Met with ish surgeon number 1

[Clarrtia_93]

Hello all,

As for many of you I’ve started to embark on surgical options to provide optimal treatment for my staggering weight issues.

Today I met with a surgeon and we explored 3 options. We’ve decided I’ll work toward a dual surgery option. Therefore I will get referred to another surgeon who does the dual surgery options. I’m excited but nervous. I’m a little discouraged by the scale only rising upward today but I’m still lower than my highest weight. So let there be some light in a tunnel somewhere.

Which surgery did you have? Has anyone had or going to have the dual surgery? We are looking at 6 months to. 1yr in time like then another 1.5 to 2 years before we discuss skin removal. Which I found out is covered by my insurance thankfully!

 

[GiantsLola]

That's fantastic the insurance covers the skin removal! Can I ask how it got covered?

I had gastric bypass. I liked that it was the longest one around and my surgeon and I felt it was my best fit.

 

[Clarrtia_93]

That's fantastic the insurance covers the skin removal! Can I ask how it got covered?

I had gastric bypass. I liked that it was the longest one around and my surgeon and I felt it was my best fit.

We aren’t sure if it’s covered fully but the doctor made it sound like it might be if medically necessary. My doctor said lots of people go with bypass cause it’s the longest one around but more people are selecting the dual surgery because it’s weeps the most benefit for people at my bmi.

 

[Clarrtia_93]

I've never heard of skin removal being covered by insurance unless your thighs are sagging down below your knees. Can you say more about your coverage? I'd like to get rid of my stomach shelf and have a panniculectomy. These things really showed up AFTER having RYGB.

On the other hand, I think at my age it would be nearly impossible to be approved for skin removal, or any surgery that could be interpreted as cosmetic.

My surgeon said it might be covered I have medical conditions that might allow it to be covered. You’d have to ask your insurance company about it. I have intertrigo which is caused by skin folds. So it might be covered in my case if I have excess skin from surgery.

 

[Clarrtia_93]

I've never heard of skin removal being covered by insurance unless your thighs are sagging down below your knees. Can you say more about your coverage? I'd like to get rid of my stomach shelf and have a panniculectomy. These things really showed up AFTER having RYGB.

On the other hand, I think at my age it would be nearly impossible to be approved for skin removal, or any surgery that could be interpreted as cosmetic.

I’m not sure if insurance covered it or not. I should have been more clear. I apologize

 

[trnsmaster]

Hello all,

As for many of you I’ve started to embark on surgical options to provide optimal treatment for my staggering weight issues.

Today I met with a surgeon and we explored 3 options. We’ve decided I’ll work toward a dual surgery option. Therefore I will get referred to another surgeon who does the dual surgery options. I’m excited but nervous. I’m a little discouraged by the scale only rising upward today but I’m still lower than my highest weight. So let there be some light in a tunnel somewhere.

Which surgery did you have? Has anyone had or going to have the dual surgery? We are looking at 6 months to. 1yr in time like then another 1.5 to 2 years before we discuss skin removal. Which I found out is covered by my insurance thankfully!

What is dual surgery ?
I had sleeve done and year later had Gerd so they did bypass to cure it

 

[Clarrtia_93]

What is dual surgery ?
I had sleeve done and year later had Gerd so they did bypass to cure it

The dual surgery is the sleeve and the bypass together to reduce gerd and secondary surgery

 

[bobbin]

Hi I'm new here. How can you get dual? Doesn't bypass remove the whole stomach? How do you band it if its been removed? Still learning all of the language around bariatric surgery.

 

[trnsmaster]

The dual surgery is the sleeve and the bypass together to reduce gerd and secondary surgery

Can’t be ! One or the other ! Thinking they mean the dou switch . Which is the option for severe obesity and faster weight loss . They also remove some of the small intestine .

 

[trnsmaster]

Hi I'm new here. How can you get dual? Doesn't bypass remove the whole stomach? How do you band it if it’s been removed? Still learning all of the language around bariatric surgery.

Do you mean doudenom switch ?? Not duel .
The dou switch removes part of small intestine when doing the bypass instead of just creating small pouch and attaching complete small intestine .
Faster weight loss for severe obesity cases ! But can lead to malnutrition if protocol not followed

 

[mycalsuite]

Hello all,

As for many of you I’ve started to embark on surgical options to provide optimal treatment for my staggering weight issues.

Today I met with a surgeon and we explored 3 options. We’ve decided I’ll work toward a dual surgery option. Therefore I will get referred to another surgeon who does the dual surgery options. I’m excited but nervous. I’m a little discouraged by the scale only rising upward today but I’m still lower than my highest weight. So let there be some light in a tunnel somewhere.

Which surgery did you have? Has anyone had or going to have the dual surgery? We are looking at 6 months to. 1yr in time like then another 1.5 to 2 years before we discuss skin removal. Which I found out is covered by my insurance thankfully!

That's a significant and courageous move; it's fantastic that you are discussing all of your alternatives with your physician and have a well-defined plan in place. Although it sounds like you're in capable hands and are being realistic about the process, feeling anxious is completely acceptable. It's also a tremendous comfort to know that skin removal is covered by your insurance. Continue to concentrate on those little victories; simply remaining below your maximum weight demonstrates dedication and development. You're capable!