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Was Your Doc More In Favor Of Gastric Bypass?
JeanneC replied to juliet15teck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Nope. In fact I had originally started the process of trying to get approved for a bypass 5 years ago. I had a baby instead, and then went back to seem the doctor after she was born. He said he would NOT do a bypass on me. He is pretty much doing bands exclusively because he feels they are so much safer. He will do bypasses in extreme circumstances, but as a rule, no. FWIW, he did bypasses for many, many years before he started doing the band. He isn't opposed to the surgery, just feels the band is safer and gets the same results. -
Was Your Doc More In Favor Of Gastric Bypass?
IndioGirl55 replied to juliet15teck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Obesityhelp has alot of bypasser Obesity Help - Weight Loss, Surgery, Support Groups, Forums, Surgical Procedures I was on this site before coming here - and feel that this one was easier for banders as most people here were bypass people. Good luck -
Worried/Confused/Need to Understand
brown bear replied to gfjeblon's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The benefits outweigh the risks, so I agree with the others on that. The risks are really quite small compared to the poor health many of us start with. Just wanted to add that a good friend of mine recently had bypass surgery and her husband elected not to but he started eating portions closer to her portion size and exercising with her and now he has lost more weight than her. It has worked out very well for them as he is her biggest supporter and it really helps both of them even though only one had surgery. -
Thanks so much James I am having a mini bypass on June 27. Have been limiting food due to IBS for a couple weeks before the liquid pre op diet, down 13 pounds already . I will get some Imodium too thanks for your encouragement!
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Hello I've decided I want to get the bypass or sleeve. . . I'm in the south burbs of Chicago and have harmony which is medicaid. I talked to my primary he said it's a good idea. What should my next steps be?
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My best friend had the bypass surgery 5 years ago, which is even worse to get through. She doesn't even remember all the hassle. She's just mad she didn't do it sooner!
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Some insurance companies will not cover revision without medical necessity. The insurance companies believe if you've blown one surgery, you will not succeed with another. Some employers do not have weight loss surgery covered under their policies.
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Banded but a little worried
RestlessMonkey replied to temmaddie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Honestly I'm kind of shocked at what you weren't told! Good grief! Your surgeon needs a refresher. I was told NO Water 15 min before, never during, and none 15 min after eating. It can wash food through more quickly and "bypass" the band(in which case, why bother getting banded if you're just going to wash the food through it?) and it CAN stretch the pouch, eating and drinking at the same time. So I say you need to really try to STOP THAT! LOL One poster here said her doctor told her "If you continue drinking and eating the band will fail. Period" That scared her straight. Where did you get your surgery? Maybe you can go to another seminar there? Sounds like the one you attended skipped a lot of stuff that you need to know! -
Question for Experienced Bandsters?
MuffinBirdie replied to Lisa Marie C's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Its definately hardest until you starting getting fills that make you realize you really WILL stop feeling hungry all the time and you WILL feel satisfied with a small amount of food - it was that way for me anyway. I am still on the liquid phase of my diet since my revision surgery but normally when I go to a restuarant I try to choose something healthy. Unless its Friday night. On Friday night I eat whatever I want (but I don't binge!) and that usually means Papa John's bread sticks with LOTs of garlic butter or Outback Steakhouse cheese fries. Ohhh yum. I like to eat at El Pollo Loco because the chicken is fabulous and its easy to remove the skin. I like Taco Bell because one soft taco is filling and a lot less calories and fat than a hamburger and fries. But for the most part I cut calories when I cook at home by using light or fat free substitutes as often as possible. I always eat low-cal, low-sugar ice cream and I always use "I can't believe its not butter - LIGHT" for the other things. So that helps a lot too I think. The thing I like so much about the band is that it puts control of food back in my hands. Before I had the band I would literally eat out of control and just gorge myself trying desperately to feel satisfied and never feeling it. Now food doesn't control me and I find it easy to make the right decision about what I eat or prepare for myself. -
Band to sleeve to bypass
GlowingGal replied to debd3300's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to the doc thinking of getting the sleeve. My doc recommended gastric because of my 20 year history with GERD. He said the acids sit in the bottom of the stomach and gastric bypass resolves the issue. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app -
RNY is designed to malabsorb. I would just like to clarify this for people because it really can be confusing. It is not a complication or cause of the surgery. I have never thought about the rate of malabsorbtion nor have I heard that term used. I did spend quite a bit of time on this with my surgeon and nut because initially I was very worried about this part of bypass. It does in fact depend on many things. Medications and nutrients are malabsorbed in different places. For example we will always malabsorb Calcium because it apparently absorbed in a different area within our new digestive system. Protein on the other hand is less impacted. There is some belief that malabsorption lasts forever which is why we must take Vitamins for life. The body does adjust some to this. My own personal experience is that I definately malabsorb some of my medications. I am on cyclosporine which I take for a few months a year for severe psoriatic arthritis. When I weighed 310lbs I would need to take 200 milligrams a day and it would clear me up quickly. Now I am 164lbs and recently had to go back on it. We started with 100 for a month when that didn't budge it we moved to 200 and now I am up to 300 and it's barely touching my psoriasis. Same thing with pain medication. I take it and had to have it doubled and then it barely lasts for an hour. Now we moved me to a patch and that seems to work much better. Why are you interested in the rate?
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Wow your ports are so high! Mine is about three inches left of my navel. Previously, if I did a really intense ab workout, I would get a little sore. They found a leak and I had to have a revision on 12/9/08. The doctor moved it slightly but it is still roughly in the same place. I will see if it makes a difference.
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The Fat Girl Wakes Up
Tiffykins replied to BZButterfly79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The system showed that you quoted my reply on this thread, but I'm not sure if that was your intent. But, I wanted to clear up any possible misconceptions. Both of my surgeries were covered by insurance. I was referred to the band surgeon, and all was fine until I started complaining about pain and issues with my band. I did seek out my revision surgeon, and since Tricare doesn't cover VSG outside of MTFs, he was my best option with his experience level, and stats I felt confident in surgeon choice. I could have self-paid, but honestly, it wasn't realistic for me to do so with a husband in Afghanistan. -
I saw my post earlier in this thread and realized that I wrote it before I decided to go with the band instead of bypass. My surgeon does both; he does more bypasses than bands, but he's highly regarded in the banding community. My starting BMI was 50ish. Good luck in your Quest for for the band!
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Having 2nd thoughts now
ncoll replied to chucklecheeks's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had thought about which surgery to have also. My doctor suggested bypass due to better results and since I have heard. He said my heartburn may get worse with the sleeve. I have a father in law that had bypass several years ago and he still has problems with vomiting, diarrhea. I chose the sleeve and haven't had single problem. I am so glad I did this. 53 lbs down since July. Nancy C -
Dr Salas In Tijuana Mexico
soocalchic replied to Threetimesacharm's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr Salas has been my surgeon for many years 3 boob jobs tummy tuck rhinoplasty he has worked on my mom my sister and 2 of my aunties.. I will certainly go back to get my TT revised once I'm at goal again. -
After asking thousands of questions to my surgeon, he decided to do the Mini Gastric Bypass because I’m a bit on the smaller side and doing the RNY would cause me to be VERY underweight. I’m a bit nervous! What should I be expecting post op?
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Road Trip / Gastric Bypass / Dec. 2018
TXMom*3 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I GOT APPROVED!!!! Anyone else having surgery as there Christmas Present?! Surgery Next Friday! Leaving for the Hospital Thursday! Have a 5 hr Road Trip, do cleanse at the hotel Thursday night and a 3 day stay, be home Sun. 23! Anyone else have surgery out of town?! Also What did you pack?!!? -
Road Trip / Gastric Bypass / Dec. 2018
gym&tonic replied to TXMom*3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me! Im having gastric bypass on the 20th! Once I got the approval phone call about a week ago I was sooo excited. But I have to be honest, I'm getting kind of nervous and of course im over thinking all of it and thinking "what if im one of those people who doesn't lose any weight!" Maybe its all the protein drinks talking but I just feel blahhh. well and the fact that ive lost like only 3 pounds on this pre op diet -
Anyone have a sugically repaired slip and still lost weight after?
JACKIEO85 replied to luvzpitbullz's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm sorry that your going through this,I'd hope that things can be resolved but the reality is that it probably Won't. I'd get the band removed rather than risk more complications. Reflux, and aspiration are NOT NORMAL. And you don't HAVE to have ANY other WLS, just because your surgeon does a particular surgery. And yes I know about the emotional roller coaster ride you'll be on if you choose not to revise. BUT I believe your STRONG enough to do what is needed. Don't risk your health further. I've copied some literature about slips. Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon’s guide Anterior slip results from upward migration of the anterior wall of the stomach through the band. This can be due to insufficient anterior fixation and disruption of the fixation sutures. The second cause may be related to increased pressure in the pouch due to early solid food, vomiting, overeating or early (< 4 wk) band fill Posterior slip is defined as a herniation of the posterior wall of the stomach through the band. This is usually related to the surgical technique but is less frequent now with adoption of the pars flaccida approach instead of the perigastric approach In both types of slip, the patient usually presents with dysphagia, vomiting, regurgitation and food intolerance. The diagnosis is made by upper gastrointestinal series. Complications related to band slip include gastric perforation, necrosis of the slipped stomach (type-V prolapse), upper gastrointestinal bleeding and aspiration pneumonia. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038361/ -
Discouraged. 3 weeks post op.
GwennyPenny replied to prettysfitjourney's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 8 weeks post bypass and the losses have been a bit unpredictable. I came out of hospital about 8lbs heavier than when I went in. I had a lot of fluid and had to wait for that to go. The first month I lost 36lbs but I stalled between weeks 2-3. I just stuck with the plan and eventually it started moving. Since surgery I have been back in hospital twice for other things and had a different surgery and BAM full of fluid again! That one is just starting to go and I have two more surgeries coming up. I think this month might be a bust. Considering all the stops and starts since 2 week liquid diet to now (10weeks) I have lost just under 60lbs happy with that. The dietitian gives me the plan I follow it whether I'm stalled it not and just trust the process Sent from my CPH1607 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Wife is against me getting the band- very bummed
CharlotteCS replied to Peter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My husband was against it too and we were cash pay, but I told him I refuse to live the rest of my life this way. Our daughter had gastric bypass a year ago and looks just beautiful. She didn't exercise at first either, but now that she's lost her weight, she has her energy back and started working out and doing Zumba to tone up. Lapband will force you to make life changes on eating. You will not regret it if you go ahead with the surgery. Oh by the way, I would have had the surgery with or without his approval. The mental aspect of losing your weight and being happy is very important. -
I've read that many insurance companies don't want to give coverage to post-op gastric bypass patients. Has anyone here experienced any trouble like that since being banded?
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I've wondered about this, too. Given ALL the facts I cannot understand why someone would choose RNY over banding unless there is really a dire health situation that requires immediate and substantial weight loss. RNY boosters seem to gloss over the fact that the effects of the surgery will fade after some time, and to say the risks are essentially the same as those with "any surgery." Hah. There's a lot of talk about the "tool" aspect of WLS, and how patients have to use it correctly or it won't work. But there's no TIME to learn to use a bypass correctly--immediately after surgery RNY patients are forced to eat their tiny amounts and avoid any foods that might be problematic. This strikes me as a formula for emotional and psychological difficulties, added on top of the various physical challenges RNY surgery presents. Yikes. Nope, I don't get it. People opting for bypass often see it as a path of immediate results and can't or won't see past the near future. I know I used to believe that "if I can only get this weight off I KNOW I'll be able to keep it off!" But we all know that's not true, and even having compromised digestion and metabolism won't guarantee permanent results. *Being* thin doesn't mean one will *stay* thin. EATING LESS is all that can make that happen. And one doesn't necessarily learn to eat less with the bypass.
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You dont sound over critical..believe me I tried talking my friend out of this but many think quick weight losss is the way to go. I have another friend who had the bypass 2 years ago and I saw her yesterday for the first time in about 6 months, she got to goal and had the plastic surgery to remove the loose skin but when I saw her yeaterday one look and I knew shad had been putting weight back on and of course she told me she had gained about 15 pounds back, I noticed though she was grazing all day long near the food table. Not to mention she had the dumping syndrome going on all day long due to her sugar intake with the cookies and brownines she was eating, if she wasnt at the food table she was in the bathroom. This is what happens alot with bypass patients there window of opportunity runs out and eventually the start regaining the weight back unlike us who are banded can just go get a fill to tighten our bands to decrease our appetite and our intake. Yesterday was the firsttime she had seen me since my surgery, she was very surpised with my progress and very happy for me. I just hope and pray for her sake she gets control over this and does not put all her wieght back on.
