#9grammy

With my first apt.they did height, weight. Then into another room with NUT and RN, they talked about what I ate and habits I needed to break. Onto my medication lists and problems I have, sleep apnea, copd ect... Saw the surgeon I was terrified! lol. But he talked nice explained what we were doing and asked if I had questions. I also got the 6 month PCP nut appointments and what I have to go through like psychiatrist and cardio and more. Really wasn't bad but I was there good 2 hours. Go be happy and learn all you can.

I have been trying to do the slow eating, just isn't going to happen now. As far as drinking it goes hand in hand for me... I know I have to learn not to. On 2 allergy pills that dry you up so bad I need that drink in between. I'll bet when I can only eat couple spoonfuls I will do much better. quote name="getnhealthyintx" post="3555675" timestamp="1406496425"]I have head hunger and I amd 2 1/2 mo post surgery. I wish I had followed the eating slow and no drinking thing before to practice.

Jdillon , I'm so sorry she took the photos anyway. Why can't others learn to respect ones wishes? I don't know how many times I've been in your situation, a lot of us have. Best wishes on your surgery to skinny! And Healthy...

Best wishes for a successful surgery and even better recovery!

I need a letter of consent from my lung dr, seeing I have COPD. Also from the cardiologists since Ive had 2 rounds of CHF. Te lung doctor said it's to early to give me the letter now seeing I'm not getting sleeved till Nov. Better to be safe than sorry.

Wow you look awesome!

Brinana30, whoo hoo!!! Congrats

Welcome, good luck with your journey.

I lost a lot of weight 10 yrs ago, had tt gosh it's really painful if I remember right. But they say no pain is no gain...

I'm guessing I will, have my last PCP apt mid Oct so I'm hoping Nov.

Congrats, you look awesome!

Sounds to me like you should find a new shrink. I've been seeing mine for 6 years now and he still says I can't work. So now I'm retired. I've never given blood or plasma, does it hurt at all?

Bring it on, good luck I've talked with Tricare couple times asking each month if they will change and cover my sleeve with them being a secondary ins. Nope they don't cover sleeves. It's just not fair they usually cover things under the Medicare guidelines but not this :-(

I've been reading these post for 2 months now and some have insurance response in as little as a week! Hang in there!

Everyone has great answers but on the lighter side... Being able to bend over and painting my toenails!

Welcome Rachael, you will find so much information on here and repeats. Seems those who have been on here don't mind repeating themselves over and over. They are hear to help you young or old, before or after surgery. Good luck on your journey.

I have asked my pharmacist about my time released capsules and they told me I can open them and put in spoonful of water (liquid) and swallow. Just ask they are there to help you.

You can take your X-rays to another doctor at anytime!

Why thank you. But it already went though my insurance and all I'm set to go for surgety Did u call? What did they say, I'm holding my breath for you to change.

Whoops! lol

Yeah for both of you!!!

Congrats to you two ladies, glad to see you have made a good choice to be healthy and happy. I'm 57 so it's always great hearing from the older generation having this done. Way to go!

I'm from E-town, having mine done in Oct/Nov. Decided on Flagett in Bardstown.

Samanthar , you said your cardio was the past Wednesday ? What did you have to do with him? My cardio isn't till Aug 22 now, they keep changing apt date. I'd just like to know what happens during that visit. Thanks

Oh my what a great vacation and you look awesome! Have fun...