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Topic: RE: Dr. Oakley Patients HELP!
No I didn't have to have the diet. But with medicaid they require you to go see a dietician and have a psychiatric evaluation before surgery. I tried to get all that done before I went to see him. If you have had to take any type of anti-depressants they will question that also. I started the whole process in July and just had surgery on Jan. 5th. I might have been able to schedule it in November but I am a student so I had to wait for the semester to be over. Other than that I would say make sure you are fully prepared and have done all your research. It is a lot harder than I thought it would be! You will have to take lots of vitamins and supplements so start now so your body gets used to it!
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 14 - Good vs Evil
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In episode 14, we’ll start our weekly highlight of surgery types with Gastric Banding, expose the good and evil that lives in a patient’s head, and make a yummy high protein quiche.
HIGHLIGHTS
- We ask for your help in gaining sponsors by filling out our viewer survey.
- Answering the constant request for a show highlighting the types of bariatric surgeries.
- It used to be just the Roux-en-y that was getting attention.
- We take a look at gastric banding.
- The main choices in banding are The Lapband & The Realize Band.
- Post your banding question in our Bandsters forum.
- Good and evil voices in your head.
- The battle of the maple donut
- A recipe for a yummy quiche lorraine
- I’m pinching your head!
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~lynnda
Topic: RE: Dr. Oakley Patients HELP!
Thank You! You have been a great help. How long did you have to wait for your surgey? I have a history of ulcers is one reason I choose the DS. My BMI is pretty high so I was hoping that he would let me choose the DS. So you didn't have to do a pre surgery diet? I like protein so that is no problem. Anything else you think would help let me know.. Thanks Again
Topic: RE: Dr. Oakley Patients HELP!
Hey! I just had the DS done by Dr. Oakley 3 weeks ago. He will do it but you have to tell him you want it. He really would rather do the RNY. I had medicaid also and everything went through fairly easy. The ladies at his office are wonderful and help alot when it comes to insurance problems. So just stand your ground! I told him I wanted the DS and had information why I didn't want the RNY. As for the diet I didn't have to be on one so I have no ideas for you. Just be ready to eat lots and lots of protein!!
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Topic: Dr. Oakley Patients HELP!
I am just starting the process and don't have my first appointment with Oakley until the 25th of Feb. I am leaning towards the DS my BMI is 63. I am on medicaid and hopefully won't have trouble having the surgery approved. My question is as anyone had problems having him do the DS over the RNY? Or is he really into doing the RNY? Thanks I also want to start a pre surgery diet on my own any advice? that way I am down some maybe it will get the ball rolling faster.
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 13 - Bariatric Russian Roulette
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Show Notes Episode 13
HIGHLIGHTS
- T2Nashville asks us about sugar alcohols.
- Miss Sunny84 wants an explanation on dumping.
- We play Bariatric Russian Roulette.
- Our favorite Bariatric friendly snacks.
- We introduce you to a hungry-girl.
- Great bariatric friendly recipes found online and in a cookbook
http://www.bariatrictv.com
Come join the fun
~lynnda
Topic: RE: BariatricTV new episodes are up
Hi there.. Our episodes are actually not on the ACTUAL TV.. You can view our episodes at www.bariatrictv.com right on your computer.. They are anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes long. And you can watch them any night of the week that you would like :-)
New episodes come out each Friday.
New episodes come out each Friday.
~lynnda
Topic: RE: BariatricTV new episodes are up
What night of the week is this on? Time too. I watched 1/2 ton teen last night. But haven't seen the bariatric show. 
I am just starting my process. Have first apt Feb. 26th with Oakley in Boise.
I am just starting my process. Have first apt Feb. 26th with Oakley in Boise.
Topic: RE: Wondering
A lot of the hurdles you have to jump through are for the insurance company, not necessarily the surgon's. I imagine everyone's requirements will be different, depending on your condition and history. Pre-surgery is not always necessary, but I understand it helps the surgery go better.
Darryl
Darryl
Topic: Wondering
I will be seeing Dr. Oakly for the first time Feb. 26th I have my siminar on the 25th. Can you give me a little information on the steps they have had you do. Pre weight loss, what is a waiting time, so on an so on. I would like to get this all started and excited to start. I live 6 hours away but Doctors up here are few and far between that perform the surgery.
No I haven't heard anything yet! 
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