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Good luck in your journey---a good decision in my opinion. I never thought mine would come to fruition but it did. I started it on September 11, 2014 and was determined to make it happen. Read my blog. On December 29, 2014 I was sleeved and here I am, 7 weeks out and 57 pounds healthier. Meds decreased 72%. I now only take Synthroid and Prozac and of course my vitamins. I feel so much better, walk 6 days a week, and have just started going to the YMCA. You can do it!
Wow, other things have taken me away from the buddy site. Life gets super busy and I took a back seat to my successes. Family and work overwhelm me at times. A couple of years ago, I was working too many hours. I have scaled back to just full time and not signing up for available shifts.
Family is harder to scale back on. My in-laws are both affected by dementia and need more attention. I plan to be online as I am able. Take care bariatric buddy group. One day at a time, one sip at a time. Kathy
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Hi I am just getting started. My surgery date will be 3/17/15. anxious but nervous. I can only have the sleeve because I have crohns. I would welcome any tips or advice. I wish you luck on your journey.
I know it took me years to get here and God knows its taken years to try and loose but after failing and failing again I have decided to get surgery but my current insurance will pay for it but my husband is changing jobs in next 3 months and i need to find classes that i can do quickly and request my doctor at Kaiser will allow me to appeal theirs that take 10 weeks. Does anyone know of any un associated with a company perfer online. Please dont judge i know this is serious and a process but paying $5000 vs $25000 is a big deal. Thanks in advance.
I chose the sleeve because it was the middle ground (i don't like needle too much so the band was right out) the full bypass seemed to have too many complications. I am almost at my year mark from having the surgery. A few things cropped up I didn't know could/would be a thing. I have always had an issue with aspartame (think sweet n low) it dose very bad things to my stomach and intestines. However I never had much issue with other artificial sweeteners. After the surgery that changed. Monk fruit is the only thing I found that doesn't make me violently ill. I also suggest pre operation finding the "shake" flavors you like and getting the vanilla so that extract flavorings like banana, cherry, and so forth can be added. Afew weeks might not seem like long but 4-6 weeks of just one flavor wears on you quick. Good luck!
Hello dear I think you might want to check on the vitamin thing .. I had the sleeve and have to do vitamins twice a day. Not trying to put a damper on things just want you to have the info needed to move forward. Dumping symdrom can be pretty bad but not everyone gets that.
Hello, my name is Ashly Wegley. I am 22 (soon to be 23) and have struggled with my weight for practically my entire life. I have always struggled with my weight and got picked on a lot when I was younger. It still happens now. I am a mother to my one year old daughter and I'm heavier now that I was during my pregnancy. A whopping 289 pounds. I started thinking about looking into Bariatric Surgery back in August. Finally I made a call to Tufts Medical Center in Boston and my first appointment was for December 18th of this year. Oddly enough it was also the two year anniversary of my fathers passing. I say oddly because he always used to pick on my weight when I was younger and once he got sick with cancer he started changing his way of thinking. Now with a child and currently the heaviest I have ever been I have noticed myself having more issues. I've been to the hospital too many times to count in recent months for chest pain, migraines, breathing issues, and checking for blood clots. My family history with these is extensive and already being considered "Morbidly Obese" I knew something had to change.
So I started looking in the Bariatric Surgery route. I have tried Slim Fast, Special K, weight loss pills, working out, and food deprivation. If anything I just gained more. I'm at the point where I hate leaving the house. My clothes barely fit and I currently can not afford more. Not to mention I hate seeing myself in a mirror.
So my first appointment was the 18th and I saw my Behavioral Therapist. My boyfriend came along with me and was able to join in the conversation. I talked about my past and why I wanted to go down this route. I know this process is supposed to take 3-5 months but I already have my Nutritionist appointment, Immersion Day, and my next Behavioral and Nutritionist appointments scheduled. The farthest one being Feb 3rd, 2015. With my first appointment to meet the Surgeon being scheduled on Immersion Day.
I'm looking for support for people who are going through the same things as me. Whether you are interested in Bariatric Surgery or have already had it done and are now adjusting. Also those who have recipes that are healthy for post-op. Thank you.
~Ashly Wegley
on 11/14/14 4:25 am
Hi - I chose the sleeve because I wanted to keep my stomach. The complete gastric was too risky I felt and I didn't like the idea of having to be dependent on vitamins for the rest of my life. I originally wanted to do the lap band but my doctors here don't do it anymore. They haven't had much long term success with that one. I am just in the process myself, and at least 3 months away from surgery. My Uncle's wife however relies on her surgery side effects to keep her on the straight and narrow diet wise. (dumping syndrome) She's a year post op and has lost over 100 lbs. She swears by gastric. Hope this helps.
Hello anyone here from Michigan? Also using Medicare for your primary Insurance if so can you tell me how quick your whole process was?
Hi my name is bonnie and i am almost one week post op i am having a huge problem just rying to get in all that i need at the moment was it hard for you as well? It takes almost two hours per carnation drink and thats without adding the water and juices. I feel over full and just nasty in general.