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Topic: Just checkin' in and saying HELLO :)
This board hasn't been seeing much action lately .... soooooo,
HELLO EVERYONE !!!
HELLO EVERYONE !!!
Topic: RE: Having second thoughts!!!! vsg
Hi! I am huge proponent of going with your gut. I flipped flopped between RNY and lapband for a little while until I felt 100% comfortable with my decision. If you are having second thoughts, I say research all the surgeries and make sure that you are comfortable with the one you choose. And make sure you are ready before you go under the knife. If you have any lingering doubts before hand, you might not be completely ready and your head might not be completely in the right place after surgery. This is a HUGE decision and you have right to take as much time as you want to make the decision.
My other advice is to do the research, but don't do one surgery just because someone else had a bad other surgery and revised to another. There are risks of complications for all surgeries and not everyone gets the same complications that people write about. Do what you feel is right for you.
GOOD LUCK!!!
My other advice is to do the research, but don't do one surgery just because someone else had a bad other surgery and revised to another. There are risks of complications for all surgeries and not everyone gets the same complications that people write about. Do what you feel is right for you.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Topic: RE: How long does the fatigue last?
Hey
I have to say I was extremely fatigued for the first month....started feeling a bit better...then my fatigue got reaaly really bad...
Found to have a non existant iron level and very low blood count...Got 2 iron infusions, then slowly felt better...
Now 3 weeks post second infusion I fell AMAZING!!!
Make sure you get your numbers checked...dont always write it off as "normal"
Take care...be well
Julie
I have to say I was extremely fatigued for the first month....started feeling a bit better...then my fatigue got reaaly really bad...
Found to have a non existant iron level and very low blood count...Got 2 iron infusions, then slowly felt better...
Now 3 weeks post second infusion I fell AMAZING!!!
Make sure you get your numbers checked...dont always write it off as "normal"
Take care...be well
Julie
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
:-) I haven't been on here for awhile..
I didn't know about the fever!!! What happened? Did they figure out where that came from? Was it from being dehydrated? Glad you're better now!!!! Glad your hubby was able to support you, too!!!!
I didn't know about the fever!!! What happened? Did they figure out where that came from? Was it from being dehydrated? Glad you're better now!!!! Glad your hubby was able to support you, too!!!!
Topic: RE: Having second thoughts!!!! vsg
Hey ma im catherine welcome i had rny and at first was scared because of others but this is your decision and only yours dont rely on there opinions to dictate your decision.. MANY HUGS AND LUCK TO YOU I HAD RNY AND DONT REGRET IT AT ALL
xoxoxo
catherine
originally from dorchester now live weymouth but work in dorchester
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
Keep up the great work! It's TOTALLY worth the effort!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Topic: RE: Has anyone had success with Tufts paying for VSG?
Hi Deb,
I remember you from years ago. I am also an ex-bander with Tufts insurance. They paid for my RnY and I have been very successful with it. I am two years post op and have been very successful. I have been at goal and found the surgery to be a much better choice for me than the band, much easier to live with. The only thing is that you really do need to take your vitamins every day for the rest of your life. I used Dr Lautz who has done quite a few revisions. Hope you are okay.
Rose
I remember you from years ago. I am also an ex-bander with Tufts insurance. They paid for my RnY and I have been very successful with it. I am two years post op and have been very successful. I have been at goal and found the surgery to be a much better choice for me than the band, much easier to live with. The only thing is that you really do need to take your vitamins every day for the rest of your life. I used Dr Lautz who has done quite a few revisions. Hope you are okay.
Rose
240/140/138
240/140/138
Topic: RE: Home from Surgery
Thanks ladies! Doing pretty good today. Feeling much better, pain is controlled with painkillers :) Taking in fluids alright. Not feeling hungry at all, which is awesome! I have an hour to take in 4oz of carnation, which I'm working on now. Only 1 oz down.....
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on 10/2/10 10:51 pm - on the border, MA
on 10/2/10 10:51 pm - on the border, MA
Topic: Has anyone had success with Tufts paying for VSG?
Hi, ex bander here looking for VSG. My current insurance, Tufts Navigator, still refuses to pay for sleeve surgery with the only options being RNY and Lapband. Has anyone had success with having tufts pay for their sleeve? Thanks