Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🎉 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

San Antonio

drew05

By drew05, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Recommended Posts

zukagirl22    1

zukagirl22
Posted

anyone in san antonio have humana insurance? or ging through their weight loss surgery at new dimension?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

raedelicious    0

raedelicious
Posted

I weight through New Dimensions (self pay) with Dr. Stegemann. He is a sweetie, but the thing that chaps my hide is the fill appointments...Plan to take a half day for something that takes all of 5 minutes...total pain in the ass. Oh, and BTW, this doctor's office will have you on 6 weeks of liquids...no mushy stage...6 weeks of pure hell...but, it is worth it. Follow your doctor's advice:))

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

zukagirl22    1

zukagirl22
Posted

thanks for that information about new dimensions. maybe you could help me with another question..... i hear a alot of people talk about the Protein Shakes. all the literature i got about my diet pre and post op says i only drink the Protein Shake pre-op. but i hear others drink them post op as well? did u drink the Protein shakes post-op ?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

raedelicious    0

raedelicious
Posted

When I could start full liquids (cream based soups), I also started on Protein Shakes. I still drink them because I need to get in more Protein and for Breakfast I don't tolerate food that early sometimes. I tried a few, but have settle on the EAS shakes...right now HEB has them for 4.99 for a four pack, but there is a coupon for a dollar off. which make the 3.99 I think SAM's has a 24 pack for about 24 dollars, so price is pretty close. Start researching your protein shakes now...and don't buy a bunch until you are satisfied that you like them. I tried 4-6 and price gauged whether I bought it, as did calories, carbs, and protein amount.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

dsmit13    0

dsmit13
Posted

I'm also from San Antonio and banded Sept 24,07 by Dr. Sonny Cavazos. He is great. I've lost 52 lbs and just had my 4th band fill last Thursday for a total of 4ccs. Taking it slow, but not having any problems either. Just the way I like it. Joined the HealthLink gym last month and I am surprized at how much I am able to do that I never would have considered this time last year. Gave my "fat clothes" to a friend who was just banded last week. This has been one of the best decisions I have made. Keep up the good work everyone!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

raedelicious    0

raedelicious
Posted

Howdy dsmit13 and welcome. You know the saying "slow and steady wins the race"...well, you are doing it and you will be the winner:) Keep on rockin',

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

GinaJ    2

GinaJ
Posted

I am approved!!

Now I have to get a clearance from my PCP for surgery. That appointment is Aug 8. Wish me luck!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

zukagirl22    1

zukagirl22
Posted

Well i got approved by the unsurance company and will be having my surgery on Aug 11th!!! :redface: Can't wait:thumbup: Now that i have all that insurance crap behind me i have a whole new set of worries :thumbdown: Main one being what if this doesn't work for me. What if i am that small percentage that doesn't loose weight :crying:. but i guess i just keep telling my self to exercise and watch what i eat. No cheating amd it will all work out. (i hope) :rolleyes:

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

GinaJ    2

GinaJ
Posted

For those of you who were banded by Dr. Carcamo: How long did it take to banded after you got cleared by your PCP? Also, how did you do with the post op diet?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

rjtrimmer    0

rjtrimmer
Posted

Since I was self pay it did not take too long for me. My 1st consult was in mid May and my surgery was June 25th. The post op diet wasn't too bad. Especially in the beginning because I was just not hungry. I just got my first fill yesterday. On a liquid diet again for 2 days and mushies for 2 days then on to solids. I am hungry today.

Jeanette

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Emilie1    3

Emilie1
Posted

Has anyone heard of Dr. Cavazos at N.E. Baptist Bariatric. I have not found anyone who knows of him and am coming from Austin to have my surgery. Luckily I have family in San Antoino.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Libby99    0

Libby99
Posted

Hey Drew! I live in San Antonio. I just had surgery yesterday and this forum has already helped me out a bunch. However, I'm no techie and am having some trouble figuring out how to navigate through the site!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

g00dbyefat    0

g00dbyefat
Posted

Hi there...I'm going to DR. Carcamo in San Antonio too. I'm from Austin, but the True Results center there is sending me to SA because of my insurance. They said it's their main center, so I figure they must be good. Anyone had surgery w/ him??

I just did my pre-op bloodwork, and have lost 10lbs on pre-op (Atkins diet) so far. I should have a date in the next day or two. But it will most likely be the 2nd/3rd week of Aug. WOOHOO

:thumbup:

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×