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Am I freaking out for nothing? Help!
ab123. replied to lilyrose245's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow you have all made me feel more confident too! -
Keep pushing forward one day at a time. That's what I'm trying to do.
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Congratulations to you both! I'm jealous!
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Also Happy Birthday!
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I understand completely. If u read my post from a few days ago you will see why. I am also pre-op and agree support is much desired. So glad I found this forum. Since that day he is trying harder. Fingers crossed and being strong for myself.
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So my initial surgeons consult was rescheduled from Jan. 28th to Feb. 5th due to my bronchitis. I have spoken to the coordinator on the phone so I have a better idea whate to expect. Has anyone ever done their osych eval online and then a follow up phone call? It's supposed to be a $100 fee.
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Well, my first consultation is tomorrow! My surgon only lists The Gastric Sleeve not the Bypass on his website so I'm not sure what options I will have!
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Yes, I'm going to drill him goo lol. I may have to have surgery for my reflux before anything can be done. My ENT mentioned something about a nerve being separated to control acid? Also does anyone know how stomach polyps affect surgery? I know from past EGD's that I have severe stomach polyps as well. My gastroenterologist removed a couple of the large ones and they were benign so he said it was normal because of the reflux medication. I saw the scope and my whole stomach looked lime it was filled with brocolli.
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Hello, I'm new...LOL
ab123. replied to Georgia_girl81's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Georgia_girl81, I am brand new also but even further back in my journey. My first consultation is tomorrow! I have Medicare and I know you have to have a BMI over 30 and 2 comorbidities, see a nutritionist at least 2 sessions but that's all I know. I have been sick with bronchitis so I have actually lost 5 pounds this week, probably not the best time to do it. I hope this is not a long process. I have finally made up my mind and I need this for my health and this is the FIRST time I've had insurance that would pay for it!!I hope you get positive news soon!! Please keep us posted as you say. -
Thank You to everyone. I will try the shakes! I know I have to get my mind set right. I know it's my journey. I am disappointed but I will push on.
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Am I posting?
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Can someone please tell me how you start a topic and not just reply to one? Please.....
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Should I or shouldn't I ?
ab123. replied to starbuckscoffeegal's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi guys I don't know where to put my post so I put it here. I'm new. Any help would be appreciated http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/325894-Very-beginning-stage/page__view__findpost__p__3739026 -
The reason I ask about a new topic is I'm really upset right now. I'm pre-op. I go for my first consultation with my surgeon Wednesday. My husband says he is supportive of me getting surgery but would also help me diet and work out now that he has retired. Last night we talked in depth. I have been dieting for 2 days on Slim Fast to prep myself for my MD visit. He went to the grocery today. We specifically talked about his sabotaging me without meaning too in the past and NO chocolate in the house. So he buys chocolate POPTARTS!!! He says "Oh I didn't think we were starting now" and "I have to have something" completely lying to me. How can I trust him to help me through this process We are both on Social Security and have been married 38 years next month. Our 34 year old handicapped daughter lives with us that requires care. I am feeling really angry. This is his MO.
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I'm brand new. How do you start a new topic?
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Maggie0210, I appreciate everything you have told me. All you advice is so valuable and I can not thank you enough for sharing it with me. I will try to find Bio-Oil.
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Did you find a forum that you could relate too? Please don't stop here! If the online site seems too hard to navigate there is an app for both Apple and Android that is much easier. There are people with every type of experience I have found. Even if you go to the Gastric Sleeve forum you will find people who have found the bypass. Good luck.
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erp, You look great! So inspirational!
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Thanks for your reply, I am 56. I am NOT in shape! I am currently 247 and pre-op I see my surgeon Wednesday. I have alot of stretch marks on my abdomen already so I'm worried about hanging skin there. I really want the surgery but I want to go in with my eyes open.
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Has anyone lost 100 pounds and not been able to afford the skin surgery? I won't and I want to know how bad it will look.
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I'm worried about skin too! I have Medicare and they won't pay for that so no panni for me.
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I am pre-op too I am going for my first consult next Wednesday 1/28/2015 so I can't really advise you. Can empathize though. I am also on SSD and medicare.
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I'm not sure where you are at but I'm new and the forums are very active. Sign up and then look at the different forums. People are on them right now.
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I hear what you are saying I see you are pre-op also. Do you feel that you will be able to keep it off?
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I Feel it is the right thing. The last thing to try.
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What is a panni?
