Disappointed

epre361706
on 9/16/14 11:17 am
RNY on 01/09/15

I had my endoscopy two weeks ago and the doctor said my stomach was in looked like hamberger from useing IBuprofen all these years for my arthritic.  So, I had to wait and use medication to coat my stomach and I stopped taking the IBprofen . Had my appointment today and the Dr. said that where I had my Acid Reflex surgery has a hole in it where it's come undone no mention of IBruprofen use and I need to see if I can lose 5 pounds in a month before we can talk about surgery.  She said try a non invasive way before surgery.  What the heck ,why didnt she tell me to do this before?  I would of lost the 5 pd long ago ,the problem is I cant keep it off.  I was ready to have surger this month!  Has anyone heard of this before? Thank you 

Member Services
on 9/16/14 12:31 pm - Irvine, CA

 No, but it has to be very frustrating for you. We are here for you

Gwen M.
on 9/16/14 12:35 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Is this doctor a bariatric surgeon?  Or just your primary care doc?  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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epre361706
on 9/17/14 1:45 am
RNY on 01/09/15

She is a Bariatric Surgeon : (  Was hoping to have at least Surgery date set or insuance info sent in 

 

MsBatt
on 9/17/14 3:39 am

For most people it takes a minimum of six months to get a surgery date set. Have you talked with your insurance company? Do they require a pre-op doctor-supervised diet? (This is often six months to a year long.) Do you meet your insurance policy's requirements? (Most require a BMI of 40 if you have no co-morbs, or a minimum of 35 with two or more co-morbs.) Have you decided which form of WLS is right for you?

Be patient but persistent. Think of this as a marathon, not a sprint.

epre361706
on 9/17/14 4:37 am
RNY on 01/09/15

I have was ready in Sept for surgery and I have already jumped thru all the hoop.  Started the Jan. of this year.  

 

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