| | ||
| |||||||
| Notices |
  817 People Lost in total 71921 lbs = 29.10 % Give us permission to add your before & after Weight Loss Photos |   |
  |
| | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
 | Weight Loss Surgery Insurance |
| |
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.  |
|
11-14-2007, 09:12 PM
| #2 (permalink) |
| Super Moderator  | 
Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. (((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well. What procedure is best for you is best decided by talking with your surgeon, as your weight, comorbidities, risk factors, and some times your age and even your insurance come into the picture. A lot of the insurance cos only pay for gastric bypass, whether open or lap, and not lap band. Other insurance pay for lap band, but only for teenagers. So, the first thing you need to do, is what your insurance policy is, whether WLS is included, if so, what type, and what criteria you need to meet to be approved. Along with that, attend information seminars sponsored by surgeons and bariatric centers. TALK face to face with other people who've had the surgery, by attending the info seminars and support groups. Good luck with all.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
|      |
|
11-14-2007, 09:38 PM
| #3 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,028
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.2324723247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.0782828283 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Lots of posts here with many conversations on the subject. I went with the lap. roux n y and have been happy with my results so far! Welcome!
__________________   |
| |
|
11-15-2007, 01:38 PM
| #4 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,540
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.0476190476 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
30.0681666295 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I agree with Doc! Wish you the best results!
__________________   traci  |
|
| |
|
11-15-2007, 01:43 PM
| #5 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |
HI WELCOME TO THE SITE I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU THRU YOUR POSTS.... AS FOR WHICH SURGERY...WELL WHEN IT COMES to gastric bypass hands down lapriscopically is the best choice. You wont have a huge scar, recovery is quicker and far safer then open. As far as between the gastic bypass or the lapband its your choice. FOR me i would have never lost enough from the banding so i thought the bypass was a better choice for me. ONLY you can decide.....with your surgeon whats best for at this time.
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
|
| |
|
11-15-2007, 07:41 PM
| #6 (permalink) |
| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 878
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
163 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.4028268551 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.3192247717 BMI Start:
25.5266206282 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome dees! You've certainly come to a great place to get ideas. I did laproscopic RNY GBP -- I'd recommend that to anyone. It was a very easy surgery and recovery (unlike open) and the right surgeon will make it all work. I didn't go for the lap band because I didn't like the idea of there being something "inside of me" -- and that thing that has to sit just under your skin that they inject with saline --ick  -- I just couldn't do it. I now have this little funny "smiley" face on my tummy --- from the tiny incisions and my belly button -- its really kinda funny. I would definitely recommend laproscopic RNY. Good luck!
|
|
| |
|
11-15-2007, 09:32 PM
| #7 (permalink) |
| Guru In Training  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New England
Posts: 210
Weight Statistics Sept 20 2007 Start Date:
April 8 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
270 lb Start Weight:
188 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
48 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.3703703704 % % Lost:
April 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.8231292517 BMI Start:
33.2990677753 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I recently went to the WLS nutrionist and we had a candid conversation about the different surgery's available a she said the Lapband is best for the person who can stick to a diet and really just needs additional help with curbing your appitite. Bypass helps best if you dont mind not being able to eat certain foods for the rest of your life and if you really do have an excess of 100lbs to loose and you are willing to take vitamins for the rest of your life. Just some food for thought. your doctor would give you sound advice too.
__________________   |
|
| |
|
11-16-2007, 01:34 PM
| #8 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 4,328
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:
138 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.7142857143 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
20.9805363322 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
WELCOME ABOARD!!! I too did tons of research and opted away from the band..... I'm sure you will find TONS of info on here and people's reasoning behind it...hopefully, that will help you with your decision...... Glad you are here!! |
|
| |
|
11-16-2007, 06:39 PM
| #9 (permalink) |
| Big Loser |
For me it is a pretty easy decision. I'm going for laparoscopic RNY - because my insurance won't cover lap band if you are over 20. They will only cover it if you are 18, 19, or 20. Besides, I couldn't "stomach" the thought of having the lap band in me - and I feel RNY is more effective for me and would provide better long-term results. If I were 18, 19 or 20, I might choose differently. My situation is very different now at my age than it was then. I can't think of a reason to choose open RNY unless your doctor recommends it. It is a big surgery. Laparoscopic, while not a minor surgery, is not nearly as invasive, but there are situations in which a surgeon would recommend open over laparoscopic so you would need to check that out as well. Anyway, because my insurance ONLY covers lap RNY (though I'm assuming they would pay for open if during the procedure it had to be converted - hummm, I better check that out) , it was a no brainer for me. |
|
| |
|
11-16-2007, 10:49 PM
| #10 (permalink) |
| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,628
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
31 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.6280991736 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
28.8373469388 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hi there. Im Vickie. Welcome to the boards honey. The surgeon you see will tell you which one they do. Or mabye all three. I dont think many will do the open one unless its necessary to do it that way. Most can be done RNY laproscopic. Im not a favorite of the Lapband surgery. Just ask to see a actual one ......better yet hold it in your hand. That was enough for me to say ok lets do laproscopic. Check with your insurance an see which one they pay for. Some wont cover the lapband surgery. So check it out first before you get your heart set on one.
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Hi, Newbie here | serratneednewlife | Your Profile | 12 | 10-12-2007 10:14 PM |
| Newbie here. | MsVickie | Stupid Questions | 19 | 03-21-2007 09:20 AM |
| Hello everyone, I am a newbie | huntergreen1972 | Your Profile | 9 | 02-09-2007 11:05 AM |
| Hi everyone! Newbie here! | howietam | Your Profile | 13 | 01-06-2007 10:11 AM |
Newbie here 
REMEMBER..
Linear Mode
