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I'm only about 2.5 years out but I hit my lowest, which was 30lbs lower than my doctor set for my goal, and I only stayed at it a day before I gained back 3lbs... I know it's only 3lbs BUT that's where I felt the best! Both of my doctors say I'm fine, I want back at that weight...
Do what makes you feel good. Your tool will still work no matter how far out you are from surgery. There is a lady that come to one of the support groups I go to. She is 11 years out from the DS and just lost all her regain in a few months, 32lbs!
HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147
Yes getting your common channel to 75 wis helpful. But I am not sure how my body would hand the deficiency. If I do not take my Vitamin K for 2 days I bruise fast, when I do not take my calcium my teeth goes bad, and etc. I am definitely on Vitamins and Suplements for the rest of my life. However, it must be nice....mnice....my weight seems to go up now almost every year. I'm trying right now to find out what works best for me to lose weight. And dont mention my Iron....my energy is always low, unless I take them...but that runs in my family with the women who has cycles.
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
Wow, you have done fabulous! What nutrition crisis have you gone under, and do you think?
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
Hi there
I have tricare prime and they paid for my crapband which of course failed miserably. When I started pursuing the DS I was denied and told only one WLS. I considered adding additional insurance but during that time, 2012 the DS was not covered by many.
Ultimately, my surgeon agreed to give me a smoking deal as self pay to remove the band, repair a hiatal hernia and a DS for $12K as he was trying to get more DS procedures on his resume.
Absolutely no regrets, love love love my DS. I'm very fortunate in that I pretty much eat whatever I want and hold around 150 to 155. If I watched my carbs I'm sure I could get down but at 5'8" I'm pleased.
I do think having your med to the calling is smart. Tons depends on BMI and co morbidities
Blessings
Julie
Hi everyone,
I was also very active on these boards 8-10 years ago. I won't share the long story, but the short version is that I need a DS and my surgeon agrees, robustly! My concern is about my insurance. I have BC/BS of Florida (even though I live in MA, dh's company is in Florida). Has anyone had a problem approaching insurance for a second WLS? What kinds of issues did you face and how did you get an approval? My hunch is that my calling will do nothing, but my surgeon and insurance department at her practice will get results.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Hi everyone! I had my gastric sleeve in 2011 and it didn't work out. I didn't have much restriction from the beginning and while I lost about 80lbs, I gained 40 back after dealing with infertility and finally having two babies in the last 3 years. I'm trying to find a great surgeon that does DS surgeries. I live in the Kansas City area and would like to find someone local or within a reasonable driving distance (several hours) or someone in Ohio (because my parents live there and I could stay at their house for a portion of the recovery). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Dr. Greenbaum has an excellent reputation. It's too bad his staff isn't meeting your expectations. There are very few DS surgeons who do RNY to DS revisions as it's a very complex operation with significant risks, so if you are happy with him as your surgeon, you may want to put up with the rest of the team.
More info for you in a pm.
Larra
