There are 7 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1a. Re: Psychological test before weight loss in KS
From: vicstevens
2a. Re: at a stand still
From: vicstevens
3a. Re: 9 Months Out RNY Gastric Bypass
From: vicstevens
3b. gastric sleeve
From: Pearson, John
3c. Re: gastric sleeve
From: Stu Surface
3d. Re: gastric sleeve
From: Pearson, John
3e. Re: gastric sleeve
From: Stu Surface
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1a. Re: Psychological test before weight loss in KS
Posted by: "vicstevens" afterwls@aol.com vicstevens
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 7:49 am ((PDT))
I just wanted to say I had to have a long psychological test done back in 1998 pre-op. I was not on Medicare, so no experience with that. But I know that pre-surgery testing has been going on for a long time.
-Vic
group founder
--- In afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com, Beverly Kelly <bekelly39090@...> wrote:
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> What I did was get the surgery approved by Medicare and then the doctors recommended the 4 choices of Psycologists. The weight loss clinic/hospital that I used did all the work as far as getting approval. I had to pay $75.00 which was the co-pay here in Ms. Hope this info is helpful. I am 9 months since I had gastric bypass and have lost 165 pounds.
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> --- On Sat, 5/15/10, Angelynn <acozadd@...> wrote:
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> Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Psychological test before weight loss in KS
> To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2:36 AM
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> I am trying to do all I can to get the prerequisites done before I can get bypass surgery (BPS w/DS). One of the things the Dr wants is a psychological test done (to include the MMPI). Has anyone else done this? Was it paid for by Medicare? That is what I have. I have asked 2 places in town and one (CKMH) says it costs $900 and is covered if you do it in increments (not all at once) and the other (Veridian) says is costs $362 and it is not covered. Has this been anyone else's experience? I am from Salina if that helps. I would be interested in other people's experiences. I know some Drs do not require it but the one I am considering (in Topeka) says they require it now as they have a long Medicare waiting list and that they have had some trouoble getting paid from Medicare.
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2a. Re: at a stand still
Posted by: "vicstevens" afterwls@aol.com vicstevens
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 7:50 am ((PDT))
It takes your body a bit of time, but perseverence with diet and exercise on your feet will pay off in the long run. Think in terms of months and years. If you continue to eat at a caloric rate that will induce weight loss, and to exercise frequently, you can't help but lose weight. It will happen, keep going, be patient. Best of luck.
-Vic
group founder
--- In afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com, Kimberly Barrios <kbarrios-ogle@...> wrote:
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> I am the same way. There is a website i think it is 5daypouch.com it talks abt gettin your pouch back
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> From: pitasupreme60 <pitasupreme60@...>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:54 PM
> To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] at a stand still
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> I had my surgery on Jan. 28 2009 i have lost 120lbs so far. but I can't lose anymore weight. I'm eating a little bit more food than when i first had my surgery, but not a lot more. It's hard for me to exercise because I have to have both knees replaced, but i have started to walk. please help me to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Joanne Martino.
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3a. Re: 9 Months Out RNY Gastric Bypass
Posted by: "vicstevens" afterwls@aol.com vicstevens
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 7:51 am ((PDT))
Hi Foxdancer:
I see no one else has answered you yet, but I will although I never had a vision issue as you describe.
I have read that a symptom of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is blurred vision.
Welcome to the group, and I hope someone with experience on this can answer your question.
-Vic
group founder
--- In afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com, foxdancer58 <no_reply@...> wrote:
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> I am 9 months out from having gastric bypass surgery. My BMI is not, "obese" anymore. I have lost about 103 pounds and have about 17-20 pounds to get to my goal weight. I am doing pretty good except for ONE thing,
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> I don't have low sugar, I think I have a high blood sugar level. For about a week now, My vision seems "euphoric." Like I almost have 3-D vision?, or what I see seems larger than life. This has happened 2-3 times before, but at shorter periods of time 24-48 hours. I am doing most all what I need. water, protein,etc. I just can't figure out if IS a sugar thing or not. I think I am not metabolizing what starches? carbohydrates? I am take in. I am looking for any input. If not better by Monday the 17th, I will be calling our WL groups RN to see about a blood sugar test. Thanks!
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> P.S. On a shorter note, my friend who had surgery the same day has had this happen to her about 1-2 times and it went away.
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3b. gastric sleeve
Posted by: "Pearson, John" john.pearson@hp.com jp_unwinders
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 8:03 am ((PDT))
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__,_._,__has anyone had this procedure? I hear it's new and you don't lose as much weight any info would be great.
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3c. Re: gastric sleeve
Posted by: "Stu Surface" newhmz1@yahoo.com newhmz1
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 8:15 am ((PDT))
My sister had the procedure about 9 months ago. She has had no complications, and is doing great!
I had the RNY and would suggest that surgery. I have lost 184 lbs since June 19, 2009.
Good Luck!!
Stu
--- On Thu, 5/27/10, Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com> wrote:
From: Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com>
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
To: "afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 11:02 AM
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__,_._,__has anyone had this procedure? I hear it's new and you don't lose as much weight any info would be great.
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3d. Re: gastric sleeve
Posted by: "Pearson, John" john.pearson@hp.com jp_unwinders
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 8:17 am ((PDT))
How much weight did your sister lose?
Was she in as much pain as you were with your surgery?
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stu Surface
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:10 AM
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
My sister had the procedure about 9 months ago. She has had no complications, and is doing great!
I had the RNY and would suggest that surgery. I have lost 184 lbs since June 19, 2009.
Good Luck!!
Stu
--- On Thu, 5/27/10, Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com<mailto:john.pearson%40hp.com>> wrote:
From: Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com<mailto:john.pearson%40hp.com>>
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
To: "afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com<mailto:afterweightlosssurgery%40yahoogroups.com>" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com<mailto:afterweightlosssurgery%40yahoogroups.com>>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 11:02 AM
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__,_._,__has anyone had this procedure? I hear it's new and you don't lose as much weight any info would be great.
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3e. Re: gastric sleeve
Posted by: "Stu Surface" newhmz1@yahoo.com newhmz1
Date: Thu May 27, 2010 8:22 am ((PDT))
My sister has lost about 105 lbs so far. She hasn't had any pain and neither have I. I chose the RNY because it forces you not to eat sweets. Dumping is not fun, and it will require you to stay to your diet plan. My sister has about 20 more pounds to her goal weight and she looks and feels great!!
Stu
--- On Thu, 5/27/10, Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com> wrote:
From: Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com>
Subject: RE: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
To: "afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 11:15 AM
How much weight did your sister lose?
Was she in as much pain as you were with your surgery?
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stu Surface
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:10 AM
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
My sister had the procedure about 9 months ago. She has had no complications, and is doing great!
I had the RNY and would suggest that surgery. I have lost 184 lbs since June 19, 2009.
Good Luck!!
Stu
--- On Thu, 5/27/10, Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com<mailto:john.pearson%40hp.com>> wrote:
From: Pearson, John <john.pearson@hp.com<mailto:john.pearson%40hp.com>>
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] gastric sleeve
To: "afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com<mailto:afterweightlosssurgery%40yahoogroups.com>" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com<mailto:afterweightlosssurgery%40yahoogroups.com>>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 11:02 AM
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__,_._,__has anyone had this procedure? I hear it's new and you don't lose as much weight any info would be great.
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