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Hi everyone!!! I hope all is well.
After a bariatric Surgery/gastric bypass procedure and a patient loses over 100lbs/has a lot of loose skin............. does that SAME Surgeon perform a tummy tuck and a loose skin removal for the patient/ does health insurance cover it?
I will be sure to ask the Surgeon when I have my initial meeting with him/her 2 months from now.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Hi Im new on here I recently had gastric bypass about 6 weeks ago. Overall the surgery was a success however I feel like Im at a weight hick up dr says im doing everything right but I was still expecting to be dropping more weight. And drinking is a little bit of a challenge but im pushing through. I know everything takes time and Im still healing. Anyone having these issues too?
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what you’re going through is absolutely normal I cannot stress enough to stay hydrated. It is incredibly important to stay hydrated! The weight loss is going to come off stay hydrated get the protein and stay with the diet that the doctor recommends do not try to skip the steps! just remember you’re in this for the long haul! I am currently six months out from my surgery and I am extremely happy with it just remember you’re doing this for your health and well-being… And you’re not alone… If you have an air bubble that you feel in your chest that is normal… A lot of us have been through it just stay hydrated listen to your doctor follow the steps and be proud of yourself.-holly 6mo post op gastric bypass you got this!
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I am now 52 years old and I have had a Lapband in Monterrey, Mexico in 2009 and a Bariatric Sleeve in Tijuana in 2017. With the Lapband I lost maybe 2-35 pounds and gained it right back and then some. It was not an adjustable band it was just a ring around my stomach according to the surgeon (who had a hard time removing it) when I did my Gastric Sleeve. When i decided to do the Bariatric Sleeve in 2017 my weight was 348 pounds and I was struggling with walking, breathing, no energy, buying/finding clothes and I was put on 2 blood pressure pills and a cholesterol pill. My Sleeve surgery went great and I was feeling so good down to 321 and loving it (I didn't even mind the liquid diet I was still on) and then I started to feel sick 2 weeks out of my Sleeve surgery and it ended up being a stomach leak on the staple line. I struggled with drains for about 2 years and finally in December of 2019 i was drain and leak free. After all that I was down 100 pounds and was weighing 248. When I had the drain I never exercised I would just walk a bit with friends every other day maybe until we didn't because life got busy or I got sick again. At the hospital I found that I was now lactose intolerant and I have not found any protein shakes I can drink without feeling sick to my stomach. I have regained about 26 pounds and i just want input on how to lose weight since i am not on any particular diet and eat all kind of bad food until I am full ( i would love some recipes or a daily menu). I have been considering the Gastric Bypass since I have horrible reflux and have been researching the pros and cons and would appreciate any input.
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You might try the Thrive Lifestyle Mix. Its a protein shake but it does have some carbs. I have a problem with protein shakes. They make my stomach hurt. I recently started the Thrive 3 step which is a vitamin (in capsules) and a skin patch and a shake mix. The shake works for me and I think the reason why is because it has digestive enzymes in it. This makes it a lot easier for your stomach to break it down. It has amylase, bromelain, cellulase, protease, lipase, papain, and protease. Its like taking a whole digestive enzyme capsule with your protein shake, but its all in an individual serving envelop and you mix it with whatever you want. I mix mine with either water or almond milk, but you could mix it with soy milk if you wanted to do that. It is the easiest to digest nutrition shake I've ever done. If you decide you want to try it. I know a gal who will probably send you a sample or two. I actually have enough packets of this that I could send you a couple packets to try if you message me your address.
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I just had conversion to gastric bypass on November 1 due to hiatal hernia and acid reflux issues. Surgery was a success. The sipping water after surgery is much easier this time for some reason. I am craving savory foods like crazy...hummus, salsa and marinara sauce so I cannot wait to incorporate some of those things in my diet.
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Thank God! I finally figured out how to log on.!! I'm looking for a surgeon in my area on TN. I had gastric bypass in '03 and left the state of Ala. I never went for a f/u either. Now I've gained weight again and need serious help. I don't know where to start. I don't remember the doctors name who Fisrt did it. I'm willing to pay cash possibly. Just need to be sterned in the right way. Please help. I may not know how to get back However I will try to get back on here.
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How can I lose half my weight I am 52 years old I have arthritis I have COPD I have high blood pressure I have carpal tunnel and I get tired when I walk and it hurts to be heavy and I'm only 5 3 what can I do to get gastric bypass or anything to help me to eat less and don't cost me anything because I don't have any money all I have is a partnership health card from the government so help me and my daughter we weigh the same thing and we are the same height so what kind of help can we get to help us get our weight off so that I can be here for my grandchildren and she can be here for children their children I only two and three years old my last child 13 years old I want to be around from my family
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Have you tried to get disability with the COPD? Don't know what the limits are. I have Fibro and many other illnesses and know the pain of walking. Chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diabetes and high blood pressure to include a few. I start with very mild yoga. Stretching mostly, and 5 minutes of walking. After a couple of weeks move up to another 5 minutes. Use a walker if you have to. I do. It helps with the knee pain. Takes the pressure off my back and knees both.
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I am 20 days post op. Yay! I notice I lost weight (expected) however because I can not lift weights, my arms are sort of hangy. I also haven't had the energy to actually work out, but I've been restless. I guess that's my body saying you should work out Cassy...right? I'm a bit nervous due to occasional lightheadedness which is due to dehydration. However, I feel I need to start working out now. I've never had any form of surgery until this Gastric Bypass, and honestly it threw me for a loop regarding my recovery. I've never felt so weak or helpless. Everyday I get better and feel better, but I have to do better with my water intake. My body is not use to not drinking water. I crave it, I just can't get it all in the way I want. I'm still on the pureed stage, but I don't think I'm doing this right. One day at a time right? :-\
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Oh ok. That is something that keeps me from wls. Im trying to look at the bigger picture and focus on the health benefits. But I gotta be honest and say the fear of the loose skin haunts me.
But I'm seeing that even if I somehow manage to lose weight without wls, I am still going to have a lot of loose skin. Thanks for sharing your progress
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Today was my first appointment with Dr. Gandas @ AAMC. I am fired up and ready to roll !! I have to see a TON of doctors appointments to schedule tomorrow, and my goal is to knock them all out before my November appointment with my surgeon so his office can send my paperwork in for insurance approval and schedule surgery for late January. Evidently, paperwork can go in before dietitian meetings are finished, but surgery date has to be after the last class meeting. Surgeon seemed a little bored with the whole thing, LOL, we mainly talked about the work I do (energy policy). :-)
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Surgery was yesterday and I was scheduled a gastric bypass , but because of the scar tissue from my C-section 24 years ago . After my Dr.removed as much scar tissue as possible he was unable to perform the bypass. The sleeve was done and I feel 😊 hopefully I hold the water down so I can get to go home😜😂
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This morning I had a swallow study @ 8:00 a.m. to make sure there is no leaking inside my new stomach.
The radiologist cleared me to go home so after Dr, Johnston checked the x-ray he came to my room and explain the 1st week consist of clear liquids for 7 days.I got back for my post-op visit on September 7th so he can explain the 2nd-week menu.🤸🏿♀️🤸🏿♀️🤸🏿♀️🤸🏿💝😍😜😻😻😻
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@chemica Melissa Campbell Thank you, Thank you Thank you !!!! Baby Girl you are on your way. i wanted the gastric bypass as well, but do to the amount of scar tissue from my previous C-section didn't allow it.My husband o.ked it while I was under anesthesia so when I came to he told me first thing. Don't worry you will lose the weight you want.At the time I made that decision I was 275 and the day of surgery I was 255lbs. That 20 lbs made a big difference and if I do everything I'm told to do I will have no problem getting to my goal of 135lbs.
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wow so that means if every
thing goes true for me to do my surgery date is sep 20 which am down to 223 already
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I am still waiting to be scheduled for my Gastric Bypass Surgery. Can anyone tell me what I can expect to be felling after the surgery and how difficult it can be when it comes to eating and drinking?
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I just had gastric bypass about 19 days ago. I can tell you what I felt. Remember each person is different and each drs technique is also different. So this is from my experience. I hope it helps.
My surgery was at cleveland clinic. My Dr uses some sort of block, so for the first 72hrs my entire stomach area was numb. Which made for lovenox shots easier and painless. I felt pain on the inside from the rerouting of my plumbing. It hurt a lot. I had kidney removed 2 years ago and the pain was worse then that. But I also feel because of this huge drug epidemic in my area, they are afraid to use a lot of post surgery meds. Which is sad, I said I will never have a surgery again. Not even skin removal because the pain wasn't controlled enough for me, so when I lose my 120 extra, I will be carting a deflated balloon. Sorry off topic.
Start to keep the little medicine cups they give your pills is. As u will need to sip, no bigger then that all your protein and liquids from. I have had to force things down, because i didn't feel it. Set an alarm for every 15 minutes and then sip whatever is the choice of drink. It sucks but you will get used to it. And it will be second nature. But your body needs protein to heal, so sip up. Even if you don't feel it.
Gas pain was huge for me after surgery and has taken a good 2 weeks to get rid of. I was swollen and huge. I slept sitting up. I got a bed wedge from brookstone, I used a coupon from bed bath and beyond, for 20% off and it was on sale, for 60.00, this saved me and I still use it. It converts into 8 different positions so you will still use it as you heal more. Walking was also very helpful with gas pain. Remember not too use a straw as it will put more gas in your tiny little crabby baby belly. My best advice is listen to your body and your Dr. Take it slow. You don't want a leak.
I have had dumping 1 time ,because I got a high protein smoothie at the mall, and it still had way to much sugar in, so I paid that night.
That's about all I can say. Is be patient and go slow. Pain is all relative to the person and subjective.i know that's not what you were looking for. Happy thoughts and remember people have traveled this road before and have done just fine.
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I had Gastric Bypass on July 14, 2017 and here's how I felt thereafter:
- I never felt hungry therefore I did not want to eat...but had to. I still feel this way right now.
- I was supposed to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks immediately after surgery, but could only eat maybe 2 meals the first week.
- I don't have cravings for food. In fact, I sometimes feels disgusted when I see food.
- My first 2 weeks diet consisted of a liquid diet. Weeks 3-5 is the puréed stage. Week 6+ will be regular food.
- I had problems drinking water in the first week because I wasn't able to swallow. Now I am able to drink close to 60 oz.
- I had gas pain in the first week, but that subsided in week 2.
- I didn't feel pain where I had surgery, which was nice. All the incisions healed quickly.
- I was constipated, which was a nightmare (you need to get your fluids in to avoid this problem).
- I was very tired and napped a lot.
- I was able to walk on a treadmill for 15-20 mins in week one. Starting week 2, I was able to walk 5 km /3.10 miles on a treadmill. I walk that amount 6 days a week.
- I lost quite a few pounds during weeks 1 and 2 post op, but then stalled in weeks 3 and 4 (I'm currently ending week 4).
- Although the numbers on the scale haven't moved much lately, I have noticed that my clothes fit better. I suppose I am losing inches which is pretty cool.
- I do feel a little bit depressed when I don't see the numbers on the scale go down. I have discovered that I am impatient about my weight loss and this factor is playing head games with me.
All the best with your surgery. Never look back and have regrets. Instead enjoy the new you!
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I had my 1st appointment today. Had kind of decided I would get a bypass but after meeting with my surgeon she said the sleeve is the best for me. Did not even discuss the bypass. Which is ok with me I was not set on one or the other wanted to rely on the doctor expertise. However I had a real set back. I have to get a surgeon for my diverticulitis which surprised me and enlightened me. I knew I was having episodes way more than I should but did not realize how dangerous it is. So I have to go to a colon rectal surgeon to see if surgery is called for in my case. So when I left I called and made my appointment for Thursday. If surgery is needed then it will set my surgery back 2 to 3 months. I think it may be a blessing I went there just because I didn't not realize of serious the diverticulitis can be. So if nothing else I am grateful for that. But my journey has begun and it is so exciting and scary.
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I hope and pray everything works out great for you! Congrats on getting your journey started too. Sometimes we start one thing and realize we need to take care of another (or a bunch) to get our bodies healthy again. Do what you need to to get everything working as it should or best it could. If you need to wait a few months, then it'll be a blessing due to just getting prepared and healthy altogether! 😊 Keep us updated! We're here to encourage and cheer you on!
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I think with any wls you've got the chance to gain it back. All depends on your lifestyle afterwards. My sister had the bypass and gained everything plus more back. Didn't take care of issues and habits beforehand. My opinion, any can be successful. Just have to work hard at it still.
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Hi, all! In April 2017 I learned I needed a hip replacement but could not find a surgeon to help me. My BMI is too high making the risk of infection too significant for anyone to consider the procedure. So, after being obese the vast majority of my life, here I am. Time to face the demons.
One of my biggest concerns is failure. My father and his sister both had gastric bypass surgery and both are larger now than before their procedures.
I need to lose (and keep off) 85 lbs to qualify for hip surgery. I've lost 24 of it so far, pre-op. Ideally I'd like to eventually get below 200 lbs.
Surgery is scheduled for 8/7. Today is day 4 of a two week clear liquid diet (which is much harder than expected).
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I had a friend that had RNY and never got anywhere near goal and has regained about 1/3 of their loss. They had surgery before I did. I learned from all of their mistakes, and that helped me not make those mistakes and be successful. So think about what they did, what they did wrong and try not to follow in those foot steps.
The things I saw my friend do was, not follow the post-op food steps. Eat the same just smaller (that won't last with time), and fad diet instead of finding a sustainable way of eating for life.
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I am thinking of having a sleeve revised into a full bypass. Has anyone had that done? And what we're the results?
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Are you having problems with your Sleeve? I personally haven't had any revision. But my hubby had his Lap Band for 13 years. It eroded into his liver and it was a mess. He was sick for 9 months with abcesses. Tried again 1 year ago but the scar tissue was amost solid on his right side so they did the Sleeve on him. I had my RNY almost 4 years ago. I have done well. I do hear of others having revisions so maybe someone will read your post. Good Luck
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OK so it's been a while since I've been on here. I had a home sleep study November 18th on the 28th they called to tell me I was missing data from my belly belt (meaning it didn't register). I was told to reschedule the test for December 16th. Now I'm sitting waiting for these results to come back. I hope this is the last I hear about a sleep study. I started this journey on September 7th, everything was done by October 16th except the sleep study. I've taken it twice...it's just frustrating to know everyone has cleared and we're just waiting on this study.
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Well, I had my last diet visit yesterday and also met with my surgeon and signed the gastric bypass consent form! Time to wait for insurance approval, purchase vitamins and protein shakes/broths, and start getting prepared. I will likely be having surgery some time between February 5 and 16. Due to having surgery in a different city and staying with family for recovery, the only week I would be able to do in January would be the 15th-19th and that would require getting approved within the next 2 weeks, which isn't likely. So.... early February! Between 7 to 8 weeks from now. How did this happen so fast?!
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Celiac Sprue Disease patient scheduled for Gastric Bypass. Learning to live Gluten Free, with a healthy lifestyle, and Bariatric Surgery = Better Quality of Life!