ladycook9713

So glad to hear yall are doing well!
My surgery is tomorrow morning at 8:30.
I'm sick to my stomach I'm so nervous!

Just going to use this as sort of a blog to document my journey.
February 11, 2015 - First appointment with True Results for VSG
February 12, 2015 - Had blood taken for Pre-Op blood work.
February 13, 2015 - True Results Insurance Coordinator called me to let me know she was submitting my paperwork to insurance for approval.
February 17, 2015 - I called my insurance to confirm that they had received my paperwork. They said they had received it yesterday.
February 18, 2015 - Insurance approved my VSG surgery (I wasn't aware yet)
February 20, 2015 - I called insurance to see what the status was of my surgery auth. They let me know it had been approved on the 18th!
February 25, 2015 - Went to another True Results location to have a Body Composition test done. (BMR, Body Fat %, Recommended diet)
February 26, 2015 - Finally was able to get a hold of the insurance coordinator and patient advocate to let them know that I had been approved (bad weather in the area past 2 days)
February 27, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. (rescheduled due to weather)
March 2, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. Doctor said he believes that I am low risk for surgery and sent clearance.
March 6, 2015 - Received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for 9am on March 9th to meet with the surgeon and hopefully schedule my surgery!
March 9, 2015 - Appointment at surgeon's office. Scheduled my pysch, nut, and stress test appointments.
March 11, 2015 - Nutritional and Pre-Op appointment. 2 week liquid diet starts.
March 16, 2015 - Stress Test - They did an ultrasound of my heart and legs. Then did a breathing test and then pedaled on a stationary bike for 8 mins or so while he monitored my breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.
March 17, 2015 - Pysch Counseling
March 25, 2015 - Surgery Date!
April 1, 2015 - 1 week post-op appointment
April 8, 2015 - 2 week post-op appointment
May 27, 2015 - 2 month post op appointment

Best of luck tomorrow! 1 week po today & honestly recovery was a breeze!

@ Thank you!
I got the call the afternoon, be at the surgery center at 6:30, and my surgery is at 8:30. In about 14 hours I will be sleeved. I'm so scared!
But my husband will be there the whole time so that helps me calm a little. Gonna go get my bag packed!

Some insurance requires it. Some doctors require it.
My insurance didn't require pysch, nutrition, stress test, EGD, etc... But my surgeon required those things.
He wants to set each person up for success. Pysch to make sure you are mentally prepared for it, nutritinal counseling to make sure you are aware of how the pre-op diet works and what your diet will be like after surgery, stress test to make sure your heart is ok for anesthesia and surgery and to make sure you don't have any blood clots, and an EGD to make sure that all is good down there and check for a hernia so that there aren't any surprises.
It covers his butt, and makes it a safer surgery for the patient.

Some insurance requires it. Some doctors require it.
My insurance didn't require pysch, nutrition, stress test, EGD, etc... But my surgeon required those things.
He wants to set each person up for success. Pysch to make sure you are mentally prepared for it, nutritinal counseling to make sure you are aware of how the pre-op diet works and what your diet will be like after surgery, stress test to make sure your heart is ok for anesthesia and surgery and to make sure you don't have any blood clots, and an EGD to make sure that all is good down there and check for a hernia so that there aren't any surprises.
It covers his butt, and makes it a safer surgery for the patient.

That's awesome! My surgery is tomorrow. I've lost 20lbs on the pre-op diet. Can't wait!

I'm taking a comfy gown to wear home
a pillow for the ride home
all my meds
ipad
charger
toiletries
paperwork
gasx
chapstick
probably more, just can't think of it right now

The way I ate and lived my life before surgery was aging me big time. I feel so much fresher and younger!!

@@ladycook9713 your doing great! Im throwing this suggestion out after your on the other side i went through alot of brands on the Protein Shakes and finally the pure Protein was what helped me on the taste and easy on my tummy..just sharing. I didnt get my "arrival" time call till after 5 p the day before i was biting my fingers i was so on edge! Lol..i understand! Hang in there! Its soo worth it..keep us posted when you can! Best wishes ..best thing i ever did for myself ????

I haven't had a C section, but I had a radical hysterectomy in which everything was removed; ovaries, lymph nodes, uterus and fallopian tubes. I also weighed at least 90 lbs less than when I had my VSG.
Both were done laparoscopically. I kid you not, the VSG was easier by miles.

I brought my fav throw blanket and pillow it really helped to have things from home for comfort. I also recommend some type of slippers or house shoes and a bathrobe. I think those are most important. Because they want you to walk around and it makes it a lot easier. I brought toiletries and did not use them. I did bring a comfy outfit to wear home and recommend a pillow for the car ride I have a lot of speed bumps in my neighborhood and they were awful. I also had my hair French braided morning of surgery and then didn't have to worry about it for a couple days. (My hair is down to my waist so it's a job in itself)

The only times I cheated was for something that was high in Protein like beef jerkey, or chicken tender with no breading.. I want to chew so badly..I'm on a clear liquid diet today and tomorrow. I just want to go crawl in bed and sleep until it's Wednesday..

I'm on the 25th as well. I'm sitting here at work just going over everything in my mind. "I can't believe I'm doing this, I need to do this, and when will this be over". LOL
I haven't packed anything yet but I have it all ready to go into the bag.
I'm on this pre-op diet but I get to have one meal a day until tomorrow. Tomorrow is all liquids no food at all. I'm feeling a little tired with this Protein and Water for a week. Also, Protein makes you constipated. I've been drinking a lot of Water and that keeps me running to the bathroom but it's not really helping with the Constipation. I've had to take a stool softener. I haven't really cheated on this pre-op diet but I did eat some Gummy bears. I'm an emotional eater and my nerves are about to totally take over. I'm trying to stay away from sweets as much as possible.
Let's keep each other lifted in prayer as well as encouraged.

Been almost a week since I've updated. As this liquid diet is progressing I've become more crabby and had more cravings. I have lost 18lbs though.
These last 2 days is clear liquid and I have no idea how I'm gonna do it. I have this Isopure drink and it has a terrible after taste. I can only imagine that this is what gasoline tastes like.
Gotta get my bag packed. Still no clue what time I need to be there. Apparently they don't call until the day before.

I'm scheduled for the 26th just finished appt with Dr and pre-admission so I'm super excited and ready to get this show on the road start Clear Liquids tomorrow...my thoughts and prayers are with us all as we start this new journey!!

Here are a few progress pics at 8 months post -op. I can't be any happier with the results so far. Having this surgery has changed my life. I am so grateful for the all of the support I get here and elsewhere. Reading everyone's successes has been a true inspiration.
I now love exercising, who would of thought!!!!

I have a mix of emotions going on. Scared of something going wrong or not waking up or that I won't be successful afterwards. Excited at this new chance at life I'm getting and the thought of buying regular clothes not "plus". Nervous about the pain afterwards.
I've been so crabby lately from being hungry. I stood in the kitchen pretty much depressed while I waited for my step son to finish eating McDonalds.

Sunday is my last day of the regular liquid diet, Monday starts all clear liquid diet. Also on Tuesday. Then surgery on Wednesday. I wanna chew so badly. Lol I'm so jealous of the people who are allowed to have a lean cuisine meal on their preop diet.

Figured all of us who have March 25th surgery dates could support each other during the last few days and the start of our new lives.
I'm OVER this liquid diet! Starting Monday I have to go on all clear liquid diet. Just 4 days. Just very ready. I've lost 18lbs so far on this pre-op diet.
How is everyone else doing?

Figured all of us who have March 25th surgery dates could support each other during the last few days and the start of our new lives.
I'm OVER this liquid diet! Starting Monday I have to go on all clear liquid diet. Just 4 days. Just very ready. I've lost 18lbs so far on this pre-op diet.
How is everyone else doing?

I have the same surgery date as well. So ready for the preop diet to be over with. The last two days are going to be the worst because it's all clear liquids!

My surgeon says deodorant is ok. No face cream, no nail polish. Completely free of everything.
After you shampoo and condition then bathe in the dial soap so that it's the last thing on your body. My surgeons office actually gave us special packets of soap to bathe with the night before and morning of.

I have to admit I am so jealous of your short pre-op diet!! I'm on day 6 of 14. Tomorrow will be the half way point. I'm doing my best to stay positive, and my hubby is being so supportive. It's hard though when you have your 11yr old sit down with his sandwich that basically looks like a honey bbq chicken sandwich from whataburger (if you have those). Just gotta keep chugging!