Gastric Bypass, Lap Band Surgery and the Like.

DapperButch · 09-22-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ElijahRene

Thanks Dapper...I just had lunch (ironically enough) with a friend who had the sleeve procedure 6 weeks ago. She has lost 32 pds. since the surgery 6 weeks ago (and another 18 preoperatively) and has had no complications thus far.

I am heavily leaning the direction of the sleeve. It doesn't "bypass" any of the areas of your stomach, so nutritional absorption isn't inhibited, except by dietary restrictions, which are temporary.

One of the things my client said that she liked about the sleeve was not having to go for the "fills" that one has with the lap band. It has been about 6 months for her now and she feels great (and looks great).

The BAD thing is that she has not been to the doc for any follow up visits...her insurance ran out right after the surgery (she had already been off work for 2 years on long term disability for others reasons, so it was just a time thing). She is fortunate that she has not had any complications.

ScandalAndy · 09-22-2011, 07:14 PM

I have also been encouraged by my doctor to go to the consultation to see if I qualify for the surgery. I've been experiencing swelling in my extremities and my joints are starting to give me trouble. Is there a particular way you need to go about answering the questions in order to get your insurance to cover the procedure?

Delish · 09-22-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ScandalAndy

I have also been encouraged by my doctor to go to the consultation to see if I qualify for the surgery. I've been experiencing swelling in my extremities and my joints are starting to give me trouble. Is there a particular way you need to go about answering the questions in order to get your insurance to cover the procedure?

The more problems you have, the faster insurance may accept lol. Its a game u have to play. AND if the ins requests u to go on a 6 mo diet, do not loose weight. Its a ploy to see if u can loose it without surgery. If ur ins does require u to wait 6 mo, it will be worth it

Luv · 09-22-2011, 07:49 PM

I had the Lapband for 3 yrs,,I had many fills and unfills because my stomach would swell shut where the band was. I also found a moth or so after the surgery if I ate too fast or just a little too much I would throw up and it would even come through my nose..and in the mornings I couldnt eat or drink anything for a few hours. It got to where after a fill Id have a popsicle at 4pm and throw it up at 10pm when I layed down to sleep.

So we sent in a request to my insurance for Lapband removal and for them to do the RNY (gastric bypass)..the problem with the Lapband removal was I had a 6 band which they dont use anymore,,but if there was damage to the stomach during the removal they might have to do the gastric sleeve,,either the RNY or the Gastric Sleeve would have been a winner for me. I am 3 yrs out and put on about 25 lbs of what I have lost but it is coming back off. I do not like milk anymore and really dont care for ice cream anymore..every thing else I can eat and drink just in moderation

Delish · 09-22-2011, 08:04 PM

Luv I remember (from the other site) when u had this done. I hate u had such a bad time and I PRAY I don't. So far so good. I started my puree stage tonight and I pureed some tuna salad and so far so good

I actually got full on less than 1/2 cup.
Good luck!

Luv · 09-22-2011, 08:10 PM

Mash potatoes go down good and sugar free pudding

Delish · 09-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Well I figure I would try pureeing some meat things so that I can get enough protein in my system

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Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,217 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 12549741	I had the Lapband for 3 yrs,,I had many fills and unfills because my stomach would swell shut where the band was. I also found a moth or so after the surgery if I ate too fast or just a little too much I would throw up and it would even come through my nose..and in the mornings I couldnt eat or drink anything for a few hours. It got to where after a fill Id have a popsicle at 4pm and throw it up at 10pm when I layed down to sleep. So we sent in a request to my insurance for Lapband removal and for them to do the RNY (gastric bypass)..the problem with the Lapband removal was I had a 6 band which they dont use anymore,,but if there was damage to the stomach during the removal they might have to do the gastric sleeve,,either the RNY or the Gastric Sleeve would have been a winner for me. I am 3 yrs out and put on about 25 lbs of what I have lost but it is coming back off. I do not like milk anymore and really dont care for ice cream anymore..every thing else I can eat and drink just in moderation Last edited by Luv; 09-22-2011 at 08:17 PM.

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Luv Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: .. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 753 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 1,217 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 12549741	Mash potatoes go down good and sugar free pudding Last edited by Luv; 09-22-2011 at 08:14 PM.

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