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Topic: RE: Does anyone wish they had never gone through WLS?
Some insurances cover it but not as many as the other procedures. It's starting to change as more long term results are available.
Also some insurances that say they won't cover it and deny the first request will overturn on appeal if the doctor makes a good enough argument for why the sleeve is the right procedure for you.
Also some insurances that say they won't cover it and deny the first request will overturn on appeal if the doctor makes a good enough argument for why the sleeve is the right procedure for you.
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Topic: Back to Normal?
Not sure where to ask this that I am not going to get either WLS is the Devil responses or WLS is a Miracle responses only.
For those who the surgery "failed" and they either didn't lose the weight or gained it back...did you get back to normal? able to eat what you did before? feeling like you did before? no major health reprecussions?
For those who the surgery "failed" and they either didn't lose the weight or gained it back...did you get back to normal? able to eat what you did before? feeling like you did before? no major health reprecussions?
Topic: RE: Freedom!-Moving on beyond the lapband
I'm just reading around for fun on some other boards, but was wondering if you found out any more about a revision? I'm just curious, because I thought I recognized you from the VSG board, and I know BC of MI is one of the best insurance companies for paying for the VSG. I was just wondering if they were covering your revision, or if you were just getting your band removed? I hope it comes out how you want it. I can't speak to a revision, but boy I love my VSG!!
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Amy Farrah Fowler
on 8/17/08 11:04 am
on 8/17/08 11:04 am
Topic: RE: Extra Skin.....
I would research all surgery types - RNY, Band, Sleeve, and DS. I was worried about future complications (I am not close to medical facilities), and long terms success, and chose the DS. The statistics show the DS has the best sustained weight loss. Like the RNY, you MUST take vitamin supplements for life and have labs to keep track of vit levels. I only wanted to be cut open once, so did alot of research. If you have any DS related questions, you can ask me or feel free to come over to the DS board and ask, as there are many well informed folks that are happy to answer questions.
Deanne
Deanne
Topic: RE: HELP - never feeling well
Have you tried having the band completely unfilled for a period of time? Sometimes too tight of restriction can cause a lot of nerve type problems.
I never felt well when I had my band, either. It got to the point where I almost died, actually. That was when I had it removed. I never try to talk anyone out of getting the lapband, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone, either.
I'd talk to your doc about having the saline removed before you make a decision to remove the band completely. I never was able to tolerate having my band filled, though I tried many, many times, but I still had some restriction just from the band itself.
I ALWAYS had left shoulder area pain. It never went away ever. It was caused by diaphragmatic damage. Hopefully this isn't what you have.
Hope you feel better. If you need to talk, please feel free to contact me.
Nicci
I never felt well when I had my band, either. It got to the point where I almost died, actually. That was when I had it removed. I never try to talk anyone out of getting the lapband, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone, either.
I'd talk to your doc about having the saline removed before you make a decision to remove the band completely. I never was able to tolerate having my band filled, though I tried many, many times, but I still had some restriction just from the band itself.
I ALWAYS had left shoulder area pain. It never went away ever. It was caused by diaphragmatic damage. Hopefully this isn't what you have.
Hope you feel better. If you need to talk, please feel free to contact me.
Nicci
Topic: RE: Extra Skin.....
I'm 35. I am having an RNY in October. My doctor, surgeon, and I have decided to go for the RNY over the band for several reasons - my surgeon has seen much more success with the RNY. I think it is a decision that is really personal and one that you really need to think about.
In terms of skin... I am worried too. I am 5'10 and have about 100-120 pounds to lose. My dermatologist says I have "good skin" so I shouldn't have huge problems with sagging skin - whatever that means. For now, all I am doing is slathering on creams with Q10 in them. It probably won't make a lick of difference, but just tiny bit of improvement in elasticity might help...
Jenn
In terms of skin... I am worried too. I am 5'10 and have about 100-120 pounds to lose. My dermatologist says I have "good skin" so I shouldn't have huge problems with sagging skin - whatever that means. For now, all I am doing is slathering on creams with Q10 in them. It probably won't make a lick of difference, but just tiny bit of improvement in elasticity might help...
Jenn
Baby Boy Julian Frederick
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Topic: RE: Does anyone know at what point its ok to look into a revision? I am almost 6 mo out.
I can't believe what I am hearing! None of you are failures! Revamp your intakes and you will be fine, I promise!
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
(deactivated member)
on 8/16/08 1:31 am
on 8/16/08 1:31 am
Topic: RE: HELP - never feeling well
I would have it removed,something is obviously wrong in your body,even if the doctors say no. maybe your body id rejecting this foreign object you have put into it.
Topic: Extra Skin.....
Hello all.... I am trying to decide on what surgery to have .. Either the RNY or bastric band... I am 28 years old and 320 lbs..... is there any one out there that is around my age..... and if so how is the skin situation??? and how much have you lost in how long. My Dr. Thinks RNY is right for me cause of my weight? but i am weighing my options...Literally. So any thoughts from all of you guys who are or have gone thru it? I have to let my dr know by friday so everyone's response is welcome......Thanks and good luck to all of you!
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