saints92

I want to hear from fellow Iowans that have already done the WLS or preparing to like myself!!!

I am so frustrated right now. I have submitted twice to Wellmark for approval of the sleeve, both times denied. This last time the only denial was no proof showing chronic corticosteoid use. Now, I have sent in all my notes from my ENT Doc showing my Flonase use and oral steroid use and a letter from my ENT doc saying yes I am on a corticosteriod and have been for the last two years since nasal surgery and will continue to take it with my chronic allergies. What more do they need?????????????? I called my insurance and they are setting up a peer to peer review so the doctors can hash this out. I am so upset. I have worked so hard to get this completed and approved and now another snag. I am determined to win this case and so is the insurance department at Dr. Eibes office. They can't believe it. Any suggestions???

I get them a lot. I do not eat too much, or eat too fast. I am nauseated all the time. I get the SLIMES if I try to eat meat. Our stomach is used to producing more fluid to get food to go down and digest, this is excess. I have had a terrible time with slimes. When I vomit, it is mostly mucousy liquid. It is no fun at all. I would avoid if I could, believe me. I was sleeved on Oct 25th.

I was sleeved on Oct 25th and I have had nausea and vomiting problems. Some days are good, some days aren't. My sleeve doesn't tolerate any meat well. I have had lots of days with excess slime and I vomit. My vitamins nauseate me.....I don't get enough protein as the shakes nauseate me now too. I do get plenty of fluids. Each day is a challenge! I am praying each day gets better!

Thanks for the info everyone. I have not had any milk the last two days and felt GREAT!!! This is very hard for me as I LOVE milk. I am praying this will phase will pass. I am doing well on my journey, but I must say it is a rocky road. I have good days and bad days but I know the end result will be well worth it!

Help--I am 2 weeks post op. I struggle daily to get in proteins and liquids but do fairly well. I am allowed soft or ground food. Well since Sunday, I have struggled with foods. Example: today I drink some milk before work. I get to work and sit down and eat maybe 5 bites of mashed potatoes and gravy and some squash. I continued working. It wasn't long I felt sick. I go to bathroom and lean over and instantly some stuff comes up. It wasn't really what I ate. It was more liquid. White, slimy and liquid. I continue having to go to bathroom and do this. I come home and rest. I try to eat cheerios and some milk. I eat couple bites and then sick. I wait till later, try some broth, instantly sick. Now yesterday I felt like a million dollars. Today, I am not well. I take Prilosec 20 mg every am. I don't get sick from vitamins, Once I puke once that day, I am doomed. I puke rest of day. I tried to take Phenagran and puked it up. I don't know if I am dehydrated, if I am eating my few bites too fast, if something else is wrong...please help. I can't stand this!!! Thanks

I got sleeved the same day as you!!! I weigh daily too. I am at a stall. I have only lost 4 now since surgery. I was only at 2. When I went to doc for my one week post op, I had lost 19 lbs since Oct 13th, the day I was there to schedule surgery. I know it will come off, but I agree it is so frustrating as we are barely eating and the weight isn't falling off. I just keep on keeping on. I know it has to come off sooner or later. I haven't tried on any clothes as all I have been wearing is comfy clothes, so I am not really sure where my 19 lb weight loss was, my stomach is still very swollen. Keep up the good work!!!

Crush your pill and put in applesauce or pudding. I have to take acid reducer and Actigall every day and I put them in those to eat. I am only 1 week post op plus 3 days. I still have lots of gas and burp lots too. Good luck.

I was sleeved on Oct 25th. I am just past one week. I understand I am swollen, and am recovering from surgery, but when will I see some pound shedding? It amazes me as I am barely eating or drinking. It is a daily struggle to get in my liquids and Proteins. Some days I do better than others. I went into the hospital 241. I came out of the hospital 237. One week later I am 235. Please help. Thanks

Kaywieny--- Happy to hear you got discharged and the worst is behind you I pray. I stopped all pain meds in the hospital. I didn't need them. Are you truly in pain? Do you need percocet? I am just now able to start drinking plain Water. Time will help, I went to my 1 week post op appt with Dr. Eibes. He was very pleased. I got the 15 staples out. Ugh, glad it is over. Wasn't terribly painful, just kind of uncomfortable. I had lost 19 lbs since Oct 13th the day I scheduled surgery. Surgery date for me was Oct 25th. Since I discharged I have only lost 2 lbs. I am at a stall already. I am okay with it. Every day I focus on getting all of my liquids and Proteins in. It is a daily struggle. I got switched to pureed foods yesterday and oh my, it was amazing! Take care of yourself.

I just got mine at my one week post op appt

Countrysjr--My surgery went well. I did have severe nausea for couple of days, but then I refused all pain meds and it went away. I am not in real pain, just uncomfortable when get in and out of bed or bend over. I go Wed to get my staples out. I am doing fairly well getting all my Protein and liquids in. I did start to feel dehydrated yesterday and felt terrible as had 8 rounds of loose stools, so I drank some kool-aid and feel much better today. I am on full liquids still and can't wait to progress to some other foods. I can eat about 2 oz max right now. It feels like tons. Thanks for checking on me! I wish you continued success!

Just sleeved on Oct 25th. Saints92 CW-241 GW-221 lbs to goal by Christmas-20

Bonnie---I do sleep in bed, but prop myself up on three pillows. It is little uncomfortable getting out but not bad. I am dreaming of my own bed, as I am staying at my parents until next tuesday as Dr. felt like I needed a support system since I am single and no kids. I have got down more today in these few hours than I did the entire time at the hospital. 630 am I had 3 bites of yougurt with pills. At 8 I had 3 oz skim milk, at 830 I had 3 0z crystal lite then at 930 I had 2 oz of instant oatmeal with added Protein powder and skim milk. No nausea so far. So excited. There is no way I can drink more than 2 oz at a time. It takes me forever to sip. I am taking it slow as I have been miserable since surgery. So far today is a great day!!!

I was sleeved Oct 25th 2011. I am so nauseated. Just got home today. Nausea does improve daily, but I can't tolerate water. Ugh. I can do thickened drinks better. Does anyone else experience anything like this? I really wish I could drink more as I know I will get dehydrated. Help me~~~~~

I had surgery on Tuesday as well and came home Friday. I am suffering from severe nausea and unable to tolerate liquids. Every day gets better. It is a slow process. I am down 4 lbs since the day I went into the hopsital. I can hardly believe it as my stomach looks like I am nine months prego. I never thought I would be excited to pass gas. I have not had a BM since night before surgery, but my doc told me that I am not taking enough in to even have one. If I dont have one this weekend, I will probably take a shot of Milk of Mag. I am up already today, showered, walked, had some yogurt with some pills, had 4 oz of skim milk and now sipping on crystal light. I am doing all I can to avoid dehydration. I do not want to go back to the hospital. I am very tired and seem to wear down quick, so I will be taking a nap real soon. I am so glad I am done with the surgery and I will admit, I did have couple days of wondering what I had got myself into. I for sure thought I made a huge mistake. I had a mini meltdown in the hospital as I was so nausea and couldn't keep anything down and just knew I was going to be stuck there forever. JP

Thanks for the ideas. This am I was able to drink some room temp crystal lite lemonade. I am just staying away from water at this point. My nausea is better daily. Thank goodness. I will just need to put unflavored protein in my yougurt, my applesauce, anything I try to eat to boost my protein intake.

Hello there- Dr Hoisington wrote a personal note as I am on 2 nasal sprays and one is a steroid, They said they don't count nasal steroids for that rule. I have to had a EGD then it was approved. I am in the hospital recovering now from surgery. Wellmark just kept reading me the sheet of medical policies, I sent them proof that Flonase was a corticosteriod and still didn;t work. Very frustrating but I didn't give up. Good luck.

Tomorrow is the day and believe it or not, I am calm. I haven't started getting nervous yet. I took today off to rest. I have packed my bag, got all my meds ready, got all prepared. I even called IMMC in DSM to ensure they had private rooms!! Woo hoo..they do!

My surgery date is Tuesday Oct 25th. I am excited, not really nervous yet. The pre-op diet isnt killing me yet!!

My surgery date is Tuesday Oct 25th. I am excited, not really nervous yet. The pre-op diet isnt killing me yet!!

Im 37, no children, just got my surgery date. It is October 25th. Wowzers. I am excited, scared and on 2 week prep diet and doing great. I am drinking protein shakes, water, and low fat, low carb. So far so good!

I met my surgeon today for the final time. I wanted surgery on Oct 31st or November 1st. He had an opening on October 25th for me. I took it. I am just a roller coaster of emotions!!!!! I am excited, scared and praying I made the right decision!!!!

I just went to Dr. Eibes today and am scheduled for surgery on October 25th....YIKES!!! I am excited, scared as hell and all in one!!!! I have my heart set! I am ready to get to the surgery date!!! I wish you nothing but the best and we must stay in touch....we will be done like days apart!!!

I WAS APPROVED FOR MY SLEEVE!!! I am waiting for my official letter from BCBS and then I am making appt to see Dr. Eibes to get my surgery scheduled. I am so excited. I have been working on this for months!!!