Anyone who has had GASTRIC BYPASS?????????

Question

I am interested in having the gastric bypass surgery but i don't have any idea where to begin.What i mean is do i go see a doctor first or do i contact my insurance company,because according to my booklet on my insurance everything has to be ok with the insurance with proof of everything that is wrong with me for it to be approved.I have researched the surgery and have talked with some people who have had it ,but i am still confused and would like to get some info.from others on here.IF YOU HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY PLZ..ANSWER GIVE ME ALL THE INFO YOU HAVE.I MEAN EVERYTHING YOU KNOW Thanks to all who answer

Answer 1

Ive not had a gastric bybass , but my mother has. She had one when she was around 14 stone (sorry , don't know what that is in pounds). That was the leightest weight they'd every done one on in the hospital she was at. At first she got loads of leaflets from the doctor..read through them and discussed it with family. It is quite a complicated procedure , and can be quite risky. She discussed it with us then decided to go ahead with it. She had it pretty much striaght after she decided to get it done, she was in hospital for about 2 weeks afterwards. When she got home after the operation its like being a baby again , your digestive system needs to get used to food. She had to eat baby food for quite a few weeks , then , like babies , she moved on to stuff like bananas and beans. Everything went well , she was losing loads of weight. Then , after about 8 months...she was 6 stone. Basically VERY underweight..and she kept losing weight. The doctor that did the operation refused to help unless she paid ridiculas money. She then phoned some-one else and they told her that it will even out in the end. After a while ..she went to a nice 9 and a half stone. Perfect. She doesn't regret having it done..but,,,

There are some down sides to...
If you eat something with to much fat in you'll be sick--alot..for like an hour. My mum used to have to lie outside the bathroom with a fan.
But once you get used the food you can and can't eat..your fine. My mum used to just eats junk but she's used to healthy stuff now because of the risk of being ill.

Note though , my mum only lost loadsss of weight because she wasn't that big when she had the operation.

If you go through with it I hope you are happy with the results.

Love
Steph.

Answer 2

Ok I had the roux-en y divided gastric bypass 12/99 started out at 273 a size 26 got down to 180 size 16 then started to gain weight after about 1yr 1/2 now I'm up to 240. I went to TJ Mexico to get the Lap band I actually got the MID-Band Brand it is only avail outside the US. I just went yesterday to get an adjustment (called a "fill") they actually add more fluid into the band to restrict your intake. I should have done it first but in 99 it was still not commonly done so I did,'nt. The cost for this was $6,800 cash yes they do finance. Oh my gastric bypass was $44,000 and change , My co-pay was $650.00 , I had insurance through blue cross/blue shield. Most Dr.s and insurances will try to discourage you from any type of weight loss surgery. Diet and exercise Blah Blah Blah. the bottom line they don't want to pay for it. I went to The Obesity goodbye center in TJ. any more questions e-mail me we can talk about it.

Answer 3

No Gastric Bypass! OK, I had disorders with the gap vitamin factor. So I attempted Nutrisystem, I LOST WEIGHT! If you would not have that form of cash, element your meals. Go for walks in most cases. From Nutrisystem I misplaced round forty Ibs. I discovered that it's approximately element manage. If you desire some thing candy, certain you'll have it, however just a little bit as a substitute of the complete factor?? Make certain to get your end result and vegetables in too! Good good fortune!

Answer 4

Weight loss surgery-like gastric bypass surgery have become very common and very safe now. My cousin got her Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in India. She has lost more than 65 lbs in 5 months and is very happy with the results. The price for obesity surgery is very less in India. My cousin just paid 25% of the cost she was quoted in America. She got her surgery from a company called Forerunners Healthcare.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your Obesity surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Look into the lapband surgery or good old fashioned dieting. I would recommend that before I would recommend gastric bypass. You will end up with loose skin, a sick looking appearance, and very limited food and portions. But, to answer your question, I would go to your doctor first and have a thorough examination. If they say you are a candidate, then contact your insurance to see if it is covered.

Answer 6

You have to be a candidate for the surgery therefore, you must see a doctor first. Upon examination, your doc will tell you if you are eligible for the surgery. You will not have to deal with your insurance at all, the doctor's office will do that part for you.

Answer 7

First, speak to your insurance company and find out the requirements. Mine required a 6 month physicians supervised diet. If yours does, get that started IMMEDIATELY with your Primary Care Physician. Also, see if they require you to get a referral from your PCP. If not, contact a bariatric surgeon in your area.

This website was pure gold in my journey:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/

Shop around, ask about mortality rates, and see if they will do it laproscopically.

I'm almost a year out, down 180 pounds, and I have ZERO regrets! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Answer 8

One person responding to this question gave her mother's weight in 'stone' but did not know the conversion. A stone equals 14 pounds or 6.35 kilograms. Another respondent suggested that physicians are opposed to the notion of weight loss surgery. As a physician I may assure you that this is nonsense. I calculate the body mass index of every patient beginning at age 2. Body mass index is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. If you do not wish to calculate this yourself type 'body mass index' into any search engine and you will have many sites that perform the calculation for you. For adults of European descent the meaning of body mass index is as follows: 1) below 18.5 is underweight and a health risk thus Milan no longer allows models with a body mass index of less than 18.5; 2) 18.5 to 25 is 'normal', lean, or the 'healthy' goal; 3) 25 to 30 is overweight and a cosmetic rather than a health issue; 4) 30 to 35 is level 1 obesity with an increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease; 5) 35 to 40 is level 2 obesity with a higher risk; 6) above 40 is level 3 or 'morbid' obesity. Individuals with a body mass index above 40 rarely reach a body mass index of less than 30 by diet and exercise. I typically refer anyone with a body mass index above 40 to a bariatric surgeon. Those with a body mass index between 35 and 40 who have other health problems such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, or diabetes are often referred to a bariatric surgeon as well. To me the key is not the referral to the surgeon but rather to the surgeon's support team. The surgery is not difficult in the least. The likelihood of success is dependent upon your ability to follow a rigid dietary schedule after surgery. Thus several consultations with the surgeon's support team - so that you are able to determine whether or not you will be able to do what is required after surgery - are essential before you make a decision regarding surgery. Nearly all insurance companies now cover bariatric surgery for individuals with a body mass index over 40 or for those with a body mass index between 35 and 40 but who have other health problems. Although there are guidelines for children and adolescents advice is more difficult to offer. We have been using body mass index in these populations for only a few years and have very little data on bariatric surgery in adolescents. In addition - the body mass index 'normals' and 'goals' vary by ethnic origin. The above presumes European origin. We are in the process of defining the body mass index for those of African, Asian, the Indian sub-continent, and other regions. Finally - your body mass index 'normal' or 'goal' is influenced by family and personal health history. For a diabetic for example a body mass index of 28 would be a health concern not simply a cosmetic issue.

Answer 9

Usually you have to be referred by your general practitioner. Contact your insurance provider to be sure of what they cover.