alicefive
alicefive posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
I went for a checkup with my surgeon last week. He told me he would still like to to continue to lose more weight. I have lost 79 pounds to date, in about 15 months. I am 5'4", weight 168 and take a size 6. I am 10 pounds up from my lowest weight beca
alicefive posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Hair loss - I have been losing a lot of hair. Last night I went to the hairdressor and my part now measures 3 inches wide. She estimates i have lost over 1/2 of my hair, maybe more. I have ...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone switched programs pre surgery? -
I have had it with my program. I am not happy with them. Problems with my files(incorrect info), prescribing meds I am allergic to, being promised phone calls that never mater...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Can't decide -
My new doctor doesn't do the DS. That leaves me with the Roux N Y or the vertical sleeve. Which surgery would help the most with my type 2 diabetes? My doctor says the type o...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Pre-op weight loss -
Has anyone gone below a BMI of 35 on the 2 week pre- diet? I am worried that my insurance won't pay for my surgery if this happens.
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Disapointed -
i went for my first appointment today. The doctor said my BMI was too low for Duodenal Switch. Also she said if my BMI goes below 35 my insurance won't pay for the surgery.I am...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Additional fees for doctor -
I am going to my first seminar on Saturday. I received paperwork from the office that is holding the seminar. If you chose to have surgery with them there is an additional $12...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Going under a BMI of 35? -
I have been reading the boards and have found the answers to most of my questions. However, something I can't find. If I start out with a BMI of 35.2 and do the six mont...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Just starting to look into DS surgery -
Is there anyplace on the boards that describes someone's surgery plus hospital stay and tests? I am trying to find out how long I wil be out of comission. Any help would be ap...
alicefive posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Possible weight loss surgery -
I am new to these boards. I have been reading a lot on the Internet about gastric weigh loss surgery. Two of my sisters are going thru the process of having the pouch surgery...
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