mskami77

I had surgery on 11/19. I had someone ask me when will it start working. I just said a prayer and shook my head. For some ignorance is truly bliss.

3 days out and I feel great! Figuring out what to eat has been a challenge. The sample menus don't look appetizing so I'm winging it but staying within my food list. How about everyone else?

3 days out and I feel great! Figuring out what to eat has been a challenge. The sample menus don't look appetizing so I'm winging it but staying within my food list. How about everyone else?

Happy day of birth! Good luck!

That depends on how content/occupied your 3 year old will be in the waiting room. You know your child. I would have him take her out for awhile and then return when you get to recovery. You can explain the situation and request that the hospital call him when you get to recovery. The hospital will want you to have your support when you are awake. It made a world of difference to have my husband there when I woke up. It was much later than I expected when I woke up in my room so I was freaking out thinking something went wrong. If you think your 3 year old can handle being there when you come out of recovery and the hospital will allow it, I say go for it. 3 out of my 4 kids would've have been ok at that age but my youngest would've been restless and outta control. lol. Talk to your surgeon and the hospital when you register and make a plan from there. Good luck, see on the losers bench!

My kids were able to visit me when I got my room. I have 4 ages 17, 11, 7 and 5. I know most of the time icu units restrict children. Were you able to get an answer?

Prayers

I'm sitting here with my iv in waiting to get the ball rolling. Can't believe it's already time!

I'll be on the table too! Good luck!

Anyone???

Is there a way to see current post for just gastric bypass? I like to look at current and the post I've participated in. When I look at current it's a little frustrating to dig thru all the lb and sleeve post to see the gb post. Thank you!

Hey everyone! I was a little frustrated with the new site but I miss y'all so I'm back. I hope all the post ops have had great success so far. I can't wait till Tuesday. I've lost 10 pounds so far on the pre op diet. I registered at the hospital today and did my labs. I'm soo ready!

That sent before I was finished.

I'm unable to post replies to a thread I started. On the bright side...my password worked and I found my subscribed threads.

Feeling a little stressed. A nurse that I work with went out of state to have her surgery which is very common in Alaska. We have very few surgeons here that are skilled in wls. I feel that my surgeon is very skilled and I haven't had any reservations about my surgery. Well today she told me she went out of state because my doc has bad outcomes. I've researched his practice thoroughly so I'm pretty confident in my decision. It just kinda caught me off guard. Especially being so close to my surgery date. I asked her for data to support her claims. I've checked ACS, ASMBS, the state medical board, BBB and patient reviews. I can't find any complaints or actions against him or his practice. Except for a couple of disgruntled patients he refused to operate on or complaints about his staff. I haven't had those problems. He was very open about his complication/death rates during the seminar. His rates are lower than the National average. He's the Chief of the Centers of excellence at one of our local hospitals. I'm not sure if I should just let it go and move forward or if I should seriously consider the data she gives me?

Woohoo!!! Congrats.

It was much better than I thought until I got home and my husband ordered pizza. I ate an apple with Peanut Butter and had a cup of tea. I'm still kinda irritated. He forgot so I'll give him a pass...this time.

Thanks!

Target brand whey protein powder taste really good and it's pretty cheap. Its $18 for the large container. I mix with almond milk but its not bad with water either.

I'm at my H&P appointment. Started my pre op today. I'm so excited! 14 days till I'm on the losers bench.

Be mindful that all bariatric surgeons aren't skilled in every type of bariatric surgery. There are surgeons out there that will discourage you from having a surgery that they don't perform. I would try to find a surgeon that is skilled in both surgeries so that you can get an unbiased assessment of the best surgery for you.

I go in tomorrow to do that. I'm soo nervous.

I'm lifting up everyone having surgery today in prayer.

I have a pretty lax pre op too! 13 days of low carb high protein foods or shakes whatever I choose then 1 day of bowel prep. I've only lost 7 pounds but I've lost a clothes size. I've focused more on exercise than strict diet. I don't eat horrible but not strict on a plan. I do exercise 3-4days a week and get in at least 7000 steps a day when not exercising. I can only thank God for the ability to do things I haven't done in years. All in preparation for this surgery. This surgery is going to help us do so much . I can't wait to see what God has in store.

I grew up around a bunch of boys. Now that we are all grown they say just about anything in front of me. Before I met my knight in shining armor I had serious body image issues. Well what I was told is that most men still see you as you are in clothes even when you're naked. They are so happy to unwrap the package that it doesn't matter as long as all the lady parts are intact. I say let go of the inhibitions and enjoy your self.