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What do you eat after weight loss surgery? I'm considering weight loss surgery. What does one eat after a surgery? Could I just follow the same diet (without the surgery) and get the same results?
what is the best weight loss surgery to get? i am 16 years old and extremely over weight, i have tried for years to loose weight but with minimum success. i want to get weight loss surgery to help the process. i know i can find a doctor to get this because i have called around and the doctors said they have operated on patients as young as 12. i am wondering which is the safest and most affective weight loss surgery for me?
Why is weight loss surgery so controversial? I work with weight loss surgery patients. The decision to have weight loss surgery is a personal one. Why is there such a stigma on people who have surgery. Obesity is a disease. It is proven that weight loss surgery improves health. Why do people ridicule those who have surgery?
How to get pregnant after weight loss surgery? I just had weight loss surgery 5 months ago and seem to be having problems becoming pregnant. Can anyone tell me what I could do to better my chances of becoming pregnant?
What does everyone think of weight loss surgery? I am having weight loss surgery November 27. I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (I sleep with a BiPap machine already) and it's getting worse and I am not losing weight fast enough for the Dr's and really need to have it. they said this will alleviate the problem and of course I will be thin again. So do any of you have any advice or stories about your WLS that you'd like to share with me? or possible recipes that you used. Thanks in advance!
What is the first step in getting weight loss surgery? I have recently decided to seriously look into getting weight loss surgery and would like to know what my first step should be. Do I need to check with insurance or see the doctor first? What kind of doctor do I call? What kind of appointment do I need to make? Thanks everyone :)
How do you not shrink down to nothing after having a weight loss surgery? I was just wondering how you do not go to severely underweight after having a weight loss surgery. Because my moms friend got one and has become really skinny, so how do you stop losing weight once you have reached your goal weight?
What are your thoughts on teenagers receiving weight loss surgery? Denies the real problem or life saving? After recent increases in the number of teenagers getting gastric bypasses and other types of surgery, it is widely becoming accepted quickly. However, is it right? Do you think if it saves lives, of course! Or, alternatively, do you think that these kids should approach weight loss from a wholistic perspective (dealing with their emotions through psychological counselling, complimented with education about proper nutrition and exercise?)
What can you tell me about Weight Loss Surgery? I am meeting with a doctor next week about weight loss surgery and I was wondering if anyone went through this and can give me some pointers.I have a BMI of 40 and really need this surgery. Any tips? or personal stories? Thank you!
What Do you think of plastic Surgery for weight Loss? I have tried Diets and weight loss programs and private trainers and i have loss weight however I have a problem area in my lower stomach. (maybe because I had 3 kids and 1 was a c-section. So do you have any other suggestions? if not my only other option is weight loss surgery what surgey would you recomend? Lipo? tummy tuck? I have heard awful stories about tummy tuck.
How or why are many of the people I have seen who have had weight loss surgery still fat years later? My insurance through my employer now pays for one weight loss surgery per lifetime. As a result many of my co workers have had the procedure. However many of them are still overweight. I don't want to have this procedure if its not going to help me lose some of the pounds so that exercise/physical activity is not so much of a chore. Please help.
Does weight watchers has different plans for folks who have had weight loss surgery? I am curious about the nutritional impact and the focus on protien first that weight loss surgery places on it's patients. I am 5 years out and just want to drop 20 lbs...
What is the name of the weight loss surgery? I want to know the name of the weight loss surgery I think its new its not gastric bypass or the lap band theres another one what is it???
Are there college scholarships available for teens who have had weight-loss surgery? I had weight loss surgery in October 2008, i was wondering if there were any scholarships available to me, and others like me for a 4 year college education.
What is your perception of people who have had weight loss surgery? Doing research for a paper for Health class and need some opinions... what do you think of people who have had weight loss surgery??
What insurance companies cover weight loss surgery? I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE LAP BAND WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY BUT MY INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER IT. I HAVE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDS I NEED TO KNOW WHICH COMPANY I SHOULD GET A POLICY FROM TO COVER THR COST OF SURERY.
what is involved getting weight loss surgery? My health is getting worse. I have talked to my dr about my weight gain for years and all she says is diet and exercise and as I been seeing her i have crept on another 30 lbs I am fat as ever now and I have tried all diets and now my knees are in pain. She refuses to even entertain the idea of the Weight loss surgery. I am in portland oregon and on I am on the providence personal option. I need a new dr or something. Because I will be 300lbs before long and my dr. will still just say diet and exercise. Hell if it was that easy I'd been done already!! this has been going on three years! I HAVE CUT out all sugar; deep friend foods> she took a thyroid test and it was normal. My family has all been obese I am fight against all odds here and its been very depressing. any serious ideas ? Please don't beat your drum about diet and exercise and furits and veggies I heard it all and tried it all. How do I get to the steps to have the surgery?
Would my insurance cover weight loss surgery? I am 20 years old and I weigh 215lbs and my BMI is calculated to be 38.1. I was wondering if my insurance would cover a type of surgery for weight loss. I have Tricare under my dad's name, and I was hoping that they would cover a procedure such as the lap band surgery. So if anyone out there knows a answer, please give me one. I have also been exercising on a regular basis and eating non-fatening foods. I am still gaining weight.
Child weight loss surgery in the united kingdom ? My Child needs weight loss surgery but i dont know where she can have it done Does anyone know a clinic that operates on children in the UK ?
Does insurance cover weight loss surgery? I live in Kentucky, and I have Medicaid. Would that cover weight loss surgery?
I have to Have Surgery to Correct a Previous Weight Loss Surgery. How Can I Keep This From People? 2 and a Half years ago I had Lap Band weight loss surgery. It was done by two Docs that had good reputations and after a couple years of research, they were the only ones that took my insurance. They completely screwed up the surgery and I never lost weight, so I didn't have to tell friends. Only my family knows. Now I am in extream pain and having a surgery to try to repair it. This time I have one of the best Doctors in the world operating on me. The thing is I don't want some people to know that I'm having a correction to weight loss surgery. When I had the first surgery, I was riduculed by several people saying that I took the easy way out. Believe me, it hasn't been easy. I've tried every diet in the world plus having a nighmare surgery and months of pain only to be told by those who know that it is my own fault. It's going to take several weeks to recover. What do I tell the people that won't understand, like aquaintences, coworkers, & some of my friends that just don't get It??
is it possible for my insurance to pay for weight loss surgery? im 18 years old and i weigh 208 and i am wondering to have surgery to lose weight obesity runs in my family but my stomach hangs and think it will be great to have a tummy tuck so what do you think is it possible for my insurance to pay for my weight loss surgery.
where can I look for weight loss surgery? What is the best hospital in Boston for Weight Loss Surgery?
I am considering weight loss surgery and I have Tricare Prime... do they permit weight loss surgery? I am 5 foot 3 and I weigh 228 pounds. I have been overweight most all my life (all of my adult life). I have attempted so many weight loss diets, pills, programs and even a gym and my success has been short lived with any of the them. I have been contimplating on looking in a different direction and considering Lapband or Gastric Bypass. My husband is active duty in the army and we have Tricare Prime for health insurance. I have not called Tricare to question if they support weight loss surgery as of yet. I thought I would first see if anyone out here is cyber space has been through what I am contimplating. If there are any military wives out there who have successfully had Tricare Prime pay for their weight loss surgery, or maybe you know someone who has... I would love to hear your stories, ideas and suggestions on how I could possibily get the ball rolling in this matter. FYI- we are currently stationed at Fort Hood in Texas if that makes any difference. Thanks so much.
What do you think about weight loss surgery? I am 21, and 310lbs. I have done dieting and excersising and I can not get this weight off. I am thinking about weight loss sugery. What do you think? And do you know anything about health insurance coverage? Does anyone know what it would cost out of pocket? All info appreciated!
How to get money to have weight loss surgery? I want to have weightlosss surgery because I weight over 300 lbs but you have to have money out of your own pocket to pay to see the dr, a Nutritionist and a Psychiatrist that you have to pay for out of your own pocket and that is about $1000.00. I live on a fixed income so I can afford to pay it myself. I would like to find some way to get the money to have the surgery done.
I am looking for ideas for a tattoo. I had weight loss surgery and want to mark this time in my life.? I had weight loss surgery 8 1/2 mos ago and have lost 123lbs and 33 inches so far! Anything that symbolizes rebirth or something like that, would be great! THANKS!!!
Which weight loss surgery is the best and safest? I am a 31 year old female and I have been over weight from childhood. I have done everything from weight watchers to nutrisystem and nothing works. I am currently undergoing treatment for instability in my back after back surgery and the doctor is telling me that if I don't lose weight I will have another major meltdown in my back within the next 2 years. Which surgery is the best and the safest? Gastric Bypass or the Lap Band System. Please help!!
How old do you have to be to get weight loss surgery or a lap band? I am 13 years old and about 145 pounds overweight. Thank you any one who can answer my question! I want to know if i can get some kind of surgery to make me lose weight...
Loss weight surgery could become cancer in future? Hi. I was thinking about loss weight surgery, but sometime i am paranoid because if after surgery could become cancer in future. Is that true could be risk become cancer in future? I need your advice. Thank you.
Do you think weight loss surgery is helpful or harmful? I am thinking about getting weight loss surgery. But I don't want to lose the weight and then look sickly. I just want to be healthy and happy. Right now I am overweight but I stay have curves that men find attractive . What if I lose the weight and my breast , hips and butt start to sag , at a early age that isn't attractive. What should I do?
Question about Weight Loss Surgery in Texas? Right now I am my sisters nanny but I am ready to start looking for a regular job. I want to have Weight Loss Surgery so I want to go to work where I know the Weight Loss Surgery will be covered. I am looking for retail work ( Wal-Mart, Target, or other ) or a grocery store. SO if anyone knows if it is covered then please let me know.
Grants or funding for weight loss surgery? Does anyone know of an Grants or other types of funding that helps pay for weight loss surgery? I have decided to have the surgery to help save my life, but my insurance doesn't cover the surgery and personal banks loans have such high interest rates currently. I've been searching non stop for info on grants for this, but have come up empty handed. Any suggestions? Real answers please!
Will Texas Medicaid pay for gastric bypass/weight loss surgery? I am on SSI and receive Medicaid. I am needing to have weight loss surgery and the only insurance I have is Medicaid. Does anyone know if there are doctors in the Dallas/fort worth or even east texas area that will accept Medicaid for the gastric bypass surgery? Or are there doctors who donate the services for free on occasion?
how heavy do you have to be to be elidgable for weight loss surgery in order for insurance to cover it? im 21 5'7 and weigh about 250 pounds, also if i am what is available for me as far as types of surgery goes?
How did you finance you weight loss surgery? I am unemployed and my partner works.
Interested in weight loss surgery in Denver Colorado? I'm interested in weight loss surgery options in Denver colorado. In particular lap band procedures. Any one have any success?
What is the most successful weight loss surgery and what is the least successful? according to weight lost
Would you consider weight loss surgery to be a doctor approved form of anorexia nervosa? I have had several friends who have had the procedure done, and I don't understand what the difference. They don't eat as much as they did, and they take vitamins, so really, what is the difference between the 2? I really don't want this to seem disrespectful. Like I said I have had friends who have had the surgery. I am just trying to figure it out. Thank you Abby, I should have clarified some things. I think Anorexia Nervosa is the wrong term. I should have said an eating disorder. I do know what anorexia is. I have suffered from it, and now I see my friends eating the same, if not less than I was eating. Why is this ok?
Have you experienced any side effects from weight loss surgery? Also, please state what kind of surgery you had and when you had it. Thanks.
What is the best way to bring up weight loss surgery to your doctor? I am ready to take the plunge, but I am very afraid of getting a 'go on a diet' answer. I know I fully qualify, but I am nervous none the less. Can anyone share their experiences? Thanks :)
At what weight should someone consider weight loss surgery over dieting? I worded that wrong. I know you have to diet whenever you have a weight loss surgery. What I want to know is at what weight should you consider the surgery? The person in question is 5 foot 3 and weighs 220 pounds. She thinks she needs the surgery. I think she can loose it without it.
How many calories does a person eat after they have had weight loss surgery? I have always been curious about why the surgery restricts a person down to almost less than 1000 calories if they weigh over 300lbs. Just Curious.
Has anyone deducted Weight Loss Surgery on taxes? If you finance the surgery through a bank, can you still get the tax deduction? And how do you do it? Do I save receipts, and get an accountant? I have no insurance and my life depends on this surgery, and with the government allowing WLS as a tax deduction over 7.5% of annual income, it seems like my only feasible option. Any insight into this is appreciated.
How long after having a baby can I get Weight loss Surgery Lap band? I have been wanting to get the lap band for years now. When I started my process I became pregnant and am due in Feb 2010 I was wondering how long I need to wait to have the surgery?
What are the negative/positive side effects of weight-loss surgery? Please tell me what type of surgery you had (band, gastric bypass, etc.), plus the pros and cons, if you would. I would be so grateful! Thank you =)
What questions do I ask a doctor about weight-loss surgery? I know that I am extremely obese, and all my doctor ever tells me is "your BMI looks to be high" and that's it! I need to know what questions I NEED to ask uin order for him to give me a bit more info on this Lap-band surgery I've been looking at now for about 1 year.
Texas Medicaid and Weight Loss Surgery? I am on SSI and receive Medicaid. I am needing to have weight loss surgery and the only insurance I have is Medicaid. Does anyone know if there are doctors in the Dallas/fort worth or even east texas area that will accept Medicaid for the gastric bypass surgery? Or are there doctors who donate the services for free on occasion?
I am looking for people willing to talk about weight loss surgery experiences? I am about to undergo gastric bypass, and even after years of research I find myself all of a sudden feeling as though I know absolutely nothing now that the date is set. I am looking to talk to people who have had the surgery and gain some personal insight to the surgery and the aftermath. If anyone is willing to talk to me personally, or point me in the right direction of a helpful forum, that would be great! Thank you!
Why is it that it costs less to get a sex reassignment surgery than to get a weight-loss surgery? Why is it that it costs over $25,000 to get the fat sucked out of you, but only costs between $7,000 - 24,000 to get a male to female sex reassignment surgery? Can any professional please explain this? There is more things involved with the reassignment surgery, but yet it costs less. I'm preferably looking for a professional answer.
How can I get free weight loss surgery? I want to get the Gastric Bypass surgey, but there is no way I can afford it and I don't have insurance at this moment, but I will soon. I am so desperate I will do something on T.V. And YES I've tried dieting and exercising and that hasn't helpd me lose the weight. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you very much. :)
Is it okay for me to have weight loss surgery? I am 15 years old and weigh 311 pounds, my height is 5' 10 I have tried dieting, and it is working. but I just get soo impatient!!! I never want to go to school and I suffer from Major Depression Disorder and Social Anxiety and some blood pressure disorder which im not being treated for. I wanted to know if it is okay for me to atleast have a lap band surgery? Some doctors say its okay but others say its not, if I can what site can I go to to find a specific doctor? No people! im not talking about bypass surgery, im talking about the LAP BAND surgery Nothing is being cut, only a special band is being place on my stomach. My mom says she supports me if I go throught it. I also already lost 14 pounds since February, but I get soo frustrated!! it seems like its soo little loss, and I don't even notice a change in my pants, yes they feel looser, but my t-shirt size is sooo frustrating! I already tried killing myself 3 times,
Who recommends weight loss surgery? I'm 22 and a size 24/26 i've tried diets and excise i've had a personal trainer and nothing has worked so i went to the doctor and he said if i so wished he could refer me for weight loss surgery. I would just like to know other peoples experience's. I don't want nasty answers about being fat and people telling me to stick to healthy eating and the gym i've done it for 4YEARS i just want to feel good about myself.
I am thinking about having weight loss surgery but am confused on which kind is best? I have pros and cons on both lapband and gastric bypass. Has anyone had either and how have you done since?
my insurance has an exculsion for weight loss surgery, is there any way around it? I'm in CA, and I went in for the lap-band consultation and was told that I have an exclusion on my insurance policy for weight loss surgery, are there any ways to get around this, if it's medically necessary, why can't they be made to pay?
Anyone had lap band weight loss surgery? I am thinking about having weight loss surgery, and I have heard that the lap band is alot less risky then bypass. Has anyone had it done, or know anyone that has?
Has anyone used avmed (for state of FL employees) to get weight loss surgery? I am wanting to get the realize band surgery and called Avmed (for FL employees) and they said they cover it. I was just wondering if anyone has used FL avmed to get the surgery and how hard getting it approved through them is as well as how long the process takes. Thanks! This is a serious question, I am not asking for you idiots to send me to your websites to buy stupid weight loss drugs. Please people, only real answers!
Does Borderline Personality Disorder prevent Weight Loss Surgery? At one point a few years ago, I believe I was diagnosed with BPD. I want to know if this is considered severe psychopathology and if it is going to hinder my chances at getting approved for the weight loss surgery that I need. Help? I honestly don't know if they actually diagnosed it, but it's in my chart as a possibility, and unfortunately that's what my surgeon is seeing.
What are the risks of dieing during weight loss surgery? Are they hight? Give me a percent... The type of surgeries im talking about are like a stomach staple or sleeve and liposuction ..
Do find the idea of advising weight loss surgery to teens appalling? I do. I find it disgusting that anyone, especially at such a young age could be unable to just eat less and exercise more. Third answer - it's sickening that that person was so fat in the first place.
Does anyone know of any finical help for weight loss surgery? My health insurance will not pay for the lappband and I have bad credit so I can't get a loan. Does anyone know if there is any kind of help I can get to have this surgery?
Will TRICARE would pay for a weight loss surgery? I am in the military and I am over-weight. I love serving my country and would hate to lose my job over this problem.
Have you had weight loss surgery in North Alabama? I am contemplating weight loss surgery. I live in North Alabama and would like to know what procedure you had done, who you saw (if in my state), about how much it cost, if your insurance covered any of it, and what was negative about your experience? i.e. malpractice or would you recommend your doctor And please no one tell me that diet and excerise are the only answers. I am strictly trying to gather information about a possible alternative
When do you feel weight loss surgery is justified? Is it okay for vanity? How about when it would save someone's life? Should a person having it have to have permission from their spouse or children/parents?
Will Medicare pay for removal of excess sink after weight loss surgery? Who will do it? I had gastric bypass in 2003. Since I have lost over 250 pounds, as the result I have alot of excess sink in the abdominal area. This causes sores. And truly is not easy to keep clean. Continually smells bad. What can I do to get help? Money is tight. So I have a problem paying. I have medicare. How or who can help?
What do you think of someone getting Weight Loss Surgery with a BMI of 46? Exercising everyday and eating less and healthier has not worked at all.
Can a person have weight loss surgery if they also have a hiatal hernia? Or do they need to have it repaired first?
What are your views on weight loss surgery? such as gastric bypass and the lap band. Personally, i think they are just medically-induced anorexia. It completely deprives your body of the nutrients it needs. sure, it works quickly, but eventually, you'll just keep getting skinnier because you can't build any muscle. or, you'll hit a plateau, and gain back all the weight. if you've had it, i'm not trying to judge you. tell me why you like it so much and how it's benefited your life. it drives me nuts when people just jump into the surgery, without even attempting to workout or lose the weight on your own. what i've found from talking to people is that most of them eat worse now that they've had the surgery. because they crave the junk, then they don't have room for anything healthy.
will my car insurance pay for surgical weight loss surgery? i live in michigan and have no fault benefits. i was involved in a car accident 2 years ago and lost my leg resulting in weight gain and need to stabilize my weight to wear prostheis. my doctor wants me to get the surgery and has scheduled an appointment with the weight loss clinic.
I am having Bariatric weight loss surgery at the end of January, I was wondering about it? if you have had this surgery already, have any of you noticed their monthly grocery budget being much less after the surgery. Serious question, so no jokers please. I am on a fixed income. THanks!
Insurance company denied weight loss surgery. Has anyone had this happen and then later approved? Just asked primary physician for referrel and got denial letter a week later saying that I don't have severe enough cardiopulmonary disease, diabetes or sleep apnea. That my current high blood pressure and hypo-thyroidism are being managed well with medication.
how do you fight insurance companies who wont pay for medical nesscery weight loss surgery for the obese? my husband is o bese he is a truck driver and his employer specsficaly got insurance that doesnt cover any weight loss surgery no matter the reson
why does it take so long to get qualified for weight loss surgery? I have been told it can take up to a year for approval.I'm too inpatient is there a quicker route?
What is the Lap Band (Weight-loss surgery) Post-op recovery time? I have been cleared for surgery and am only waiting for the Doctor's scheduler to call me. This is expected to occur in a week or so. Recently I have come to find out that the post-op recovery time is between 2-4 weeks! I am an accountant and have a pretty sedentary job (obviously) Do I really need to be off that long? I am not getting bypass so I thought that the time comittment would be far far less. I was expecting to be out perhaps 2 days after surgery. Can anyone please forward to me their experience?
Anyone that has had bariatric weight loss surgery ever experiened black out spells, passout, or/and faint? Anyone that has had bariatric weight loss surgery ever experiened black out spells, passout, or/and faint? Cause my fiancee' had biartic surgury over 3 years ago and he has experienced black out spells and all of the above but the past few months it has gotten worse. His surgery doctor said (this was 3 years ago) he said that it should stop when he has lost enough weight and it has but it's just gotten worse.
I am wanting to have weight loss surgery and I have aetna Insurance Can you tell me what it was like for you? I am wanting to have this surgery. I was required to have a 6 month superviesd diet, a heart evulation, lung and psyc done. after having this done will I be approved? I want to hear why you were denied or if you didnt have any problems at all after meeting their requirements.
Can you have weight loss surgery more then once? I had a gartric bypass done in? Decemebr 2001, I lost 220 pounds, but then I got depressed and gained back 75 pounds. My tummy allows me to eat whatever I want and I don't like that. I just want to have surgery again and get healthy again.
Is it any different for medication to digest after weight loss surgery? Well i was just diagnosed with seizers, The doctor put me on medication but i was wondering if i get the full affect of the medication because food does not stay in your stomach long so how does the process work for pills. Am i still getting the full dose of the medication or am i only getting half.
If I get a group insurance plan and add on weight loss surgery? as an option does anyone know how much extra it is? I own my own business and I want to get a group insurance plan. How much extra is it to add on other benefits such as wls? I talked to one of my students that works for blue cross blue shield and she said you can pick different benefits if you want to add on things. She just didn't know how much extra it would be.
Have you had weight loss surgery and what did you go through? I know many hav asked this question before but I need some new information for myself. I am quite young but I am also 280lbs. For my height that is way too much weight, I just wanted to know what the process was like, from going into the hospital to coming out. I know most facts about gastric bypass but I want to know the human side. I have tried everything from the newest diet pills to going to the gym. Every year I am gaining and getting closer to 300lbs. I am losing hope and patience. At this point I am willing to do surgery just to get the weight off. Can anyone help me with words of advice? Encouragement or concerns?
How much does it cost to have excess skin removed after weight loss surgery? I am extremely interested in having Lap-Band surgery, however, I do not have a lot of money and I dont want to go through with it if I can't follow it through to the end, which will result in me having to have my excess skin removed. Does anyone know the type of cost for something like this? And can it be done for cheaper/ free if the skin is donated for skin grafting on burn victims? Pleaseee help!
Do you know anyone who has had WLS or Weight Loss Surgery?? How did they do after? I asked a similar question a few days earlier so this time I simplified the question. Hopefully I will get more responses.
Had weight loss surgery and regained weight? I had weight loss surgery back in 2000. I lossed a lot of weight but I have regained the weight back the last 3 years. I feel like a complete failure and I don't blame anyone but myself. Has anyone experienced this or know someone else who has? I just wanted see if there are others who have gone through this.
How does back surgery effect weight loss ? I had a diskcectomy 5 wks ago & began the Medifast diet the day after I got home from the hospital. My progress has been a little slower than most people. I was told by their NS( nutrition support ) that having had surgery resently could effect my weight loss but was not given a reason why. I am walking at least 5 days a week and staying on their plan. Does anyone happen to know how a rescent surgery slows down weight loss ?
insurance that covers weight loss surgery? I am from Oklahoma and need to know if there are any insurance companies that will cover weight loss surgeries? And can anyone tell me from first hand eperience how the procedure works and the cost of the surgery?Any information is helpfull. Thank you
Have you considered Gastric Bypass Surgery for weight loss? Here's some tips!? Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you? Are you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved. It's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option. Gastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes. Gastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle. Who is gastric bypass surgery for? Generally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if: ·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). ·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Gastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378 I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after 1 year and 7 months. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. I’m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18. Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass. Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/ There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. He’s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well. http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/ Some other helpful links… http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/ http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337 http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508 http://www.mygastricbypass.com/ http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html Good luck with your surgery and new life! What do you think?
Is weight loss surgery healthy? That is the best way I have found to phrase this question. I tried asking this question yesterday but I do not think I phrased it right so I did not get the answers I was looking for. I am curious as to it being unhealthy compared to anorexia. I understand that anorexia is a mental disorder. I also understand that weight loss surgery is not. But is the limited food intake comparable to anorexia? I understand that a large person cannot be anorectic, because being anorectic involves having distorted image of ones self. Isn't rapid weight loss a sign of anorexia? And isn't the rapid weight loss a result of not being able to eat, either physically or emotionally, wouldn't that be considered anorexia also? I am not trying to be disrespectful, I am just trying to understand this. I have struggled with an eating disorder in the past, and I have friends who had weight loss surgery. I see them acting the same ways as I have in the past. I want to notice if something is wrong.
weight loss surgery in mexico ?? im considering weight loss surgery.ive posted a question about weight loss surgery in india already but i want to know if anyone has had their surgery done in mexico. if anyone has anything to say about it disagree agree or wants to tell me about any experiences there im open for it .
weight loss surgery...advice? I am planning on having weight loss surgery ...to be performed by Dr. David Syn in Lubbock Texas. I would like to hear from people who have had the surgery. I am having the RNY surgery. I want to hear the good the bad and the ugly...but all serious and honest answers please...
weight loss surgery in india? please answer this? im considering weight loss surgery.ive read about forerunners healthcare in india. i want to know if anyone has got their surgery done over there or knows anyone who has who can tell me about their experiences and if it was worth going there because it is cheaper then the US. if anyone has any thoughts if they agree or disagree or anything to say about this im open to it.
weight loss surgery plz help? weight loss surgery plz help? how can i found a health care that covers this and where can i see where they take it at?
weight loss surgery. pros & cons. tell me your personal expericance please.? I am 22 years old, female, 5 feet tall, 200 lbs. My husband and I are done haveing children. if you have had any sort of weight loss procedure could you please tell me what surgery you had, the pros and cons, and a little bit about how it helped you, or made you regret it. thank you so much for your time! JERRY SPRINGER: i am very very active and i eat very healthy. I have actually lost quite a bit of weight the old fashioned way, but seem to have stoped. i asked this question for help, not to be judged by some jackass... you get a thumbs down from me because you didn't even answer the question.
Weight Loss Surgery---Opinions, experience, observations please.? I'd like your observations, opinions, experience on weight loss surgery. For it? Against it? No opinion? And, why? Thank you.
Getting Help paying for weight loss surgery? I'm 24 years old and I started gaining weight when I was like 8 ish I guess... I've been up and down my whole life. but never skinny. I have to work so hard even now not to gain weight. it use 2 come off alot easier then it does now with me getting older I can tell.. I lost 100 lbs about a few years ago and kept it off for like 2 ish years. so I've done the whole diet work out diet work out stuff for my whole life... but I always get back 2 being fat at sometime or another.my husband was in the army and I was gonna get weight loss surgery then but I became pregnant with our son, which he is a true blessing. but I did not think I would be able 2 have kids at like 280-300 lbs. I was high risk the whole time and there were lots of scary times also...but then my husband got hurt and we got out of the army and now we dont have medical insurance and he is going to school and I take care of our son. I really need weight loss surgery and help getting it. it would be the tool I need 2 behealthy
weight loss surgery in mexico? Have you or anyone you know been to Mexico for weight loss surgery? what kind? what Doctor? how did it go? Did you fly or drive? What is an easy way to learn basic spanish words? like HELP...or WATER...PAIN....BATHROOM....LEFT...RIGHT..Those type of words..?
Weight Loss Surgery? I am 24 years old, and I weigh 330 pounds. I honestly don't eat a lot, and I don't eat the wrong foods. In fact, I eat quite healthy. Lots of fresh fruit & veggies, salads, yogurt, sugar free stuff, but I can't lose the weight. I've tried every diet under the sun, and yet nothing happens. I've been contemplating the weight loss surgery, and I'm just wondering if anyone else out there has had it, would you recommend it? is it safe? how long is recovery? I have a 2 year old, and I want to be able to run & play with her. I want to be around to see my baby grow up- I'm at my wits end. Any advice will be appreciated.
weight loss surgery? in the UK i no that the NHS pays for weight loss surgery does anyone no if the HSE or VHI pay for these surgerys in ireland?? oh i no it doesnt pay for just anyone u have to have a BMI index of 35 or over.
Weight loss surgery answers...? Why do people get so offended when you answer their weight loss surgery question differently than they were hoping? If people want only yes and positives then don't post the question. And the other people who answer get mad when you say something negative or to the contrary. People are entitled to their opinion, and the asker asked for their opinion/answer.
Should I try weight loss surgery ? I am 30 years old and about to have my second child in October. I have reached my heaviest which is 300lbs> I know that after the baby some of the weight will come off but not 150lbs of it. I think two kids is all I want but my husband would like to have more. I have heard alot of stories both good and bad for weight loss surgey so I am really unsure what I should do. I am diabetic and want to get healthy for my self and for my children. Which surgery is best? Truthfully I am scared, I heard your life will not be the same and that you will not be able to eat anything becasue you are always throwing up. Can anyone give me some insight?
If you have had weight loss surgery, can you join a slimming club? My Mum had weight loss surgery - her stomach stapled. And she is not doing very well atall. She had the surgery in may last year and has only lost a stone. She should have lost alot more then that as she is quiet a big lady - but not huge. I am worried that theonly option for her to slim down has failed, and yes it is her fault because she still eats sh!t and cant stop herself. She had the surgery in Belgium as she could not afford it over here £4,500 over there and £8,000 here! She is only meant to be able to eat a tiny bit of food every so many hours- but she manages to eat much more then that but she is most of the time sick! I think the biggest reason is because her body has had the change but her mind has not (over here you get counciling etc)whereas is Belgium its just the op nothing else. She is thinking of joining a slimming club (which she did before the op unsuccesfully). I think she needs some sort of counciling to help her mind go off bad foods, What do you guys think? Than
has anyone here had weight loss surgery? has anyone has weight loss surgery - lap band, stomach stapling, barriatric surgery, gastric bypass, etc? if so, please give ANY info on it you have at all. am considering it. thank you ;)
Did anybody here have weight loss surgery??? Pls help me, my doctor has recommended that i have weight loss surgery. If u had done it or know someone who has, can u pls tell me the outcome and what happened after the surgery. Any information is welcome.
Pro's and Con's of Weight Loss Surgery? I'm one month off being 30 I'm 170cm tall and I weigh around 130kgs. I'm pretty much of perfect health except for some post natal depression being terribly overweight . My parents have put it too me that I should consider having surgery and they will cover the costs for me as they are worried I'm going to have a heart attack and leave behind my two beautiful boys. Having surgery was initally my idea, and yes I have tried everything from Tony Ferguson to Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers ect and go to the gym three times a week and train with a personal trainer and still can never lose more than 10kgs..... I would love to hear stories good or bad about having weight loss surgery and would like people's opinions too... thanks for your time Please dont think that my parents are ashamed of me, as they're not they just dont want to see me dead from a heart attack before I'm 40. If there was some way that you could help your child wouldnt you do everything in your power to make sure they had a happy healthy life??????
People who have had weight loss surgery? are there complications you have experienced with this, do you wish you would have just ate differently to lose wight should I get the lap band, I would like to lose the weight fast, and I dont want to cause unnecessary complications by getting weight loss surgery, could someone guide me. All my life i was pretty and thin and now i weigh 275, and people do treat you differently because of people's weight they just do
Catholic views on weight loss surgery? Does anyone know what the Catholics think when it comes to someone getting weight loss surgery. Like lap band or gastric by pass? I have never heard anything against it either but I know that cosmetic surgery is considered bad and some might consider weight loss surgery cosmetic.
Does anyone else have aetna Ins. for weight loss surgery? Hello, I am in the middle of trying to get approved for weightloss surgery. I have done 5 of 6 months dr supervised weight loss appempt. I live in Illinois, and I have been unsuccessful in losing weight, I have even gained about 10 pounds. Is this a reason to deny me if all my other paper work comes in ok? I am afraid I am not going to be approved since I have had such a hard time trying to lose the weight. Any help would be great!
I want to have a WEIGHT LOSS surgery, and need to find an Health Insurance Company "?"? I am young and in savings I have about 20 Grand. I want to have a weight loss surgery and I believe it costs about 50 Thousand Dollars. I need to find an insurance company to help cover the costs. Would I choose a plan where I pay a high deductable?? Do I tell them immediately that I would like surgery, and which plan would be right for me? How does this work? I have never had insurance on anything before other than my home and my vehicle coverage. I am 25. Thanks in advance
are their are Dr,s in Louisville KY. that do weight loss surgery,s? i need help with weight loss surgery but my insurance will not cover it what can i do?
Weight Loss Surgery (lap band)? I have been researching the lap band. I am 5ft 6in. 33yr. old woman and my weight ranges between 200 and 215 on a regular basis. My BMI is around 33. I tell others that I need to lose betwee 60 and 70 pound. Most find it hard to believe and say I carry my weight well. I have tried ediets, weight watchers, and dieting. My hunger seems to never be satified. I hardly ever feel full no matter how much I eat. I do not want to fat forever and I do not feel that I could loose this weight unless I do have this surgery. I have asthma, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and snore like a bear. This weight is becoming a major health issue. Does anyone have any suggestion or advice for me.
Diet after weight loss surgery? I was wondering if you ate the same things and amounts instead of getting the surgery, would you be ok? It just doesn't seem that you could get enough nourishment on that little food. But if you could eat that amount instead , without the surgery, couldn't you lose weight without the surgery. I just worry about not being healthy, but seems like people who have had the surgery seem ok. Is there any place on the web that tells you exactly what to eat after surgery ? I would like to try to eat that and see what I would lose. Help me out here.
Laprascopy Surgery? Weight Loss? Cyst? If I have this surgery to remove a complex (a least 5cm) cyst that has gone unchecked by sonorgram since October (will be rechecked this week).....then can I possibly lose weight after surgery? I go months, even a year or so, with a period because of this reoccuring cyst and so it has obviously caused a major hormonal imbalance. Is it typically common to lose a bit of weight? I was always very frail as a child and growing up and then when this happened I have gained a lot of weight in my lower abdomen...and nowhere else! I can't help but think this cyst is causing this. Anybody else out there share this problem...or had surgery and had some significant weight loss afterwards? Thanks and yes I do work out but a cyst permits hormonal imbalance so there is only so much I can medically do to prevent weight gain. I don't have pcos just one cyst
Laprascopy Surgery? Weight Loss? Cyst? If I have this surgery to remove a complex (a least 5cm) cyst that has gone unchecked by sonorgram since October (will be rechecked this week).....then can I possibly lose weight after surgery? I go months, even a year or so, with a period because of this reoccuring cyst and so it has obviously caused a major hormonal imbalance. Is it typically common to lose a bit of weight? I was always very frail as a child and growing up and then when this happened I have gained a lot of weight in my lower abdomen...and nowhere else! I can't help but think this cyst is causing this. Anybody else out there share this problem...or had surgery and had some significant weight loss afterwards? Thanks and yes I do work out but a cyst permits hormonal imbalance so there is only so much I can medically do to prevent weight gain. I don't have pcos just one cyst
Laprascopy Surgery? Weight Loss? Cyst? If I have this surgery to remove a complex (a least 5cm) cyst that has gone unchecked by sonorgram since October (will be rechecked this week).....then can I possibly lose weight after surgery? I go months, even a year or so, with a period because of this reoccuring cyst and so it has obviously caused a major hormonal imbalance. Is it typically common to lose a bit of weight? I was always very frail as a child and growing up and then when this happened I have gained a lot of weight in my lower abdomen...and nowhere else! I can't help but think this cyst is causing this. Anybody else out there share this problem...or had surgery and had some significant weight loss afterwards? Thanks and yes I do work out but a cyst permits hormonal imbalance so there is only so much I can medically do to prevent weight gain. I don't have pcos just one cyst i DO exercise regularly and do NOT eat bad foods, it's a chemically-induced problem. read the facts before you state some ignorant 'advice'.
weight loss surgery? a friend of mine and i have been talking about weight loss surg, shes going to get hers soon, and i have been doing a lot of research today. have you had surg? if so what type? would you recomend it? did you have a bad experience?im worried about all the loose skin after, but shes not. please on serious responses only! feel free to email me if you have any advise.
pre-surgery weight loss program? A diet for people preparing for surgery, fast weight loss? Does anyone know of a diet that they put patients who are planning to have surgery on. It has something to do with multiplying your weight and somehting else to determine the amount of calories you should take in. I have heard it is a fast way to lose weight. How to do this diet?
I had weight loss surgery 3 years ago. In the last year i have gained 40 lbs. do yu know if that is normal? When i went in 4 my surgery they said my liver was bloated , do you think the weight gain is do to my liver not being healthy?
Have you had weight loss surgery? If so can you please help me? I have to write 3 years of attempted and failed weight loss regimens and why it failed . I have never tried a diet for an entire 3 years so I am not sure how to write this out without incriminating myself. Does that make sense?
Have you gone through weight-loss surgery? This is not an invite for people to critisize someone's choice, but only to share valuable information. I would like to hear from those of you who have used surgery to take off weight. Be it Gastric Bypass, stomach stapling, or the newer stomach banding. Was it worth it? Did you have many complications? Did your health insurance cover the costs? Because of the personal nature of this question, I understand if you would rather answer by email, so feel free to click on the link in my profile. Thanks!
Problems with a lap band (weight loss surgery)? Ok, I've had one for several years. I lost considerable weight (over 30 kg), but then started gaining again. I though I was just eating more unhealthy food. BUT, I recently found out the band was broken. I had surgery to fix it a few days ago. I heard of another person having it "fixed" the same day as me in that hospital. By broken I mean: the tubes connecting the actual band and the port have somehow been disconnected, and the fluid came running out, deflating the band. Did anyone have this happen before? And how common is this even? Granted, having it fixed was not a tragedy, but it does mean surgery again. Is this a manufacturing flaw? What can cause it? And more importantly, how likely is it it will happen again?
ladies who have had bariatric weight loss surgery, please help, i need to know........? i am having the procedure done 3-27-07. really need to know will my breast size decrease with the weight loss? right now i am a 46d/dd. will this stay the same or will i go down some? thank-you for your help
weight loss surgeries...if you can adhere to the surgery guidelines, why not diet? ...there have been several people I work with who have undergone weightloss surgery. I applaud their efforts to be healthy- but the dietary requirements are very strict- if you can stick to those- why not diet? For the record, I have struggled with weight my entire life...over the past 2 years I have lost weight very slowly...totalling 140 pounds. I was a candidate for the weight loss surgeries...but had a doctor who sat me down and asked.."have you really committed to a weight loss program? please consider that before you elect to have this surgery"... I think the rise of surgeries is part of our society's need for immediate gratification. Whether that is popular or not- that is MO.
Weight loss surgery? I would like to get the gastric by pass surgery or lap band- I have insurance.. does anyone know how i should begin the proccess? Should i find a doctor that does the procedure then he gets me qualified through insurance or do i start with my primary doctor? I live in NY
weight loss surgery? what the advantages and disadvantages of: gastric bypass surgery and liposuction
Weight loss surgery? Iam seriously considering gastric bypass surgery and have an appointment with the surgeon in September. Is there anyone out there who has had it done? Was it as you expected......was it worse.....was it worth it....would you do it again.......do you wish you had never done it ? Please help.....
weight loss surgery in san diego - who does blue cross pay for? Does anyone know a doctor in san diego or orange county that is in the blue cross network that does lapband or gastric bypass surgery. Id like to add Ive spoken to 3 well known bypass surgery centers here in san diego and none take blue cross- but blue cross would still pay $20,000 of $28,000 bill- but they told me if i could find a dr inside the blue cross network or a lapband/gastric bypass center who is bc network it would be covered 100%
Should weight loss surgery be the only option? I personally don't think so and here is my blog about it if you want to read my thoughts. http://medstudcindy.blogspot.com/2007/02/surgery-is-becoming-only-escapre.html
Weight loss surgery/Hiatal hernia? I have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia during screening for weight loss surgery. Would I need to have it fixed before I would proceed with weight loss surgery?
Know of any Kaiser Permanente docs who perform weight loss surgery in California? Interested in finding out if you have had weight loss surgery at Kaiser in California, and if so, by what doctor, or if you know of Kaiser docs who perform weight loss surgery in California. Thank you for the information.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Deductible? Is the portion of what I had to pay out of pocket (my health insurance paid the rest) for gastric bypass surgery deductible under the "7.5% of adjusted gross income rule" on a 1040?
has anyone had gastric bypass weight loss surgery then gained weight back? before and after weights? how much did you lose? how long did it take to lose that? did you gain any back? how much? how many years has it been since surgery? thanks i might be undergoing this in nov and have questions. thank you! i am 27. and have only 100 to lose
Cost Of Weight Loss Surgery? My fiancee weighs almost 400 pounds and wants to look into getting gastric by pass or lapband surgery but he has no insurance. Does anyone know how much it would cost?
PREGNANCY AFTER WLS (WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY) within one year post op by accident or planned...? I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW PREGNANCIES WERE FOR WLS PATIENTS WHO GOT PG WITHIN 1 YEAR OF SURGERY BY ACCIDENT OR TTC? HOW WAS THE PG WAS IT DIFFICULT AND WAS IT SUCCESSFUL? MY SURGEON SAID WAIT 2 YEARS BUT ATLEAST 16 MONTHS...MY OB/GYN SAID HE WANTS ME TO START AFTER 3 MONTHS OF BEING ON BCP... I JUST WANT TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN GIVE ME INSIGHT ON HOW THEIR EXPERIENCE WAS BEING PG WITHIN ONE YEAR POST OP... THANX IN ADVANCE FOR ANY ANSWERS...
Has anyone had weight loss surgery? I'm very interested in WLS especially the Lapband. I'd like to know if anyone has information on financing the surgery. No jokers please. Only serious comments please
Weight loss surgery? Which surgery would be the best for someone with alot of weight to lose, gastric bypass, or lapband, i really dont want something as drastic as gastric bypass, but I alson want to be able to lose a significant amount of weight, please do not preach to me about losing weight on your own, I know that surgery is the last resort, just let me know your opinion about the two thanks
I am considering weight loss surgery, i want to know wht is the best option to go for - RYGB or Banding? I am 24 yrs old female and i am not sure if its a gud idea to go for the surgery. What are the changes i have to bring about in my lifestyle and wht effect it will have on my future health.
I am having Bariatric weight loss surgery at the end of January, I was wondering about it? if you have had this surgery already, have any of you noticed their monthly grocery budget being much less after the surgery. Serious question, so no jokers please. I am on a fixed income. THanks!
Anyone know how I can get weight-loss surgery for free? My medical insurance will not pay for it...and I work full-time, single mom and a young widow. I am losing weight through diet and exercise, but the results are not happening fast enough for me. I want to live for my children...Give me a staight up honest answer and I will give you 10 points, but I can only do that for 1 person, so please be honest and give me helpful info. Thank you very much and have a great day!
weight loss surgery? I was wondering if anyone can help me with a problem, I had weight loss surgery in 98 lost about 200 lbs, gained some of it back, just a small amount but this past summer I was very sick had a mass on my liver and while in the hospital they ran all kinds of test which one of them was where they ran a scope down my throat when the doctor ran the scoop ran the scope down my throat he found that I had food on top of my bad so he decided to strecth out the bad and needless to say I have gained 50 lbs since he did this, I was wondering did he have any legal rights to do something like this with out asking me?
weight loss surgery? has anybody had any experience with this? i would like to have the perspective of diifferent types of surgeries.
Does Medicaid (Total Health Care) cover the weight loss surgery?Does anybody know what ins. covers the most? I have called and they say they dont, but once you say something about you being aware that they do then they dont deny it and tell you how to go about applying for the surgery. Has anybody else been thru this???
what have been people's experience with lap band weight loss surgery? i am very overweight . . . much was put on after a bad car accident due to medication and lack of activity. i can't do much exercise do to chronic back pain which is made worse by my weight
Oral surgery weight loss? How much weight have you lost when you had oral surgery and couldn't eat solid foods for a period of time and how much time was it until you could eat solid food? I am having my jaw broken on in 14 days..... I am having it to underbite not to lose weigh so you know, I was just curious about how much weight you lose. I am having it to underbite not to lose weight so you know, I was just curious about how much weight you lose.
Is lap-band surgery a good option for weight loss? For a few years I`ve been overweight and I can`t lose the extra weight. I`m 5 ft 3 in and 176 lb. I should lose about 40-44 lb. I`ve tried many diets I found in magazines but the results were insignificant. I heard about the lap band procedure and how it works but is weight loss certain after surgery? Are there other good options out there? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
weight loss surgery plz help? how can i found a health care that covers this and where can i see where they take it at?
weight loss surgery plz help? how can i found a health care that covers this and where can i see where they take it at?
Should weight loss surgery be for the young? http://www.medsocial.com/blog.aspx?blogaction=viewblog&show=264
Should weight loss surgery even be an option for kids? http://www.medsocial.com/blog.aspx?blogaction=viewblog&show=264 Blog where I got the question
Anyone had weight loss surgery? I need to find information on the best vitamin, mineral and protein supplements. Also foods that work well for WLS patients.
Im having weight loss surgery? I KNOW U HAVE TO GO THREW PSYC EVALUATION, WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I GO TO MY PSYC EVAL. WHAT QUESTIONS DO THEY ASK?
Support for weight loss surgery patients in the UK? Know any free ones ? I do email me if you want further info
who would ever have weight loss surgery to be thin or thinner? i woudlnt i fine with my size6
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