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Zaniiaim
on 9/4/18 11:41 am - CA
Topic: RE: Revision? Pouch issues.....

What happened?

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Zaniiaim
on 9/4/18 11:40 am - CA
Topic: RE: Revision after gastric - how common is it?

I just assumed if I wanted a DS from my rny that they would let me have it considering I regained all my lost weight

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Zaniiaim
on 9/4/18 11:37 am - CA
Topic: RE: What did your surgeon require to determine if you need a revision?

Will doctors not allow you to have revision without something being physically wrong?

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Zaniiaim
on 9/4/18 11:34 am - CA
Topic: RE: Anyone get revision through UHC

I'm going to have to pay cash for any revision I have. My husbands new company has an exclusion for WLS :/

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Zaniiaim
on 9/4/18 11:32 am - CA
Topic: RE: Nighttime Eating

I can completely relate! And my best friend also committed suicide. It's been such a struggle the past two years, I had RNY March 2012. Nighttime eating is when I don't feel judged or watched and it comforts me like nothing else can. I was also given abilify for my Bipolar disorder a little over a year ago. It caused me to graze nonstop, I made mistakes, but compulsive eating is linked to this med. I am trying to get an appt with a bariatric surgeon in the new state I live in. I really want the switch, this weight gain of 70lbs is Killibg me. I also had a full hysterectomy 3 years ago and we can't seem to get my hormones right. I'm desperate for something

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Krisanc19
on 9/4/18 8:28 am - Santa Maria, CA
Topic: Nighttime Eating

I was trying to find the best place to post, but some boards haven't been used recently, so I thought I'd try here. In a nutshell, I had my sleeve done in 2015 - had some complications and ended up having it converted to a bypass in November 2017. I used to be a sound sleeper, but a few months after my sleeve, my best friend committed suicide. So, I gradually started eating at night, because I couldn't sleep and found it comforting. Since then, it's been a struggle. I'm working with my psychiatrist, Bariatric surgeon, nutritionist, I go to support group meetings, but I'd love to hear from others who are experiencing this, or have found a way to conquer the beast. I exercise, do my best to eat protein if I wake up (but at 1 am who truly wants protein?), I track my food every day, I've researched tips and tricks, but my nighttime eating causes me to have a lot of anxiety. I also had a hysterectomy in May, and the shift in hormones isn't helping either. I was seeing a therapist as well, but she just judged me and made me feel worse.

I hope someone out there can relate to what I'm going through.

An10222
on 9/3/18 8:19 am
Topic: RE: Sleeve to bypass on Tuesday! Any post op suggestions or warnings?

Hi, I'm doing better Thank you. I had my PICC line out last Thursday and the fog seems to lifting. My brain has not been my own since my first surgery in vsg in March 2018. The rny went great 7/3/18 and now 2 months post from that I'm doing much better. The complications were I just couldn't stomach ( no pun intended ) anything liquid or solids. So after 17 iv hydration trips to the hospital I had a PICC line put in. I hated it but it kept me in better health and I dealt with the side effects for me it was nausea, hot flashes, clotted lines, diarrhea, more I can't remember. I guess what I'm saying is after 6 months and 75lbs down, I'm getting better everyday. I hope your doing well. Thanks for responding

An10222
on 9/3/18 7:52 am
Topic: PICC Line

NSV.. WOOHOO!! As of last Thursday and after 6 months post-op of hydration and nutrition my PICC Line is out and I am FREE and 75lbs down

hollykim
on 9/2/18 2:30 pm - Nashville, TN
Revision on 03/18/15
Topic: RE: Anyone get revision through UHC
On September 2, 2018 at 5:39 PM Pacific Time, pink72284 wrote:

Sorry what do you mean rider? Is this something I can call ahead of with UHC to find out? Thank you

no, you can't get that info from UH****il your husband becomes employed and has a policy number and I'd info.

He can find out from Human Resources or who if the county bought the coverage.

a"rider" is an extra policy that employers can buy in addition to the standard policy.

i will tell you, many insurance companies are starting to have " one WLS per lifetime" restrictions,so there is that too.

 


          

 

pink72284
on 9/2/18 10:39 am - Lancaster, CA
Topic: RE: Anyone get revision through UHC

Sorry what do you mean rider? Is this something I can call ahead of with UHC to find out? Thank you

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