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Topic: RE: BMI 37-38 Questions about WLS
I have pretty much decided to go ahead and go forward. I am just nervous about the insurance approval process and doctors approval. I know this is what I need. I know I can handle the emotional part I have done it for years and I know I don't know the extra added but have been through the diagnosis of my son having autism in the 2 years as well and I believe I can make it through anything. I just quit smoking myself... Thanks for the info did you have any complications from the surgery and how long were you out of work.
Topic: RE: BMI 37-38 Questions about WLS
I don't know about some of your health problems, but is sure sounds to me like you would benefit greatly from the WLS. I had tried all of my life to lose weight and would lose as much as 80-100lbs. The trouble was it always came back plus some. Then 3 1/2 years ago I quit smoking and that was all it took to baloon me up to 325 lbs! I am about 1 1/2 months out from gastric bypass and have already lost 45 lbs! I feel better than I have for years! The surgery is not a quick fix though and there is a lot that you have to change, including emotional. I wish you luck whatever you decide! Add me to your friends list and we can keep in touch!
Kat
Pre-op 325/Current 205/Goal 160
Topic: BMI 37-38 Questions about WLS
I have fought weight all my life. I have done the Yo-Yo affect. I also have been on diets 3 time doctor supervised using the Phentermine drug everytime I go off the drug I gain the weight and sometimes more back. When I did lose the weight on Phenteramine and even off I exercised sometime from 3 times a week all the way up to 7 times a week hard. I just have no success long term. I have done alot of research on WLS and I am so prepared and wanting to go forward but I am afraid that insurance will not cover. I have started to have problems with my ankles just recently sprained it badly and will continue to have problems with it for up to a year is what I was told. I also have GERD I had surgery for it in 2003 but after that had a child and it no longer is working I can't take medication for it because I am allergic to all the meds I can use and have severe lifethreatening reactions from taking them. Due the the reactions I now carry and Epi Pen. I have dealt with depression but mostly due to lack of self confidence cause by the weight. I have heart disease, high blood pressure, and Diabetes in my immediate family. I want to take care of this before it is to out of control does anyone have any experience with a similiar situation to mine. I have BCBS.
Topic: RE: In Rapid City, SD on vacation
I will go through the valley if YOU want me to
Hey, I know it was forever ago that you stayed at Hart Ranch, I never get on the boards much anymore, but I actually live just up the road from there, sorry I missed you. Hope ya'all come back sometime. Maryann
I will go through the valley if YOU want me to
HW SW CW GW
280/272/163/150
Brachioplasty and Breast lift with augmentation May 28, 2008
Tummy Tuck January 26, 2009
J.R. L.
on 2/12/09 6:36 am
on 2/12/09 6:36 am
Topic: RE: Anyone Have Plastics? What Surgeon?
Had my arms done used Dr. Howard - happy did a good job - interviewed several before doing it.
Topic: BariatricTV new episodes are up
Episode 11 is up for this week.
www.bariatrictv.com
In episode 11, We talk about the need to change your lifestyle during the “WLS Honeymoon Period", spend some time avoiding cross addtions, and introduce you to a site from one of the first BTV fans.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Weight Loss Surgery Honeymoon Period.
- The first year to 18 months the weight just comes off.
- You have to change your habits during the Honeymoon Period.
- Are you at risk of a cross addiction?
- Cross addictions like shopping, drinking, gambling etc…
- How to avoid cross addictions.
- A blog site from one of BTV’s first fan.
LINKS
Come join the fun!www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
Topic: RE: Sioux Falls Support Group
I would be interested in joining a private one. Some of the other states have independent "coffee groups" or support groups. I've not been to the one at Sanford for quite a while...it is at a bad time for me. Let me know if you want to get something together, perhaps Saturday mornings, or most nights.
Topic: Sioux Falls Support Group
Is there any besides the ones at the hospital? Would anyone be interested in forming one here in Sioux Falls just to share insights? :) Let me know!
Topic: BariatricTV - Episode 6 is up
On episode 6, we answer a few questions about vitamins, discuss WLS Puberty, and recommend a product that will help smooth out the lumps after weight loss.
Come check it out and join the fun
www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
Topic: BariatricTV - Gobble Gobble
Hey gang -
Episode 5 is up.. The Thanksgiving episode with a yummy recipe for a SF pumpkin pie
www.bariatrictv.com
Episode 5 is up.. The Thanksgiving episode with a yummy recipe for a SF pumpkin pie
www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
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