r/wls

I consulted with my surgeon today because I need a panniculectomy (pannus removal) due to Lymphedema, but am still at a high weight. I have lost 85 pounds on my own since December, but hit a stall around 3 months ago. Up down, up/down.

Because I am still in the high 300’s and have a sweet tooth, he is recommending SADI for me, as it is best suited for major weight loss and won’t allow me heavy sugars or I’ll pay for it, so I’ll kind of train myself out of the sweet tooth.

I guess now I see if I can afford it. My insurance only covers $5,000. Did your surgeons offer payment plans? Did you have to use something like Care Credit?

Really appreciate the encouragement. Any tips you may have, please let me know.

Oh, and…how long did you stay in the hospital? Thanks!

So my surgery is coming up on Aug 19th. But this all day work thing just came up for Sept 22nd that includes coffee & lunch. What are some suggestions on navigating this type of thing?

I am 30 years old about 300 lbs / 135kg, female . i have been on mounjaro and lost 35 kg and it has stopped working for me now . I still have so much weight to lose. I have also managed to put my type 2 diabets into remission. I am looking to get bariatric surgery in Europe. I am based in the UK. I would like to know what people's experience were with different clinics in Europe. and recommendations . I am looking to do the surgery next year. I cannot sit and wait for NHS. waiting list

How long did everyone wait before travelling/vacationing after surgery?
I have a trip to South Africa planned for January 2027 and I’m nervous about whether I’ll be far enough post-op to travel comfortably and actually enjoy the vacation. I don’t have my surgery date yet, so I’m trying to get an idea of what different stages of recovery actually felt like.
For anyone who travelled in the first few months post-op, how many weeks/months out were you? Did you feel physically ready? What did you have to consider that you hadn’t expected?
I’m especially curious about food and hydration while travelling, long-haul flights, energy levels, and being fairly active/sightseeing while away. Did you struggle with food or fluids, or did you feel relatively normal by that point?
Would love to hear experiences from people who travelled anywhere from ~6–12+ weeks post-op!