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? About clearances
losing_the_band replied to Sajijoma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would not recommend trying to do the clearances yet, as most of them have to be done within a certain time period before surgery. You never know if you're going to have a fight with insurance, like I did. I had to go back and forth with appeals for 3.5 months before I was approved for my revision, so if I'd tried to do my clearances early, I would have just had to do them all over again, since they all had to be done within 30 days prior to having surgery. Now, once you get your date, I would try to get them done ASAP, because there might be follow-up things that you have to do that may require some waiting (a sleep study, in my case). I only had 3 weeks notice, and I wasn't going to be able to get in to see my PCP for a week and a half, so I had to go to a new doctor for my lab tests. Luckily, I was able to get everything done in about 1.5-2 weeks (delayed a few days because my pulmonologist required me to go for the sleep study before she would clear me), so now I'm just waiting for everything to be forwarded to my surgeon's office on Monday. -
Anyone having surgery in Oct ?
SleeveandRNYchica replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@CHELLB33 I guess I am a bit nervous too since I am a revision patient. What we do know is that my stomach is twisted. He said it could be longer than normal surgery time because they don't really know until they get in. I have a hernia repair too! I am glad they were able to get you all fixed up and on the road to recovery. How are you feeling this morning? When will you get released? -
Labor Day Challenge 2012
It's all new replied to jhansen71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Challenge start weight July 4 - 219 Original GW 199 Revised GW 189.9 CW 189.3!!! Very happy with my results. I did not expect to lose at this pace. I am on to the Halloween challenge... And have no idea what to expect about how fast the weight will come off! Congrats to everyone on their hard work. -
Question For Ex-Banders Who Are Already Post Sleeve. Need Your Pov! Since You've Experienced Both What Are Your Thoughts And Experiences?
buttrfli1 replied to buttrfli1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you everyone! I'm hearing that you all wish you'd done the sleeve first. Makes me feel good about my decision and listening to my gut. I had my last appt today pre-op and found out that my insurance will cover it! I'm planning for 11-28 to be revision day! Bye bye band day! I'm nervous.... -
VSG to RNY: please give me your stats
IrishKatieKat replied to Heather0811's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good luck with your surgery in the AM. I got revised 4/15. Highest weight 311, Surgery weight 288, Current weight 243. I did good with my sleeve till the I fractured my spine. I developed a hernia and my GERD was rediculous. Then I got a pregnant a year later and only continued the weight gain with post partum depression. Doing great mentally and physically now, steady weight loss but I am right on par considering the meds I have to take slow it down. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Welcome! Oh my gosh I’m sorry you had to have revision surgery but sounds like you caught it in good time and you’re on the mend now. I keep telling myself this soon shall pass! I’m on soft/purée foods now and so far so good. I still need to drink one shake a day to get my protein numbers.
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Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
FluffyChix replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I'm still so confused. Why do you keep posting pics of Ed Burns? But serious proppahs dude!!!!! Congrats and so happy you shared! Can you believe you are the same guy that started your journey or even your revision journey? And don't you think IF has been a game changer on the loose skin front? (and yet, part of me is still saying...and STILL no di*k pics all up in heah for us...I just don't get it...) -
September surgery buddies!!
Dogmom68 replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to everyone who has surgery tomorrow!! You all are going to do great! Remember to sip, sip, sip your water! My surgery was two weeks ago and I’m only down 10 lbs so far but it’s a marathon; not a race. I had a revision from VSG to RNY. No acid reflux! Hurray!!!😁🎉 -
Karri you look simply amazing! It must feel fantastic having a body that matches all the hard work you've put in. I'm so happy for you that your results have been so amazing! Even without the revision, I think you look wonderful. I'm (more than) slightly jealous!
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TerriDoodle replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Haydee!! :wave: You're not gonna happen to be on this side of town at lunchtime tomorrow,are you? Josie and I are meeting for lunch if you can come!! Y'know...I was thinking about "weight goals" this morning on the way to work. I don't like setting a goal that says "I will weigh XXX by XXX date. Oh, for me that is just ASKING for failure!! I know my body well enough to know that it will lose the weight however it wants to lose the weight and on its OWN time scale. Even though I seem to be failing at these too , I prefer to set goals that are more within my control... "I will workout 45 mins per day, 5 days a week", or "I will keep my calories under 1000 for the rest of this month". Although I did kinda think I would/could be at goal by Christmas, I'm already starting to revise that and accept that it could be more like next summer!! OH WELL!! I AM GRATEFUL FOR THAT!! -
Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
bermy replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Guys I think I'm going to revise my goal weight. 30 more pounds might be too much more to loose, especially if my neck starts to look drawn. I know that this weight is still obese in fact morbidly obese but Id need to loose 40 more bls to be correct weight and even my doctor said thats probably too much. I vow not to get carried away with this weightloss thing though. Next thing you know I'll have to start looking for a plastic surgeon ! -106 lbs -
Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
Martha Howland-Shafiei replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Dear Blessed Beyond Measure: i am blessed beyond measure too...God made awa y fo rm to have revision surgery ---lapband this time. u go girl, Jesus is the way. i am asking for alot of prayer for my preop diet and reduction in appetite.and that i will survive the surgery---i have too much scar tissue for a laporoscopic procedure so am hvaing open surgery and will be psending 2-3 days in thtehospital,i hope u will stayi in touch with me. i need spiritual support too. thanks -
who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?
NeenBand replied to Lapbandster's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I would love to hear more success stories. I see/read more of the negative than the positive. 7 years this month and needing a revision. Surgery is in 2 days. Not sure if it's the old band or something is damaged inside. I will find out this Friday morning. Doc wants a decision from me if I want a new Realize band (if there are no issues) or to go unbanded. All the negative stories, and my own issues have me leaning very far to the latter. -
who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?
karewpah replied to Lapbandster's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Hi Lapbandster...I did have a slip and needed surgery to revise it, but it was due to extreme vomiting and not the band at all. I would suggest to anyone to either a) carry prescription strength anti nausea drugs (my PCP makes sure I have a recent prescription at all times because I travel and get to the Dr when you start vomiting. For me, I was travelling in a foreign country when it started and slipped all in 1 day of extreme vomiting. Other than that...the band has been GREAT! -
Speak up those with leaks & infections!
honie49 replied to Can.sleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am not going to get caught up in all this political mess. I will say this, I would love to personally sue a certain someone for telling me false things about Jerusaleum Clinic. To scare me to death about my daughters health just so you thought I would change my surgery to the doctor you are now working for....shame on you! That being said, my story goes like this.........In Feb. of 2009, my daughter and I both had lap band surgery by Dr. Almanza. No problems.......In Jan. 2010 daughter was revised and I had to have my band removed because of errosion. April 2010 (just last week) my husband and I had a sleeve. All these procedures were done by Almanza. I find him and his clinic to be both professional. We have never had an infection or complications. I thank my stars everyday that there is a healthy option to obesity surgery for those of us that do not have insurance coverage. I know how hard it is doing the research...please don't listen to all this garbage about Almanza........I think he is great. Surgery sleeve Dr. Almanza April 14, 2010 -
Speak up those with leaks & infections!
BJean replied to Can.sleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Stacey! The last time I wore a Petite size 8 I weighed about 118. And looks like that's within the range you mentioned for a person my height. I have a smallish frame - not big boned. But my muscle mass is lacking, I'm sure. Really have to work on that. I just noticed that I weigh about what you do now and I'm 5 inches shorter than you. So that sure tells me something. Are you a revision from the band? You're getting sleeved 7 days before me. I'm getting excited and you must really be feeling that way too. Is your doctor stateside or south of the border? Mine's local. Good luck with your surgery! I hope you'll feel like checking in after a couple of days so we can know how you're doing. I'm excited for you. -
Speak up those with leaks & infections!
jodoza replied to Can.sleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, Sorry I have not been on but I am just now getting on the computer to let you all know I had my surgery with Dr. Almanza and well things went well. There were only two sleeve's done that day and one port revision on a band. The nurses were nice and well some of them did not wear gloves but some did. I had to remind myself that I was in another country. They did however wear gloves when they treated my incisions. The recovery houses were absolutely impressive to me, I was expecting something so bad after reading some posts on this website, however that was not the case. They were spotless and they were not very crowded the day I was there. All in all it went good and everything was great. I am now down 10 pounds so far and looking forward to losing more. I want to send a special thank you to all of you that pmed me on the much needed information, the good and the bad. I did want to mention that I did not see Betencourt at all the four days I was there. Thanks again. -
I am having a *wonderful* time reading all of your posts! Your excitement, anticipation, and enthusiasm are contagious. Every time I pop in here, it makes me grateful for my band all over again. When I read about how you feel starting the pre-op diet, or getting a surgery date, or whatever stage of the process you're in, I'm amazed to think that I'm approaching my 1 yr bandiversary. In many ways, I feel like I was just banded. Just a quick update. When I last weighed, I was down to 178lbs. That's 3!! lbs from the original goal that I set myself when getting banded. I think that I can lose that by the 19th. That was a "dream" goal...I never really thought I'd make it because I've never weighed in the 170s as an adult. I'm consistently wearing mediums and 12s now. I remember being 16 yrs old and wearing 14s and 16s. :bananajump: At 41, I'm smaller and in MUCH better shape than that 16 yr old and it's just going to get better. I've revised my "dream" goal to 155-165...and what's really cool is that it really isn't a "dream" goal. I *know* that I'll get there. Cindy
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Speak up those with leaks & infections!
stcyt replied to Can.sleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its south of the border for me!!!! I am sooooo excited. I have a friend that had a gastric bypass and I was telling her that I was worried about the plane trip there. I can't eat the day of the surgery but I'm flying on that day so I have to travel empty. She just laughed.... she aid its so different "out here", She said she never ever worries about things like that and that she is amazed at how little she really needs to get by. I can't wait. No, Im not a revision. I'm just sick of gaining and loosing the same 75lbs. I'm on my way up after loosing 70. I just don't want to do it again. I think the sleeve will help me get where I want to be and STAY there this time. It seems to be a great tool for loosing as well as maintaining. Stacey -
Speak up those with leaks & infections!
stoongal replied to Can.sleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My two cents on the Shirley issue, she was a band to sleeve revision and had her sleeve done by Dr Pompa long before she was the main US coordinator for Betancourt/Dr.Almanza. Also she was definitely NOT fired. She QUIT! This is NOT hearsay from my part for sure! -
Is this really better than band?
Maddie replied to sam30204's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too had originally planned on getting the band. But, after lots of research, I found it's not so great and definitely not risk free. Plus, if the band was so great, how come so many get revisions from the band to the sleeve? -
Is this really better than band?
citygal replied to sam30204's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there. I believe you have to totally do your research and decide what is right for you,. I am someone who has had a band to sleeve revision and will only tell you my expeirience. Take is as intended...more data. Here's somethings that are important to know with the band. 1. You need to be sure your surgeon will provide you with "fills" for your band. I had my surgery done in Mexico in 2007 and when I moved to Philadelphia NO DOCTORS in Philadelphia would do a fill on a band they didn't do the surgery on. So if you move or plan to move...keep that in mind. 2. I had such horrible acid reflux I lost my voice for 6 weeks. I had acid reflux induced laringytis. The damage can become permanent. 3. It was very difficult for me to find a "sweet spot" for my fills. If you band is too loose you will not lose weight and too tight you can't even get down a sip of Water. 4. I had an uncomfortable tightness in my throat the entire time and had severe vomiting after many meals. I can't tell you how many times I had to run to the bathroom in a resturant becuase I was going to throw up suddenly. Again...please do your homework....there are people who have good luck with the band...I was not one of them. Whatever you decide. I wish you good luck and good health. -
So, he recommends revision to RnY? It is so hard to say what I would do. If you decided to have the band because it is less invasive than RnY and you still feel that way, then have your band repositioned. If you are just anxious to get the pounds off, go for the RnY. Is your insurance going to cover it either way? I can say from my own experience that after they repositioned my band after my slip, it made a big difference. I think mine was in a bad spot and that is why I struggled in the first few months so much. I'm really sorry that your band journey has been a struggle. Just know the June Crew is behind your decision 100%. Hugs!
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I've had both. And, I can tell you that the band sucks, and by the stats that are out, you will only lose 50% of your excess weight in 3 years. It has the lowest and slowest weight loss. 1 in 4 patients (25%) will have another surgery due to complications with the band. If you're paying, think twice, cut once. I was a single mom for 10 years before I married my husband. So, I understand where your concerns are in that department. But, with the band, I had more issues than I've had with the sleeve. I couldn't eat decent foods, foods got stuck, and I puked weekly. It was tough on us as a family because eating out was a chore, and an embarrassing episode. You'll also need to know that you will not have restriction with the band until you get enough fills to hit the "sweet spot". If you don't have a solid sitter, can you really take your child to appointments to get poke with an 18gauge needle every 4-6 weeks until you finally get restrictions. If you get too much of a fill, you'll have to have an unfill. My mom had 22+ fills and unfills in 2 years, and still has never found her sweet spot with her band. She pukes 2-4 times a week, and is approaching 3 years with her band. She weighed 245 pre-op, and she is still hovering in the 170s. She still has 40lbs to lose, and it's not going to happen with her band. But, she's considered a success because of the weight she has managed to lose. Sadly, she can't eat most meat, most lettuces, no bread, and an entire list of other foods that I have zero issues eating. I won't try to convince you because it's a personal decision, but if you want the truth, then the sleeve is by far the superior option here. The band destroyed my stomach tissue severely, and caused complications with my revision. Losing a large portion of your stomach can be scary, but having a silicone band erode into and destroy your stomach permanently is scarier. It happened to me. Read the complications I've highlighted in the box below. I share this information with everyone that asks about the band vs. the sleeve. This is directly from the manufacturers of the band. At the bottom, you'll find some research links for VSG. This gives you reliable, research articles and studies and not just personal experience.
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Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call
deltatrans44 replied to newgrandmother's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey scaredoftheunknown!! Sorry we've missed u! But boy, you are doing so WELL!!! Im only 24 lbs down total and wishing I was more. Im a lapband revision so I realize its a process and everyone is different so I dont trip :-) but sounds like ur doing well. No problems tolersting any foods either?
