Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Hello everyone I am fairly new here. Not to the site but new to this Group. I havent posted yet because I am not to sure where to start. I am 45yrs old 5'5 and 248 lbs My BMI is 41. something I forget. I have no health problems other then asthma and very bad joint pain. I had been into Martial arts up until a few months ago when the pains were getting worse. Who was I fooling I couldn't keep up anymore. I have tried many diets and failed, which leads me to having WLS I have already started the process of my Journey 1st I had to get the referal from my pcp which I did then I went to the dietition have to see her for 6 months this is my Third month now. I went to the Key program and now I am waiting for my pysc eval. After that I guess I am to meet the Surgon Oh and somewhere in there I am waiting for aproval from my insurance. I was told that my insurance is very good and will pay. My insurance is through the hospital where I work. I am a bit nervous about this and still a bit lost. Tell me, am I going in the right direction as far as doing all that has to be done?
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Absolutely! You are off to a running start. This is a great place to ask questions, keep a journal to keep up with things that are happening. I started when I was just in the beginning of the journey and I had some setbacks, but I can look back at my journal entries and see how it all unfolded. Also people can read and learn from them, give you support or just check in to say hi! Welcome and never hesitate to ask questions. In this process of approval I suggest you keep good notes and proof so you can make a good case to insurance. I was approved on my first request, but I did a lot of work to have everything I needed and then some.
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What are some of the thing you had to have. Out side on asthma and pain all else came back well.
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So far so good. YOur medical team should guide you along the way. It seems like insurance companies get a little iffy if you gain a ton of weight before that. Good luck. I had excellent insurance, and it was throught the hospital I work at. GOOD LUCK!
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
