Search the Community
Showing results for 'renew bariatrics'.
Found 17,501 results
-
Going on 8 months banded and just starting to work it!
FeelingGroovy replied to jingleboob's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for posting. This is the inspiration I needed. I just my 2nd fill today. I have been slacking a bit lately especially last week since I was on vaca. After reading your post I have renewed energy and looking forward to continueing on this journey. Thanks and much continued success to you! Ally -
Eight days post surgery!
LynRey70 replied to LynRey70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@sferriol hang in there sis its oneday at a time!!! you got this....me Im like can I just smell it? Lick it? Ahhh hunger hit hard!! Just wait till we have skinny girl problems????Lyn,You are so right. I have news to share. First off made it through one more day! Second of all I started this crazy adventure on 6/10/15 weighting in at 318lbs and yesterday I weighed in on 296.5 lbs. I haven't seen 200 in a very long time. This just makes me want to be a good girl. I know there will be days we break down, but like Lyn says..."just can't wait till we have skinny girl problems". Thanks Lyn and anyone else who has taken time from their lives to share their positivity. I needed to hear that. Awe shucks???? your welcome love!! Mama said there'd be days like this....we have all made the decison to change what ever it was in our lives that made us add layer upon layer weather it was to protect us from heartache, rejection,family,molestation,rape,abuse,fear,or comfort...gosh how many times did I hear"Lynn you have such a pertty face.....if you would just take care of your body....but no one offered a solution or cared enough about the fat girl to get to the core of what made me self loath and lose self control. But that is no longer relevant I am just happy that at 45yrs old I now have tool that I will use to dicipline myself and become that healthy beautiful woman that WILL shed years of built up unessisary layers and take pride in knowing that this life altering change we have all undergone that is irreversable we will struggle and fall but we will slowly emerge Renewed transformed and stronger than ever....not cause our society dictates but rather because it is our time to thrive and shine....look out Kardashians,JLo get ready for a whole new bread of women ????% real women who have struggled but overcoming all the hate and cruelty media society and culture threw at us.....I vow that as I become my new self I will do everthing that I can to encourage and help any "Obese person" still trapped in a world of hurt!! -
Over 50......looking for others......aware of their process
chimpati posted a blog entry in Chimpati's Blog
First Blog entry: I am so glad this is all available to those of us who are journeying into and through the unknowns of such an important decision as bariatric surgery. I am a 55 (well almost 2/19) jewish woman with a 47 BMI on my way at the end of March to a gastric sleeve/hiatal hernia surgery @ Sibley Hospital here in Washington, DC. I am very interested in sharing about the process: physically and psychologically. I have been on every diet known throughout most of life and lost as much as 92 lbs but it never holds. It is only with my pre-surgery weight management counseling @ Sibley that I have been able to understand and implement eating more protein which seems to stablilize my weight. I am a retired clinical social worker/psychotherapist lookng for insight into the process. Currently, my presurgery tests are scheduled for the end January with surgery at the end of February/begining of March. I am awaiting word now. I would like to hear from others over 50, post menopause, about what the process is like for them. My interest in posting this blog is to engage others in an essential dialogue about what it is like and/or has been like to go through this major life transition. Peace, Chimpati -
Where do you find comfort?
snowblue replied to superbariatricbabe's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Dear superbariatricbabe: I too have been in 6 mo of psychotherapy w someone who specializes in eating disorders. She gave me a list of about 200 feeling words (cheesy, but it really worked) that I carry around with me all the time. If I feel the need to emotionally eat, I write down what my feelings are at the time-- just to clarify, she didn't tell me not to binge eat if I felt I needed to. She just wanted me to write down my feelings and what I ate, so we could talk about them at our next appointment. This has really helped me go from binging nearly everyday to about once a month at this point. I have lost more than 20lbs in the 6 months, and all that has changed is this identification of my feelings. I have my appointment with the surgeon next Thursday, in order to get a surgery date. I had everything done and ready to go 6 months ago, but my psychiatrist said he wanted me to have the therapy first. I was REALLY pissed at the time, but he was right-- so glad I have begun to work on my hideiously messed up relatioship with food before I had this drastic surgery. I feel like I have a MUCH better chance of success now. When I went to the initial meetings with other bariatric patients and the nutritionist, I was a little shocked at some of the answers I heard. I was in this group of prospective surgery patients, and I was the only one of us who said "Yes, I eat more than I should." Nearly everyone else said "No, I do not over eat, binge eat, or emotionally eat."----Let's face it, unless someone has a severe endocrine disorder (which would be apparent with pre-op bloodwork), he or she does not become 300 pounds by having a normal, healthy relationship with food. I think once we admit this we can start to address the problem. Good for you for taking a proactive approach! Most of my unhealthy emotional eating had to do with anger. I now have a punching bag in my living room-- if I get mad, I go hit the bag for 5 minutes. I feel better, I don't binge eat, and I am exercising! Good luck to you! Best Wishes! -
Where do you find comfort?
susan55063 replied to superbariatricbabe's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I had my surgery August 11th. A word of advice is be patient with yourself in the time after surgery. I know I personally have gone through many changes. I have to say though I do not feel hungry. I still prepare meals for my husband like I always have and it seriously does not bother me. I do read a lot and get bariatric recipes and research healthier choices. I enjoy cooking so that has helped me. I have found though I am moody. Could be all the chemical changes. Just remember rome was not built in a day. Retraining the mind is a big part of this journey In my opinion. I have lost 32 pounds in less than a month. Good luck on your Journey and remember if there are cravings they do past. I have been one of the lucky ones and I really do not at least at this point have a lot of desire for food. -
PCP Visit To Discuss WLS
shriner37 replied to DivaSoBlessed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think a lot of challenges folks have with their PCPs is that the regular doctors don't have a whole lot of experience with WLS patients. My PCP has been a friend since his Med school days and he's been in practice for 25+ years. When I consulted with him about my upcoming surgery he mentioned that he had one other patient who had WLS. He was supportive but I actually think I educated him more on the surgery and process than he did me. I'm not sure he was even aware of the sleeve gastrectomy procedure before I brought it up to him. Keep in mind that a PCP is basically a generalist; they have to know a reasonable amount about a lot of different medical issues. They are trained to refer to specialists for detailed diagnosis and treatment. Weight loss has it's own specialty - bariatrics. A smart PCP will refer an obese patient to a good bariatrician just like they would make an apporpriate referral to a gastroenterologist, oncologist or other specialist. Unfortunately too many PCPs abide by the old "eat less and you'll lose weight" mentality and don't recognize that bariatrics is a valid specialty practice unto itself. -
I'm a regular lurker on this site & I want to thank you all for helping me to get this far. Now I have an confirmed VSG surgery date - November 2nd - I feel official enough to do my first post. This date took a long time to come. I worked locally with a bariatric center that didn't pan out but I'm pleased that I have found my current bariatric team. All that's left is a meeting with the anesthesia team. When I heard my date, I was thinking, "Holy shit!" I'm quite glad that it's happening for real this time.????
-
I just had my son and since the day I left the hospital I've been having stomach pain. I think my band may have slipped. I can't keep anything down and when I drink it even hurts and when I start to fall asleep I get night coughs, chest pain and today my back is killing me. I'm in a new state and now and I have medicaid! At one point during my pregnancy they tried to find me a bariatric doctor because I'd been complaining of not being able to keep food down from early in the pregnancy and the one they found didn't take medicaid. They were supposed to keep looking and get back to me but never did. I finally just pretty much did my pregnancy on ensure and drinks or whatever else would stay down. I don't know what I should do.
-
Yep, 2 shakes a day and then 1 meal from the list of acceptable meats/veggie in very small portions. I am using the Nectar chocolate protein powder in milk. I am continuing to see my bariatric therapist that my bariatric center had me go to for my evaluation. She's amazing. I'm so glad to hear that it normally gets better for most. This week has been tough. I don't know how people do it for longer than 2 weeks or even stricter diets pre-op.
-
Johns Hopkins Bariatric Center
shawne22 replied to kadive's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi, I'm a patient at Hopkins as well. Dr.Schweitzer will be my surgeon my paperwork was just submitted to Aetna last Thursday so I am anxiously awaiting approval and hoping for a date in May for my sleeve:) I actually completed all the requirements this time last year but changed employers and my insurance didn't cover bariatric surgery. I was praying I didn't have to start all over and luckily I only had to have a refresher with the nutrionist and psych which were scheduled on 3/21 & 3/29. I'm so nervous but very ready for this!! -
looking for fill doctor in Corpus Christi, TX area
SouthTX LapBand replied to a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Actually, you can take the bus from CC to McAllen - much less wear and tear on the patient, and very inexpensive. Just before I selected a doctor, I considered Reynosa. The nearest other doctors who will follow other doctor's band patients are in San Antonio. It is a bit further to McAllen, but there ARE docs on this side of the border who will see you, too. Go here to search for docs & contact info. http://www.asbs.org/html/about/membersearch2.html Type in your zip code, and select LB in the other box (that says "surgery type), then hit search. The list will be in order of how far away they are from you. Scan the list for those surgeons who list FOLL in their listing of "what they do" for that stands for willingness to follow other doctor's patients. The reason why a city the size of Corpus Christi with its economic draw area has no bariatric surgeons of any kind is that they were run out of town years ago by huge malpractice awards commonly awarded in South Texas. Don't know when they'll venture here again. -
looking for fill doctor in Corpus Christi, TX area
CCBSTX replied to a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I live in CC. No bariatric physicians here as a previous poster discussed! My doctor is Dr. Chang, in Victoria. It may be a bit difficult to find fill doctors as they tend to only like to do fills on folks they've operated on! This message board is a good start. San Antonio, as poster suggested, is a good option as well. Shawn -
Anyone on here from Saskatchewan?
CIBCSlayer replied to CIBCSlayer's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I never realized how far north Creighton is in Saskatachewan. If you ever come to Regina, let us know. By us, I mean the Saskatchewan Bariatric Surgery Support Group (SBSSG). By the way, Janet, I am actual the President of the SBSSG. Our website is www.sbssg.ca and we are looking to create Support Groups all over the Province. Perhaps you'll consider attending one of our Support Group Meetings. We are currently running one monthly meeting in Regina, but soon hope to be expanding. I hope your recovery goes well. Feel free ot e-mail me anytime. joelsopp@sasktel.net Cheers, Joel -
Today is my 2 week post op! Since surgery I have lost 21 pounds! I have been weighing myself daily which was great until yesterday when I stepped on the scale and it said I had gained 3 pounds. Today I stepped on it again and it said I lost 1 of the 3 I gained. This was frustrating to me. I am not over eating and in fact I'm not getting more than 500-600 calories in a day. I feel a little bloated too. I just had my menstrual cycle so it isn't premenstrual swelling. I have my first 2 week post op apt in an hour so I will see what the doctor says. I'm hoping she allows me to move onto pureed food. We spend years putting on the weight and expect it to come off in days. I need to relax! Slow and steady. I'm so glad I have Bariatric pal to turn to when I have questions and there are tons of people who have had or are having the same questions. This site is so helpful! Love it!
-
I should note my insurance doesn't require any weight loss before surgery. The Bariatric place, however, has said they would like to see some kind of weight loss and they can choose not to do the surgery. :-( No, they just want to see an effort made.
-
Hi perforce. I have also been looking at New Leaf and is considering going with them too. I have been looking into bariatric surgery clinics/hospitals for several week and so far, my interaction with the lady from the company has been very good. It would be nice to hear from people experience who have used their services.
-
Funny thing at my bariatric center we've been having this conversation a lot and both surgeons and nut have all said that it is impossible to stretch out your pouch. What can with time open up more is the new stomach/intestine connection. So ask your team.
-
Totally curious... How many calories per day are you on?
BandedInBama replied to BandedInBama's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Sadly, I was a self pay band in Mexico and don't really see my doctor very often. Or ever. LOL At the moment I'm completely unilled-- paying to see the doctor's office who does my fills in the area is VERY expensive so I want to avoid it if at all possible. Stinking insurance doesn't cover ANYTHING bariatric. I can't wait til I finish school and have insurance through MY job as well as my husband's! -
Feeling like I was Banded and kicked to the curve. I'm lost ;(
Ms.Vickie posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded October 15, 2013. My heaviest weight was 222 & when I started the Lap Band process I was 206. Since surgery I've lost 21 lbs. (I gained a few and lost a few.) But I feel like I don't have a support system (that is suitable for me) from my doctor. Most of you had doctors that had you on a pre-surgery diet, mine didn't. I had the WORST GAS PAINS EVER after surger for about a week. My band was not filled during the surgery and I went in for my first fill December 2nd & was filled with 5 cc's. Second fill February 3rd with 1.5 cc's, and I just had my 3rd fill on March 31st with 1.8 cc's. I now have a total of 8.3 in my size 11 Realize band. Next appointment is in THREE months! So far my protocol has been "stay away from breads and pastas". No meal plan, no monthly visits, no nothing. I have been relying on Bariatric Pal for my protocol, support, and advice. I feel like an abandoned child. In the begining, I do very well when I have someone to report to and a meal plan to follow. Um yes, I'm needy in the beginning then I'm ok after that. But this 3rd fill has me feeling some type of way. I'm totally lost and don't know what to eat. I'm at the point where I'm putting myself on a DIET. I made an appointment with my nutritionist and have signed up with My Fitness Pal (user name vlwx31). I have no idea how many calories I should be consuming. But I'll figure it out. I just needed to vent. -
What couldn't you be without now?
brendamcfarlane14 replied to JeezLouise91's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My NUT said if you take Flintstones chewables that there are 3 other supplements you have to add... B12, Thaimin, and something else. BUT after starting my Bariatric one-a-day chewable today it might be worth it. -
I was hoping my insurance would pay. If I had to pay for a trip to mexico from the east coast I mind as well pay in country. My sister had bypass and I do billing for bariatric surgeons so I am aware of the complications. I am scheduled for the seminar tomorrow. I hope I have a better idea what i want tomorrow.
-
It might be beneficial to you to locate an informational seminar in your area and attend. Due to your neurological issues you would likely still need to have a consult with a bariatric surgeon but WLS would help you to lose weight with minimal exercise. It would just be a question as to whether or not your condition makes you a good candidate for surgery. As to the decision for bypass vs sleeve, currently the sleeve is so popular that for many it's just a matter of preference. For me I didn't want to reroute my internal organs and I was not thrilled at the idea of dumping syndrome. I also had not issues with heartburn or reflux prior to surgery so the sleeve was a better fit for me. I don't think one is better than the other. A good friend of mine had bypass. She is doing well and is very pleased with her results. She was even one of the lucky few to not have issues with loose skin.
-
I’m not sure where to post this, so I’m sorry if this is the wrong place. I saw my doctor today, and she’s quite willing to write a referral letter for me. We talked about the things I’ve tried to lose weight, and I told her that I’d called my insurance company and been told that the physician’s group has only one bariatric surgeon attached to it, and he is in Fountain Valley, which is not exactly around the corner from me. I told her I wanted to go to Cedars-Sinai. (Now, I’d mentioned this to her at my last visit, and she suggested I make some phone calls.) She says that if I don’t here something in two weeks I should call her. I’m alternating between being impatient and a little scared, which I know will become a lot scared later on. So I wrote this poem, which I want to share with you. Has anyone else felt this way?. Thank you for reading this. Patience, my friend, as you travel this road, For the journey could well be a long one. It may seem that you carry a heavy load, But it’s this that will make you a strong one. While you wait, you can work through your doubts and your fears— Mine arise at least once a day. Just reach out, and you’ll find there is someone who hears The important things you have to say. Late at night is when I am most afraid, Uncertainties often set in. In the light of day, when my plans are all made, I’m ready to fight and to win. Explore every feeling, research and learn; Risks, advantages you understand. Time will speed by; it w..ill be your turn, And you will be getting your band .
-
Betty please write me about Dr. Provost(msp) - I would LOVE to visit with you! Marie - I have annual renewal for insurance. I currently have Cigna HMO and they will not cover it. We have tried. My BMI is below 40 and I have not been on a structured monitored Physicians diet for 1 year. I am looking at renewing our insurance with UHC PPO or PPO Plus one has a deductible of $400 and the other has a deductible 1000 - so far the exclusions have not been identified. I probably will not know until the year begins. I do know that no matter what after the deductible I will pay 80%. Do you know which insurance you have with UHC? I have heard that UHC no matter which plan you have unless specifically excluded covers it and they are great about it! That makes me excited! I just dont know which one to choose. My husbands company is putting the plans together now wo I will probably have no idea until it is too late :cool: I am on lots of boards hoping someone has any insight!
-
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has developed a chart for the treatment of bariatric patients in the ER. The download contains information for the treatment of leaks, sepsis, intra-abdominal bleeding, obstructions etc... The download comes in a PDF format so that you can download it for FREE before you go to the Emergency Room. You can download this PDF for here: http://asmbs.org/store/
