Mel1976
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I had my lap band removed 5 weeks ago and at my post op visit I was told I needed to lose 50 pounds before my doctor would do my surgery. Well I weighed in on Friday and I am down 30 pounds in 4 weeks. The nutritionist was so happy with my results that she told the doctor that I am ready for surgery. I will hopefully find out on Monday or Tuesday my surgery date.
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Good News from My Surgeon
Mel1976 replied to Mel1976's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Good News from My Surgeon
Mel1976 replied to Mel1976's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks! I haven't been on much, as these last two weeks have been crazy. My husband and I are geeting a divorce mainly because he is making me choose between him and my son (not his son). On top of that he does not support me in my decision to have surgery. Enough about that though! I am super excited. I can wait to hear from the doctor. I will probably call Monday afternoon if I don't hear before then. -
It is in East Mesa. Congrats on the weight loss!
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November buddies where are you?
Mel1976 replied to soonerorlater's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am really hoping to have surgery in November. I had a followup this Friday. So far I have lost 16.4 pounds of the 50 pounds the doctor wants me to lose. I have been on the pre-op diet for 11 days now. I was last weighed on day 6. I hope to get these last pounds off fast. I don't know how much more of the liquid diet I can take. -
How much did you lose on the liquid diet?
Mel1976 replied to Disabledaccount's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 16.4 pounds in the first 6 days of mine. I am on it for about 4 weeks or so. I have to lose 50 pounds before they will do surgery. -
How much did you lose on the liquid diet?
Mel1976 replied to Disabledaccount's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the same yucky in my mouth. -
I have Aetna...it went faster than I thought it would.
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Mine was pretty quick. Once they got all the documents they needed it took less than a week to submit to insurance and then it took me another week for approval.
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Dr Emil Graf at Banner Gateway Bariatric Center.
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I am so excited...I am on my mission to lose 50 pounds so my doctor will do my surgery. I went and weighed in today and I lost 16.4 pounds. I could not be happier, I just hope it keeps going this way. My next weigh-in is next Friday!
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I lost that in 6 days. I am on the preop diet, so I have 4 Protein shakes a day, unlimited sugar free Jello, unlimited sugar free popsicles, broth and Water. That is all I eat. It is tough, but worth it.
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He is a Physicians Assistant. Go see Dr. Faust...he will approve it.
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Dr Faust approved mine and encourages it. What doctor do you have?
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Day 4 of liquids is done and I must say that today was much better than yesterday. I did have some pretty bad nausea today and was dizzy, but it seems that has subsided. Onto day 5 tomorrow...and Friday is weigh in day. I wish 50 pounds could be lost in one week, but I know thats not going to happen.
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My PCP is in Mesa off of Basline and Coubtry Club. I have been going to him for 13 years. His name is Dr. Dean Faust at Southeast Valley Medical. 480-969-1446.
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No solids at all. I get 4 Protein shakes a day, unlimited sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, broth and Water. That is all. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.
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Will be sleeved in less then 24 hours!
Mel1976 replied to SigmaChefSpe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck...wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. -
Oh my goodness... I am on day 3 and feel like I could eat my own arm off. I know I will get through this, but I want to eat so bad right now. I don't know how I am going to do this for 3-6 weeks.
