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33yrs Old...4 Kids....CONSIDERING Bariatric Surgery (Sleeve) - Covington, LA
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Hello you guys. I am 33yo 4 kids (11..5 ..4.....
Hello you guys. I am 33yo 4 kids (11..5
..4...& 2....) all c-sections...i have gained lots of weight after my last two pregnancies... After my last pregnancy I had the mirena iud inserted and with that the lbs kept coming...so I am considering bariatric surgery. I spoke with my doctor today to get a referral. Any valuable info would b greatly appreciated...THANKS
..4...& 2....) all c-sections...i have gained lots of weight after my last two pregnancies... After my last pregnancy I had the mirena iud inserted and with that the lbs kept coming...so I am considering bariatric surgery. I spoke with my doctor today to get a referral. Any valuable info would b greatly appreciated...THANKS
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July 2, 2016
Do it!!!!! Listen....the easiest part is the surgery itself. I am 2 weeks and 1 day post op and have lost 24lbs already. I have some struggles but no regrets. Feel free to email me and we can buddy up. I am looking for a buddy now who is about 1 month post op to learn and grow with. Best of luck and God Bless you!!!!
July 3, 2016
I am ready but I have to do 6 month consult wit my nutritionist. That's the biggest thing...I've already been diagnosed with sleep apnea (mild case) got fitted for a cpap last night along with another sleep study...I'm morbidly obese....I have back pain do to xxxlarge breast (natural) and a very high butt so it create bone and joint pain n my bk....my knees hurt...sometimes see swelling n my feet...pain under my feet and n my legs wen I get out of bed...and all labs are perfect...but I have to do sumthn because I love my kids and being inside because I can't bear the pain after any strenuous activity is really breaking my heart....I wish I was post op with u...we cudda rode that wave togetha...I will b in touch
July 3, 2016
I'm 1 month today and wish I had done it earlier. I'm telling you don't wait,I became bigger and bigger and just played with the thought and now I wish I had done it years ago.
July 3, 2016
I just really researched and found out about it....and I'm glad I did. A family member went thru the steps and got to her psych consult n stopped. So I'm trying to encourage her to keep moving and we motivate each other to get this over with and live healthier lives
July 4, 2016
I'm glad you are trying to make a change for yourself. I'm still working on getting the pounds off. its not easy but worth it.
July 6, 2016
I've heard that's its a challenge but I am ready for it....I am all in because I want to b able to feel like myself again...b able to interact more with my babies....I am tired of life passing me by and I choose to live...
UPDATED FROM amcelzie
Sooooo Aggravated...
I am sooooo aggravated....Friday I found out the surgeon that I want to do my sleeve WILL NOT take payments from my insurance. He stated that he has done surgeries under that insurance company and has not got a payment. My consult was approved but its him that won't take my insurance. So I had to go talk to my PCP so that she could gather paperwork to send to my insurance to change my insurance provider. Sleep apnea morbidly obese (bmi over 40) bone and joint pain in my back and knee pain should get my request to switch approved....well I am hoping it does...FINGERS CROSSED....????
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UPDATED FROM amcelzie
Im Back
December 1st my new insurance became effective....i got my bariatric surgery checklist in the mail. ive already had my bloodwork and psych consult done and he has approved my decision to have weight loss surgery....i will go see the heart doc and my first nutrition visit this week.....i have joined the gym and will start on the 21Day Fix plan to aid in dropping some pounds prior to surgery....I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in Alabama and I just made up my mind that I am going to go with this. I have been pondering over this for almost 3 years, as my weight bounced up and down. Now, I am serious and going through Dr. Frenzel in Texas. I chose him because good reviews and when I spoke with his office they are making this long distance thing effortless and I mean it. His coordinator is better than local coordinators here. I have to do the 4 month nutritional consulting, EGD, cardiac clearance, sleep study, and psych consult but once that is all done, I get submitted for approval. I am so serious about this move I'm making. I have 3 kids, 16,18,20 and Im 38. I feel its time to get back to being me.. a healthy, happy vibrant me.