Gastric Bypass

incredible job on the w l! dayyyummm!
lori h.

best of wishes on your date. & there will come a day, where trying on
clothes won't be a torture.
lori h.

Well all, I am home from my surgery, today. I'm hurting an awful
lot and can't find a comfortable position to rest. The trip home
took soo long with all the stops to pee and walk around to keep the
blood clots away. Hope I feel better in a day or two. More later.
Judy Sheldon 9/15/03

I wasn't saying I was giving up. I am gonna give it a week before I
call to see if they got my paperwork. That's all. Surprisingly I
have been very patient about this whole process. If I get denied or
asked for more from insurance I will provide it. I was just
surprised that they are sending it in for pre-approval right now
before I meet my Dr, before I give them my personal letter and
before I have gotten my tests results back. They are in I just
haven't gotten the results, I will get those on the 29th when I have
my physical.
Chelle
282/pre-op

I like a memorable date. My date was 7-4-03 and I named it my personal
independence day. -- Jody Lap RNY in Mexico 7-4-03 217 / 187 / ?
In a message dated 09/18/03 12:57:07 PM Central Standard Time,

i can't wait for that to happen to me my date is oct 28th. i hate everytime
me and my huband go some place i spend hours trying to find domething that fits
becasuse every thing is to small or too tight i want to the other problem
not being able to find something because it is too big. i hae never known that
problem.
nora

hey folks, just removed myself from a food catalog's mailing list,
don't want to be tempted by all the pics of everything from cakes,
cookies, candy, cheese, you name it. even though they have s/f
items, but still...
& yes i bought the citrus flavored chewable calcium wafers, not
bad! however, i had been dreaming that they would be wafers, you
know, the flaky stuff w/ cream filling, hehe. they're actually
giant tums-like pills. a chick can dream... but thanx, deb & all of
the fab family.
lori h.

Another Miamian here!!!!
Vanessa
198 pounds gone forever!!!

Hello Ladies isnt that the best feeling nothing fits !!!!! Last night was a
little cool in central Calif and I have know warm PJ's not even joggers I
use to live in joggers ! Such a problem !!!!
Robin O - Calif
211-133-???
Dec 5 2002

Joyce, is there a close relative or friend that is going to help you
also after surgery? Maybe they could be a subsitute at your dr.
visit. or could you record the meeting and play it for your husband
later? Could your husband be there via cell phone? Just some
thoughts. good luck.
Jill H.
271/pre-op
10/20/03

I'll be going to have my EGD on Monday at 12:30 p.m. I'll post as soon as I'm
coherent enough to do so. :-)
Diana Zelten
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Thomas Lavin
Lap RNY - 06/20/03
244/198/140

Joyce:
Is it possible they'll let a stand-in go for your hubby? Do you have a close
friend or relative that might be willing to sit in and take notes? Or maybe can
he (worst case scenario) be there by phone? Maybe your office will negotiate a
time that might coincide with his lunch hour?
Not knowing your exact situation/circumstances I'm just tossing out the first
things that came to mind ...
Hope some thing up there helped.
Diana

astrid,
i'm pre-op too - my surgery is monday you should get a packet from your dr
with some info on it but i've learned that groups like this help with ideas
for things that may taste better than others. i just got my packet and it
says ....PRO COMPLEX, OPTIMA WHEY PROTEIN, DESIGNER PROTEIN, LIQUID AMINO
2222, LIQUID PROTEINEX.
here is the grocery list they provided for me...
sugar free popsickles - fruit or fudge flavor
decaf tea & coffee (nutisweet allowed)
crystal light or sugar free coolaid
clear juice with no sugar - avoid citrus and apple
clear broth or boullion
no sugar added protein drink
skim milk - no greater than 1%
non-fat pudding, natural applesauce, V8
cream of wheat, mashed potator (flakes)
yogurt - low fat/sugar
high protein soft food - eggs & lowfat cheese
this is the beginning and it works up through stages and the food is added
and seems more "normal" or what we are used to now just in very small
quantities.
Tanya
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The doctor just called. Everything is to go. But I have to see the doctor one
more time. Which is no problem right wrongggggg. My husband took off so many
days to be with me on surgerys. He works 6 days on 24 hour call and 2 days off.
The doctors want to see my hubby and me. Only on Monday or Tuesday. The only
Tuesday my hubby has off is the day we go to California. We were trying to get
the surgery on his vacation and there wasn't a day for that. Now they want my
support person with me for the last visit. I don't know what to do.
HELP!!!!!!!!!! I need this surgery so I can walk.
Joyce
11/12/03

me again,
i have my surgery monday so i can't speak from experience but if i had any
advice to give pre-ops is to have your dr fax (or you pick up) the papers
they sent the insurance because after i looked at what they sent i would
have denied myself too -- bottom line is my motto - keep it simple stupid --
the info and presentation of what they sent was horrible so i decided it can
t hurt so i "organized" the info they sent and had a year print out from
walgreens on for the meds (it was a lot of paper - 52 pgs when i finished) i
also combined my medical problem with its matching ICD-9 codes and the
medication i take for that and i wrote a personal letter stating how poor my
quality of life is and my next step is to have surgical procedures and
injection and get home health equipment and a wheel chair - then i begged
them and basically said i want to be able to be a wife, mother to my 2
babies and practice my profession and not have to go on disability - i also
scanned and 8X10 family photo and 3 days later had an approval -- i think
the picture is an eye catcher and anytime you can do that its a good thing
and call as often as you can - i always heard that if your file is at the
bottom of the stack and you keep calling it will keep it at the top of the
stack (LOL) whatever works.....so request to see what your dr sent the
insurance company and see what they sent - mine was BAD and luckily i was
able to correct it and get myself approved.
Tanya
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hi, i'm hypothyroid from way back b4 the birth of my 1st baby - she is
almost 4 now and that was why i had trouble getting pg and after 8 months
and 100 lbs later they finally listened to me and decided to see if there
was a problem and the phone call i got was "well, no wonder you're gaining
weight, your thyroid isn't working" -- i almost changed dr's over that but
when they put me on the medication (synthroid) i lost 35 lbs like nothing
BUT then i got pg - i can't help but wnder if i would have reverted back to
my reg size b4 the thyroid problem but thats water under the bridge -- in
your case i would pull your old labs and have them faxed to the weight loss
ppl to explain its low b/c of the lower dose med and fight for a surgery
date.
speaking of thyroid - during the birth of my last baby who is 7 months old -
i had a c-section and my HR went to 140 and BP went way high and they kept
asking if i felt alright and could i feel like my heart was beating out of
my chest and i said no - now i'm a RN and i never had a clue what was going
on - basically from stress - any stress - one of which is surgery and
childbirth to name a couple your thyroid can go crazy -- i had a normal
level going in and had thyrotoxicosis -- do a search on it and see - they
treated me correctly now that i know what i had - they stopped the synthroid
and started giving me heart medication for irregular high heart rate and BP.
...the next step if this isn't caught is thyroid storm and can be fatal ---
its a shame to say but we have to be somewhat aware of possible
complications and have a family member know what to look for b/c things are
sometimes missed --
i wouldn't think they would postpone surgery for that but i guess every doc
is different. so i don't know if i helped with the question but i hope i
gave you some valuable information.
Tanya
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super informative site, diana! excelente!!
lori h.

dayyyumm, phenomenal job on the w l! i'm approaching 17 months out &
i'm on a protein "kick" @ the moment. email me directly if you want
to know more.
lori h.

welcome aboard, astrid. prot supps are highly subjective--i say
tomato, you say liverwurst. anyway, the Champion Whey Stack is
heaven, i'm sure others will have some more ideas. to have @
home:decaf tea, crystal light, chicken breasts in order to have a
palatable broth from 'em,mmm a recliner is a lifesaver, your vits.
hopefully you'll get a list from your doc or nutritionist. some docs
allow juice, some only allow your watered down juice, some swear off
juice till goal, you get the picture,hehe.
lori h.

Vitamins in the morning. and the Calcium (tums) at night before bed. What I
don't get from milk, cheese, cottage cheese, and what ever has calcium to make
my 1500 a day.
Joyce
11/12/03

Has anyone been denied surgery due to low thyroid..I was told I could
have surgery in two to three weeks but then the doctor looked at my
blood tests and saw the thyroid results were low...he said he won't
do it until that improves..I'm so upset because I now have to wait
until October 15 to be retested and if it's okay, then I might be
able to get surgery in early November .. however, if it still comes
back as being low, I will probably go into next year and who knows
what insurance will do in 2004...with my luck, they will probably
stop paying for this type of surgery...I am so upset about my thyroid
not working properly...My PCP back in July lowered my medication and
then I had the bloodwork done in August and it's too low...if only
she hadn't lowered my medication, maybe it would be okay now...I just
don't know..Has anyone else had this problem?

Hey my name is Marcy and I am 26 almost 27 years old. This is my first time
posting I am new here. I have a question for the post op's. I am 10 months out
from my open RNY and I have lost 175 pounds!!! My question is what are you all
eating? I know each and everyone of us will be eating something different and
different amounts of food. But I want to know that I'm eating the amount I
should be and NOT to much. I feel if some of you will give me an example menu
of what you eat within a day (including snacks and drinks) I would greatly
appreciate it. PLEASE answer...
Thanks again, Marcy

hi,i just joined and already i have a question :-)
my surgery is next friday ( the 26th ) and i still don't know what
kind of protein/meal replacement shakes i should buy.the one that was
recommended to me ( new vision slim solution ) seems so expensive.
also,does anyone have some kind of list of things/foods i need to buy
before surgery?
thanks so much in advance!!
astrid

Leslie.
I live in Irvington also. I am just off the Irvington-Bayou La Batre about 3
miles from Hwy. 90
Mary A. B.
bosarge3@...
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/54
386/307 - 79 LBS.

yes i remember you jayme, welcome back. can you get another opinion,
3 months is way too long to be fatigued---what are your labs like?
lori h.

Leslie,
I live in north AL. In Toney which is 20 minutes outside of
Huntsville. I am using Dr Facundus and am working on getting my
approval. Nice to "meet" a neighbor. I know for a fact that there
is another AL lurker on here as well, she lives about 5 minutes away
from me. Sue Ann? Where are you?
Chelle
282 pre-op

I have seen alot on here about a bottom buddy. For those of you that cannot
afford $30 - 40 on such an apparatus simply go to Dollar General Store and by
a sponge pom-pom type dish mop for a dollar. They are very easy to wash out.
I used a 32 oz. plastic cup container and simply filled it with water and
sloshed it up and down a few times and it was clean.

I called yesterday from the person who I had my consult with and
asked if I wanted to go ahead and submit my paperwork to my
insurance company for pre-approval. I said go for it and she said
it should take about a month. I know it could be less then a month
but I won't start to fret about it till October 17th. LOL I am
trying to wait a week before I call my insurance to see if they got
my paperwork. I want to call today, I know it's too early but I
WANNA KNOW!! LOL It's so hard to not think about it. I am trying
to stay busy but it's always on the back of my mind. I haven't even
met the Dr to see if he will actually do my surgery. LOL I will
have a approval or denial by that point. I was told yesterday
though that people with a BMI as high as mine have yet to be denied
through my insurance. I didn't give her my personal letter yet. I
have it written. I wnated to add whatever else was found out at my
PCP appointment on September 30th but I'd go ahead and give it to
her if she asked. It's a good letter.
Thanks all for your support. I just can't tell you how much you all
have been so helpful to me in making my decision. Also some great
tips on food and things like that.
Chelle
282 pre-op

http://transmed.tv/bariatricsurg/nutrition.htm

Here's something I found on the web.
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
The following vitamin/mineral supplements will be required for the rest of
your life.
Multivitamin - Take 2 children's chewable multivitamins per day for the
double the recommended DRI for the first six months. A Centrum A to Z once
per day after six months is fine. Recommended Brands: Chewable Centrum
Kids Complete (contains vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and
bones), One Source Active Kids (Wal-Mart brand)
Calcium - Take 1,500 mg daily. You can go up to 2,000 mg without danger of
toxicity. There are two types of calcium:
1. Citrate is recommended because of its high absorption rate. Citrate
also decreases the risk of kidney stones. It may be taken with or without a
meal. Brands: Citracal, liquid Cal/Mag, NOW powder (1 teaspoon = 700 mg).
Go to www.vitaglo.com.
2. Carbonate is not as well absorbed as citrate and must be taken with a
meal since it needs stomach acid to aid with absorption and gastric bypass
patients produce less stomach acid. Brands: Caltrate, Viactiv
The body only absorbs 500 - 600 mg of calcium every 4 hours, so you must
take your calcium three times a day. Take calcium by itself as it can
decrease the absorption of iron.
B12 - B12 sublingually once per week. Sublingually means under the tongue
so it may be absorbed through the mucus membranes.
Menstruating Women Only
Iron 325 mg ferrous fumerate, gluconate, polysaccharide, or carbonyl (65 mg
of elemental iron) - Take iron with a vitamin C source such as diluted
orange juice (½ juice to ½ water), V-8 juice, or Sugar-free Tang to increase
absorption. Do not take iron with calcium supplements, coffee, tea, high
fiber foods, or milk since they decreased iron absorption. Wait at least 3
hours to drink coffee or tea after taking iron.
Vitamin Schedule Example:
Breakfast - 1 multivitamin with meal. Take iron supplement 30 minutes after
meal.
Midmorning - Calcium Citrate (500 - 600mg) and protein supplement
Late afternoon - Calcium Citrate (500 - 600mg) and protein supplement
Supper - 2nd multivitamin with meal
Bedtime - Calcium citrate (500-600 mg)
B12 once a week
Do what works for your schedule and you will remember.
DO NOT use time released or enteric-coated vitamins.

Hi, Jayme:
I'm also from Shreveport, but I'm only 6 weeks out. I had surgery in
Michigan so I could recover with my family up there.
Where did you have the surgery and what type? Do you know of any
support groups in our area?
Your body has been through some tremendous changes in the past 3
months. The weakness could just be from all the adjustments you are
making. Are you trying to get out and walk daily? Are you getting
enough water and protein? What types of things are you eating? Are
there certain types of food that leave you feeling more nauseous than
others?
Congrats on the wonderful weight loss and keep in touch. I hope your
feeling sick ends for you soon.
Jill- Louisiana
Open RNY 8/7/03
299/269/145
I am still weak and tired alot and

Hi, I'm Jayme, 26 y/o female in Shreveport Louisiana. I had my
surgery on June 5th and had a repair on June 8th. I had lots of
complications. well, I'm 3 months out and I have lost over 120
pounds. I found out the other day that I weighed over 400 pounds at
the time of surgery, which is about 50 pounds more than I originally
thought. I weigh about 290 now. I am still weak and tired alot and
I am nausous 95% of the time. Is this normal? My doctor keeps
saying it'll take time, but 3 months??? I'm sick of being sick.
Help?????

Hi I am also from AL. I live in Irvington which is about 15 miles
outside Mobile. I am seeing Dr. Dyas at Providence Hospital.
If things go as planned I will be having my surgury there too.
Hope to here from ya'll soon
Leslie

Would you mind e-mailing me off list please? I wanted to pick your brain about

Linda Franken belly is pretty funny. I might even ask to borrow
that my date is Oct. 20th. Congradulations on your date. It sure is
coming up fast.I am starting to get really excited and scared.
Jill H.

Congraduation Dawn.I bet your excited & ready to get your New Life
started.It's nice your Mom coming to help out that will help alot
and make it easier for you to recover faster.Plus help you relax and
heal up better to.Thank God my children were older.Four weeks will
go so fast.Sept. almost gone now.Keep in touch and remember walk
walk and walk.a friend debkroll of Iowa.Gods with us every step of
are
lives.

Well today is my pre-op with my surgeon and only 12 more days until it is my
turn for this surgery. My Mom is coming in 9 days and will be here for 4 weeks
to help me with my son. I am excited.
Dawn B.
Pre-op
Sept. 30th

Lori, aren't the Detour bars high in carbs?
Jill-Louisiana
the detour bar is decent, but Snickers it

Hi Misti,
You are right that you need to be careful how to take vitamins. I
just take one multi-vitamin right now but I know that some vitamins
interfere with the absorption of others. Also calcium affect the
absorption of some vitamins but I don't remember if it helps or
hinders. I would definately call either your doctor or your
nutrionist to check since you are taking so many vitamins.
Keep us posted and take care,
Bridget Northam

Missy Congraduation your on the way to join us losers.Keep in touch
on when the surgery date is.God Bless and you'll do wonderful.See ya
soon on the Big and Happier NEW LIFE.a friend dbekroll of Iowa down
40 lbs so far.

can someone tell me if i doing myself injustice by the way i am
taking my vitamins .....i take them all together ....is this ok? im
taking vitamin c and a&d and iron and b-12 sublingul sp? and multi
vit and cal citr...so how should i take them ....and what do i need
of each to achieve everything i need ...i dont know if it makes a
difference or not but i have the vit. from vitalady.com that u
order ...thanks in advance Misti
open ryn 8/12/03
317/281/?

That is great. You going to get the biggest treat of all. Good luck.
Joyce
11/12/03 post-op
Linda McHugh <lindammchugh@...
Guess what guys?!
I GOT MY DATE!!!!!!! October 31st, 2003. Yup. Halloween. I can just see the
puns a'comin. I am sooo stoked! The cool part was that my surgeon called me on
my cell phone at 7.30 at night while our family were out to dinner. Isn't he
great?! We so celebrated! I GET to say PRE-OP now. WOOHOO!! I have decided
to be "frankenbelly" this year! heehee
Sweet Dreams, Happy Thoughts, Many Blessings
Linda from Sac
264/pre-op!/145

hi joyce, finding a palatable prot bar is a mission. EAS & Atkins &
the previously mentioned one way, u-turn & detour bars are alright.
the odyssey is so-so. check the label for what type of prot, some of
the above are whey protein. it's lots of trial & error.
lori h.

Guess what guys?!
I GOT MY DATE!!!!!!! October 31st, 2003. Yup. Halloween. I can just see the
puns a'comin. I am sooo stoked! The cool part was that my surgeon called me on
my cell phone at 7.30 at night while our family were out to dinner. Isn't he
great?! We so celebrated! I GET to say PRE-OP now. WOOHOO!! I have decided
to be "frankenbelly" this year! heehee
Sweet Dreams, Happy Thoughts, Many Blessings
Linda from Sac
264/pre-op!/145

Does anyone know if there is one out there there that I could eat. I can't have
soy bean I am highly allergy to it. I have to drink whey protien drink so I
wouldn't have the soy bean. It don't taste that bad. I have asked GNC up here
and they said they don't have anything in a bar. So if someone could help me
with this.
Joyce
11/12/03

hi Tanya,
Nice to meet you went to your web site now I know what you look like.
"nice site" ill be praying for you, if you need to talk before surgery or after
call me be glad to chat IM home in the mornings till 2 so call. Hope to here
from you soon, and Disney sound great.
talk to you soon
your friend in surgery
Chris and sue Carroll
micco Florida
1-772-663-6972
CHRISTOPHER CARROLL

hey guys. the people from detour, one way & u-turn bars replied to my
? about getting them in a smaller size.
the one way (peanut buttery) bars are terrific & the u-turn (caramel)
isn't far behind. the detour bar is decent, but Snickers it
ain't---can't fool this chick!
anyway, their reply was :
"we sell our smaller bars to our mass accounts only. these include
targets, rite-aids, walmarts, walgreens, CVS, trader joes, duane
reeds, & albertsons. the other stores such as GNC, vitamin world,
vitamin shoppe will have the larger bars".
just for our info, keeping a prot bar (whichever brand you like) with
you is excellent is case you're stuck someplace(airport, school) &
could be tempted by other stuff. this was a tip from a nutritionist &
there's always a bar in my purse, sometimes untouched for days, but
it's there.
lori h.

congrats, melissa!!! keep us posted.
lori h.

i'm guilty as charged myself. have you tried tiny sips all day? or
varying the temp? is it boredom or overfullness?
lori h.

hey kathy! representing (along w/ a bunch of us) miami!!! the
founder, co-founder & the moderators are all from the magic city.
where are you? broward?
lori h.

I rarely post, but have a few times in the past. I have gotten so
much information from this group and anytime anyone asks about
surgery I send them to Gastric Bypass Family :) And anytime I have a
question I know where to go also :)
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that I found out yesterday
that I got my insurance approval. I had no problem with Cigna POS
what so ever. I got my answer in about 3 weeks. I'm very excited.
I'm waiting on the results of my sleep study because if I have to go
on a CPAP machine it will affect my surgery date a bit. I'm hoping
to have a date soon tho!
Melissa R
TN
PreOP (but hopefully not for much longer)

Hi Tiff -
My name is AJ. I am also 23 (24 at the end of the month). I live in
downtown san diego, but my family here is in La Jolla. I am
currently 325 pre-op. I am going to be getting hte surgery at
Pomerado, and if you can handle someone who is in the early stages, I
would like to be a friend. I cold use some advice and maybe I can
offer some support for you.
My email is catinthehatinaz@...
take care,
A.J.

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Thanks Joyce, I've enjoyed reading the posts so far, I have to do
something, just can't continue this way. Janice

hey girl - mine is on the 22nd also at 700 am - i'm crazy i'm so excited -
tomorrow i go to a 2 hr teaching class to find out everything i need to know
so lets KIT....
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Hey Sarah,
My heart is with ya. Being from New Orleans I know what you going through with
Isabell. I hope you and your family and all the other people in the area will
make it through with flying colors. I will keep you all in my prayers and
thoughts.
Pam C
New Orleans
Post-op 9/8/03

Go Kevin!! WOOOHOOO!!! YIPEEE!!
Jessica in MI
340/Pre-op

Janice Welcome to the family. When you have questions just ask. I went to my
first meeting back in June. I had more tests than they ask for. My surgery is
November 12, 2003. I am so excited about it. I am having the surgery for my
health. The ppl in here are so helpful it's like you have a family. I really
enjoy being in this site. No matter how bad you think the question is just ask.
Joyce
11/12/03

I'm two days from being 9 months out. I will be honest here. I've never
gotten in 64 oz of water in a 24 hour period. I do drink about 24-32 oz I
guess.
What I was wondering is I cannot drink very much at one time. I take three
or four sips and that is all I can handle. If I drink more than that, my
pouch feels very full. Is this normal? Should I be able to drink more at one
time now??
Kimmie
Lap RNY 12/19/02
343/185/135

Hey guys & gals,
Can we PLEASE make an effort to delete the digests from under our responses
PRIOR to sending our responses back to the list? I get my mail in digest
form, which is usually 25 messages per e-mail, but if one person leaves the
digest below their message and then someone else replies to that original
message without deleting it (the original post), that's an additional FIFTY
e-mails I have to scroll through prior to getting to a current e-mail.
Sorry if I'm being pissy about this, but this is a particular pet peeve of
mine and it's been happening frequently in the past few days...
Thanks for making the effort.
live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt...
Deb in Hazlet, NJ
"Debbie Dancer"
distal rny
September 3, 2002
386/235/165
BMI 60/34.7/24
-151
-92.5"
Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/14/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro

Thanks Debbie Them sounds good and tasty.Were can you find them at?
I love bananas.a friend debkroll of
Iowa.

I'm soo happy for you.Please let us no when your day is and how
things go for you.Congraduation and see ya on the losing side.a
friend debkroll of Iowa.down 40 lbs Thanks for this
surgery

Hey sweet Lori H.
If you like the chocolate (my personal favorite) you should also try the
banana dream and the cocoa-mocachino... both are wonderful also. It's nice
having variety because I plan on doing these shakes (in addition to my food)
for a long time to come...
As for the calcium, if you can stand the flavors, Vitamin Shoppe has 500 mg.
wafers of calcium citrate in orange (kinda like vitamin c tastes) or apple
cinnamon...
live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt...
Deb in Hazlet, NJ
"Debbie Dancer"
distal rny
September 3, 2002
386/235/165
BMI 60/34.7/24
-151
-92.5"
Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/14/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro

Got this letter today....
Dear Mr. Lewis,
As you requested, we reviewed our coverage decision on the proposed
RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery by Dr. Nye. I am please to tell you that
based on th einformation reviewed, this service is covered under
your medical benefit plan.
YEAH BABY!!!!!
Approved on Appeal letter #1

Scared and nervous is normal but just think soon you'll join the
losers side.I have you in my prayers for a quick recovery.God Bless
and hope to hear from you soon saying I'm down on the
pounds.Congraduation and take care.Your in my thoughts and prayers.a
friend debkroll of Iowa.Surgery Aug 18,2003,down 40
lbs.

IM near Sebastian Florida on the east coast where are you, my name is
Christopher Carroll, had my surgery may 9th 2000 i was over 780 LB and IM now
down
under 300 and enjoying life. me and my wife moved here this past year and love
it.. talk to you soon
your friend in surgery
Christopher Carroll
Sebastian Florida
CHRISTOPHER CARROLL

Wow Caroline Way to Go!!!!!!!!,Your getting smaller and
smaller.Congraduation.Everyone around here getting skinny.I wish ya
the best.a friend debkroll of
Iowa.

Lori Your so sweet and don't worry You'll do great and your not a
blabbermouth.I bet you loved it he seen how thin your getting I know
I feel great when someone says looks like your losing are Oh what
different about ya..Wow it don't seem it been that long ago.Times go
fast when were losing.Keep on going Lori.a friend debkroll of Iowa
down 40 lbs Wow I'm
happy.

Hi everyone. I as just wondering if any of you are form the South
Florida Area? Kathy

Hi everyone!
Just wanting to say a big "hi!" *waves at computer screen*
Things here are going well! The last week was spent losing nothing
but it looks like the scale MAY be moving again :) As of this
morning, I am down 86 lbs :) (in 4 1/2 months)
Alan and I got our home equity loan today and so we will be able to
pay off his mom's house in PA and pay for the restoration of the
house now :) We're being told that it will take about 4 to 6 months
to restore the house. It is such a great feeling to know that this
is really happening!
And Deb, Lisa, and everyone else in the PA, NJ area, yes, let's
DEFINATELY plan on a get-together when I get out there! I so want to
meet you!!!!!
Sending many many hugs :)
:) Caroline
Lap RNY 5/2/03
367/281/150
ObesityHelp.com Profile: www.tinyurl.com/bkld
Angel for Trea (tomorrow!!!) and Patty (one week from today!!!)
*******Hope you'll take a moment to visit my profile (link is above)
and sign their surgery support pages! (links are near the top of my
profile :)

yay chelle! & here's hoping for a swift approval!
lori h.

OMG, I cant believe im so near, my surgery (im having lap rny and my
gall bladder removed) is suppose to happen on Sept 22nd @ 10 am
(Gods Willing). My nerves are starting to eat me alive. Dr. Carryl
told me that this is normal, im supoose to be scared, I guess so
lol. Is there anything that I should be doing in preparation to
Monday. From all of you guys experiences what should I have ready
when I come home from the hospital?

welcome kristie! great job on the w l!!! have u tried champion
whey stack?
& stay dry & safe.
lori h.
miami

i'm wls blabbermouth. today, my dentist wanted to know what i did
to lose weight...no hesitation.
how's it going @ 6 weeks out?
lori h.

have u tried calling the hospital where you're undergoing surg?
lori h.

Tiff,
I hope you find a buddy in your area. Keep up with your Dr.'s. Depression can
be treated, you just need to find the right meds and therapist. My daughter
fought with depression this last year, she was nearly pychotic. We finally
brought her home from school, found a local dr who finally came up with the
right diagnosis and medication. Turned out she needed to be treated with an
anti-seizure med and not the anti-psychotic they put her on at the school
clinic. Anyway, don't give up and try to get the medical help you need. My
thoughts are with you. Let us know how you are doing.
Debbie R., WI
8/7/03 RNY
286/255

That's great news, Deb!!

Way to Go under 200 lbs can't wait to see that scale do that.Sorry
hear about the trouble.Never heard of it before.I hope they can help
you with that also your Iron count comes back up for you.I hate
pills.God Bless and keep in touch on how it's going.I prayer that
things get better.a friend debkroll of
Iowa.

Chelle,
When I got my aprroval in April it was good for three months (July). When I
couldn't get scheduled in that time, my surgeons office scheduled it and then
called the insurance for an extension. It wasn't a problem.
Debbie R., WI
8/7/03 RNY
286/255

I can't tell you how awesome it is to look at my signature line and see the
change from the 2's to the 1's. I'm just giddy!!!

Well, drum roll, please ...
I'm below the 2's!!! Weighed in at 198 lbs. I was pretty psyched! :-)
Bad news ... I may have developed a stricture. I've been having trouble with a
"drowning" feeling like stuff is stuck in places it shouldn't be and I've
noticed I have to wait alot longer after meals to drink and feel comfortable.
So my surgeon is going to schedule an EGD for this week or early next week to
check things out. I'll keep everyone posted.
My iron count was low so I've been put on a separate iron supplement aside from
what's in my multi-vitamin.
So there's the update.
Diana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Thomas Lavin
LAP RNY - 06/20/03
244/198/140

Hi, I was wondering if there was anyone here who lives in the San
Diego area. I need some more support, friends, and possibly, an
exercise buddy.
I'm 23, in San Diego. I've been doing great! I'm now down to 219
lbs. I just need to find other ways to deal with my depression and
boredom. I've had quite a few slips and cheated in the past. I
regret that so much too, because all it does, is make me sick, and
even more depressed.
I find it really difficult to find things to do, and change my
lifestyle. It's hard for me to find work, or get into school. I
just have a lot of issues in life to deal with. I don't know what to
do. I do see a psychologist, and is looking for a psychiatrist. I
just need a lot of help mentally, as well as physically.
Really alone & confused - Tiff

Today i went to Doctor for blood work and checkup.And sooooo Happy I
went.I had my surgery Aug 18,and as of today I'm 40 lbs down.Now
that wonderful and I'm so grateful for this surgery.I don't see her
again until November.I owe everyone a Big Thanks.Now I'm on my way
to that 300 mark soon.I start a excrise program through my Doctors
clinic Friday to get some ect workouts I think that going to help me
too.I hope and pray everyone thats just starting and having the
surgery has as great as sucess as I have.I'm eatting 3 oz of high
protein foods and 64 oz of my water.I've only been sick a few times
and that was my Big mistake becuz I eat one to many bites.That made
me start using a babyspoon.Well God Bless you all and thanks for
everything and all the dumb question I've asked you helped me
through.Take Care and I pray that everyday that we all are a pound
or two lightier your all the Greatest and Best.a friend debkroll of
Iowa,down 40 lbs as of today.

I am very excited. I was told that because my BMI was higher then
40 that I would more than likely be approved by BC/BS of AL. She
said the have not yet not approved anyone with a BMI as high as I
have. She will send my paperwork in this week and told me to give
it a month. I will call next week to see if they got my paperwork.
I have a 6 month period in which to have my surgery with that
apporval and she said my Dr is at a 5 month waiting period so I
might just squeak in under my approval date. LOL I feel very good
about this and can't wait to see if I get approved. If I don't I
will wait till I have my physical and othe rinfo in and try again.
Doesn't hurt to try without it.
Chelle
282 pre-op

Change your settings to either "no e-mail" or "daily digest". This should do
the trick.
Thanks,
Carol Matar

That sounds like Dr. Kowalski. I would guess he's taller than 5'5
but I'm not good with that. Definately nice eyes and fairly
handsome. I thought he seemed to lack a sense of humor though. Not
that I care though, really...
I am going to see what the chief at Temple says about doing it
differently the next time and then make my decision.
Thanks for the input!!

That should have said intro...ooop's

Hello all,
My name is Kristie and I had a VBG/GB on 07/22/03. I have lost 45lbs so
far:-)
I am doing pretty well. I am feeling pretty well.
I am still having problems getting in my protein. I am working on it. I
still have not found a protein drink I can stand!!!!!!!!!!!
OT part-- Please say a prayer, swing a cat, wish good wishes for all of us
that are about to be kissed by the hurricane!!
Kristie
277/232/????
open VBG/GB Dr. Clark Newport News VA

Hi everyone! I love reading and sharing with almost everyone, BUT 9.99 out of
10 emails that I get are not for ME, they are for the group. Is there ANY way I
can limit my receiving of emails from the "G-B Family"? I can't be doing
anything else on the computer when a pop-up notifying me of yet another email
coming in from the group! How can I stop this? If I HAVE to, I'd like to be
removed completely from the list, I don't really want this, but if it's the only
way! If someone knows how I can do this, please let me know! Thanx!

I live about 25 minutes south of Houston in a small town. Houston is
just close enough to go shopping or out for fun. I wouldn't like to
live in a big city either. It's just not me.
Charlotte
Sept 24 is my date

I live in Missouri City and work in Houston (Galleria)....people close to
Houston should get together and do something.....Any takers?
Carol Matar

I think everyone is probably different, but for me, I can have
staight OJ and not dump. I have kept the sugar number to the single
digits on most other things. My yogurt has 10 grams of sugar and I
am fine with that also. It also has alot of protein, 9 grms. So
maybe the protein helps me handle the sugar. I have tried the propel
and have been fine. Just my experiences with sugar. I will tell you
one thing, when i went back to work, i took a stick of gum out of my
desk. It was there from last school year. I didnt have it in my
mouth for more than a couple seconds and my stomach started cramping
up. I spit it out and took the pack out of the desk.. it wasnt sugar
free!!! I threw it all out, but was shocked at how quickly i felt
ill and it was just a piece of gum...lol Hope you find your happy
medium also.
Lori - MI
Open Distal RnY
August 1, 2003
289/254/145

hey angela, I am right north of mobile in a little town called Brewton. I had
my surgery at the mobile infirmary with dr. weinstein.
what about you?
michelle w.
11/11/02
268/133/??

keep up the great attitude, robin. so glad you had a good consult,
we're here for ya!
lori h.

hi, i'm wondering if you post-ops have noted sugar content on items and
noticed at what point dumping occurs - hubby bought me propel water peach
flavor but it has 2 gm of suger - i also noticed someone on here is taking
viactiv and it had 3 gm of suger --- just curious - anybody know?
Tanya
visit our website
www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html
www.poncetihomes.com

the search is over! reconstructive surgeon #4 is the one i liked
best! i felt super @ ease, he was just fantastic. the best part is
when he said he could tell i did weight training, alright! the lesson
here is to make sure you feel comfy w/ the doc & his staff, who were
beyond friendly & sweet.
& the 2nd lesson, is that working out works, you won't be able to fool
your doc (or anyone else).
lori h.
16 grateful months out

My consult went well. I met with the team. The doctor will hit 2000
surgeries by the end of the year. He does all his surgeries lap. His
surgery rate is unreal. I like him a lot and I like the personal
follow-up he and his team do. They require checkups at 3 weeks, 3/6/9
months and 1 year and then yearly after that. He performs surgeries on
Tues/Thursdays. Right now my psych evaluation will be in December
(first appointment). I should hopefully hear from my insurance company
in 2-3 weeks. He told me to start bugging them if I haven't heard
anything in 10 days. Right now if things stay on schedule I'll be
having my surgery sometime next summer which gives me plenty of time to
start my exercise program and increase my protein/decrease my carb
intake. I am so psyched. I can't wait.
My surgeon is Dr. Kothari from Gundersen/Lutheran in LaCrosse, WI.
Inch by inch/pound by pound slowly I'm on my way to the losing side of
life.
Robin
Wisconsin

hehe, 1st, i had the bestest best protein supplement on earth, thanx
deb! CHAMPION WHEY, yes way!!! mixed it w/ soy milk & it was heaven!
why didn't i know about this while i was gagging on isopure pu-pu a
year ago?
oh no, then i tasted some calcium powder from the vitamin shoppe, it
was like alka seltzer tasting but a million times worse. i finished
it like the masochist i am(need to protect my bones), but i'm
returning the vile ca-ca.
lori h.

FOR CRUSHING PILLS, IF YOU CANT TOLERATE PILLS THEN HAVE YOUR DOCTOR GIVE IT
IN LIQUID FORM, THEY CAN DO THAT, WHEN I HAD MY SURGERY I COULDN'T HANDLE
PILLS AT ALL, SO WE WENT TO LIQUID FORM FOR ALL MY PILLS THAT I TOOK, SO LOOK
INTO
THAT.
A FRIEND IN SURGERY
CHRISTOPHER CARROLL
CHRISTOPHER CARROLL

What part of Alabama you in? I am in Mobile!!!!
Angela

Hey, chickie!
That's awesome news! I found out this weekend that I no longer have a single,
solitary pair of pants that fits me anymore. Every last pair is too big. Think
I'm complaining ... heck no!!!
This afternoon I have my three month post-op visit. I'll post an update this
afternoon. :-)
Way to go, my surgery twin! Keep up the great work.
Diana

Tanya! That is so exciting!!!
I didn't know you're in TX! I'm in Dallas! I just passed through
Centerville a few weeks ago on the way to visit my mom (she lives
outside of Huntsville).
Jamie
preop 10/17/03

If you're still able to swallow pills, use a pill splitter. It costs
about $1.50 at the pharmacy and neatly splits the pills down to
manageable size without crushing them and wasting any medication.
Jill- Louisiana
Open RNY 8/7/03
299/269/145

Hey guys and gals,
Just had to tell you another little something. I was unpacking
(we're still living out of boxes after 3 weeks!) some clothes to put
away and came across a pair of shorts that I haven't worn since
1999. Decided to try them on to see how much further I needed to
go....well guess what! They fit! I didn't even have to lay down on
the bed to get them zipped. I'm so happy. This of course led to a
clothes trying on spree (I'm a pack rat and have kept all the
clothes --almost all--that i've worn for the last 10 years or so)
and clothes that I haven't worn in about 3-4 years actually fit.
I've got more stuff to wear! I'm excited!
Sorry for the excitment but I just had to share!
Tanya
Centerville, TX
432/370/170 (still debating on what current weight is--haven't
weighed on proper scale for over 4 weeks)
Lap RNY 6/20/03-Dr. Adam Naaman, Houston

MWILLEY, DON'T GET FRUSTRATED!!! YOU ARE DOING GREAT SO STOP COMPARING YOUR
WEIGHT LOSS TO OTHERS. EVERYONE'S BODY IS DIFFERENT AND SOME LOOSE REALLY,
REALLY FAST AND REACH THEIR GOAL IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS,WHILE OTHERS KEEP LOOSING
FOR 18 MONTHS, JUST SLOWER.IN THE END, EVERYTHING WORKS OUT. SO KEEP YOUR HEAD
UP AND I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD! YOU INSPIRE ME.
MICHELLE W. FROM ALABAMA
11/11/02 RNY LAP
268/133

wolfie, glad to see you back - i've been off and on with stuff going on
here and i'm just really getting back full force and will contimue
throughout the post-op period -- dr didn't say how long i will be laid up...
.
i know what you mean about the meds - i know time - released is not supposed
to be crushed - i take demerol for back pain and will have to lose quite a
bit b4 that goes away so i'm going to try to get my dr to give me the
duragesic patch or kadian capsules b/c they can be opened and sprinkled in
custard or something soft.
i was so embarrassed today at pre-op --- had to give a urine sample and
couldn't get that little cup in the right place - couldn't see and peed
everywhere but the bottle - finally got a few drops and its solid red b/c
the big P is here -- oh joy ! they sent me home with a cup to do a pg test
but i can get hubby to hold the cup then.
how are you? i forgot where we left off before i had that nightmare
experience with wellbutrin....
Tanya
visit our website
www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html
www.poncetihomes.com

pam,
how are you feeling? i'm having mine monday with dr lavin in covington....
any words of wisdom or questions i should ask?
Tanya
visit our website
www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html
www.poncetihomes.com

Centrum makes a chewable that is just as complete as the regular
centrum. I found it at walmart. I am sure GNC has something, but i
am sure more expensive.
Lori - MI
Open RnY Distal
August 1, 2003

Dear Lisa,
If Dr. Kowalski is about 5'5" with brown hair, nice eyes and not too hard on
the eyes, he is the one who trained with Dr. Brolin. He was a "fellow" with
Dr. Brolin when I first had my surgery and he's the one who removed my
staples and did some of my follow-up. He's a doll. (Now my bias comes
out... so watch out... hahahaha). Much as I like Dr. Kowalski, why go to
the student, when you can have the master? Dr. Brolin is not as cute as
Kowalski (not that this matters, I'm just being funny here), but he's an
absolutely brilliant surgeon. Let me know if you're gonna come this way,
and the day of your appointment, I'll drive over and meet you for lunch or
something...
live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt...
Deb in Hazlet, NJ
"Debbie Dancer"
distal rny
September 3, 2002
386/235/165
BMI 60/34.7/24
-151
-92.5"
Angel to Bill, Debbie (10/14/03) Ilene, Roy, and Ro

Drinking the water while eating makes the food pass through your
pouch faster. This makes you feel hungry sooner and you are apt to
eat more or snack.
Jill H.

Yes Red Bull has alot of caffeine in it but its not really
carbonated. I have been drinking caffeine and was never told to not.
This drink is like an instant energy drink and it is great for me. I
drink the sugar free one which only has 10 calories
Vanessa

If you know this person and they have asked for an opinion, I see
nothing wrong with offering your persuasive opinion. If he's not
asking for advice, I would leave it alone. Just me though.

PLEASE DON'T give up your support group or this message board. I
agree with you that it seems almost too easy for some of the people
on this board to lose weight after surgery but you should be proud
of yourself that you've lost 63 pounds. That's a great start. It
sounds like now is the sink or swim time so if you can swim at least
try treading the water. Call your doctor's office and tell them
what your going through - ask for an appointment. It's worth the
trouble to get yourself back on track. I'm sure your doctor has
seen this many times before and should be able to help. You might
want to ask about a different support group if your not happy with
the one your going to but don't cut yourself off from other people.
We all need each other when going through this. Keep us posted and
hang in there!!!
Bridget Northam

Connie, Good luck and God bless you :) I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers
See you on the losing side :)
Ruth
post op Open RNY
386/204/???
Oct 29,2002
MA
cmi517 <cmi517@...
I'm another Connie on the list, from Alabama. I need everyone's
good wishes and prayers for me on Thursday, when I expect to become
a loser. I've gotten so much from the good folks here, I want to
say thank you to all of you. The support here is unlike anywhere
else. I'll post when I get back home, thanks from Birmingham.
cmi517

Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of Gastric_Bypass_Family
Lap Band Support Group
Wednesday September 17, 2003
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event repeats on the third Wednesday of every month.
Event Location: Mercy Hospital 6 floor
Notes:
Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month

NO, DON'T BUTT OUT. YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST ON THIS GROUP TO TALK TO ABOUT
THIS SURGERY AND YOU ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH, EVEN IF IT'S SCARY. I KNOW IF YOU
ARE TALKING TO SOMEONE ABOUT SURGERY YOU ARE STILL TELLING THEM THE GOOD AND THE
BAD AND THEY KNOW WHAT CAN HAPPEN. IN THE LONG RUN IT IS ALWAYS THE PERSONS
DECISION ANYWAYS, NO MATTER WHAT WE SAY. GIVE THIS PERSON ALL THE INFO YOU HAVE
AND JUST BE THERE FOR HIM, YOU ARE A GREAT FRIEND :)
ROBIN, NEW YORK
AGE-41
OPEN RNY
OCT. 18TH, 2002
DR. EDWARD HIXSON
SARANAC LAKE, NY
378/246/170???
132 LBS GONE FOREVER : )
What a GREAT feeling : )

Hey Pam,
East Jeff is only a mile or so from my Mom's house.
Congrats on your surgery. Be very patient with yourself and don't push
it. Drink slowly, a little at a time. I know the protein drinks get
old fast, but they help tremendously.
Did you meet Dr. Joe Uddo at East Jefferson Hosp? His family are
friends of my family.
I had my surgery at St. Charles General in New Orleans. I hated my
first four weeks postop, but it got much better after that. If I would
just remember to go slow I'd be much better off.
If I can help, just let me know.
Jony
Lap RNY
July 21, 03
aka "Lena"

Connie good luck tommorrow relax and everything will be fine.
Robin O - Calif
Robin in Wisconsin you are on your way by your 40 th birthday I bet you will
be a new women.
Good Luck
Robin O - Calif

Oh My Goodness Lisa that had to be awful for you !!!! I am so sorry that
happened. How difficult that is go to the hospital and come home with out
the surg. after preparing yourself. I hope you will reschedule and I agree
the tubes should have been placed after you where out. Keep us posted
Robin O - Calif
211-133-???
Dec 5 2002

You have the fears I am having and I haven't even had the surgery yet. When I
was in a weight group someone read in a paper that your body has to caught up
with your weight lose to lose more weight. I think you did great for what you
lost. I have been trying to lose on my own again since May and I am down 25 lbs.
So you see your doing better than I am. My surgery is November 12, 2003. Just
think what you went thru trying to lose the way on your own. Was a struggle let
me tell you. I am trying to stay on the protein diet so I can be ready for the
surgery. I know it's hard. You can do it use this web site as a tool too. At
least you can come on here and talk to ppl that are having the same problems you
are. Everyone treats you like family on here. If they were giving out prizes
everyone in here should get one.
You can do it just stay with it and the ppl on here.
Joyce
11/12/03
sknny2b <mwilley@...
I haven't been around for awhile but, I need some advice and I know
this would be the best place to get it. I am getting VERY disgusted
and down hearted and need some advice to pick me up again. I had my
open RNY on 2/26/03 and have struggled to date to lose 63 pounds. I
really thought when I had this surgery all my years of hard core
dieting would be over but, I am finding this to be wrong. I started
out at 276 lbs and now am 213. Don't get me wrong, I am ever so
thankful for what I have lost because I feel GREAT but, one of the
reasons I stopped coming in this forum and am about to stop going to
my local support meetings is disappointment in myself due to hearing
others with less time out having lost way more weight than I. I
belive I am doing everything correct-you guys tell me: I am eating
<1000 calories a day, 75-100 gms of protein, <25 fat gms, 40-70
carbs,96 ozs or more water, NO sugar, LOW sodium, I work out @ Curves
everyday @ lunch, and walk no less than 1 mile or ride a bike for 1-2
miles in the evening.I have bounced around with eating 3 regular
meals to 6 tiny meals about 3 hours apart-switching back and forth
trying to break plateaus. Believe me, I have STRUGGLED to lose what I
have lost so far and I do NOT consider it to have been easy. Now, I
am starting to feel hungry now and again-the first time since the
surgery. I did go thru a bought of vomiting every time I had a bowel
movement and am wondering if I have done some damage internally. Does
anyone have some suggestions? I am about at my wits end with this!
ANY help will be appreciated!!