returning and learning about WLS

mama pooh bear · 09-02-2009, 06:25 AM

HI Everyone

You may not remember me, but I'm checking in after being gone for months. I haven't had the surgery yet. I was going through the insurance hoops but think it's better to wait until my Flex spending kicks in again in Jan 2010 to continue. It's very expensive. I plan on having the surgery in Late July early August of next year, after my Mom and Dad's 50th. The earliest I could reasonably have it is mid April due to the fact that -that is when the family medical leave at work returns for me, to keep my job open. A friend reminded me to come back here to give and get support, I don't have any at home right now. Meanwhile I'll be doing PP and learning all I can about life after WLS. Thanks for listening,

Jean

wanttobethinagain · 09-04-2009, 07:17 AM

Welcome back . We are all here for you. This board has a lot of infomation and support I am almost to surgery I have a meeting with my dr to get my date hopefully now I am just trying to lose these 10 pounds I look forward to getting to know you and if I can answer any questions or help in any way let me know. have a great friday

bonnielougreen · 09-04-2009, 07:49 AM

welcome back Jean,,
this site is a life saver, when everyone else fails, we are here,,
Bonnie

Moons_Mom · 09-04-2009, 09:12 AM

Hi Mama Pooh Bear - I remember when I was more active on this board reading your posts from the century club.

Mama, I would recommend that you do some research on ObesityHelp - Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND® System, DS and Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options. and go into the "surgical forums". And don't just go into one forum - go into them all and research every one of them.

By far the most common surgery is either Lap Band or RNY, but there are many others (including the surgery I had/have which is Duodenal Switch). It's important you research them all as many I had not even heard of until I really started to dig around.

P.S - Depending on what your "co-pay" will be, there are also foreign surgical options for you depending on what your out of pocket expenses will be. I ended up having my surgery in Brazil, but I also considered Mexico.

Good Luck Mama, you're worth it. Feel free to ask questions if you want to - send me a PM if you want to know why I chose DS surgery over RNY.

Susan

debkeversole · 09-04-2009, 09:22 AM

((((Jean))))

amidala64 · 09-15-2009, 05:59 PM

You have options! Read the many posts and blogs of folks who have had the different surgeries. Obesity Help dot com is a great resource as well for finding people, docs, support, etc.

Reconnecting with the world, even online, is a step toward wellness!

I wish you the very best.

You DO deserve it!

melsreturn · 09-16-2009, 06:16 PM

Hello, Jean! Welcome back. I was here a long time ago too and just recently returned to posting. I've just gotten so engrossed in "living" that I didn't revisit... but nice to see you!

09-02-2009, 06:25 AM	#1
mama pooh bear Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laramie WY Posts: 440 Blog Entries: 17 Gallery: mama pooh bear Stats: 401/386/150 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: September 27th 2009	returning and learning about WLS HI Everyone You may not remember me, but I'm checking in after being gone for months. I haven't had the surgery yet. I was going through the insurance hoops but think it's better to wait until my Flex spending kicks in again in Jan 2010 to continue. It's very expensive. I plan on having the surgery in Late July early August of next year, after my Mom and Dad's 50th. The earliest I could reasonably have it is mid April due to the fact that -that is when the family medical leave at work returns for me, to keep my job open. A friend reminded me to come back here to give and get support, I don't have any at home right now. Meanwhile I'll be doing PP and learning all I can about life after WLS. Thanks for listening, Jean __________________ Ist Goal: 350 401 399 398 397 396 395 394 393 392 391 390 389 388 387 386 385 384 383 382 381 380 379, 378 377 376 375 374 373 372 371 369 368 367 366 365 364 363 362 361 360 359 358 357 356 355 354 353 352 351 350 Nothing is Impossible with God!! "No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent!!!" Eleanor Roosevelt

09-04-2009, 09:12 AM	#4
Moons_Mom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: British Columbia - Canada Posts: 654 Gallery: Moons_Mom Stats: 410/326/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2007	Do your homework Hi Mama Pooh Bear - I remember when I was more active on this board reading your posts from the century club. Mama, I would recommend that you do some research on ObesityHelp - Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND® System, DS and Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options. and go into the "surgical forums". And don't just go into one forum - go into them all and research every one of them. By far the most common surgery is either Lap Band or RNY, but there are many others (including the surgery I had/have which is Duodenal Switch). It's important you research them all as many I had not even heard of until I really started to dig around. P.S - Depending on what your "co-pay" will be, there are also foreign surgical options for you depending on what your out of pocket expenses will be. I ended up having my surgery in Brazil, but I also considered Mexico. Good Luck Mama, you're worth it. Feel free to ask questions if you want to - send me a PM if you want to know why I chose DS surgery over RNY. Susan

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09-04-2009, 07:17 AM	#2
wanttobethinagain Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 242 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: wanttobethinagain Stats: 285/267/125 WOE: Atkins	Welcome back . We are all here for you. This board has a lot of infomation and support I am almost to surgery I have a meeting with my dr to get my date hopefully now I am just trying to lose these 10 pounds I look forward to getting to know you and if I can answer any questions or help in any way let me know. have a great friday

09-04-2009, 07:49 AM	#3
bonnielougreen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,084 Gallery: bonnielougreen Stats: 375/225/200 WOE: wls/low carb Start Date: Jan 19,09	welcome back Jean,, this site is a life saver, when everyone else fails, we are here,, Bonnie

09-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#5
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 16,587 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/328/199 WOE: 10/8/09 R1P2 now R1P3 Start Date: 10-8-09	((((Jean))))

09-15-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
amidala64 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 46 Gallery: amidala64 Stats: 420/270/137 WOE: RNY '06/Weston A. Price Start Date: January 2009	You have options! Read the many posts and blogs of folks who have had the different surgeries. Obesity Help dot com is a great resource as well for finding people, docs, support, etc. Reconnecting with the world, even online, is a step toward wellness! I wish you the very best. You DO deserve it!

09-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
melsreturn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 170 Gallery: melsreturn Stats: 251/129/130 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Low Calorie Start Date: May 2006	Hello, Jean! Welcome back. I was here a long time ago too and just recently returned to posting. I've just gotten so engrossed in "living" that I didn't revisit... but nice to see you!