RNY-Gal

This may seem like a weird question but I need to ask. I'm 4 months post op and ever since day 4 my stool has been a light color. (White almost) its still like that. At first I thought it was normal and go back to normal color, but hasn't. So, is this the new normal thing? Or should I be worried?

Does this ever go away? Like the feeling your esophagus is closing while swallowing. I have it real bad in the morning when I just take a sip of Water. As the day goes on it gets better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, first thing in the morning it's cold Water. (Taking my pills) but today I had hot tea, and no discomfort! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is my first ever surgery and I don't know if it's a normal thing but my stomach feels numb when I touch it. It's mainly in the front near my belly button area. Surgery was 9/15/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm all finish just waiting for that call saying I'm approved. It is beyond nerve racking Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If I didn't know better I would of think this was my post. I going through the exact same things. Surgery is tomorrow, one week liquid diet, 5 shakes, (but I can sub one shake for yogurt, pudding, creamy soap) I have been wanting a chicken SOOO bad this past week. Then I started craving things I don't like. Now it's Clear Liquids only I'm stuck eating or drinking I should say is only water and green jello. ( dr doesn't want me eating reds or purples) and I don't want broth because too much salt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I have a UTI can my surgery be postponed for that? I did my preop testing today for surgery in two weeks. I go on the 7th to go over the results of my pee test and blood work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I only have to do is a one week liquid diet. I'm on day 5. Weekend I'm finding harder since I'm not at work. Normally weekends were my "cheat days" we're I'd eat more than I would during the week. So, only being able to eat certain things at a certain times is hard but I'm dealing. Sadly, I have been craving food like crazy. Mostly food I would never crave. This whole process is really weird. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, please keep me updated! Are you on any of the Facebook support groups? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Everything went fine at my preop appointment. UTI all cleared up. Everything is still a go on Tuesday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Also!! Best of luck Monday!! Sending good and positive vibes!

Mine is Tuesday too, and I'm not nervous at all. More excited and this is all over due. I've been wanting this surgery for 12 years. And this liquid diet is a breeze! I hate saying that but I'm staying full with the shakes and lots of Water. I do get cravings and head hunger. Good luck to all my surgery buddies!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm the 13th too! (RNY though) liquid diet starts tomorrow. (Only need to do a week) 9/7 appointment to go over everything before surgery and pre op blood work results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! Thanks for replying. I have been doing whatever I can to clear it up before surgery. So far so good! when is your date? Mine is September 13th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm two days in with nasal congestion w/ sore throat. It's 6 am when the store opens I'm getting everything I can to fight this before the 13th. I've been waiting 9 months for this, nothing is getting in the way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went with Gastric bypass for the fact I need to lose more than 150+ pounds. And I feel I'd be able to do that better with RNY. Also I found out I have GERD during my endoscopy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That sounds very similar to my case. But my PCP forgot to send in my clearance to my surgeon. Two weeks went by before I called to check on paperwork. That's when I found out about them not having my clearance. I wish I called sooner! It took insurance 2 days to get back once they had my paperwork. Good luck! I hope you get a close date so you don't have to wait much longer. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That sucks! with everything this has been a 9 month process when it should of been a 6 month one. When you get that date time flies! Best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is September 13th preop liquid diet starts on the 6th(I have to do a week) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

September 13th here.. Start my week liquid diet on the 6th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also waiting too! I was submitted Yesterday. I've contacted insurance on the review process length. They told me 2-3 business days. So I'm hoping for a call tomorrow. 6 months went by extremely fast.. It feels like I just started all this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My fav Protein is Premier Protein strawberry & cream. Hated chocolate and banana. Never tried vanilla and not a fan of Caramel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I contacted my insurance they say review takes 3-5 business days. But waiting on my coordinator to send my paperwork to them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance requires 5-10% and my surgeon requires 10%. So no matter what I had to lose 10%. I didn't think I could do it but I actually went over it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I go in Tuesday for my last class then we submit to insurance. I really hope we hear back soon after sending it out. It's starting to feel real, and once I get the approval call things are real! Best of luck I hope you get the go a head call soon!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm hoping for an August date! Won't know until end of July. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App