Erika78
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Meeting with the gastro this afternoon! Please don't ask for anymore tests, I am so done with all these docs.
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Does everyone need a sleep test and a pulmonary Test???
Erika78 replied to shootingstar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to have both these tests and more I knew there was a lot involved but Jeez. I also need a chest x-ray and do a 6 minute walk. Thats only for the pulmonary doc. I also have to see a cardiologist and gastro. I was also told they need to do an upper endoscopy. I think this is all hoops to jump through hoping many people just give up---I AM NOT!!! I already have been cleared from psych, have weights documented for 2 yrs and a letter of support from my primary. Surgery can't happen fast enough -
Having a party this weekend for my son's communion, I am going to try hard not too eat too much. I have been really trying to watch, Wish me luck!
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I was wondering if anyone has done the sleep study at home??? I saw the pulmonary doc yesterday and she said I can do study at home, but she wasn't very informative. I am happy I don't have to go sleep somewhere else if I don't have to
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Soo many different tests!!! Its getting really overhelming trying to schedule these tests around working full time. I wish I had the luxury of taking some time off, but its impossible when you work alone
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Good Luck!!! I am not looking forward to that week. I tried the unjury rasberry sorbet yesterday-pretty good.
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Nervous about being approved - need sleep study
Erika78 replied to Lisa in NJ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am from Suth Jersey too! I also have Aetna. Unfortunately my BMI is 41 so I don't neeed co-morbities but You still have to jump through hoops. I had my first nutrition class this past Sat. I have also been cleared by psch. I was wondering if everyone needs a sleep study? I sure hope not, its not easy getting to all these different appointments and work a full time job, with 2 kids. -
Are Bandsters like Brides???
Erika78 replied to NJGirl32's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sooo with you!!!! I feel this is something that is constantly on my mind. I am scheduled for surgery july 28. I haven't told many people but the people I did tell, just don't seem that interested. have you noticed that any questions people ask you have a negative undertone. So I am on here all the time too. Its so nice to read everyones questions and answers. Good Luck!!! -
I can't go to the meetings during the day cause I am working
I am going to try and make the next one at night. Let me know if you decide to go to that one. I think it would be helpful just to hear what other people wjo are in the same position say. -
I will definitely let you know when I go to a meeting. It would be great to meet there. I went to the first nutrition class on Sat. lots of info--wow!! It would be nice to know someone and be able to bounce ideas and questions off each other.
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I am using Dr. Reich down at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin. Your doctor helped start this practice down here, cause my doc also works with him in Mountainside. Well I hope you are feeling better since telling your husband. My fiance has been supportive but I do get little comments here and there and I am kinda surprised. Hoping it just takes some time for him to understand!
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Thanks for the info on the meetings down at Southern Ocean County Hospital! Thats where I will be having the surgery done with Dr. Reich. I was wondering what time the meetings are? Do you find them helpful at all?
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So happy its Friday!!! Tomorrow is my first nutrition class, should be interesting. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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How much time off work
Erika78 replied to down in the dumps's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I say take the time off!!! You aren't going to do yourself any good if your body isn't aqble to heal properly. If you really can't swing taking the full days off maybe you can ask about working half days. -
I just wanted to introduce myself since we are both from Jersey! I see you are asking about meetings and I was curious too, did you find out about any? I am not scheduled for surgery till July, but want to get some support before this BIG day!
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I am very excited to have found someone who is in NJ and uses Dr. Reich!!!! I have surgery scheduled for July but probably will have to push it till Aug. I was wondering if you attend any of the support groups, if you do when and where are they? Congrats on your weight loss so far, I can't wait to have this done!
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Went to Endocrinologist and found out thyroid issues shouldn't stop or post-pone surgery!!! I also was cleared by the psychologist yesterday, keeping my hope that this is going to happen
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Losing too much weight before surgery
Erika78 replied to Shea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its so funny that you are asking this questions today, cause I was thinking the same thing! I see all these people on here talking about losing weight before surgery and I was wondering if everyone was told to do this or what? My doctor never said anything about losing weight before. I also want to kinow the same thing about insurance cause if I lose anything I will be below the 40 bmi. -
Surgery Postponed...Fustrated
Erika78 replied to jen_ngah's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just started the process too and I just found out that my thyroid is overactive too. I also have nodules on mine that need to go for a biopsy. Just aggrevated that I finally make the decision to get the lapband and now this. I asked my surgeon if I hould prolong going to all thee appointments for medical clearance and they said no. But I kinda of feel like its a waste at this time--SOOOO CONFUSED!!!!! -
Well I found out yesterday that i have a multi-nodular thyroid--JUST GREAT!!! Now I have to see an endocrinologist and probably have a biopsy done on my thyroid and start medication for it. This is going to prolong getting banded, so Aggrevated
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So am I!!!!! My surgery date was orginally set for july 28, but I am going to have to push it to Aug. I am in NJ. I am feeling overwhelmed with all the appointments needed before surgery. I know in the end its well worth it, but Jeez!!!! Its not easy working full time and having two kids. I was wondering if you ere feeling the same way?