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I got home from work last night to find a letter from Cigna insurance stating they needed more information. So when I called them to see what else they needed the lady tells me "oh, it's already been approved the office must have faxed it in already.":lol0: Yay, the 6 month diet paid off. I called the insurance coordinator today to see what my next step is, just waiting to hear back from her. I've already had a pulmonary clearance and I go for my Cardiac evaluation on Friday. Both required by my surgeon due to hypertension, Asthma and sleep apnea. I know they make you see the nurse first. Then get all the clearances (I knew they would require these so I scheduled them early). Then I can schedule my date and get an appointment for preop. Origionally trying for a november date but now thinking mid to late September if I can pull it off. Wish me luck.

Good Luck JG407. You will love Celebration and Dr Kim. They have a great program there. I have VSG on Sept 15th 2010 and am down 79 pounds so far. 19 more till goal.

It was recommended by the NUt to not ever drink soda again. As for steak I am 7 weeks out and it is one of the easiest things for me to eat. Started on food at 4 weeks. After 1 week of purees and 2 weeks soft foods. Chicken gets stuck, fish gets stuck. So red meat has been my lifeline to protein goals. I can even eat beef jerkey with no issues. I just make sure I chew, chew, chew. I can only eat about 1.5 - 2 ounces of steak but at least it stays down.

I had the blurry vision for about a week. I think it may have to do with anesthesia. Hope it gets better for you.

Mine usually last 3 days and after surgery I got it a week early and it lasted for almost 3 weeks. I think the sudden huge change just shocks the system a bit.

You are look great! Just melting away. Congratulations and much continued success. Thanks for sharing, Tracey

Congratulations, can't wait to get there.

I soooo needed to read this today. I am at a stall for a week now. And even though I know they happen it does get frustrated. But, I have to look at the bright side I'm 16.5 pounds down since surgery and 37.5 since I started this journey. I fit into jeans that I haven't worn in a year and they are even a little lose. So I guess it's not that bad. Thank you again I needed to hear it from someone else I guess. Tracey

I also think it may be acid. I was having a similar problem even if I had just eaten. I would feel like my stomach was growling and starving. I asked my surgeon when I was at my post op visit and he gave me Nexium. Now it rarely happens unless I don't eat for 6-7 hours, which I try not to do. Hope you find out what's causing it for you. Good Luck, Tracey

Sounds like you are doing great. I don't think 11 lbs a month is slow at all. Keep up the good work.

4 days after surgery I was feeling great and tried to take my 22 pound pug for a walk. Well I did it but he was pulling a bit and it did make my tummy sore. If you have a fenced yard you may be better off. Unfortunatley my yard is not fenced. I didn't walk him again for two days He just had to wait for the kids to get home to walk him or he just went outside the back porch door. It's not impossible but doable. Maybe an area teenager could help for a small fee.

I've been having Crystal light, even the red ones, since day one in the hospital.

I had this happen the first few days after surgery and by day 6 I was perfectly normal again. For me it is a reaction to general anesthesia. I've had it happen before. So I wasn't concerned about it.

I am now taking Nexium once a day and haven't had a problem since. But after surgery the heartburn was terrible. Couldn't lay down or drink or attempt to eat anything.

I take Celebrate bariatric chewable multi twice a day. Calcium citrate with D twice a day. Bariatric Iron twice a day. Sublingual B12 in the evening. And Co-Enzyme Q10 50mg twice a day.

Call your Doctor and ask for liquid pain medicine. I was given liquid Lortab (hydrocodone). I used it once, the day I got home from the hospital. I was also told to purchase Childrens liquid tylenol. Which I did and have not needed to use at all.

I had my 2 week follow up today. The paper on vitamins I received states " Sleeve patients need 1500-2000mg of calcium daily. In addition to 2-3 servings of dairy per day. Not sure of the physiology behind it. I do know the body can only absorb 500-600mg at any one time so that the doses need to be broken up throughout the day.

Try Over the counter Prilosec or call your surgeon and ask if they can prescribe a PPI, something like Nexium. Many WLS patients need some type of acid reducer after surgery. I take a prilosec in the morning and a Pepcid mid afternoon if I need it.

I am back to work today in a medical practice with a mostly desk job. I'm 12 days out today. so far 4 hours in and I feel pretty good. A little tired but that's to be expected.

I have to agree with the above. When I don't get in enough fluids I get Dizzy and Nauseous. As long as I get 50 or more ounces of fluids daily I feel fine.

By two days post op I could sleep on my side with a pillow under my belly. I am a belly sleeper and 7 days out can almoat sleep on my tummy again. Feels a little weird but not painful. I also sleep better on my back if I can prop pillows under my legs and my head up. You'll be amazed at how much easier it gets each day out.

Good Luck to everyone who is scheduled for this week. :w00t: I am 5 days out and woke up feeling great this morning.:lol0: I'm on pureed foods and can get in about one ounce of pureed egg or tuna salad with lite mayo. Sipping is much easier now. Actually took a few gulps without thinking yesterday and it hurt a little, but not as bad as I thought. Getting in 50+ ounces of fluid consistently. Tummy is hardly even sore anymore. Even slept on it a while last night without realizing it. The first 24 hours was really hard but the hospital was great with the pain and nausea meds. Went home around 36 hours after. I could have stayed an extra day if I wanted because getting fluids in was really hard but I woke up at home the next day and have been sipping ever since. So far lost 6 pounds post op.

Yeah, Glad to hear you're doing so well. I had a rough couple of days too but feel great today. I've been walking around my neighborhood every couple of hours and have gotten in about 40 ounces of fluids so far today. but everything tastes differrent. so i have no desire to drink or eat anything. moving on to purees tomorrow. yeah.