Albany, New York....?

[Wires 25]

I had my first follow up with Dr. Lemanski and reached my 10lb weight loss goal! The last week I was pretty hard core to get to it but I'm so happy, he cleared me.

Just waiting for the office to submit to insurance and get insurance clearance letter

Any other advice? I can't believe how real this feels!

[jenniebell00 32]

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Been going through the process for a really long time but it is starting to look like I may get a date soon. Who here has had Dr. Trivedi? Does anyone know if he will do a hysterectomy at the same time as a sleeve?

I am 3 months post op with trivedi. No issues I am in love with my sleeve. Not sure about the another part. Just ask he's really nice

[DIVA519 27]

Hello Albany NY'rs,

Quick update ..Had my band out yesterday ...Yippee !! Surgery at 7:30 am and released to go home at 10:30. It could not have gone better. Feel great today..alittle sore like I did a bunch of sit-ups..but really no pain at all. Now onto the next phase- Sleeve on 5/19..I can only hope that surgery goes as well !!

[MommyMeghan 92]

Hi everyone, did anyone have a really hard time getting approved by the insurance?

[jenniebell00 32]

Hi everyone, did anyone have a really hard time getting approved by the insurance?

I have cdphp and it was quick

[MommyMeghan 92]

I have BCBS Federal. They are giving me all kinds of grief.

[TheNewSleevedJulie 43]

I have cdphp and they approved both surgeries super fast. Not only that but they then called me afterwards to follow up on my care and see if there was anything they can do. Amazing!

[jenniebell00 32]

I have cdphp and they approved both surgeries super fast. Not only that but they then called me afterwards to follow up on my care and see if there was anything they can do. Amazing!

They were amazing

[DIVA519 27]

I have cdphp and it was quick

I have CDPHP too and they approved both surgeries ( the band removal and the sleeve) within 3 days! They are a great company to deal with

[BrickHouse 358]

I agree - between my coverage with CDPHP and the care I received at St. Peters, my WLS was a very positive experience!

[BrickHouse 358]

I spent Monday night in the hospital after being sent to the ER with severe pain and vomiting at dinner. I got scared and called Dr. Trivedi and he sent me to the ER. They admitted me and then scoped me yesterday and dilated a stricture. I'm still pretty sore, but happy to be home.

I've been asked to lead a local support group by BariatricPal! So stay tuned for the time/location and more information!

[DIVA519 27]

Hope you are feeling better !!

Did something cause this or does it just happen???

What were your symptoms ?? Is it common ??

My surgery is in a couple of weeks, so I get nervous when I hear of things like this!!

Thanks

[TheNewSleevedJulie 43]

Dear lord brickhouse!!! I hope your ok! And id love to have a support group I can go to thats not during the week bc of my work schedule! Please keep me updated

[BrickHouse 358]

It's not common, but it's not rare, either. It's an easy fix. It was awful while it was happening. It felt like my food wouldn't move past the bottom of my throat. I took a small sip of Water and it came right back up. Then I proceeded to throw up for about an hour. I felt like I threw up a whole lot more than I ate. Steak was the culprit. I'm 4 1/2 months out, but some people can't tolerate steak even after a year, if ever. It's weird that beef Jerky (home made) doesn't bother me. Now I'm back on a Stage 1 diet for the next week at least. :-( Glad I love yogurt!

I was thinking of Tuesday evening for the group, but that's not carved in stone. Since weekends are the only time I can catch up on home and family stuff, weekends might be tough. That's not to say there couldn't be a Saturday meeting and a Tuesday meeting. You know, one month on Tuesday and one month on Saturday... It's still in the early stages of planning, but suggestions like these help a lot!

[DIVA519 27]

Hi Everyone...

I am starting to get everything I need for post-op and I am stuck on the Vitamins,

so I am hoping you can offer some advice.

Must they be chewable or liquid ? The B-12 and Vit D I take now are very small so I thought I could continue with them..But the multi w/iron and calcium citrate are horse pills ! Besides the chewable kin- I see they make "petites" (both CVS brand and Citrical) ..would they be good??? I have gone to the store at least 5 times, stood in the Vitamin aisle for an hour each time and left empty handed..so any advice would be appreciated ! Thanks !!