mightyschratt

I went into my two week pre-op weighing 311.4 and lost down to 297.8 by the day of surgery. I was very excited for my new journey, but never expected to feel as bad as I did post-op. Sept 8th 2014 was the day! I felt terrible once awake. Horrible nausea that nothing would get rid of, vomiting, chest pain, and dizziness... I hope you all have a better time with this. My chest hurt so bad they called in the cardiologists to run tests! I ended up with round the clock labs being drawn, anti-nausea meds and pain meds being given like clockwork! Nothing seemed to help the chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, stomach spasms, gas etc! I couldn't urinate, couldn't pass gas, nor would my bowels move. I spent 48hrs in tears due to the overwhelming pain. I couldn't even keep down my ice chips on day two! By the 3rd day I started to feel a little better. The first 2 were the worst! The gas that they fill your abdominal cavity up with was a ruthless butch! The gas can't escape, so it just sits there and causes horrible, unimaginable pain. They finally gave me some morphine and Ativan to knock me out, and it was oh so sweet relief too! I was finally able to fall asleep, and ignore the pain even if it was only for a minute or two. On the third day the dizziness was very present, but everything else was clearing up. I actually felt like getting up, showering, and walking the halls by day 3. I wasn't sure how'd I'd feel once they removed the pain pump from my abdomen, but I found out by the end of day 3. Once they removed nearly 12 inches of pump cord from inside my chest cavity I began to feel the numbing sensation wear off. It became all too real that someone took a blade and sliced me 7 times with it. Not just scratching the surface but rearranging my internal organs. By discharge time on day 3 I finally was able to pass gas! I was so bloated, and fluid-logged due to the non-stop IV fluids, medications, antibiotics, etc! I walked out of the hospital weighing 305; I went in at 297.8! I didn't have a bowel movement until day 4, with the aid of a little laxative. I didn't want to risk C.Diff.! Today is day 5 post-op and I've finally gotten the hospital water weight off! This morning I hit 296.0 on the scale! I'm still very sore, but I couldn't be happier about my new life that is now within reach!

I went into my two week pre-op weighing 311.4 and lost down to 297.8 by the day of surgery. I was very excited for my new journey, but never expected to feel as bad as I did post-op. Sept 8th 2014 was the day! I felt terrible once awake. Horrible nausea that nothing would get rid of, vomiting, chest pain, and dizziness... I hope you all have a better time with this. My chest hurt so bad they called in the cardiologists to run tests! I ended up with round the clock labs being drawn, anti-nausea meds and pain meds being given like clockwork! Nothing seemed to help the chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, stomach spasms, gas etc! I couldn't urinate, couldn't pass gas, nor would my bowels move. I spent 48hrs in tears due to the overwhelming pain. I couldn't even keep down my ice chips on day two! By the 3rd day I started to feel a little better. The first 2 were the worst! The gas that they fill your abdominal cavity up with was a ruthless butch! The gas can't escape, so it just sits there and causes horrible, unimaginable pain. They finally gave me some morphine and Ativan to knock me out, and it was oh so sweet relief too! I was finally able to fall asleep, and ignore the pain even if it was only for a minute or two. On the third day the dizziness was very present, but everything else was clearing up. I actually felt like getting up, showering, and walking the halls by day 3. I wasn't sure how'd I'd feel once they removed the pain pump from my abdomen, but I found out by the end of day 3. Once they removed nearly 12 inches of pump cord from inside my chest cavity I began to feel the numbing sensation wear off. It became all too real that someone took a blade and sliced me 7 times with it. Not just scratching the surface but rearranging my internal organs. By discharge time on day 3 I finally was able to pass gas! I was so bloated, and fluid-logged due to the non-stop IV fluids, medications, antibiotics, etc! I walked out of the hospital weighing 305; I went in at 297.8! I didn't have a bowel movement until day 4, with the aid of a little laxative. I didn't want to risk C.Diff.! Today is day 5 post-op and I've finally gotten the hospital water weight off! This morning I hit 296.0 on the scale! I'm still very sore, but I couldn't be happier about my new life that is now within reach!

My RN-Y Gastric Bypass surgery has been set! September 8th 2014 I will go under the knife for my laparoscopic surgery. It will be preformed by Dr Danny Vaughn of the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute of Ga (Macon, Ga). I start my two week liquid diet on Monday Aug. 26th! I am beyond excited and cannot wait to start my life anew! 28 y/o, F, 330lb, 5'3" So long as everything looks good at my hospital pre-op on Sept 2nd, surgery is a go!

I officially found a local surgeon and specialist in Macon, GA! I have an appt. with Dr. Vaughn on the 17th of April and I look forward to the first steps of my weight loss journey!

I see my regular doctor this week, but I see Dr Vaughn next week. I'm beyond excited and hope something can be done. I'm only 28, standing 5'3", and weighing in at 300+lbs! My doctor and I have done everything, and I still can't lose weight!

Has anyone been to the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta with Dr. Champion?

Does anyone know of a bariatric surgeon in Macon, Warner Robins, or Perry GA that performs the Gastric Bypass? All I can find are doctors that preform the Lap Band. It seems all of the surgeons are in Atlanta over 100 miles away from me!

Today I received my new patient papers in the mail for the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta, Ga with Dr. Champion. I plan to send him my past years (2012) 12 month food journal, 12 month vital sign reading chart, and my 12 month gym log. I am hoping that he and my doctor can convince my insurance company, Secure Health, that this 5'3", 320lb female deserves this. Now I'm just hoping if my insurance does accept me, that my co-pay won't be like $10,000! Here's to hoping for a better me, and a happier future!

Has anyone been to the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta with Dr. Champion?

Was anyone taking depression medication prior to their RNY?

Was anyone on depression medication? Is it okay to be on during the eval., and still be approved for RNY?

Does anyone have a sample food journal for 6mths-1year? I am trying to find a pre-RNY nutritionist diet that I can try.

Does anyone have a 1 week - 1 month sample food journal?

Did you need a physicians referral?

I am a 27 year old female standing 5'3" at 320+lbs. What questions do I need to ask my doctor about the RNY? I have struggled with my weight for over 17years and I and at the breaking point.

Does anyone know of a bariatric surgeon in Macon, Warner Robins, or Perry GA that performs the Gastric Bypass? All I can find are doctors that preform the Lap Band. It seems all of the surgeons are in Atlanta over 100 miles away from me!

My personal physician has been monitoring my weight now for years, and has been instructing me toward better eating habits/diets. Now for my question, is this the same as a doctor supervised weight loss? I know that most insurance companies require 6 months of this, and I am curious if my long hard years of trial and error are enough proof.

Does anyone have any experience with this hospital based insurance company and gastric bypass? I work for a major hospital in their EMS (ambulance) dept. The insurance clearly states that it "does not cover weight loss surgeries, unless proven medically necessary by one's physician." I live in GA, and would love to hear some responses from people with encouraging feedback.