Andy, Two videos in one day...what a treat. Reviewing where we've been in our video journal is why we do them. It reminds us how far we've come. - Excess Skin. It's a bummer for sure, but comes with the territory. I'm not looking forward to it, but I'd rather deal with that then with the lumps and bumps I'm carrying now. - Insurance Companies Stink, they are destroying this country in too many ways. So many of us have to go to Mexico because we can't get healthy in the USA. IT'S SHAMEFUL.
@IamAveryPrettyBlonde That's based on your opinion not science, were as there are many long term medical studies published in professional scientific medical journals. Do your research.
Having my sleeve October 2010. Ur videos have helped a lot! Tks. I'm a real estate broker here n Atlanta. And I run n to clients that I haven't seen in months or years. At the end of one video I say u r going to talk about what u tell folks that u haven't seen n a long time.. Would u mind posting a video addressing that question.. Besides, we haven't heard from u n a while. Thanks for all ur encouragement. Rob Dell
Man, I don't care if I flap around like a damn FLAG once I lose all the weight, at least I'll be healthier than I am now! You look really great. My main area of concern is the face and your face looks really tight! I'm 5'11'', 400 lbs, and I'm hoping to eventually get to 250lbs (I'm big framed). My surgery is approved and I'll be sceduling it as soon as my shrink tells them I'm not too "nuts", hopefully before Christmas. I just hope that I can look half-as-good as you do when I'm done.
Dude start an online fund with a p.o. box. If everyone on here sends a few bucks, you might have enough. Gonna do my tummy tuck in Mexico. Good luck to ya!
Right now I'm dealing w/ the same issue to get the sleeve. I take meds for hypertention and many other things. Yet obesity is not covered. My doctor is making sure I get it done. Thanks somuch for you videos.
This is the first time I have ever seen your videos. I wouldn't worry about a little excess skin - you are very handsome man. You are lucky - your face and neck looks great. I can't tell you have ever been 330 lbs.
Just tuned in to your videos, I was originally going to get lapband, but just recently I chose the sleeve. Dont have a date yet I'm in classes right now for it. Your videos are very informative. Your great!
just wanna say thanx for sharing youre videos and youre experince about gastric sleeve i have waited a year for gastric sleeve and will prob get operation in june
dont got exakt date :S zzz swe healt system is not the fastest :)
buti have seen all of youre vids and are about same age and weight as u was
so its nice to see what you have achived and helps to keep my insperation up after all this wait :)
you look so young now. like the kid of that old guy. good luck with the skin. presbyterian dallas i heard will do skin surgery free if you give them the skin. they are a renound burn unit. check it out. waves~~~
Andy wow I watched your videos i was ify about watching one of the male. wls videos thinking about who different the journey would be for a man . it really isnt . i hope brook had as good of success as you have had. I go in for my surgery on april 19th. i am lucky enough to not have to deal with insurance approval and aftercare being an army wife. I truelly hope you are able to find a way to have your skin removal .
I feel very lucky that my Kaiser GA insurance paid for my sleeve and will pay for my excess tummy skin (pannus) removal. My doctor said to me though, your arms and legs are up to you :) I think you can get your plastics done way cheaper if you are willing to go over the border again. Alot of folks on OH boards have used Dr. Lara in Mexico and some suggested another doctor here. Good luck and don't give up if you want the skin gone.
Please look up skymoon1986 she had her surgery in columbia and it was 9k for all her plastic surgery and she got much more then what you are looking to have done.. she video taped the whole thing while she was there.. lemme know what you think of the videos. :-) You look amaazzzzzzing!
Hey Handsome, if you can get a psych Dr. to put it in writing that the extra skin is affecting your mental status, then the insurance company will cover its removal.
You look fabulous. In fact, you look 10-15 years younger. Hey, Andy. Are you on 75 in that video? Who cares about excess skin? Just keep your clothes on. At least you look wonderful, and you feel wonderful. I'm OK with batwing arms. I've come a long way. The skin is kind of like my badge of honor.
Andy, Two videos in one day...what a treat. Reviewing where we've been in our video journal is why we do them. It reminds us how far we've come. - Excess Skin. It's a bummer for sure, but comes with the territory. I'm not looking forward to it, but I'd rather deal with that then with the lumps and bumps I'm carrying now. - Insurance Companies Stink, they are destroying this country in too many ways. So many of us have to go to Mexico because we can't get healthy in the USA. IT'S SHAMEFUL.
cookielu46 2 months ago in playlist More videos from thinjourney
You can go to the nearest burn center and request to donate your skin, I understand ithe procedure is free to you for your donation.
billyjackphillips132 11 months ago
If you get yourself a SugarMommi..you might can get it done *wink*
BigGurlx 1 year ago
BTW, you look great and I love the vids with you and your family! Made everything worth it!!!! :D
IamAveryPrettyBlonde 1 year ago
Obesity is not a disease. Its a horrible situation we get ourselves into. This surgery is a TOOL for us to regain our lives again.
IamAveryPrettyBlonde 1 year ago
@IamAveryPrettyBlonde That's based on your opinion not science, were as there are many long term medical studies published in professional scientific medical journals. Do your research.
MrPogiBalut 1 week ago
Thanks for your great way of sharing this experience...
I have gain weight in the last 10 years, lots of times I eat knowing that is pure anxiety and not really hungry..
Can you answer a couple of question, I will really appreciate if you do.
1- tell me about the pain after surgery
2- have you had any bad breath ?
3- do you feel hungry sometimes ?
4- I gave heard about people that gets bad infections just after the surgery, is that common ?
5- if I eat more that need it cause of a psycholog
preitich1 1 year ago
Having my sleeve October 2010. Ur videos have helped a lot! Tks. I'm a real estate broker here n Atlanta. And I run n to clients that I haven't seen in months or years. At the end of one video I say u r going to talk about what u tell folks that u haven't seen n a long time.. Would u mind posting a video addressing that question.. Besides, we haven't heard from u n a while. Thanks for all ur encouragement. Rob Dell
orlando104 1 year ago
Man, I don't care if I flap around like a damn FLAG once I lose all the weight, at least I'll be healthier than I am now! You look really great. My main area of concern is the face and your face looks really tight! I'm 5'11'', 400 lbs, and I'm hoping to eventually get to 250lbs (I'm big framed). My surgery is approved and I'll be sceduling it as soon as my shrink tells them I'm not too "nuts", hopefully before Christmas. I just hope that I can look half-as-good as you do when I'm done.
roadyrider 1 year ago
Dude start an online fund with a p.o. box. If everyone on here sends a few bucks, you might have enough. Gonna do my tummy tuck in Mexico. Good luck to ya!
chatefrancaise 1 year ago
Great vid! I posted it at WLS Journey Community Forums -- feel free to join us ;)
Jacquii.
PoetJC 1 year ago
Right now I'm dealing w/ the same issue to get the sleeve. I take meds for hypertention and many other things. Yet obesity is not covered. My doctor is making sure I get it done. Thanks somuch for you videos.
mozspock 1 year ago
This is the first time I have ever seen your videos. I wouldn't worry about a little excess skin - you are very handsome man. You are lucky - your face and neck looks great. I can't tell you have ever been 330 lbs.
Keep up the good work!
petalchops2003 1 year ago
Just tuned in to your videos, I was originally going to get lapband, but just recently I chose the sleeve. Dont have a date yet I'm in classes right now for it. Your videos are very informative. Your great!
JiveGirl24 1 year ago
just wanna say thanx for sharing youre videos and youre experince about gastric sleeve i have waited a year for gastric sleeve and will prob get operation in june
dont got exakt date :S zzz swe healt system is not the fastest :)
buti have seen all of youre vids and are about same age and weight as u was
so its nice to see what you have achived and helps to keep my insperation up after all this wait :)
Lars77ftw 1 year ago
you look so young now. like the kid of that old guy. good luck with the skin. presbyterian dallas i heard will do skin surgery free if you give them the skin. they are a renound burn unit. check it out. waves~~~
crosspecans 1 year ago
Andy wow I watched your videos i was ify about watching one of the male. wls videos thinking about who different the journey would be for a man . it really isnt . i hope brook had as good of success as you have had. I go in for my surgery on april 19th. i am lucky enough to not have to deal with insurance approval and aftercare being an army wife. I truelly hope you are able to find a way to have your skin removal .
WallFamily 2 years ago
I feel very lucky that my Kaiser GA insurance paid for my sleeve and will pay for my excess tummy skin (pannus) removal. My doctor said to me though, your arms and legs are up to you :) I think you can get your plastics done way cheaper if you are willing to go over the border again. Alot of folks on OH boards have used Dr. Lara in Mexico and some suggested another doctor here. Good luck and don't give up if you want the skin gone.
marolkisan 2 years ago
You look great! Thanks for sharing.
neecyd63 2 years ago
wo you look amazing you need to put up some pics of you and your wife we would love to see how she looks now also
kelkelof5 2 years ago
Please look up skymoon1986 she had her surgery in columbia and it was 9k for all her plastic surgery and she got much more then what you are looking to have done.. she video taped the whole thing while she was there.. lemme know what you think of the videos. :-) You look amaazzzzzzing!
shayshaymorphinelips 2 years ago
Please join the new Nonprofit we are going to help people get re-constructive plastic surgery! It is a Nonprofit for WLS people and By WLS People!
We agree with you 100% w l s n p o dot o r g
can I link this to the web site?
AntoniaTakeTwo 2 years ago
Thank you for doing this video and the last one it was nice to get an update!! you look great!
olive4beauty 2 years ago
Hey Handsome, if you can get a psych Dr. to put it in writing that the extra skin is affecting your mental status, then the insurance company will cover its removal.
Have a good day bud!
huebear 2 years ago
You look fabulous. In fact, you look 10-15 years younger. Hey, Andy. Are you on 75 in that video? Who cares about excess skin? Just keep your clothes on. At least you look wonderful, and you feel wonderful. I'm OK with batwing arms. I've come a long way. The skin is kind of like my badge of honor.
dllars6005 2 years ago