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Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.  |
11-13-2007, 04:15 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,233
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | 
I opted gastric...the weight loss statistics were better...and FASTER!!! Also, I couldn't see facing a lifetime of adjustments, or face the foreign object in my body thing.... kath's 2 cents on the matter! |
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11-13-2007, 04:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 7,941
Blog Entries: 6 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
193 lb Weight Loss:
53.1680440771 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
24.3897959184 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hi there. I opted for the gastric also. Its a more serious surgery however the the benefits out weighed the lap for me.
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11-13-2007, 04:48 PM
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Well, it was a pretty easy decision for me - my insurance only covers lap band if you are 18, 19 or 20, and I'm 51 so they will ONLY cover RNY. Also, the statistics for weight loss and keeping it off are better with surgery and also less complications. And I couldn't *stomach*  having a piece of plastic like that in me. The idea kinda grossed me out. So for me, it was an easy (non) decision. Now I only have to decide to actually go through with it. LOL |
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11-13-2007, 04:51 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,150
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
I went in to see the surgeon with the idea in mind that I wanted the lap bad...until they started talking and showing statistics. That is when I changed my mind and went the route of RNY. Best dang decision that I could have ever made!!!
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11-13-2007, 05:56 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,236
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.8164794007 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
24.3715820312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I second everything Kath says. I too had gastric bypass. I orignially thought the band but did the research and opted for bypass. I am thrilled to pieces with my decision. Best of luck with your decision.
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11-13-2007, 06:18 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ct
Posts: 1,567
Weight Statistics 03/29/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
257 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.859922179 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.2474938739 BMI Start:
20.9850746269 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I also went in with the idea of getting the lap banding done, but after much research I decided to opt for Gastric Bypass and am so happy I did. You must do alot of research on both surgeries and come to your final decision on your own and feel very comfortable with your decision. I know it's a hard decision but weigh out your options. Sit and make a list of pros and cons that come from each type of surgery. For myself I decided I didn't want to have to go back and forth having my port filled. Also, I didn't like having something foreign put in my body. Good luck with your decision sweetie, I know it's a hard decision. Investigate, talk with people who have had both surgeries done--I think because I had alot of weight to lose it I decided at age 57 I wanted it to come off fast, and I can honestly say not a day goes by that I don't thank the good Lord for allowing me to go through this surgery. I feel so good now. Let us know your decision or if we can answer any other questions for you. Good Luck.
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11-13-2007, 07:45 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,590
Blog Entries: 10 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
159 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
41.3284132841 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
25.6604683196 BMI Current:
25.6604683196 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Based on what I learned about the lap band, I knew I'd cheat. I felt the more drastic responses to eating the "wrong foods" was best for helping me learn to say no! Im 4 mos out this week, no regrets.
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11-13-2007, 11:15 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona in the winter - Colorado in the summer
Posts: 441
Weight Statistics about age 12 the first time Start Date:
8/29/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
268 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.6268656716 % % Lost:
a year from Christmas Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.9970703125 BMI Start:
23.1701660156 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I looked into both - not sure if the insurance would have paid for the lap band - I was concerned that I would find a way to cheat the band - I don't have that option with the RNY Judy
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11-14-2007, 05:14 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,804
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
i opted gastric bypass. I started my journey wanting the lap band. BUT at the HIGH bmi i had my surgeon said i wouldnt most probably get under 200 lbs. AND based on that i knew i wouldnt be happy. SO for me gastric bypass was my choice and had it done 2.5 years ago. I am down 143 lbs and happy now! i am sizes smaller then when i was in high school right now and thats totally amazin
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