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Just wondering what you would recommend for myself...
JoyMia20May 1, 2017
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Just wondering what you would recommend for myself as the clinic I've been going to really has been pushing me to go for the sleeve. My insurance doesn't require the 3-6 months dr supervised weight loss monthly visits so that's out of the picture. I have already accomplished everything that is required by the dr office to submit to insurance except for the fact that my BP has been elevated the past couple times I've gone in so now they want a cardiac clearance, which I have scheduled for next week and also got put on some Stronger BP medicine.
So about myself, I am 22, mother of one. 5'7 weighing 245.
I've been told by many that I carry my weight well, so I often get strange looks if we talk about what I weigh. My sister had gastric bypass 7-8years ago and always says it's the best thing she ever did. My cousin also had the same surgery so it's obviously been what Ive been pushing for myself since I have the first hand experience on what to expect and the major weight loss that accompanies it. The sleeve doesn't quite interest me because of the weight loss stories being s fluctuating yet they have said it has so many less risks since it is a lower risk procedure vs the gastric bypass. I have always been a single mother of my little one who is just turning 2 this Month, so I'm just wondering what everyone's opinion on this is and what would they recommend to me! Thanks!
So about myself, I am 22, mother of one. 5'7 weighing 245.
I've been told by many that I carry my weight well, so I often get strange looks if we talk about what I weigh. My sister had gastric bypass 7-8years ago and always says it's the best thing she ever did. My cousin also had the same surgery so it's obviously been what Ive been pushing for myself since I have the first hand experience on what to expect and the major weight loss that accompanies it. The sleeve doesn't quite interest me because of the weight loss stories being s fluctuating yet they have said it has so many less risks since it is a lower risk procedure vs the gastric bypass. I have always been a single mother of my little one who is just turning 2 this Month, so I'm just wondering what everyone's opinion on this is and what would they recommend to me! Thanks!
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2,017 years post
Approved!!!
JoyMia20May 24, 2017
Found out that My insurance approved!! Now off to get a surgery date with my doctor hopefully next week I can we him! Everyone at his office is so helpful and nice. They've been extremely helpful through this process. I will be having the gastric bypass. Currently I weigh 245 and I am 5'7. I'm a mommy of a two year old! I'm really excited and hopeful for the future!
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May 26, 2017
Glad to hear your news, now your journey begins. Good luck, Deanna
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2,017 years post
Me
JoyMia20May 24, 2017
This is me right now. I've never had a big belly but I have huge love handles, big arms and fat thighs and legs. I do have implants, I got them when I was 18 and now I am about to be 23. I have saline so I'll go next year to change them out to silicone. ????
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July 5, 2017
Hi!
You've made the right decision. I am almost 4 weeks after bypass, and though the beginning was rough, and it's not easy in general, it would have been the same with a sleeve. I went with bypass because of terrible GERD and a small hiatal hernia. In the end the bypass was enough to solve that problem, without repairing the hernia. Also, my hypercholesterolemia reversed itself immediately, and for the first time in all my adult years, my lipid panel is normal!
Prepare yourself for a smaller weekly loss than average, as your starting weight is not that high, and you lose in ratio, but the end result is the same. I started with a BMI of 36.4, and today it's 33.9.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
July 11, 2017
Was just wondering how things were going? I must say as I told you before my surgery was April 18 2017 weighed 278 today it has been 84 days since then and I weigh 224 so my bum was 41 and now a 34! Size 24 pants and shorts to I can't believe I can fit a 14 and 16 ! I feel great, hoping to hear back from you! Lost 54 pounds and more to go
August 30, 2017
Congratulations now your journey begins, it's a little rough and rocky at first but you'll do fine. Listen to your doctor and drink lots of water, keep us updated
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