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Topic: Is it worth it?
I have been approved for my surgery. I am now waiting on a date. I am scared and excited. I am a patient of Dr. Nease. I have some questions and need answers. Do you think the surgery was worth all you went through? Would you do it again? Does anyone have a vitamin D deficiency, and how did it affect you after the surgery? Are you more happier after the surgery? Please someone answer my questions. I am so scared and I am so excited. I really want this, and I want to make sure it will be worth it. I am looking to hearing from all of you!
Thank you,
Your new friend,
Tonia
Thank you,
Your new friend,
Tonia
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 16 - Lovey, Why am I always cold?
In Episode 16 we take a look at the Duodenal Switch, discuss why you’re always cold after surgery and review some bariatric nutritional products that showed up on our doorstep.
http://www.bariatrictv.com
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Duodenal Switch
- Similarities to the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Patients must follow vitamin and protein regiments
- Advantages and disadvantages of the DS
- Feedback from DS patients
- Always hot before surgery
- We weren’t fat we were insulated
- We got a box of goodies from Smart Forme
- Starter kits, a great way to see if you like their foods
- It Tastes Like game show
http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda
Topic: RE: got my date
Hello Grace,
I want to congratulate you on your surgery date. I know you must be very excited!!
Some suggestions:
Take comfortable clothes to wear when you are going home. for example, lose fitting sweats (pants with lose elastic or drawstring)
A pillow to hold on your belly for your ride home (and to use in the hospital to feel more comfy)
Chapstick for your lips your mouth will be very dry
Your hown hair brush, tooth brush and favorite toothpaste
Camera to start taking pics of your journey
and that's it. I took magazines to look at and I never even looked at them.
Wishing you all the best in your journey.
Cira
I want to congratulate you on your surgery date. I know you must be very excited!!
Some suggestions:
Take comfortable clothes to wear when you are going home. for example, lose fitting sweats (pants with lose elastic or drawstring)
A pillow to hold on your belly for your ride home (and to use in the hospital to feel more comfy)
Chapstick for your lips your mouth will be very dry
Your hown hair brush, tooth brush and favorite toothpaste
Camera to start taking pics of your journey
and that's it. I took magazines to look at and I never even looked at them.
Wishing you all the best in your journey.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: Daily Affirmation (Monday)
Good morning WV!
My affirmation for today is:
Exercise is fun and gives me energy. I create many opportunities to exercise and move my body.
I have to really push myself to exercise from now on. I need some major toning and to build up my gluteal muscles it hurt so much to sit.
Have a great day everyone.
Please come and share your affirmation with us.
Hugs,
Cira
My affirmation for today is:
Exercise is fun and gives me energy. I create many opportunities to exercise and move my body.
I have to really push myself to exercise from now on. I need some major toning and to build up my gluteal muscles it hurt so much to sit.
Have a great day everyone.
Please come and share your affirmation with us.
Hugs,
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: got my date
I got my surgery date of 3/2. Going to have it done by Dr. Nease at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Any suggestions?
Topic: needing advice
Can any of u suggest a great plastic surgeon? I needed a TT and back skin removed. I would like to have someone do this thats done alot of surgerys on bariatric patients. Im willing to go anywhere in the US. Im not up to traveling outside the US. Thanks for any help u can give me.
This is my favorite site for Healthy Recipes
http://www.bakespace.com/loginjoin/invite/8491
This is my favorite online site for shopping
http://www.mrrebates.com?refid=190995
Topic: Happy Valentine's Day!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day full of Love & Happiness!
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: My insurance doesnt cover WLS
Hello,
Dr. Nease's office does have you call your insurance and check if it is covered before they do anything. If it is covered then you have to match the criteria. Sorry your insurance doesn't cover it. Jackie at the Dr.'s office will call you back within two days. She is a very busy person, right now the office is not booking appts until April they are so busy. The only other possibility if your insurance doesn't pay is private pay. There is companies that will do financing for this surgery, if that is an option for you. I had Highmark BCBS. I also heard that some of the companies have put in their insurance policies not to cover wls. If that is the case you could go to the HR and see if they might make exceptions. Don't give up right away, try all options before you do that. It is well worth the fight.
Melinda
Dr. Nease's office does have you call your insurance and check if it is covered before they do anything. If it is covered then you have to match the criteria. Sorry your insurance doesn't cover it. Jackie at the Dr.'s office will call you back within two days. She is a very busy person, right now the office is not booking appts until April they are so busy. The only other possibility if your insurance doesn't pay is private pay. There is companies that will do financing for this surgery, if that is an option for you. I had Highmark BCBS. I also heard that some of the companies have put in their insurance policies not to cover wls. If that is the case you could go to the HR and see if they might make exceptions. Don't give up right away, try all options before you do that. It is well worth the fight.
Melinda
Topic: RE: Anyone hear from Karen??
Karen - Glad to hear from you and hear that you are doing well. I also am thankful for the opportunity to make some major changes in my life. I haven't been banded yet - hopefully in March. But I also plan to make the most of that opportunity and look forward to life as a slimmer, healthier woman. I'm new on the forum as well. Please check in regularly and let us know how you are doing. We all need to know that we can get on this site and get a word of encouragement or some possible answers from those who have been there. Take care of yourself, Karen. Hugs, hugs, - Pat
Topic: RE: Anyone hear from Karen??
Pat,
Hi there, This is Karen B. from Bluefield. I was so glad to see someone remembered me. I haven't really been on here enough for that so thank you so much. I did have my sleeve surgery on 2/10 at CAMC - Memorial and everyone was so kind and really help me through this process. I was absolutely scared to death and it was over so quickly and the minute my eyes opened in recovery and I realized that I was ok, I just had to thank God for taking care of me and giving me this incrediable opportunity to change my life. I have been so large for so long, I don't know any other way of life so this is a completely new journey for me. I was in the hospital 2 nights and got home last night about 6pm. It was not a fun trip home on the turnpike. I held a pillow up against my tummy just about the whole trip. My nausea is beginning to leave, I was able to drink some broth today. I lost 44 pounds pre-op and I haven't weighed since so I don't know if I have lost anymore or not. I feel like I have though.
Thanks again for thinking of me!
Karen B
Bluefield WV
Hi there, This is Karen B. from Bluefield. I was so glad to see someone remembered me. I haven't really been on here enough for that so thank you so much. I did have my sleeve surgery on 2/10 at CAMC - Memorial and everyone was so kind and really help me through this process. I was absolutely scared to death and it was over so quickly and the minute my eyes opened in recovery and I realized that I was ok, I just had to thank God for taking care of me and giving me this incrediable opportunity to change my life. I have been so large for so long, I don't know any other way of life so this is a completely new journey for me. I was in the hospital 2 nights and got home last night about 6pm. It was not a fun trip home on the turnpike. I held a pillow up against my tummy just about the whole trip. My nausea is beginning to leave, I was able to drink some broth today. I lost 44 pounds pre-op and I haven't weighed since so I don't know if I have lost anymore or not. I feel like I have though.
Thanks again for thinking of me!
Karen B
Bluefield WV
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