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Nuclear Stress Test Takers?
James Marusek replied to Chelsea Laurent's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Your doctor may recommend a nuclear stress test to diagnose coronary artery disease. Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. Coronary artery disease develops when these arteries become damaged or diseased — usually due to a buildup of deposits called plaques. If you have symptoms that might indicate coronary artery disease, such as shortness of breath or chest pains, a nuclear stress test can help determine if you have coronary artery disease. Before gastric bypass surgery, I underwent almost a day of pre-op testing. Since I had issues, I was scheduled with 3 follow on tests done by specialist in their respective fields. We had one individual in our support group meetings who was scheduled for bariatric surgery the next week, but he got a call from the surgeon. They told him to report immediately to the hospital for open heart surgery. He had the surgery and then about a couple months later after he recovered from that he underwent bariatric surgery. -
VSG approval shock, excitement & tears
DangerousD replied to Hiddenkishez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hidden, We started out on our journey about the same time. My info session was mid May. And though in the Cincinnati area, I think your first insurance coordinator and mime are the same person. I have had more problems with her. She is nice, but doesn't call back when she said she would, etc. Also, the reason it took longer to approve is that my insurance company didn't have my FREAKING height. Grrr. My nerves before yesterday felt like someone had used a cheese grater on them. And now I am waiting for her to set up a date. We are going out of town end of this month to see our great niece who was just born, so I am delaying the surgery until the second week of November, so I won't be on a liquid diet on the road. My husband is from NJ and his family still live there so we visit often. It is a beautiful state. We live in Northern KY near Cincinnati and I have Aetna insurance. -
Because a lot of your intenstines have been bypassed, the sugar all goes directly into your bloodstream and spikes your insulin levels. This causes people to feel sick, have diarrhea, etc.
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Stupid question... HELP!!
TQUAD64 replied to Riane226's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I have Blue Shield of California. This is what they had me do. I placed it in the order for each step I had to complete. Meet with my PC doc and get him to sign off on it PC sent letter to insurance company stating it was medically necessary Insurance company assigned me a case manager & approved me to see the pysch and nutritionist Started seeing nutritionist for 6-months (once a month) Saw the pysch guy and passed PC submitted all paper work to insurance company showing that I did the pyshc and completed 6-months of nutrition classes. (August 2008) Insurance Company approved me to see the surgeon The surgeon would not meet me until I completed her requirements. Orientation class Nutrition class Pre-op class Then met with the surgeon Then had an upper GI and HYplori test Then was given a surgery date Completed pre-surgery lab work and EKG Surgery November 11, 2008 Good luck! -
Symptoms after Gastric sleeve/galbladder surgery MAYBE GERD?
Tammy26 replied to Miaaaagirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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hello all. quick question. anyone experience dumping syndrome? from my research done before i got the band, it was not a situation that banders had to experience. that seemed to have been something that our sisters in surgery (gastric bypassers) had to struggle with since their food bypasses their small intestines for the most part (or whatever it does in them). but, lately, whenever i eat sweets, i get sick. chained to the toilet for days (i know gross). i was banded in june and was pretty scared to even attempt sweets because i didn't want to get hooked on them and counter the positive results of the band. well, within the last 3 weeks i finally broke down and tried them (i was too scared to try wedding cake at my own wedding in september because i didn't want to get sick) and it seems to be that either i immediately get sick to my stomach (immediately as in 40mins. to a couple of hours later) or within 24 hours i am chained to the bathroom toilet. i know some would say, well just don't eat sweets. not a bad idea, i am just wondering if anyone else has this issue too.
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IMO, a surgery that involves cutting holes in the anesthetized patient's abdomen, sticking instruments in there, moving around organs, and clamping a medical device around the stomach is invasive, so to me, both the band and the sleeve are invasive. But... the invasiveness of the sleeve is permanent. If you don't like it afterwards, you're stuck because the 75-80% of your stomach that was removed is never coming back. Neither is the sleeve adjustable. I lost my band for various reasons (mostly unrelated to the band itself). I thought the sleeve was going to be a good 2nd choice because it would elliminate my physical hunger, and it wouldn't require numerous adjustments to achieve optimal restriction, but I was wrong. Since my sleeve surgery, my physical hunger has been ferocious no matter what or how much or how often I eat, and I have to eat 8-10 times a day to keep my blood sugar under control. I've become anemic because of micronutrient malabsorption and have to take an Iron supplement every day. I've had to start taking metformin to treat my type 2 diabetes that was always controlled with diet and exercise before. I've also discovered that sleeve patients can dump just like gastric bypass patients do because the sleeve capacity is so small, food gets "dumped" into the intestines very quickly, causing me miserable discomfort from nausea, dizziness, and drenching sweats. Finally, I've discovered that sleevers can experience stuck episodes for the same reasons that bandsters do: careless eating. I've been told that I take a dim view of the sleeve since I loved my band so much. That may be true. I was sleeved on 8/16/12, so it may be too soon for me to judge anything about my sleeve. It's also true that the band isn't risk-free - but there's no such thing as a risk-free surgery of any type. The good news about my sleeve is that it's made it possible for me to lose the weight I had regained after losing my band in April. Jean
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post op photos seem alien to me...I'm going a bit bonkers
James Marusek replied to AlbaGuBrath's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had RNY gastric bypass surgery and the weight fell off fairly rapidly. I transitioned from the Weight Loss phase into the Maintenance phase at around 7 months. Sleeve patients lose weight at a slower pace but they lose weight over a longer period of time, sometimes 2 years, and can achieve almost the same weight loss as RNY patients. Even though I lost weight rapidly, it was not a shock. Some people no longer recognized me. It is good to take a good before photograph so that you have something to compare it with after surgery. Many people do not see how obese they really are. I never appeared in photographs because I was the photographer in the family. When I looked in a mirror, it was alway straight on. The problem is that many people do not see how obese they really are and after surgery do not see how much weight they really lost. So in my case I took a before photo and a 6 month after photo. I tried to strike the same pose so it was a good one to one comparison. Here is the photo. -
I had my Gastric Bypass in 2000,Weighed 310 and I was 5ft 2 lost down to 110 really fast but not without complications,3 mini strokes,Gallbladder surgery,pneumonia ,hernia,And then dropped down to 93 lbs.With feeding tube.Now I gained 60lb in a month and I am not hungry ,I eat maybe a half a sandwich a day.So why am I gaining so much weight and so fast and no one knows?I am a mystery,So yes I am glad I had the surgery,But sad I am going thru hell for it !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Yes, I had the Gastric Bypass,And yes I looked as bad as you after loosing all my weight to 97 lbs and on a feeding tube.So sorry for you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So - what's your status?
Josette replied to sleepyjean's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I met my husband in July 2004 on yahoo personals and married my soulmate on Dec. 18, 2004. We were the first couple to marry in front of our state's christmas tree in front of the state capital building in Lansing, Michigan. We were on the news and everything. I threw this wedding together in 3 weeks. My husband had gotten an infection and had to be hospitalized for 2 days in November and it made me realize how much I truly love him so I called him on my way to work and said "lets get married" and he said "What???" and I said "lets do it" and he thought I was kidding.. when he realized I was serious he said "YEAH!!!!" so we started planning right then and it was beautiful and amazing. It snowed softly during the ceremony and I felt like a snow princess! We're very proud of our wedding and look back at the pictures often. He loves me more then any man ever has and I love him right back! awwww!!! -
I think J. diesel is doing it, he started last month. I would PM him. He also posted some of the (insane!) workouts in the November fitness thread. Btw, I loved your "mildly disturbed" comment
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HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS PRE OP!
genn replied to sanaa.a's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I talked myself out of it five years ago I'm finally getting ready to have my surgery on 22 November and wish I would've talked myself out of it then and now there's not one thing that could talk me out of it within five years I put on over 50 pounds health got worse and that all could have been avoided. As was already said think of how far you have come and why you wanted this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
No, I think your fine, in my opinion. He's done lots and lots of bypass and he's an otherwise great surgeon. My daughter has been at lourdes for several years and she feels comfortable with him and she said the same thing today about the woman she worked with and the blood clot. She also said he had someone scheduled for the bypass yesterday and was preping her and didn't like her ekg and did further tests and they had to cancel her surgery and now have her scheduled for heart surgery on Friday so that there tells me is is cautious. Just ask him any questions you have beforehand and you can ask anything on here, everyone is very knowledgable and sweet. I'll be glad to help you anyway I can. PM me with any questions.
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My doctor said that the pre op diet varies from patient to patient and that some people including surgeons compare the requirements for Gastric Bypass to lap band. The Gastric Bypass requires a minimum of 2 weeks pre op liquid only diet to help remove fatty deposits from the liver because the surgeon must go under the liver for the bypass operation. The lap band requires manuevering under the liver as well so a pre op diet to reduce 10 lbs -i.e. liquid diet prior to lapband is all that is really required, but the surgeory can still be performed without it. It just makes it easier on the doctor and patient if there is at least a 10lb pre surgeory weight loss to deflate the liver by reducing fat. My surgeon said that most bariatric surgeons perform both bypass and lap band and stick with one platform to keep things simple, so they put all patients on the bypass preop plan.
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Hely88 I quit back in June for my surgery in November I have tried so many times before. I've tried cold turkey, gums, and patches all with NO prevail. But this time I tried chantix and a New Banded Me. Hopefully this will work and since June I haven't wanted a smoke and that is with lots of stress in between this journey and a smoking husband. But it's all worth it just one day at a time.
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Here are some of my comments. Nothing here shows anything about your individual insurance company. I explained how SOME insurance co's work and repeatedly suggested you read your own policy and verify for yourself. >>Then perhaps a six month medically supervised diet. Some have to try to lose weight, others MUST lose a certain amount of weight such as 5% of your excess weight.<< >>Not every insurance company covers banding, some will only pay for bypass (for example). Some will only pay for banding up to a certain BMI and then if you are larger than their stated BMI they won't pay for anything other than bypass.<< >>If your policy requires a six month medically supervised diet ...<< >>Some insurance co's are amazingly stupid and anything over a BMI of 50 they will only pay for bypass ...<< >>... but that's what they do often times ...<< Nope, nothing in there about blaming BC/BS of CA for anything. Just how SOME ins co's do things.
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I had my first appointment with Dr. Robinson and his Assistant on Monday, and I am shocked! This process seems like it is going to fly by! Here's how it went: I was scheduled for 2:30 but got there at 2:00, so they sat me down with paperwork to fill out. It included all the expected questions, including lists of failed diets, weights throughout your life, co-morbidities,etc. It took about ten minutes, and then they took me in early. The Physician's Assistant (to be called P.A. from the point on) took my blood pressure with a cuff that actually fits me, and it turns out my blood pressure is pretty darn good for a 300 lb. girl! 126/74. They weighed and measured me. We discussed the potential risks of banding, why I wanted the band vs. bypass, etc. It was all pretty straight forward. Then doctor Robinson came in. Dr. Robinson is a man of very few words, but I am not going to him for emotional support. I am seeking him because he seems intelligent, honest and open. He told me right off the bat that I am going to need a boob lift and lower body life after surgery. He also implied that if I mention later on down the road that my boobs sagging cause back pain, and the if I start getting rashes under my extra skin, that I will be able to get both procedures covered by insurance. He then laid me down on the table, looked at my belly, and told me to loose 20-25 lbs. beore surgery. He told me he wants to see me in four weeks for a follow up. If, at that 4 week followup, I have lost 10 lbs, then he will schedule me for surgery. I was told that we're looking at the first week of August, possibly!!!! I left with a to-do list that states which tests I have to have done, which medical records to have transferred, and how to pay the program fee. I have to get an upper GI, see the nutritionist and the psychologist, have a sleep study and have some blood drawn. All of those except for the sleep study can be done on the same day, I was told! Now I am just sitting here at home, waiting for the phone to ring with my appointment dates from his secretary. I am SO ready to go!!!!! :thumbup: Tomorrow is the lap band support group, and I am really debating going!
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I had my first appointment with Dr. Robinson and his Assistant on Monday, and I am shocked! This process seems like it is going to fly by! Here's how it went: I was scheduled for 2:30 but got there at 2:00, so they sat me down with paperwork to fill out. It included all the expected questions, including lists of failed diets, weights throughout your life, co-morbidities,etc. It took about ten minutes, and then they took me in early. The Physician's Assistant (to be called P.A. from the point on) took my blood pressure with a cuff that actually fits me, and it turns out my blood pressure is pretty darn good for a 300 lb. girl! 126/74. They weighed and measured me. We discussed the potential risks of banding, why I wanted the band vs. bypass, etc. It was all pretty straight forward. Then doctor Robinson came in. Dr. Robinson is a man of very few words, but I am not going to him for emotional support. I am seeking him because he seems intelligent, honest and open. He told me right off the bat that I am going to need a boob lift and lower body life after surgery. He also implied that if I mention later on down the road that my boobs sagging cause back pain, and the if I start getting rashes under my extra skin, that I will be able to get both procedures covered by insurance. He then laid me down on the table, looked at my belly, and told me to loose 20-25 lbs. beore surgery. He told me he wants to see me in four weeks for a follow up. If, at that 4 week followup, I have lost 10 lbs, then he will schedule me for surgery. I was told that we're looking at the first week of August, possibly!!!! I left with a to-do list that states which tests I have to have done, which medical records to have transferred, and how to pay the program fee. I have to get an upper GI, see the nutritionist and the psychologist, have a sleep study and have some blood drawn. All of those except for the sleep study can be done on the same day, I was told! Now I am just sitting here at home, waiting for the phone to ring with my appointment dates from his secretary. I am SO ready to go!!!!! :crying: Tomorrow is the lap band support group, and I am really debating going!
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Misty, I guess the best thing to tell you is that I weighed 326 on November 1st, 2008. I was banded on 11/19/08 and I now weigh 267 and I'm half way to my goal. The band is not a cure all and it does not do all of the work for you but it sure helps! Until my second fill I really didn't have a restriction and I thought maybe my band was screwed up or something. Now, after the second fill I'm just starting to feel the restriction. I've got rid of the weight by following the doctor's orders and did not eat like before even if the band does not restrict at first. I exercise at least an hour a day (I hate it too) but it is really paying off. So, hang in there and keep up the "I can do it attitude".
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before picture of myself in the blue shirt.
easytexan commented on easytexan's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
My decision to go to Tijuana Mexico was the best decision that I have made. I would highly recommend Dr Bentancourt group to anyone needing a gastric bypass surgery. -
There are a few factors that cause hanging skin.... 1. Too quick a weight loss. 2. Age 3. Exercise 4. Size we are before we start As we age our skins elasticity decreases. So if we loose weight at a rapid amount 5-10lbs a week for many consecutive weeks, we are more likely some of the saggy skin. Once we all regulate out on our weight loss and get back to a 1-3 pounds a week, the skin then has more time to shrink back up. Does this make sense. In the beginning we are all saggy skinned a little bit, but with exercise, fluids and proper nutrition, most of it should be handled. I know a lot of people who got the bypass and they have a hard time with hte saggy skin. Just because they loose so much weight so quickly, but my friends with the band, aren't having too much trouble at all.
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Hello all, My name is Charise and I live in Philadelphia. I am new to this site as well as the lapband. Around 2 years ago I thought of having gastric bypass but thought that that type of surgery was not for me. Now I am in the process of learning more about the lap band. If you have any insight to all of this, all suggestions and comments as well as experiences are more than welcomed to respond to my thread. Hope to hear from you all and hope all is well. Charise PartyWithMook:cool:
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LOL. I relate more to Dixie I think. When God said "Let there be light" I flipped on the switch. I'm 63 years old and my dr. wants me to think about lap banding. If I call you 40 year olds kids take it as a compliment. I have 5 girls, the oldest of which is 43 and the youngest is 25. I have a daughter 39 that had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. She is doing well, but she was much younger than me having surgery. She has some problems with dumping syndrome and getting really sweaty and overly hungry. She has to eat about 4 small portions a day or she feels weak. I'm hoping that doesn't happen with banding. My dr. said an absolute and positive NO to gastric bypass, but gave me the go ahead on lap banding and is all for it. I was checking to see if there were any older people on here, but thank you all for responding. Dixie, I've never been to Texas, but I love the area you are in because horseracing is my passion and I think you are around the home of Lone Star Park. It's my dream to go there someday.
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Hi everyone, I am wondering what is required after insurance is approved? I saw my surgeon on July 9th, I was cleared by my PCP 7/8, nutritionist on 7/10 and the psychiatrist on 7/17. Everything was sent to BCBS on 7/22 and I have been calling them every day since for status updates…..pending. I meet all the requirements since my BMI is > 40 no supervised diet period, so I am confident I will be approved. I’m just wondering what else I will have to do before I can have my surgery? I know I will have to see the surgeon again, probable some blood work and I have been avoiding sugar like it is a plague (to shrink my liver). I’m concerned because I have to travel for work out of town for 2 weeks in September, home for 1 week and then the whole month of October. I will not be back in town for 30 days in October. I am afraid I will be approved but will not be able to have the surgery in time to recover before I have to leave , if that is the case I will not be able to get my band until November
