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Topic: RE: Newbie questions
I did my research...but I ultimately left it up to my physician. I talked about my weight loss history and my concerns. We initially decided on the roux-n-y surgery....however because of my migraines we have now changed to the vertical sleeve because I am not able to make the commitment to avoid NSAIDS forever (like needed for the roux-n-y).
Topic: Newbie questions
HI - I'm new to the site and just at the consideration stage right now. Checking into different surgeries, which would best suit me, and was looking for others in the same position. I don't find a search bar on here, so not sure how to do that.
I am considering the iBand (plication). So far I have had one nutrition visit, but it's unclear how many my insurance company will require. I've had the phys eval., met the surgeon, and watched a few youtube videos of people in different phases of this journey.
I am considering the iBand (plication). So far I have had one nutrition visit, but it's unclear how many my insurance company will require. I've had the phys eval., met the surgeon, and watched a few youtube videos of people in different phases of this journey.
Kami76065
Topic: RE: 5 Days Post Op-Pain in the stomach area?
Hi, thanks. I am now 30days out and I feel great! Lost 31lbs and can get up and down without the pain and discomfort! I increased my protien intake and I think that really helped me. I was also told to look out for fever as that could be a sign that something was wrong.
I prayed and trusted that God would allow me to heal. I feel awesome. I can even lay on my side now! In my bed! Two weeks ago I was still having a hard time getting up and down, but, today I don't feel hardly any pain! Good luck with your surgery!
I prayed and trusted that God would allow me to heal. I feel awesome. I can even lay on my side now! In my bed! Two weeks ago I was still having a hard time getting up and down, but, today I don't feel hardly any pain! Good luck with your surgery!
Topic: RE: 5 Days Post Op-Pain in the stomach area?
Hi, I am now 30days post op. I am feeling great now. My dietician told me to increase my protien to help me heal quicker. I did that and I starting coming together. I am finally able to lay on my side and get out of the bed without discomfort.
At first, I thought I would never feel as good as I feel today. I have lost 31lbs in 30 days. I have so much energy, I feel like I can run a marathon. I was weighing 286 30 days ago and this morning I weighed in at 255lbs. I am so excited. I have been trying to get under 250lbs for the last couple years. I should be under 250 someday next week.
Congradulations on your surgery! And your inside muscles will start to mend soon. That burning and aching pain will start to diminish. Just make sure you are getting enough protien to help those sore muscles get back to normal!
At first, I thought I would never feel as good as I feel today. I have lost 31lbs in 30 days. I have so much energy, I feel like I can run a marathon. I was weighing 286 30 days ago and this morning I weighed in at 255lbs. I am so excited. I have been trying to get under 250lbs for the last couple years. I should be under 250 someday next week.
Congradulations on your surgery! And your inside muscles will start to mend soon. That burning and aching pain will start to diminish. Just make sure you are getting enough protien to help those sore muscles get back to normal!
Topic: ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card
Dear OH members,
ObesityHelp is happy to announce our new ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card. In coordination with NeedyMeds, ObesityHelp is offering this card to our members at no charge.
This ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card offers you another way to save on various prescription costs. You can save up to 80% off the price of certain prescription medications. Members can use the card if not covered by insurance or by members that decide not to use their insurance. For instance, if a prescription medication is not covered under your insurance plan, the co-payment or deductible is high, if the maximum benefit has been exceeded, or if they are in the donut hole, members can utilize this card. The drug discount card is not an insurance plan, but provides patients with discounted rates on prescriptions. When this card is presented with a valid prescription to a pharmacist, a 0-80% discount may be provided. However, you may ask the pharmacist to process the discount card through the pharmacy system, as well as your insurance card, then choose whichever offers the best savings. The discount card often provides better discounts than many insurance plans.
The ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card is accepted at over 61,000 participating pharmacies (within the U.S. and territories) and includes large chains stores such as Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid and other regional chains and local stores. Additionally, the ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card can be used for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies if they are written on a prescription along with pet prescription medications purchased at a pharmacy. Your card can be shared with friends and family members, and you are invited to print a card for their use too. The card is active now and has no expiration date. When the ObesityHelp Drug DiscountCard is used, OH will receive a minimal amount to assist us as we make the journey with our members to fight obesity. If your pharmacist is not familiar with the drugdiscount card, they can call Argus Health Systems at 866-921-7284. The phone number is found on back of the card.
What If I Have Insurance?
ObesityHelp is happy to announce our new ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card. In coordination with NeedyMeds, ObesityHelp is offering this card to our members at no charge.
This ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card offers you another way to save on various prescription costs. You can save up to 80% off the price of certain prescription medications. Members can use the card if not covered by insurance or by members that decide not to use their insurance. For instance, if a prescription medication is not covered under your insurance plan, the co-payment or deductible is high, if the maximum benefit has been exceeded, or if they are in the donut hole, members can utilize this card. The drug discount card is not an insurance plan, but provides patients with discounted rates on prescriptions. When this card is presented with a valid prescription to a pharmacist, a 0-80% discount may be provided. However, you may ask the pharmacist to process the discount card through the pharmacy system, as well as your insurance card, then choose whichever offers the best savings. The discount card often provides better discounts than many insurance plans.
The ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card is accepted at over 61,000 participating pharmacies (within the U.S. and territories) and includes large chains stores such as Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid and other regional chains and local stores. Additionally, the ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card can be used for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies if they are written on a prescription along with pet prescription medications purchased at a pharmacy. Your card can be shared with friends and family members, and you are invited to print a card for their use too. The card is active now and has no expiration date. When the ObesityHelp Drug DiscountCard is used, OH will receive a minimal amount to assist us as we make the journey with our members to fight obesity. If your pharmacist is not familiar with the drugdiscount card, they can call Argus Health Systems at 866-921-7284. The phone number is found on back of the card.
What If I Have Insurance?
Anyone can use the ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card card but it cannot be combined with insurance. You can use it instead of insurance if:
- The insurance has no drug coverage
- There is a high drug deductible
- There is a low medicine cap that has been met
- There is a high copay and the card offers a better price
- You are in the Medicare Part D donut hole
The card cannot be used to lower a co-payment.
A Few Things You Should Know
- This card is not an insurance program-it's a discount card.
- There may be no savings for certain drugs, including many inexpensive generics.
Here's how it works:
- Download your ObesityHelp Drug Discount card HERE and print the page.
- Cut out the card.
- Give the card to the pharmacist along with your prescription.
- The pharmacist will tell you how much you can save using our drug discount card.
ObesityHelp appreciates our members!! Look for more exciting things to come for OH members!
Sincerely,
Member Services
Topic: RE: 5 Days Post Op-Pain in the stomach area?
I had Vertical Sleeve surgery on Feb 8. My healing was making great progress the first week. Over the last few days I have had severe abdominal pain - well below my incisions. The pain felt like a pulling or burning sensation often followed by a numbness. My surgeon had a CT scan done of my belly yesterday and everything was fine. It seems that it is muscular pain. The largest incision (where they pulled out the excess stomache) has stitches several layers deep into the muscle. He said that the pain could last a month as the stiched area heals. I have no pain when I am not moving but am most uncomfortable when I get up from laying down. Apparently my movement is pulling on my stomache muscles. I am happy it is nothing more serious and look forward to getting past this healing. My surgeon told me that a fever is the major symptom to indicate a bigger problem post-surgery. Hope that helps and good luck!!.
(deactivated member)
on 2/19/12 3:24 pm, edited 2/19/12 3:26 pm - Greater Austin Area
on 2/19/12 3:24 pm, edited 2/19/12 3:26 pm - Greater Austin Area
VSG on 02/03/12
Topic: Staple Lines
Hello there
I am curious about the VBG and staple complications I've been reading about 10-15-20 years later. I understand the staple lines came loose from vomiting? My concern is was the vomiting from the band that was placed? I had the VSG surgery just a couple of weeks ago and I even hear about many VBG patients getting the VSG revision. My concern now is--could the staple lines come loose from the sleeve just like the VBG many years down the road?? I worry about this very much after reading so many staple line problems. Do you guys worry this could happen with the VSG, especially any of you who converted to VSG? My concern is if with the VBG the staple lines didn't come loose because the band eroded or did something to your stomach and caused involuntary vomiting , then what caused it? It's scary. I wonder if this is a concern that will be something in 15 years for the sleeve that it has been for the VBG. Very scary indeed.
I am curious about the VBG and staple complications I've been reading about 10-15-20 years later. I understand the staple lines came loose from vomiting? My concern is was the vomiting from the band that was placed? I had the VSG surgery just a couple of weeks ago and I even hear about many VBG patients getting the VSG revision. My concern now is--could the staple lines come loose from the sleeve just like the VBG many years down the road?? I worry about this very much after reading so many staple line problems. Do you guys worry this could happen with the VSG, especially any of you who converted to VSG? My concern is if with the VBG the staple lines didn't come loose because the band eroded or did something to your stomach and caused involuntary vomiting , then what caused it? It's scary. I wonder if this is a concern that will be something in 15 years for the sleeve that it has been for the VBG. Very scary indeed.
Topic: RE: Getting back on track... you can do it
Hi Tracy,
The darker and more colorful the carbohydrate is, the more complex it is. The more complex carbs tend to have more fiber and are more nutrient rich. They also tend to keep our glucose levels more stable than simple carbs. So carbs that are green, red, blue, etc... tend to be more complex, those that are white or light generally tend to be less complex, such as breads, rice, pasta, etc... I hope that helps some.
Keep trying and you will succeed.
All the best,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
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