What is actually the baseline requirement for getting cosmetic surgery—is it just hitting a healthy BMI, waiting two years after that, or perhaps two years following a gastric sleeve or Lap procedure? And who is responsible for officially signing off on the recommendation for plastic surgery?
I am under the impression that if someone is diagnosed with a hernia, Medicare will cover an abdominoplasty. Personally, I don't have a hernia, but I am looking into getting both a tummy tuck and a thigh lift. Does anyone here have any insight on this? I believe Dario_21 was the username used previously—if any of you have been following the lap band forums, I recall him mentioning he was planning to undergo similar procedures...
Ronald Rodriguez65 said:Kenneth Howard5, you’ve gone ahead and kicked off the Lap thread, bless all our threads!🙏
I truly wouldn't want to be a nuisance, but would you mind giving us a brief rundown on how much weight you've actually lost, whether you're satisfied with the results, and if you've managed to maintain the weight? I suppose you've reached the final stage of the slimming process now that we're discussing plastic surgery.
And to the other ladies, please don't be offended by this slight deviation from the main topic🙄.
Best regards, Ronald Rodriguez65
I hope the rest of you won't mind me drifting slightly off-topic from the main discussion. My experience has been a bit of an erratic journey; truth be told, I haven't exactly played by the rules since day one. I found myself unable to resist Nutella, much like any other tempting, calorie-dense indulgence that crosses my path. Because of that, my weight remained stubbornly stagnant for a while, which was incredibly frustrating. However, once those milliliters slowly began to fill up and I hit that magic threshold of 5.5, things finally started to shift. It reached a point where I simply couldn't eat much at all; I felt full almost instantly, and the scale finally began its downward trend. In the midst of this, I dealt with some health setbacks that inadvertently aided my weight loss by pushing the Lap Band entirely out of my mind. About a year ago, I suffered from gastritis, which manifested as daily vomiting regardless of what I managed to ingest. That period resulted in significant weight loss. I eventually managed to clear the gastritis using a triple antibiotic therapy, which seemed to do the trick. Following that, however, came GERD, which still plagues me today. It’s a miserable ordeal where food spontaneously regurgitates through my mouth and nose while I sleep. It is truly revolting. The fluid that comes up is terribly bitter and dark, and it happens nearly every single morning. My current management strategy is simply sleeping with my head elevated and making sure I don't eat anything after 6 PM. What else can I say? The crux of the matter is that I would never have reached my current numbers if it weren't for the million other health struggles I had to navigate along the way. As for the results themselves—it’s a standard 36/38 and 59 kg. There you have it; that’s my story.
I was wondering if any of you ladies could shed some light on whether these types of surgeries can be covered by Medicare here in the States. Who would be the best person to reach out to regarding coverage? Also, has anyone else gone through an abdominoplasty combined with a thigh lift? That’s the specific procedure I’m looking into getting done.
Are there certain medications that shouldn't be mixed with general anesthesia? I have an upcoming surgery scheduled, and I’m currently taking Zyprexa and Lamictal. To be honest, I'm considering keeping my psychiatric history under wraps when talking to the doctor; I really don't want them looking at me through a different lens just because I've dealt with mental health struggles in the past.
I’ve been on Paxil for about two years now. In that timeframe, I’ve packed on roughly 45 pounds. It’s difficult to pin down the exact catalyst for the weight gain, but I have this nagging sensation that my metabolism has developed an insatiable, almost frantic craving for anything sweet. While it isn't my primary reason for taking it—since that’s what the drug is actually designed for—it serves a much more vital purpose for me. I deal with low serotonin levels that manifest as chronic pain, and since starting the Paxil, that pain has vanished entirely. I’ve tried to taper off twice before, but both times were failures; the moment I stopped, the pain rushed back with terrifying intensity. I honestly feel lucky that I finally identified the source of my suffering, because doctors were practically ready to commit me to a psychiatric ward. They couldn't wrap their heads around the idea that something was actually wrong with my legs, despite my clean test results—everything from MRIs and EMG tests to spinal fluid analysis and evoked potentials came back normal. Now, however, I find myself dreading the side effects. I stumbled upon an article discussing a documentary where a woman described her own inability to quit Paxil because she was constantly plagued by suicidal ideation... And now you bring up breast cancer into the conversation... It seems we’re always stuck in this cycle of treating one ailment only to poison ourselves with the cure...
I’m curious if anyone here has actually dealt with these specific medications and what kind of side effects you ran into. I’ve noticed some significant weight gain, which is frustrating since my doctor insists the scale should be moving in the opposite direction. Thanks in advance for any insight you can share!
I’ve been wondering—are there any folks here who have actually gone through the ringer with Herbalife weight loss products? I'm curious to hear what your experience was like and if they actually live up to the hype.
To be blunt, I’ve been dealing with this intense, unrelenting pain in my legs for quite some time. I went through the entire gauntlet of diagnostic testing—everything from MRIs and EMGs to EEGs, CT scans, evoked potentials, Doppler ultrasounds, and various rheumatology panels. Eventually, my neurologist concluded that the issue likely stems from a serotonin-related imbalance, so I started a course of medication that has finally provided some semblance of relief. I’m curious if anyone else here has navigated a similar path. For the longest time, despite having perfectly clear test results, most doctors brushed me off as a hypochondriac; it was an exhausting struggle just to prove I wasn't losing my mind and that those high-priced specialists weren't all infallible. After three years of spinning in circles, trapped between physical agony and medical skepticism, I can finally say I'm feeling like myself again. Warm regards to everyone on the forum!
I was hoping someone might be willing to share their own experiences or any insights they've gathered regarding this particular subject—specifically concerning serotonin and the various ways to manage disorders tied to it. I’d truly appreciate any perspective you all could offer!