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ghostorchid
on 3/29/15 11:31 pm

after years of living for others, I want WLS for me. I'm 5'2 and 260 pounds , my weight has steadily I creased year after year. I've lost and gained weight. I. Ready for a change the challenge is I live overseas Soon, I will be going back to the states for a few weeks I can extend the trip for a few months. Should I try to get the surgery done while I'm there , how quickly can a self paying patient get in for WLS?

 I'm aware this is a huge lifestyle change I am committed, I want to do it for me and to be a healthier happy person. Thanks

AmyDee123
on 3/30/15 12:49 am - Lutz, FL
RNY on 06/12/15

You will want to start communication with a clinic now to find out what you can get done before you get back to the states.  Any doctor will want to monitor you for a bit after your surgery so I am not sure if any will be willing to do your surgery. But maybe a doctor you contact can talk to your PCP where you live now and they can work together on your aftercare.  Good luck with your decision!!

LapBand Weight 460 (2006) | Panni Removal Weight 200 (2008) | 3rd kid (2009)
Revision to RNY Weight 355 (June 2015)

    

teach2
on 3/30/15 1:10 am
RNY on 12/23/14

I was self pay, and I went into the surgeon in November. I asked if I could have my surgery done during my Christmas Break at school. I was super busy with all the different things I had to check off- sleep study, psychologist, ultra sound, endoscopy, etc.  I was at at least one- many times more- doctor's/ WLS appointment per week leading up to the surgery.

It's possible, but you need to ask ahead of time what the surgeon is willing to do.  Good luck. I hope you can make it happen!!!

 

RNY on December 23, 2014 with Dr. Michael Greene

Start Weight- 225 Surgery Weight- 218 2 wk- 208 6 wk- 198 10 wk- 181 14wk-179 18 wk-172 21 wk- 168 25 wk- 162. 29 wk- 158. Mo 8 - 155

Mo 9- 150 Mo 10-148. Mo 12-145  CW 140

MsBatt
on 3/30/15 1:49 am

Have you researched all four WLS procedures and decided which one is right for you? If so, then you can start seeking out a surgeon who has a lot of experience in doing the procedure you want. How quickly you can get a surgery date will depend on a few things---how far out your surgeon is already booked, and what pre-op testing he or she requires. I imagine if you explain the situation, most surgeons' offices will be willing to work with you.

Kathy S.
on 3/30/15 2:58 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Congratulations on taking control of your life and your weight loss journey.   We suggest you research all your options for WLS and OH is the right place for that.  Once you have reviewed your options surgery wise and decided on one then your next step is to find a surgeon.  We can help you with that.     ​​ Here are some links that will be helpful in your research.​​ Let us know if you need anything else.  You can reach us at [email protected]

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Kate -True Brit
on 3/31/15 5:20 am - UK

If you are living for a long time in a country with good health care, if might be sensible to get it done there. Then you can get the follow-up and monitoring and are near the surgeon if things go wrong.  

Highest 290, Banded - 248   Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006.  Regain of 28lbs 2013-14.  ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

   

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