After Care / Support and Long Term Success
Question of the day....
I know that after care and support groups etc...are really critical to long-term success. How important is it to have the after care etc...with the surgeon who performed the sleeve? I know ideally it is best but since I'm a self payer, I'm considering traveling for surgery to possibly save some money. I do not however; want to jeopardize any amount of success for a few thousand dollars though.
What are your thoughts?
~Suzy
Well.. I use OH as my support group and I see a therapist who has nothing to do with my surgeon's office. I get my labs done with my PCP. So I'd say that you're fine to do things locally. As long as there are bariatric surgeons in your area in case you have an emergency.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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You don't need a surgeon unless you have a surgery-related issue. Lots of people travel, many of them out of the country, to get WLS.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I found a PCP who is kind and although not a WL specialist, is interested in my thoughts and feelings about it. I have touched base with my surgeon on a couple of occasions but his goal is how I am maintaining my weight loss than other things. I also see a therapist but see her as she is practical than specializes in WLS. So it's the right people in my opinion than them being specialists.