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Hey there! I have been researching for months on the sleeve. I have decided to go with OCC and came across The OCC App. I am looking for some reviews on it. How does it help with your weight loss? Do you feel you have lost more/maintained better and or easier because of the app? Tell me everything! I am so excited to get surgery and can't wait to show before and after pics! Thanks guys!
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Requirements for the gastric sleeve?
Burke replied to Burke's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
I have met all of my insurance criteria of yesterday. This took me seven months to do and I'm happy this is behind me. Next I will get a surgical consult and I hope scedule my procedure to be done. Crossing fingers in April of 2019.- 2 replies
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I reserve the right to bare arms!!! I finally got rid of my batwings!
Burke commented on LoriBecky's blog entry in Lori's Blog
What is the ball part figure for out of pocket for your arms to be lifted? Thank you for your time.- 4 comments
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I reserve the right to bare arms!!! I finally got rid of my batwings!
Dolittle commented on LoriBecky's blog entry in Lori's Blog
I hate to tell you this, but 99.99% of the patients that need plastics to remove their excess skin will be denied by their insurance providers. Cosmetic surgery is considered an elective surgery. It really depends on your insurer and your doctor. If you and your doctor can build a case to show that the excess skin is causing you all kinds of health issues, you might get it done. Good luck.- 4 comments
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Burke commented on LoriBecky's blog entry in Lori's Blog
I have really good insurance railroaders but my guess is that insurance wont cover my skin removal? Did your's cover any of your skin removal?- 4 comments
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I'm almost done with my credentialing for my bariatric sleeve. I'm lookng at March or April for my surgery. May I ask if you had any skin removal done? I do think about my skin after the procedure often. Any tips or thoughts on that? Thank you. Vicky Congrats
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What did you pick for your first meal. And great job!
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I'm afraid All bariatric procedures require a lot of work on OUR part. The procedure itself does not do all the work. It would be best if you would see your surgeon and talk openly and honestly about what has been going on since your 2014 surgery. You did very well at first, but then something changed. Don't give up - you do have options. Your surgeon is the only one who can evaluate all this and suggest the path to take. Jimmie
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January 2019 Surgery (VSG)
HoopDawg77 replied to HoopDawg77's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Thank you so much.- 4 replies
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NurseMom1073 replied to HoopDawg77's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Will be thinking good thoughts for you for tomorrow! HoopDawg77!!- 4 replies
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Requirements for the gastric sleeve?
Dolittle replied to Burke's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Sorry, but 99.99% of the gastric sleeve patients on this forum are self pay. You are in what we call "insurance hell" for weight loss surgery patients. If you're an insurance patient in the USA, you're not going to find much information here concerning the insurance hoops and requirements that may pertain to you. Here's some food for thought, there have been numerous patients that had insurance but still chose the OCC for their surgery and were self pay. Many found out that with all the insurance hoops and other requirements, plus their portion of the deductible and co-pay, the OCC and its award winning bariatric program was a better choice. www.obesitycontrolcenter.com- 2 replies
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Burke posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Do I have hoops to jump after I have met all of my requirements for my insurance for the gastric sleeve? I hear all of these people saying that they had to take off much more weight then my insurance required. Many took classes? Does St. Mark's program start after my insurance requirements are met? This has been a six month time frame to reach this point? I could use a buddy locally that can talk to me about their experience with the sleeve.- 2 replies
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Ok so I have a question I have had the sleeve surgery in 2014 I lost 70 an has since gained it all back. I dont believe my sleeve was done the wright way. I am now 360. An I am wondering if a bypass would give better results. Please answer this.
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January 2019 Surgery (VSG)
HoopDawg77 replied to HoopDawg77's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Thanks, NurseMom. I hope your surgery goes well! I will go get on that FB group. I had forgotten about that! Happy New Year!- 4 replies
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NurseMom1073 replied to HoopDawg77's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Hi! I am aiming for February 1st. Have you posted on the OCC FB group? All the best for your upcoming surgery!- 4 replies
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Just curious if anyone else is having surgery on Jan 11 2019. Thanks.
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Viking0424 replied to SleeveLoser's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
this is a long shot im from thurston county wa.- 1 reply
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Gastric Sleeve Patient Experiences wanted!
BlueOcean replied to JarrettInVegas's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Thanks, I know I'm quite lucky - (but I also remember Dr Ortiz telling all of us that "when they dig up graves, they will find bands" - meaning he expected the band to last forever and we'd be buried with it still in place.) Allergan said the band's life was expected to be around 10 years. I also was pretty good about following the guidelines and also never accepted an over-fill. -
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Dolittle replied to JarrettInVegas's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
If you were banded in 2003, my opinion is that your way past the average life of the band. Most patients of that era only got 6 to 10 years out of the band before having issues. The OCC uses the Marriott in TJ for the patients and companions to stay post surgery. For info pertaining to reflux, hernias, etc, contact the OCC and talk to one of the surgery coordinators at 866-376-7849 -
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Gastric Sleeve Patient Experiences wanted!
BlueOcean replied to JarrettInVegas's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Hello! I was banded in 2003 and have maintained most weight loss to goal, until last 2-3 years. Recent BA swallow shows probable slip and large hiatal hernia, although I have few symptoms and little trouble - only occasional reflux.. I'd love to hear experiences of those who have had a revision from band to sleeve. One procedure? Did you have hernia repaired too? Did that make it harder? How about reflux? I hear it can be bad after a sleeve. Can they cut the vagal nerve to stop the reflux? How is the hotel? Walking distance to hospital (for my husband, who will come too) What have your experiences been? Hoping to hear from newbies as well as those 3 or more years out. Thank you so much! Sandy -
Dear Patient, We know there has been a lot of information on the news about the border crossing between Mexico and California. While there have been several reports about closed borders we have only seen one incident when the San Ysidro border crossing was closed temporarily. Since we rarely use the San Ysidro border to cross back in to the US, this hasn't been an issue for any of our patients. We always allow ample time to prepare for any delays at the border. We would rather get you back to the airport early for your return flight then risk you missing a flight. There have not been any delays coming into Mexico, only a little longer wait time at the border. Since almost all of our patients are taken through the Otay Mesa border crossing through the Pedestrian Ready Lane, the waits have actually been extremely short! Please know that our team is constantly checking on the border situation through the official website for the border wait times, as well as several social media sites that allow for real time views of the borders. If we see that wait times are longer then usual, we would take you across even earlier. Its why we tell you not to plan your return flight until 3pm or later on the date of discharge. This allows us plenty of time to get you back to the airport in time for your flight! If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Patient Coordinator or call our Concierge at 1-866-376-7849 ext. 80 or concierge@obesitycontrolcenter.com
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What is the difference between tummy tuck and liposuction?
Dolittle replied to lizettewilson's topic in Questions
A tummy tuck is where a plastic surgeon will cut and carve with a scalpel to remove excess skin around your waist line. Liposuction is where a special thin hollow rod is inserted under your skin that has the capabilities to cut and suck fat deposits without removing outer skin. My best advise is to go to Youtube and which a few videos on these subjects. -
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Gastric Plication Surgery in 2018
Dolittle replied to Dolittle's topic in Gastric Plication (GSP) Support & Discussion
There's pros and cons to each. The Plication surgery and sleeve are really similar. On the Plication, they fold and sew the stomach to the same size of a sleeved stomach. It can be reversed, or say undone. Sleeve is permanent, you can't undo it. But most have better results with the sleeve than the plication. If you consult your surgeon, they can give you a better perspective and some statistics. -
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Rory replied to Dolittle's topic in Gastric Plication (GSP) Support & Discussion
I ended up going with the sleeve, there was just not enough long-time research that supported that procedure. Very happy with my sleeve.