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Topic: so weak dont know what to do
hello everyone, my name is brenda and i had a bpd in july 2011 so far ive lost a total of 92lbs....for a few months now i been so weak when i cant even care for my 2 yr old i been going to doctors to see what the heck is wrong with me turned out in march my protein was low and my legs were swelling so i was hospitalized for a few days to give me tpn....soon started to feel better but lately im weaker then ever they take blood and said my iron is low i just dont get it because im feel extremely weak and its driving me to depression....all the doctors say is i have to take my vitamins.....could there be something wrong with this surgery or is it just me i dont know what else to do doctors dont seem to be much help....any info that anyone can help with would be great thanx
Topic: RE: what is wrong with the BPD?
Medicare covers the DS, also called the BPD/DS. Maybe you just aren't reading it completely?
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
Topic: RE: what is wrong with the BPD?
Does your insurance cover the BPD, or the BPD/DS? Two entirely different animals. Here are some pics to illustrate:
If you really have a Scopinaro BPD, you have a very large pouch, distal RNY. It looks like this:
A true DS (sometimes called a BPD with DS/duodenal switch) looks like this:
I'm pretty sure that your insurance company would be more likely to cover the DS than the BPD. Very few people DO the BPD any more.
If you really have a Scopinaro BPD, you have a very large pouch, distal RNY. It looks like this:
A true DS (sometimes called a BPD with DS/duodenal switch) looks like this:
I'm pretty sure that your insurance company would be more likely to cover the DS than the BPD. Very few people DO the BPD any more.
Topic: RE: what is wrong with the BPD?
Sherri ~ BPD/DS ~ Dr. Robert Rabkin ~ San Francisco ~
March 15th, 1999 SW 332 CW 123
Hello there, I wanted to take a moment to say that I am living proof that BPD/DS works. I weighed 332 and lost 208 since 1999. Actually, I lost it all within 2 years and have not gained any of it back.
I have yearly lab tests and they come back good and I take Vitimins that consist of B's, Calcium, Pre-Natal Multi, Iron.
I can only still eat small amounts through out the day yet I have remained healthy without dieting. I watch that my protein intakes stay about 80 grams per day but other than that I have a little problem keeping weight on.
So, I range from 117-124 and usually stay at the 124 weight. I did have to have my Tummy skin taken off but have opted to not have any further Plastics.
My website can be found on my profile if you are interested. I do not sell anything on my site, it is a new site that we just help each other find the information we are looking for.
Hope this helped, I would be happy to answer any questions you might have now or in the future.
~ Peace, Sherri
I have yearly lab tests and they come back good and I take Vitimins that consist of B's, Calcium, Pre-Natal Multi, Iron.
I can only still eat small amounts through out the day yet I have remained healthy without dieting. I watch that my protein intakes stay about 80 grams per day but other than that I have a little problem keeping weight on.
So, I range from 117-124 and usually stay at the 124 weight. I did have to have my Tummy skin taken off but have opted to not have any further Plastics.
My website can be found on my profile if you are interested. I do not sell anything on my site, it is a new site that we just help each other find the information we are looking for.
Hope this helped, I would be happy to answer any questions you might have now or in the future.
~ Peace, Sherri
Sherri ~ BPD/DS ~ Dr. Robert Rabkin ~ San Francisco ~
March 15th, 1999 SW 332 CW 123
Topic: RE: APPROVED AND SOOOOOOO FREAKING EXCITED I CAN'T STOP SMILING!!
Sherri ~ BPD/DS ~ Dr. Robert Rabkin ~ San Francisco ~
March 15th, 1999 SW 332 CW 123
CONGRATS on the start of your new journey! 
~ Peace, Sherri
~ Peace, Sherri
Sherri ~ BPD/DS ~ Dr. Robert Rabkin ~ San Francisco ~
March 15th, 1999 SW 332 CW 123
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on 4/26/12 8:35 am, edited 4/26/12 8:35 am - WA
on 4/26/12 8:35 am, edited 4/26/12 8:35 am - WA
Topic: what is wrong with the BPD?
Medicare only covers three types of surgerys. RNY, AGB, BPD. so what is wrong with the BPD and is there anything right about it?
Topic: APPROVED AND SOOOOOOO FREAKING EXCITED I CAN'T STOP SMILING!!
Hello everyone!!! Just found out I am APPROVED, first try!!! Surgery date of Monday May 21st!!!!!! I cannot even believe it. My surgeon told me last week let's try submitting and see what happens even tho my insurance has added 6 months medically supervised diet. Thought I would have to wait until July to submit!! Since they are so inconsistent with approvals and denials he figured we would try and see! I got the call today!!! Thank you to those who have cheered me on and lifted my spirits and gave wonderful advice, shared stories!!!
Topic: RE: I am new and looking for information - please?
BPD/DS has another board, honey. Look up Duodenal Switch and find what you want to know.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
Topic: RE: Bariatric Foodie got a facelift!
How in the WORLD did you come upon this post six months later??? LOL!
Well to address what you said my method is basically this:
1. Turn oven on 350
2. Put squash, uncut, in baking pan with water and cover
3. Bake 40 minutes
4. Let cool, cut open then scoop
But if you'd like an even easier method, some folks like to microwave theirs. You don't even really have to add the water, I just find the moisture helps the texture of the inside along a bit. If you microwave, though, I'm not sure how long for. I've always done the oven method. Gives me time to prep and make my sauce and everything is done and hot at the same time.
Well to address what you said my method is basically this:
1. Turn oven on 350
2. Put squash, uncut, in baking pan with water and cover
3. Bake 40 minutes
4. Let cool, cut open then scoop
But if you'd like an even easier method, some folks like to microwave theirs. You don't even really have to add the water, I just find the moisture helps the texture of the inside along a bit. If you microwave, though, I'm not sure how long for. I've always done the oven method. Gives me time to prep and make my sauce and everything is done and hot at the same time.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
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