pookybear

Wow! I don't think I could go that long. Congrats! What was his reaction??

Surgeons office just called me. I had cancelled the follow up appointment for the weight loss pills the idiot cardiologist put me on, and apparently he won't clear me for surgery until I go! I very severely dislike this cardiologist. I don't trust him at all, and I'm being forced to constantly go back to him because he keeps scheduling more stuff and then a follow up with him. This better be the last appointment. I can barely stomach going to him again.

Found them at CVS for $8 something

Went to the cardiologist today. He didn't order any more tests (thank goodness). He did give me another months worth of the Phentermine to take until surgery. I just have to stop them at least a week before my surgery date. When I was leaving he took my chart with him and said he was going to write up my clearance right then, and fax it over to the surgeon. So I have to call them Monday to see if they got it. Yay!

I think it's to help with digestion if something gets stuck.

No, not weird. It depends on your medical history, and it also depends on your doctor. Some require it.

Congrats!!!! I wish they would've let me do that!

Milk can be counted, as well as tea

I scheduled a follow up Friday, but I'm going to try to go to the surgeons office right after that and if there are any issues they'll hear about it. I've done everything, even got my approval letter, the only thing holding me up is this butthead.

I guess I could eliminate the ICE line to add more info. I already have emergency contact info in my phone and on my health care proxy.

I guess I could put it this way: Name Gastric Bypass RNY No blind NG tube No NSAIDS/penicillin ICE

I don't think I can fit all my info on one lol

Mine was an EKG, an ECHO, a pulmonary function test, a pneumonia shot, and a blood gas test. But it probably depends on the doctor.

Congrats!!! How did you get your date? I got my approval letter a few days ago but they haven't called to schedule me yet.

I mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder with a tablespoon or two of SF instant pistachio pudding mix with skim milk and a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt. It's delicious.

The deciding factor for me was that there aren't really any long term results recorded yet because its still so new.

Welcome

Where can I find this? I had never heard of it before I joined this board, but apparently it's a necessity. I couldn't find it at the grocery store.

I was previously on the pill. I'm hoping to switch to Depo after surgery.

My nutritionist recommended using milk for the extra protein and it also counts towards your liquids.

Came home from a weekend at my boyfriends house to find this waiting for me.

Thank you!!! I still can't believe it.

I've been putting a tablespoon of sugar free instant pudding mix into my protein shakes. It's delish! So far my fave is vanilla protein powder and pistachio pudding mix.

It's been about 2 weeks or so since I was submitted to the insurance company. Still waiting to hear. This is horrendous. My poor boyfriend has been dealing with me being an emotional, stressed-out wreck. I really need an approval soon before I end up single LOL

Really! Maybe I'll call them if I don't hear in the next few days.