Sherry77

Sorry to see you go big dog.... Unfortunately much of what you say is true. I do think this site can be very supportive in many ways though, you just need to weed through the negative comments and those who comment on everything regardless, if they know how to answere the questions. I guess when there are 35,000 people, there are bound to be several not so great ones in the bunch.... Good luck to you.

So glad your doing well. I agree the hernia repair seems to hurt worse. Hope all is still well.

Just got home from hospital. I'm still in a lot of pain. I just have to say.... So many of your comments had me well prepared.

I had surgery on Monday and I feel 80% better today then yesterday... Im not as tiredvand moving doesnt hurt as bad, so hopefully tomorrow you'll notice a big difference too.

I wanted to let you all know.... I had surgery Monday afternoon and got home from Alexian Brothrrs yesterday. I think my recovery has been quite well, considering they fixed my hiatal hernia as well. They didn't even put a drain in? Everyone in the hospital was so wonderful!! The nuses, patient techs, and transport staff, however it is great to be back in my own comfy home. Hope everything is going well for all y'all. :-)

UHC is awesome.

Glad your home an doing better. Sounds like its good you went in. I guess even if something doesn't seem serious it's good to follow up.

Thanks everyone. I'm definitely forcing myself to walk, take deep breaths with my incentive spirometer, and get my fluid in.

I think Sunday in Schaumburg will work, though it depends on how I feel, as I'm still pretty sore.

Hi all.... I did it I'm still very sore as they had to repair a hiatal hernia too. Just got home frome the hospital. Kinda loopy from pain meds as well. I'll keep you posted on my progress..

Good luck :-)

I can't believe the day has come. I am super excited. I must say the whole pre-op process has been torture. 15 day all liquid pre-op diet. Today I drank my bottle of magnesium citrate, washed with half a bottle of hibiclense, and just got done gargling and swishing half the bottle of listerine (holy hell my mouth is on fire). Tomorrow morning I will wash with the remaining hibiclense and gargle with the remaining listerine. I know all of this prep will be worth it in the long run. The skin is the first line of defense and it is best to be pro-active. They pushed my surgery from 7:30 am to 1:30 in the afternoon. I just want to get this over with and begin my new sleeved life. I am so ready. Thank you everyone for all of your support, I can't tell you all how grateful I am for discovering this group. Wish me luck and I'll see ya all on the other side.

Good luck tifgrin! I hear ya my nerves are through the roof. I'll keep you posted. Please do the same. We can do this :-)

Good Luck everyone... :-)

Thanks

Good luck lovely lady. See ya on the other side. :-)

You look amazing. Keep it up :-)

I'm the 30th too. So excited! Good luck

Wow you look great :-)

Hi Amanda, I haven't lost much on my pre-op diet either. I wouldn't worry. I saw my surgeon last Tuesday and told him I've been following the diet to a T but only lost a few pounds. He did not seem concerned at all. I'm sure we will be fine. I hear ya though I keep having what if thoughts as it gets nearer and nearer. Hang in there!

I have a UHC PPO choice plus plan. They covered with a BMI of 35 with 1 comorbid condition or BMI of 40 or higher. I would call your plan, they should tell you what the bariatric benefits are.