are more important than your job! [emoji3] Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Sorry about your complications and having to have an endoscopy. If I may, may I ask what you're complications were? I'm a little concerned about complications but not too too much. My daughter had the surgery six years ago and is basically doing fine. she had to have an endoscopy done recently. Everything was okay but they think she has bacteria in her intestines. she has yet to have that checked out. she is busy with other Dr. appointments that have nothing to do with her gastric bypass surgery. Thanks for responding...
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Does anyone regret getting sleeved?
CowgirlJane replied to Stacey Nicole's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My primary care doc (now, former primary care doc) had never heard of the sleeve, so no matter how I tried to describe it to her, she thought it was the gastric bypass surgery. the note she sent to the bariatric doctor was not supportive as she says too many people have complications and regain weight too. She is basing that on her gastric bypass patients! Not every doctor or nurse is really educated on bariatric issues - so - it could be your SIL is not informed about this specific procedure. -
Does anyone regret getting sleeved?
pamblan replied to Stacey Nicole's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Stacey This is so ironic to me that I saw this post today. I had TERRIBLE post op complications from a puncture. I was in hospital for two weeks after I got home (Canada) and then an IV Pump for 6 more weeks that made my life a living hell. Had this question been posed two weeks ago I would have said if I could turn back time I would have never done it. However, today a friend of mine chatted with me about the surgery and much to my surprise my answer to her when she asked, was, that I would do it again. I have regrets that I had a complication. I have come to terms with the fact that I had lousy luck and that it could have happened to anyone and am now seeing the positives about my surgery. I have lost 42 pounds in two months without stepping foot in a gym. This is amazing to me as I had a lower BMI and was told that I would not lose this fast. I know I am the minority as all the other patients who had the surgery at the same time did really well. I think you just have to know that all surgeries run the risk of complications. If you know your body and you think something is wrong, don't do what I did!! I tried to make believe that all was fine but deep down knew there was something wrong. Trust your instincts, you and only you know your body best. I kind of feel this journey was like giving birth. During labor I vowed to never have sex EVER again...but when I held that beautiful little baby all seemed to be forgotten. This is the only thing I can really equate my journey to. Hope this is a help. I wish you the best in making your decision. If you need to know anything further please do not hesitate to PM me. Good Luck!! Pam -
I am 6 weeks post op, lap band imbrication, I was 240 the day of surgery and lost 17 lbs in 2 weeks. Then over the last 4 weeks I have lost 6 more. A total of 23lbs. The biggest misconception for me about weight loss surgery is that I would not be hungry, boy was I wrong!! Lately I have been so hungry I could just EAT!! Like the old way, but I don't my weight loss is going slow and steady I guess, but I sometimes wonder if I could have just done this without the surgery since it is SO hard still, I thought it would be a little easier. I am grateful for the weight that I I have lost and very happy that I have not had any complications anyone else hungry? Anyone else have lap band imbrication?
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I am not sure whether I'm going to have to do a two week liquid diet before surgery. I think the results of the echo and gastroscopy of tomorrow will determine if I need to do a liquid diet or not... It's incredible how strong you are to actually face your problems and be able to work on them! I hope I'll manage to do that too, because I really want to change my lifestyle and not constantly let (bad) food control my life and to find ways around the sleeve. That's definitely not my intention, but I don't know if I'm still going to be that strong when I'm actually facing these problems, that's something future me is going to have to deal with. I can imagine the first week being one of the toughest, especially with complications... I always drink a lot with my meals too, so it's going to be quite the adjustment having to do that separately. Can you properly drink a bottle of water? Or do you get your water intake by slowly sipping throughout the entire day? And about how much water can you drink now, 8 weeks post-op, during the day? Do you feel like each day your intake is still improving?
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I'm struggling
shelleylester replied to shelleylester's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was june 30. It was a complicated surgery with a lot of reconstruction from a bad hernia repair. I will try that. I am going to get rechecked next week. I wish this was easier but its not and i am in a state of regret right now... -
Side Effects of Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Sosewsue61 replied to low bmi sleeve's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Cashews for constipation!!! (lol) And not much else, there are learning curves and adjustments in the beginning - belching, farting, learning portions, minor food aversions, exhaustion, etc. It varies and changes as you progress. True complications are rare - but you can look that up. Major side effects are usually GERD and strictures and this is not predictable as to who gets these. -
Amanda, I am waiting for insurance approval and hope to be banded in April. I think I know how you feel. I've been wondering if I'm doing the right thing; if I'm going to have complications; if I can succeed in the long haul. I've also been reading the complications thread, and it's kind of scary. However, I do believe all of this thinking to be normal. And it's normal to feel depressed. After all, we are beginning a new, unknown (to us), journey that's scary and exciting at the same time. I'm glad you are feeling better, and have a Happy Easter!:wub:
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Oh my! What a bunch of complications. I hope you continue healing!
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Some of this may be TMI for folks but thought i'd put it out there Got to the hospital on 10/11 surgery was at 7:25 on the dot and at 11:30 am I was in recovery not feeling a thing the doctor calle my daughter to let her know how I was doing, I had made the decision that I wasn't going to let anyone know in my family which I have stuck too its been hard because I'm excited to see the changes. any how on to the way i'm feeling- by 2 pm on Tuesday my heart was pounding I was not doing well, I ended up getting two blood transfusions, way to many pin sticks my orginal IV went bad by the beginning of night one so they had to fight to find another place for a new one- I have so many black and blues on my arms that I look like a needle junkie, finally they had someone from cardiac care come up and put a new IV in thank god I was in tears and it was 2 am. Lots of pills to help with my heart, way to many blood draws to make sure it was all going ok, today I'm home and resting. but I have the dreaded drain still in and it will be with me for 3 weeks it freaks me out big time trying to log the liquid and keep it drained I knew I wasn't a nurse for a reason. LOL I was suppose to go back to work next tuesday but due to complications there was no way he would release me so now I'm off until 10/25 when i see him and than maybe one week past that if he doesn't feel i'm doing well enough. I'm fustrated and I've certainly had the talk with myself along the lines of WHAT TO HELL DID I DO THIS FOR? but still hoping it will work out after a few weeks but right now WOW was I stupid for having this surgery, it was much easier having the band surgery.. in and out and back to work by day 3.. Well I'm off everyone i hope those that are on their way or have been sleeved have a much easier time of it best of luck to you all. B002011
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Has anyone had problems having the gastric sleeve after a previous Hernia repair with mesh
kheter55 replied to kheter55's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you...I am freaking out thinking he may not be able to complete the surgery...so close to my date I don't need any complications. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App -
Happiness1, Do go see the other surgeons! this Doctor is only concerned about his convenience, not you. I had to lose 190 # when I started . The doctor and I preferred the lap band, even when I developed health problems while waiting. Lapband statitistics show Fewer complications, with surgery and long term, than with the bypass. There are some here who had bypass and it was right for them; but if you don't want it, don't do it. BTW, there are surgeons in Omaha and Lincoln Ne who do lapband surgery- if you have to travel. I'll bet there is a Center of Excellence hospital for bariatric surgery in Des Moines, too.
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APRIL 6th
bigdrewfl replied to Morethan_justa_prettyface's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my surgery done at Celebration also. Dr Kim, my surgery was 3/20. So far so good! No complications And the hospital staff was amazing! -
I second the safety issue which is the main reason there is a post-op diet. Your stomach doesn't fully heal till 6 to 8 weeks later. It is dangerous to go off post-op plan especially early on. I know someone who slipped early on, in the 3rd or 4th week and she ended up with serious complications.
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I was also confused on what to do. I was 319 before I had my lap band. And I love my sweets. But I have a couple of friends who had Gastric Bypass done and I knew it was not for me. I dont know if that is the same thing you are looking into or not. But I know for me the band was the best choice. I am losing slowely now. But I have had no complications and feel better then ever. I just did not want to have to deal with all the side effects and complications that can come from the other surgery. But it is a very important decision. Good luck to you on what ever you choose.
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HELP! REALLY FREAKED OUT - question
faybie replied to Malice X Girl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am sorry that you are having this pain however if it does end up being your gall bladder just say you are having complications from the surgery or you developed a hernia from the surgery. Those types of things do happen and they have no reason not to believe you. -
What about Post-Op Follow-ups for the Mexico folks?
sarsar replied to SeattleSue's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I go to my PCP for all of my after care. I have had a very easy recovery other than becoming dehydrated. I knew I was and went to her and she sent me over to the hospital to have an IV and 2 bags of Fluid. (She doesn't do it in the office.) She sent an order over and they didn't ask me anything about my surgery. My insurance covered it without question. My PCP is very supportive of me having the surgery and was behind all the way with going to Mexico. It may not be what she would decide to do but she understood why I did it and has not judged me at all, she has only been supportive. I am going next week for blood work and she is keeping an eye on me to make sure my recovery continues to go so well. The after care was a concern for me, too bc it is major surgery so there is, of course, a possibility of complications. I had to let it go bc I could not live in fear of wondering what if something goes wrong. The way I look at it is that I have more of a possibility that I will have complications from being obese than I would with having surgery! -
Post-Op 2 weeks and having complications
susieshowme replied to susieshowme's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for the responses. I thought I'd stop in and give you an update. Her doctor did drain the area (he got 9 or tem huge syringes full of yellow fluid out). There was another area that was not liquified, he is planning on trying again next week. She did seem to brighten up after and was moving around a lot better after that. Mom slept in her bed for the first time a few days later, and the pressure of laying on her side made the area start leaking- ALL OVER THE PLACE! It was really disgusting and she, we both, freaked out. We called the doctor and went back in to see him the next day. He's concerned. He said if it doesn't stop leaking and look much better next week, he'll need to remove the port. He'd leave the band and tubing in- remove the port for a few months then reinsert it. The thought of more surgery scares me, but mom says shes in... She's invested this much this far... I like mom's surgeon very much. He's thoughtful and checks in on her often by phone. He's was the only surgeon willing to take on mom. She 60 years old and a revision from the intestinal bypass days of the 70's. We knew she was high risk, and she is having the complications that come along with that. I'm not however impressed with the facility he practices at. She had surgery the day of that awful storm here in St. Louis, the hospital's electricity went out for 10 hours AND the generator failed for about 15 minutes. Rain poured in around the window in her room, we had to move in the dark. It was bedlam, and our nurse did not handle it well. Very stressful. The thought of another stay there is an unpleasant one. I hesitate to name mom's surgeon, mom and I both feel he's very competent. I would hate for anyone to associate her condition with his skills in the OR or otherwise. This forum, I'm sure, is frequented by his patients and colleagues. Thanks again for your replies. Rebekah -
I am 1 month out today and still having regrets. I live with a constant stomach ache and low energy even though I am eating and taking my supplements. I had complications in the hospital which kept me in for another week. I made this decision for my health, but I feel worse now than before I had this done. Sent from my LG-D851 using BariatricPal mobile app
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It's complicated, I guess. I'm four weeks out, and I don't feel regret about the operation - I'm sure it'll add years to my life - but I often miss being able to eat "normally". Like, leftover pizza slice in the fridge, I look at it, and I wish I could have it. When eating with friends, they've got plates full of food, and I've got like... an eighth to a quarter. This stuff eases up over time, I know, but the thought that I'll never be able to eat a whole sandwich again makes me a bit sad.
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Hi all! I am in Walnut Creek. I had my surgery done March 3, 2016...just passed my one year mark. Due to some complications from the sleeve, it looks like I'm going to have a revision to an RNY. I'd like to find people to talk to about all this. My husband is wonderful, but he hasn't experienced anything like this, so he doesn't have information or opinions to offer me. If anyone wants to chat, message me!!
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AND if your current insurance also doesn't cover WLS complications, how about considering changing jobs to get better insurance? My insurance, United Healthcare (Texas) through my husband's employer, did not cover WLS OR WLS complications. I decided to use a local doctor and self pay b/c I would not consider going out of the country b/c what if I had complications and needed my doctor? To me I decided to spend the extra funds to stay in my home town. SO I self paid $14,500. My experience was no major complications thank GOD. BUT what if you self pay (went out of country) and after being home a while began to have complications, which of course your/my insurance does not cover. Do you know how much this bill could add up to be - $300,000 or more???? YES, if you are seriously ill. And if you went out of country, you don't even have a doctor here ready to help you...so you have to start from square one. So the point is, why not just wait until you might change jobs and get better insurance? My husband actually changed jobs anyway recently, 4 mos after my surgery, and I realize now I should have just waited so I thought I would share. We all think about should I self pay here or there (which I would recommend looking for a super experienced doctor in your area as opposed to traveling to a doctor that will not come home with you). But WHAT IF you have serious complications...how will you pay for it if your insurance does not cover WLS complications? Just something to consider. I think I'm fairly savvy, but I just didn't really think through what if I have complications and insurance will not cover it? I thought it would be a risk of less than 50,000. But I have since learned that was a very naive number. It depends how many surgeries you need, how much time in the hospital, etc. It could be half a million dollars... If you are in the situation I was in, it is like not having insurance when you need it the most, when you are most at risk. So just give it some thought. Not covering the complications of WLS is sort of worse to me than not covering the surgery. Not to mention it is unfair.
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A word of caution though. Your insurance carrier will have a contracted rate for services that you receive which will help you, but I'm just going to share my experience so at least you have the information. I had my surgery down in Dallas, 2 overnights in the hospital, no complications whatsoever... Just the hospital bill alone sent to Aetna was a bit more than $83,000... that doesn't include the surgeon's bill, anisthesiologist, meds, bloodwork and all kinds of other misc. other things they came up with. The contracted rate with Aetna meant that my ins. company ended up paying I think it was right around $52K or $53K to the hospital bill. I don't recall about the others off hand. I used IN NETWORK hospital and doctors too. Now, if you have a maximum yearly out of pocket which you should, then once you hit that, it doesn't matter whether your surgery costs $1 MILLION dollars, BUT.... you need to sit down and write out a bunch of questions about this and call your insurance company. Document who you talked to, when you talked them, time, etc... I realize you are young, but no time like the present to realize the importance of CYA (cover your @ss). Ask the customer service rep for documentation either to be mailed to you or online links on their site that clearly outlines your responsibilities for payment. Have the CPT code (someone else might know it here) when you call so that you can be as specific as possible. I just hate to see you end up getting bills for several thousand dollars after the fact and then its too late to do anything about it. That would be a crushing experience!
