consult set for 27th

[stromgardgirl]

I have set my consult for the 27th for a revision from VSG. I have done plenty of research and believe I can live by the rules. The protein isn't much higher then what I'm currently eating. However the vitamins have me baffled. I know we need them post DS to stay healthy, but how do you know when/how to tweak them. For me right now I listen to my PCP for most part of what is good levels (she is a great dr and hasn't steered me wrong yet). I always do look at them myself and they are always at half point mark or higher. Is that where they need to be after DS or do they need to be in higher range?

For Dr. Stewart patients I'm not sure if he will want to mess around with my stomach or not since I already have VSG. I know if he does it will increase risks. I have only heard good things about him. I also have insurance to contend with since this will be a revision. I do know that they will cover it just not sure what hoops I'll have to jump through.

I guess I have my ramblings out for now. I have lurked for a couple of months and went to another dr who supposedly did DS but only warned me about the dangers and refused to go down that route. It took me a couple of weeks to schedule with a dsfacts surgeon (should have in first place)

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You know when you see your blood test results SEVERAL months post-op.

Your "other doctor" is what we call a "Bait and don't switch" doctor. They SAY they do the DS...but that YOU are an exception and something else would be better.


ETA: you need to make sure that your doctor is testing everything that needs to be tested. Easy example...someone says their labs are fine...we ask about calcium. Calcium is fine. So we ask about PTH. Doctor didn't test PTH.
Here's the problem. Your serum calcium can be fine because you're eating and absorbing enough...OR...your serum calcium can be fine because your body is "borrowing" calcium from your teeth and bones to keep the serum calcium at the minimum operating level. The only way you know why your serum calcium is fine is if you check your PTH levels. Without that number, you don't really know squat about your calcium. You need that number so you don't end up with a toothless grin.

[provolisa]

MissCalCulator- I LOVE your new, animated avitar pic. I haven't been able to load even one, yet, but yours is SUPER cool!

[kmg9122]

Hi stromgardgirl. I'm pursuing a revision (from lapband) with Dr. Stewart as well. I got bait-and-not-switched with Eric Wilson here in Houston a few months ago - not a pleasant experience. My insurance (Aetna) requires either a six month with your PCP or three month with your surgeon monitored diet. If you happen to have Aetna, I'd be happy to send you the link to their policy. I'm going to start with Vitalady's recommended started package (https://vitalady.com/vitanews/starter-packages/) at least until I start getting my blood tests back and hopefully beyond.

[stromgardgirl]

I was told that all my diet and evals would still be good since they are only a year old. I tried calling Aetna and they were no help. I have talked with one of their people (can't remember titile) since I had my surgery a year ago and she said that she would advocate for me.

I'm hoping that it is true that I won't have to do all the psych eval, sleep study, and supervised visits again. If I do I will suck it up and do it. I have been looking at vitalday schedule. I do like bariatric advantage vitamins though.