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I was told to get yearly labs by my surgeon. I was wondering if anyone goes through there PCP (primary care physician)? How long do you see the surgeon for? Rest of your life? My surgeon went back to school and so I think it would be in my best interest to know the person reviewing my labs.
I will be going alone also and I am just going to put myself out there and try to meet to new people and learn new things!
I agree with Citizen Kim 100% just get the colonoscopy done. Also, not sure if you know this or not, but if Cologuard does detect something insurance will not pay to have a colonoscopy done because they already paid for the Cologuard and they consider that the colon screening.
I have my first one scheduled for April not overly thrilled about it, but colon cancer runs in my family. I'm glad they finally updated the age to 45 so insurance will cover it now.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
My guy said Cologuard is a complete waste of time.
I just get a proper colonoscopy once every 10 years
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wow I had no idea that there was a conference that took place each year this is so awesome. I am going to definitely start coming to that forum so maybe I can connect with some people that are going. Thanks for the info pollyanna.
Yes indeed! One thing that is important to learn after surgery is don't chase the feeling of fullness. Just like Partlypollyanna, If I eat until I feel full, I will almost certainly eat too much, and will feel uncomfortable a few minutes later. So measure out the serving size, eat that, and give it some time.
I've been at my goal weight for over a year, but I still weigh and measure almost everything. I will have to do that for the rest of my life.
I don't count on my stomach ti make me feel full (most days anyway..and when I eat til full, it tends to go badly with discomfort anyway). I do measure and eat that portion and then give it some time. I can always have more later but I also try to remember what is mindless eating and try to distract. You might be focusing a bit too much on the physical not the mental aspects (which is by far the hardest!).
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
Yea, that's my point. You can do all of that without having surgery. Why remove 2/3rds of someone's stomach if it's not going to help them lose weight? It's like these clinics are just making a fortune off this unnecessary surgery and then just telling the patient "don't eat too much or you won't lose weight." Duh! Everyone already knows that... but people have trouble following that advise so seek a more drastic solution. Which apparently doesn't work because you end up in the same situation less a big part of your stomach.
Something similar happened to me. I'm now fighting to lose weight, but struggle with portion control and sweets. I bought a scale which really helps measure out how much I should be eating. I also pay out of pocket to see a dietitian once a month. It's like I had surgery and no follow up expectations other then follow the program. There's a lack of emotional support, so it's a good idea to see a therapist, recommend one that specializes in eating disorders/obesity.
I usually have two protein shakes a day and a meal of some sort. Sometimes I have applesauce as a snack. I'm not sure how much I'm drinking a day but I only drink water or vitamin water which has 0 calories. I don't have any problems with stomach acid. The frustrating thing is I could try sticking to 800 calories a day without having surgery. What was the point of the surgery if it doesn't help in the weight loss process?
I screw up and exceed 800 calories all the time... just like I screwed up before I had surgery and couldn't lose weight. So I did something drastic thinking it would help and it hasn't. Seems like the whole "weight loss surgery" is terribly misleading. I fully understand you have to make changes in your eating habits and I'm trying my best to do that. But I've had zero success in losing weight. I have a feeling everyone I ask about this assumes I'm lying and I actually sit around eating candy all day but that is not the case. I don't touch and sweets and haven't eaten out at all. I never get to eat what the rest of my family is having for dinner because I'm having chicken and cauliflower or something like that. I don't know.... All the doctor says is don't drink anything with calories in it and DO NOT go over 800 calories per day.... Ok, can I just pay you for the nutritional advice and have my stomach back? Really frustrating....
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