Debbie Jean

My surgery is the 23rd so I started the preop diet last week. Mine is similar to yours. 2 Protein shakes and a lean and green meal. All the "free" veg I want to snack on. Good news is I've lost about 8 lbs. Bad news is I'm hungry as hell!! ???? I try to remember it's the start of a process and this too shall pass ???? Good luck!

11/29 243.6 12/6 248 ???? 12/13 241.2 First week of presurgical diet. Surgery 12/23. I'm so hungry!! ????

Fingers crossed it comes back negative for you!

I have a terrible time with the masks and I need to use my c-pap machine every night. I just do the best I can and hope they will come up with something that will work for me, or I hope that the WL will help with the sleep apna. Have you tried a nasal pillow? This is the one I'm using: http://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-p10-nasal-pillow-cpap-mask-headgear.html For me, it has been the least intrusive.

11/29 243.6 12/6 248 ???? not the direction I want to go Start my 2 week pre surgical diet on Tuesday

You are assuming there are no waits between appointments. You will also probably have to wait and schedule cpap delivery by a trained technician who will make sure you have the proper settings and mask and know how to care for the machine. Your surgeon may also require that you use it for a period prior to surgery. I think a month is unlikely but if you can do it that's great! My surgery was delayed about 1 1/2 to 2 months from testing to diagnosis to medical clearance. I know it can be frustrating but want people facing the process to be prepared.

OK, I consider myself an expert of sorts since my surgery is finally scheduled for 12/23 and it was the sleep apnea diagnosis that caused the delay. My surgeon sent me to the pulminologist to clear me. He ordered the sleep study which diagnosed moderate to severe sleep apnea. I then went for a second sleep "titration" study so they could figure out what settings on the CPAP machine I neeeded for treatment. My pulminologist's office ordered the equipment and a respitory therapist delivered it and set it up for me. I have been using it now for 14 days. With every step obviously appointments had to be scheduled and herein lies the delay. Depending on the sleep center you are using, you might wait a couple of weeks for each appointment. If you need a CPAP machine, how quickly you get it will depend on the insurance that you have and what clearances you need for durable medical equipment. My pulminologists office was exceptional and they worked very hard to make the entire process as expeditious as possible. CPAP machines nowadays contain computer chips in them and a modem can be attached. This is to ensure compliance. I know that if I do not average at least 4 hours per night on the machine, my insurance will revoke payment... and that's several thousand $$. My pulminologist also requires that I bring the memory stick to all my appointments. He has required that I be on the machine at least 14 days prior to surgery so I will see him next week for his final clearance. My surgeon requires that I bring my CPAP machine to the hospital with me so it can be used during the procedure. I would say that this has delayed the process about a month to two months. Ironically, I was actually approved for the surgery the second week in October. It was the sleep apnea that caused the delay in being scheduled by my surgeon. She simply would not move forward without clearance on this one issue. You may be lucky and not be diagnosed with sleep apnea. I should have gone for testing years ago and never wanted to especially since I didn't see how on earth I could ever sleep with a contraption strapped to my head! Technology has advanced though and I'm finding it much easier that I expected. More importantly, I recognize what a serious disease sleep apnea is and how it affects the cardiac system, blood pressure, etc. It is as detrimental to your overall health as diabetes. Goggle "sleep apnea" and read about it. I can say that now but to be honest I was very annoyed by all the delays with the doctor and sleep center. I realize now that it really was a blessing. I am on this path to improve my health and quality of life. This diagnosis is actually a very important piece of that puzzle.

This was what my surgeon advised as well since for the first week she does not allow pills in any form. I spoke with my pharmacist over the weekend and she said there was no problem crushing the tablets I take, Synthroid, Lipitor, Metformin, Exforge-HCT, Elavil, Zoloft. My surgeon also gave me a script for Nexium in powder form.

I'm 12/23/14, too ???? Figure I'll be tucking into some turkey broth for my Christmas dinner ???? lol

Thanks! ????

Ok I'm in for December???? Age 62 Location Northern New Jersey VSG scheduled 12/23/14 11/29 243.6

It's from an Australian website ???? Yummy salad idea!

I took a standardized test before which I'm sure the doc scored. We didn't discuss it. He was primarily concerned with my weight history, my feelings about myself and why I chose weight loss surgery now. He also wanted to make sure I understood that it was a tool and not a solution. People who have wls can and do gain it back. He focused on being compliant and whether I was prepared to make the changes for a life time... My personal and professional life day to day and what kind of psychological and emotional support system I have. I think its to make sure that you understand the seriousness of your choice and are ready physically and mentally to succeed. That you don't have unrealistic expectations I didn't have any problem. I'm sure you won't either ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because of my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ???? There wasn't really a final straw for me. At 62 I know my window for surgery is closing. DD got banded in August so I began to investigate alternatives with her this summer. Found the sleeve which I didn't know was possible. Met with the surgeon and have been approved by insurance. Now if I can get the sleep study done! ???? My surgeon is requiring it. I did the first one but they want to schedule a second follow up one before she will schedule my surgery. ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because of my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ???? There wasn't really a final straw for me. At 62 I know my window for surgery is closing. DD got banded in August so I began to investigate alternatives with her this summer. Found the sleeve which I didn't know was possible. Met with the surgeon and have been approved by insurance. Now if I can get the sleep study done! ???? My surgeon is requiring it. I did the first one but they want to schedule a second follow up one before she will schedule my surgery. ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because of my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ???? There wasn't really a final straw for me. At 62 I know my window for surgery is closing. DD got banded in August so I began to investigate alternatives with her this summer. Found the sleeve which I didn't know was possible. Met with the surgeon and have been approved by insurance. Now if I can get the sleep study done! ???? My surgeon is requiring it. I did the first one but they want to schedule a second follow up one before she will schedule my surgery. ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because of my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ???? There wasn't really a final straw for me. At 62 I know my window for surgery is closing. DD got banded in August so I began to investigate alternatives with her this summer. Found the sleeve which I didn't know was possible. Met with the surgeon and have been approved by insurance. Now if I can get the sleep study done! ???? My surgeon is requiring it. I did the first one but they want to schedule a second follow up one before she will schedule my surgery. ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because if my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to you regularly scheduled programming ????

Slightly off topic but I want to be sure people realize that Harry Potter is at Universal NOT Disney. I am at Disney 3-4 times a year partly because it is so "Pooh" friendly. Virtually all attractions can be enjoyed by even the largest people. Cast members have never made me feel odd in the least. The only issue I've ever had is having to step down into a ride like Splash Mountain but that's because if my knees not my weight. You will never have a Harry Potter moment in a Disney park. Now back to you regularly scheduled programming ????

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