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I have been hearing it for weeks now! My family is afraid of the unknown... There are some that say it's a waste and it doesn't work and others that say it's the easy way out... That pisses me off! Especially on day 5 of the pre op liquid diet!!! Yeah easy OK! Then I get the eat healthier and exercise BS or the best one is that I've lost the weight already....Well guess what?? It came back and brought along some friends!!! Lol This pre op diet is really hard especially when you have people telling you that you'll never eat again!! They actually had me doubting my decision! I am doing this for myself and nobody is going to change my mind! I need this tool. Don't worry about what your cousin says...she will be wishing she had done it when she sees you looking hot! Good luck!!
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I have tried like 10 different brands. They just smell awful and the after taste is gross! I'm continually drinking them bc I know I have to. I'm almost 5 weeks out & I can only eat little bits of food at a time. (Like 2-3 bites) and I'm totally full. I'm lactose intolerant, so all the Protein rich cheeses really irritate my stomach. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to be sleeved, however at this point I'm feeling like I'm stuck in between a rock & a hard place. Thank you all for listening
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It's for real this time...for myself, for my kids, for my life
mommywifeandfat replied to aprilstar82's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi April. I too am 30. Been with my husband 14 years this September and have a 3 year old. I looked into the surgery 6 years ago, didn't like it. Thought about it a few years ago but the thought of not having a baby for over a year after put me off again. Finally last year was all I could take. My dog died last January after being by my side for 14 years. My life was him. Especially the last several years as I am a stay at home mom, an he was sick. So I took care of him as u would a child. His death sent me in a deep depression. I mean I didn't care about anything. I had to force myself to smile or laugh at my daughter. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and possible lupus. I have high blood pressure. The list goes on. I finally decided it was time for this!! My process started oct 2, 2012. I weighed 367lbs. Between then and surgery date which was Jan 14th I lost 38lbs. Since surgery I have lost another 30. I am 5.5weeks out. I regretted my decision my very first night home bc after over a 2 hr drive I was in horrible pain. I have never regretted my decision. I am smaller than I have been since my wedding. Day o surgery was my last blood pressure meds, and after taking lortab for only 3 days after surgery I haven't taken a pain pill since. I was taking 2-4 a day before surgery for horrible pains. Here is my personal key advice: when you read sip sip sip, walk walk walk. Listen!! I was up several hours after surgery and pacing the halls. I came home day after surgery. The next day I was walking a mile... Slow. Don't stop walking! And try to get back to normal as fast as u can. Like don't hide in bed. I was doing dishes and making food for the family. I wasn't lifting or straining. I went shopping and took my daughter to school. I rested for sure and was slower than normal. But force that liquid down! Force it!! Get ur Protein in right from day 2. It helps soooo much. Good luck to you!!! -
Best advice is that remember you don't eat as much so you get inebriated a lot quicker - Learned this the hard way! I can pretty much drink anything non-carbonated and can drink beer after the fizz calms down. I am almost 2 years post op though -- Take it slow and the lighter in color the better bc colors bother me but wine is fine and doesn't It is really trial and error
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I quit 4 months ago after 22 yrs of smoking. I used the patch which I had tried before but I guess I was just ready this time. It helped that I came down with bronchitis the weekend I had planned to quit anyway. My biggest motivator is that I wanted this surgery. I was also having problems getting out of breath easily. What I found really funny is when I had my consult with my surgeon I told him I quit and he was asking me how I did it and was wanting advice bc he was a smoker!! He said he usually tells his patients to work on one thing at a time so he doesn't tell them to quit. Wish I would have known!! JK.. I love being a non-smoker!! My best advice is to keep in mind that a craving last no more than 3 minutes. When a craving hits just know that it will pass. The cravings will also decrease with time. I remember being a month out and still having cravings several times throughout the day. I thought I cannot go my whole life feeling like this. Fortunately it got better and I still get cravings (probably always will) but very seldom and it doesn't consume all my thoughts like it once did. Good luck!! You can do it!!
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I feel like I swallow gallons of air every time I take a sip, bc its just that much gas in my chest and esophagus area, but then again everything i drink is ice cold. Im going to try room temperature to see how that goes down. I sleeved 2/15
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My insurance changed! I started my journey November 2018, with a consult with my (then) surgeon at Riverside Medical Clinic. With my (then) insurance, Anthem Blue Cross ***, I only needed 3 month (12 continuous classes) supervised nutrition/weight classes. As of now, I finished 10 out of my 12 classes. Last week I found out my insurance changed to Anthem BC PPO and they now require me to go to a Dignity Health Facility to be covered 100%. Well okay... I call my nearest Dignity Health bariatric surgery center to find out more. I was told at Western Bariatric (St. Bernadine -- San Bernardino, CA) that I needed 6 months of classes and basically restart my journey. I started to bawl my eyes out! I'm 25 (November birthday) and I'm getting real close to end of my insurance coverage under my parents. When I had started my journey, I was hoping to have my surgery by March or April. So, I'm worried about having my surgery before my cut off. Anyway, I sucked it up and started making calls. I attended their Seminar, where we filled out new patient packets and made copies of our insurances. The next step is to wait for a call to schedule my consult with their surgeon. I was told that the consult would count as 1 of the 6 months of weight classes. Does anyone believe they will accept my 3 months of classes Ive already taken? (and maybe only need 3 more months to meet the 6mo requirement?) Will they consider the original surgeon consult from November 2018 too (as part of the 6 months wight management?) I'm honestly hoping that Western Bariatric will consider my start (Nov.) to my current (Feb.) for a total of 4 out of the 6 required months. I didnt want to be set further back, but ill take whatever they'll take and Im hoping for the best! Can anyone can give me some insight? Similar situations? Anyone go to Western Bariatric? I'm really anxious.
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I have BC of Tn. Basically to me it was a game I had to play with them. Thier first requirement is that you have lost 10% of your weight under doctors care within the past 2 yrs. If you have a BMI over 40 you don't have to have any co-morbidities. If your BMI is under 40 then you have to have 3 co-morbidities...like High B/P, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, etc. For me my BMI was over 40 with no co-morbidities. I had to go on the 10% diet. Lost the weight then my BMI was less then 40. The Dr's. office submitted it and I got denied because I don't have any co-morbidities. I gained some of that weight back within a couple of months...they resubmitted it and I got approved. Go figure!! I love my band!! Good luck. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Hi. I'll be your May 10th buddy. Our journeys seem to have started around the same time. I started my preop diet on 4/26 at 210 and am down to 202. I must admit, I'm concerned bcs I've not been able to get my 64 oz of Water on top of the shakes and Protein bars. I'm not generally a snacker so it's been difficult. I'm surprised however that I have not been hungry or anxious about food at all during this preop diet phase. I've had to get creative to dodge some bullets at some social functions this week but it wasn't too tough. I do find myself lying a lot as to why I can't eat. Lol (I already ate, I'm full, I can't drink bcs I'm on antibiotics, etc). I even held strong against my son's birthday cake. Mother's Day will be a big test. So as I'm trying to stay focused, I wish the same for you. Let's stay in touch. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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A Date to Meet the Surgeon
HOWLUCKYAMI replied to TQUAD64's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi There! I'm from California, too. I'll be having my surgery at Valley Care in Pleasanton. I'm just about a week behind you in the process...I meet with my surgeon on 9/29/08. In fact, I'm doing sort of a 'consultation blast' that day, meeting with the nurse, dietician, psych and surgeon over a 5 hour period in one day. I'm so glad that they offered an all-in-one, as those individual appointments would have really dragged out the process. If I am deemed a candidate, I'll be well on my way! My BMI is 42, no co-morbities but for joint pain associated with my extra weight, and slightly elevated cholesterol on my last lipid panel. Like you, I have Anthem BC. But boy do I have a long history of unsustainable weight loss. Been battling the bulge for over 30 years with little success. Valley Care tells me that they are pretty good about turning around approvals, so I could be banded by the end of November! I am psyched! Good luck to you! -
no out of pocket expense
sisterc replied to beautifult's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats - I felt the same way when I found out BC/BS covered everything, but the application fee of $500. All insurance companies should work with all patient to make sure they get the best care and services for all people. Congrats on the new you! -
The surgeon said that many WLS are beginning to phase the band out due to the addition maintenance and future surgeries required bc it is just plastic and it won't last forever. My insurance will only cover ONE surgery a lifetime so if it failed I'd be screwed...(his words not mine)
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soon to be banded
sunshine6855 replied to LovelyLaFleur's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I don't have a date for surgery, but by June 9 will have finished all the pre-op consults, etc. I will just need insurance approval which should not be a problem as I have BC BC federal and the surgery is covered. I am going on vacation mid-june and out of town for work the last week in June. I hope I can have the surgery after that in July. I will find out probably by mid-june. I am ready. My only problem seems to be that now that I have decided on surgery my appetite is through the roof...did that happen to anyone else? Good luck with your surgery. sunny -
My Pouch Is Trippen
katiemay0101 replied to FinerWoman's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My surgery was 12 days ago so I am still on protein shakes. Every single time I take that first sip and it hits my brand new baby pouch, the old stomach growls and growls, then it stops. My kids say it reminds them of our obnoxious cat that meows and meows until he's fed. LOL -
The old office is keeping my records from me…
<3 Carolina Girl <3 replied to lauren8486's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If your insurance company doesn't approve without the information from the other Dr, I would have a lawyer to draw up a letter demanding your records. That's BS - they are YOUR records! -
So happy I got my drain out today! *happy dance* It kept me from sleeping at night. I was only getting 2 hours a night bc I was afraid of pulling it out. Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App
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Just got word that I am scheduled for noon tomorrow. Ugh was hoping to be first thing in the morn. Def don't want to spend the night in hospital. Nurse on phone told me to fill up bc I cannot eat after bedtime. I guess she meant have another shake. I just can't! I must admit I cheated and had three slices of cheese. Hope that doesn't mess my liver up!
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My name is Angie and I am new at this so bear with me.:wink_smile: I am 5 1/2 months into my 6 month supervised diet and Dr phase.:thumbup: I have had my group introduction, RN visit, Group Dietician visit, Individual Dietician Visit, Psychologist testing and on Thursday I meet my surgeon Dr. Christopherson. I am having my surgery at the Genesis for Beriatric Surgery Center in Davenport Iowa. I have BC/BS IL and hope that my approval is quick. Well, I will continue to read the post and I will let you all know how my visit with the surgeon goes.
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My husband works for the postal service/fed bcbs and basically, since I WAS FED BCBS my doctor went ahead and scheduled my VSG first! Had surgery 6/2 and had no problem. no pre-op diet, no psyche eval, nothing!
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Nina, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEDERAL will approve it, 100%, you just pay the co-pay. Thats the insurance I have. A lady at a seminar with me, sat next to me, she had Bc/Bs STATE and has to self pay.
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Good luck with ur journey. I was sleeved 11-12-13. I had to do a 6mo thing with my pcp before ins would cover surgery. During that time I lost 15lbs. Morning of surgery I weighed 260. I was very nervous the day before surgery but surprisingly I wasn't too nervous that morning. I had a rough 1st night in recovery threw up/dry heaved all night so I had to stay an extra night but the next day was better. It took me a couple of weeks to feel 100% human again but overall had a good experience. Only issue i have had is i got dehydrated and needed fluids at 3 1/2 weeks out bc i couldnt get enough fluid in. Still having a hard time with that but getting better. At 5 weeks out I got on scale and for 1st time in 15 years the scale was under 250 (I almost cried). I'm at 227 now and so excited to see whats in store for me . I wish u well for ur journey. Good luck!
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Eating out?
ebthompson2010 replied to ebthompson2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone! I do pack a lunch often. But sometimes I just get so fed up with the same things. I have found that a 1$ side salad and a grilled chicken wrap at McDonald's works well. I just take out the chicken and add it to the salad and get the fat free Italian dressing. Add it all together then shake it in the container. I focus mainly on the chicken but I get some salad in. I'm proud of McDonald's for offering a small salad on the 1$ menu. -
Had surgery yesterday (11-12-13). My 1st night was terrible. Couldn't keep water, ice chips, broth ANYTHING down. Today was supposed to go home but didn't get to bc of that. Had bp spike and qestioned if I had done the right thing with having surgery untill good friend reminded me why I wanted this surgery so she put my mind back at ease. I'm praying these popsicles (only thing my tummy can handle)will keep staying down and I can go home tomorrow.
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5 Day Pouch Test
HealthyNewMe replied to steph2012's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Haven't tried it bc I'm still losing and following guidelines.... Just am now getting to the GREEN. But, I saved this website as a possible future reference..... Thanks and Good Luck! -
Smoking increases you odds of gettin a blood clot. To me that wasn't worth the risk. I quit a month before surgery which was my DRs orders. I havent cheated once. BUT 20 days after my surery they found a HUGE clot. Every nurse and DR would ask me if i was smoking or on the BC pill. I quit them both preop and haden't started them since the surery. Clots are danerous so maybe if you think of the complecations that may come from smoking before surgery, maybe it'll help you quit. I'm on blood thinners for at least 6 months and possibly the rest of my life. I don't know how long after the surgery it's safe to do it. ~~Kelli
