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Everything posted by CountryGirl5584
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Love love love Syntrax Nectar chocolate truffle! It didn't have that medicine flavor like some do
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Am I going crazy?
CountryGirl5584 replied to Aspring424's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're not crazy for being scared! It's a normal thing to feel especially bc big changes are going to be happening to your body! Think of it as a new beginning. My surgery is tomorrow and it's now just starting to hit me that people are going to be viewing me in a different light because I won't be fat anymore. -
Surgery tomorrow!!
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But do you have to take your underwear off for surgery?
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Celebrating a death tonight
CountryGirl5584 replied to Mrs. Reid's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome! -
I asked my surgeon and he uses a 36
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Primary Doctor not complying
CountryGirl5584 replied to catherinecaddle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon gave me an example to give to my pcp -
Is the pre op diet needed?
CountryGirl5584 replied to chunkyloverlovesyou's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not all docs require it -
Don't let them forget your scripts!
CountryGirl5584 replied to brebbugbrielle4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc gave me the scripts at the last meeting with him so that I can get them filled before surgery -
SURGERY TOMORROW & SICK AS A DOG
CountryGirl5584 replied to GEAUX SAINTS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Any updates? -
Good luck! Sending positive thoughts your way!
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Back in the hospital.
CountryGirl5584 replied to crissylynn82's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy recovery -
Proton Pump Inhibitors, they block acid. My dr prescribed me nexium powder to fill before my surgery feb 9th
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How Long From Initial Visit to Surgery?
CountryGirl5584 replied to automatic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did informational seminar Nov. 20, 2014, initial consult Dec. 11, 2014 and surgery is Feb. 9th. -
Endoscopy -- covered by Insurance?
CountryGirl5584 replied to Vikingsfan8178's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is what I do for a living, I check patient benefits who are having colonoscopies and gastroscopies. It depends on what your outpatient benefits are for procedures being done in an ambulatory surgical center or hospital. You may have a deductible or coinsurance depending on your benefits. -
9am Today !
CountryGirl5584 replied to suitechicguy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wishing you a speedy recovery -
How do you know you're full?
CountryGirl5584 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know this may sound like a stupid question, but after the sleeve how do you know you're full? What were your triggers to let you know? I know I have gotten to the weight I am because I often can't tell I'm full. Just curious -
Not every doc requires one
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Pre-op testing?
CountryGirl5584 replied to BloomingLotus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck and speedy recovery -
Best tasting protein shakes?
CountryGirl5584 replied to smile121's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm liking Syntrax Strawberry Mousse. I'm gonna try the chocolate truffle and latte cappuccino -
14 day pre op includes 5 protein shakes( I use Syntrax nectar) mixed with unsweetened almond milk broth water powerade zero sf jello sf ice pop cup spinach with two tsp fat free dressing
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First Day of Pre-Op! Anyone else?
CountryGirl5584 replied to SimplySheavon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on day 4 and surprisingly it hasn't been hard at all! Hope it's easy for you -
Have you named your new tummy? I've read that some people have. Curious to hear your new tummy's name.
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Half of Me - A Pictorial Reminder
CountryGirl5584 replied to livvsmum's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You look amazing!! -
It's a 15 minute procedure where an anesthesiologist administers propofol and the gastroenterologist checks your stomach out with a camera. They check for ulcers, hiatal hernia h pylori,etc. very easy procedure