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There is a LOT of strain on your back from being obese. Anyone who says otherwise is lying or kidding themselves.
Hope your daughter is on the road to recovery now... uggh I remember. Sore throat... well if you lost some weight. Pink eye... well if you lost some weight. Treat the issue... then... "May I share a concern I have about your weight and how it may be affecting your health" and ummm don't stop there... how about a plan (if desired) Let's try XYZ and we'll revisit it in X months and dammit... insurance if my Dr says I need a particular treatment (nutritional counseling, therapy, pharmaceuticals, medical weight loss programs, bariatric surgery, whatever) COVER IT! Don't wait for the REAL obesity related conditions to kick in diabetes, heart issues, stroke, some cancers.
LOL OK TY for letting me vent too.
So everyone on this thread should totally join the Obesity Action Coalition... this is one of the things they fight against weight bias in healthcare (proud disclaimer I am a long time member and love them) www.obesityaction.org
Oh and PS I had to share this... https://twitter.com/Eggface/status/555179432046899200
I think that a lot of doctors are afraid to mention that problems are caused by weight now, because they don't want to be accused of fat shaming. But, you know what? My health is infinitely better now in the 180s than it was 300+. Not that a doc telling me my weight was to blame was going to get me to change anything until I was ready, though :( But, yeah, I was that defensive fat person in ER too. It sucked.
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
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Glad you posted! Congratulations on your successing!
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
HAHA!! I have thought that same thing many, many times!! :)
289 / 273 / 163.4 / 164 10cc AP Standard 
my band!
Wish there was a "like" button here. :-)
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
I completely understand. I went for years trying to get a diagnosis for my constant pain, fatigue, chronic infections, etc. I was always told to loose weight, and that would help. They ran tests, but couldn't find anything. I felt like I was not taken seriously because I was overweight (that had to be the root of all of my issues, right?). Well, after I lost the weight, some of the issues did resolve, but I was finally diagnosed with UCTD (undifferentiated connective tissue disease). I feel like the doctor's actually listen to me now when I say something is wrong because they do not have something obvious like my weight in their face to blame it on. I guess some of it was my own defensiveness about my weight; however, obesity is the easy culprit to blame a wide variety of symptoms on.
Funny story, I have recently started running, biking, and swimming (training for a triathlon), and I actually had a doctor tell me I shouldn't be doing all of that running and biking... I said that it helps me to keep my weight under control, and he chuckled at me and told me my weight was just fine... What a turn around.
289 / 273 / 163.4 / 164 10cc AP Standard my band!
After filling out a long application from a local bariatric center, I received a call today saying that they would be contacting me to set up an appointment. The clinic where I had my surgery is no longer in business. I am just requesting to be given an exam to see if there is a problem. My first step. I would like to advise anyone reading this to Request from your bariatric Dr. a copy of your surgical history. They can be destroyed after 7 to 10 years.
thanks for your reply.
Boy, can I EVER relate. I had RNY in 2009, and am experiencing the WORST reflux of my LIFE. I've even aspirated into my lungs several times. Like you, I am having a HORRIBLE time getting ANY surgeon to see me. NO one wants to see someone else's case. It is HORRIBLE. I drove the 400 miles to see my original surgeon last week. Took him a CT scan that my primary sent me for, which shows a possible gastro-gastric fistula, and twisted intestine......said they would schedule my scope and call me back. Well, it's been almost a week. Tried to find ANYONE to see me.....no one wants to. Guess if I go to the ER SOMEONE will HAVE to do SOMETHING. Or, maybe not......I have read, and have been told that you should NEVER have reflux after RNY, and if you do, SOMETHING is WRONG. SO depressing!
Hi WLS Graduates,
I’m hoping you can help me out with some resources. I had my 4cc Lap Band surgery in 2003 and have had no problems with my band. My starting weight was 515, current weight 290 (that’s a total loss of 225 lbs or 43% body weight, over the standard skin surgery recommendation of 40%). I’ve been steady at 290 for the past several years. I’ve decided to pursue skin removal surgery for the skin on my upper arms and back, where I’ve got lots of loose skin that hasn’t budged or changed in years.
I’m looking for a surgeon in the NYC or MA areas that performs skin removal surgeries on graduate banisters with high BMIs. I respectfully ask that folks not offer advice to wait for more weight loss before pursuing surgery (though I respect those who choose to wait until they reach their goal weight, of course). This is the right choice for me right now.
What I’m looking for are recommendations of surgeons who perform skin removal on banisters who’ve had weight loss success but still have high BMIs.
Many, many thanks in advance for your help. Hope everyone is well!
JLX
