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*Lovenox. Guess I better proofread better. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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So glad you are ok. I wonder why they let you fly so soon after. I have had multiple dvts in my legs. The first so bad I was in hospital for a month. On bloodthinners daily for life after my last one. My family have Factor Verizon genetic predisposition for clots. 2 sisters with either dvt in leg or arm ane one with P.E. Scary stuff. I am getting a bridge of love noxious before and after surgery in April. Doing mine in Calif. as that is where insurance is with Kaiser. My hubby commutes from Utah to San Francisco for work. I am planning on staying in a hotel for couple weeks after til 1st postop. No flying for me. My hubby had shoulder surgery last January and I drove him home after a couple days in hotel. It's a 12 hour drive. Hope you continue to do well!!! Keep moving. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App *Factor V. Darn auto correct Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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Can older people benefit from Bariatric Surgery?
LaurieMore replied to James Marusek's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am aging myself. Ha ha I won't be 57 til April. In my mind I am 57 and postop. Lol Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
WLS Orientation: The Journey Begins!
LaurieMore replied to LaDivaDev's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well I would have listened to Dr. But yes after researching, I had wanted sleeve. But you will lose faster with the RNY. I felt the sleeve was a better fit. So did Dr. He is going to do a hernia repair too. I have a sliding hiatal hernia. Why did Dr. Hahn recommend the RNY over the sleeve? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Flying long haul seven weeks post op - any tips?
LaurieMore replied to Athenyx's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Be sure and get up and walk for circulation too. Flying causes dvts -
Doctors to see you after surgery in Salt Lake City
LaurieMore replied to dud's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I am also from Utah. But I am having surgery in fremont, calif. due to my husband working in Calif. and our insurance is thru Kaiser there. I was wondering if you guys flew or are planning to fly home after. I have a long history with blood clots (3 DVTs) and know flying puts you more at risk for them. I will stay in Calif. for a bit then drive home. I am also from Utah. But I am having surgery in fremont, calif. due to my husband working in Calif. and our insurance is thru Kaiser there. I was wondering if you guys flew or are planning to fly home after. I have a long history with blood clots (3 DVTs) and know flying puts you more at risk for them. I will stay in Calif. for a bit then drive home. -
Good luck LaDivaDev!!
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I am getting mine done in Fresno kaiser. Dr. Dutta. Need to drop 3 more pounds to schedule psych. Then 5 to schedule surgery. I am hoping for april. I live in Utah but my hubby commutes to s.f. general Hospital where he works as r.n. trying to figure out living arrangements. Probably in Fremont for at least 3 weeks during and after surgery.
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WLS Orientation: The Journey Begins!
LaurieMore replied to LaDivaDev's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi. I am going thru Kaiser also. Sounds like I was in class one week before you. Dr. Dutta is my surgeon. He recommended the sleeve for me. Need to lose 3 more pounds to get on list for Psych eval. Then 5 more pounds to get on list to schedule surgery. Good luck!! -
You do know that you are responding to a post from 2010, right?I know this is from 2010 but I wanted to put my 2 cents in. I did hcg 3 times. Each with injections and 42 days. Followed thru with each phase. Lost 50 pounds each time. Only to regain. Now 7 years later and 60 pounds heavier, I realize I need more. Am in preop diet stage. Soon as I lose last 8 pounds, I can schedule surgery. Aiming for april. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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Feeling Kinda Hopeless!
LaurieMore replied to lovealways343's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! Headed to fridge after hubby gave me grief for gaining a pound. Only ate some fruit but bad habits are hard to break. 4 pounds lost in last 8 days. 4 more before I can schedule Psych appt. Then 5 more to schedule surgery. Frustrating. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Feeling Kinda Hopeless!
LaurieMore replied to lovealways343's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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My NSV for last week.....
LaurieMore replied to Nurse_Lenora's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Can't wait for that to be my nsv Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Preop weight loss concern!
LaurieMore replied to haleymarie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They may have been taking 10% of her highest weight. I had to lose 11 since I was already down from my highest. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Feeling pretty good!
LaurieMore replied to Avasnana1961's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Awesome!! Just don't overdo it. I did that after a laproscopic surgery and ended back in hospital. Get up and walk but don't hit costco, ..like I did thinking I was well enough. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Preop weight loss concern!
LaurieMore replied to haleymarie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Is this really starting?
LaurieMore replied to smpruitt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am feeling much the same feelings. Hope to lose the preop weight so I can get an April surgery date. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Preop weight loss concern!
LaurieMore replied to haleymarie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
oh i misread what you posted. It still will depend on provider. I know I am getting mine done through kaiser and they just go off your highest weight. best to talk with the Dr. or NUT -
Preop weight loss concern!
LaurieMore replied to haleymarie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How much more do you need to lose? Depends on provider. I would call your NUT. 20 lbs in 4 weeks preop is awesome!! I have same problem but usually stall after 16 pounds loss. I am down 11 and have 9 more to go. 4 to go to get appt with psych. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Any April 2016 VSGers out there?
LaurieMore replied to bluemangos's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am hoping for an April surgery date. I sent you a friend request on facebook. I am laurie lyons gilliam there. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App -
Laser? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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surgery on Monday 2/29
LaurieMore replied to bsanders's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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good luck! I am jealous. I am aiming for mine in April. soon as I lose the pre-op weight and get a psych eval.
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Confessions from one who did not follow preop diet diet
LaurieMore replied to bigguy928's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
thanks for the post. i am pre-surgery and having hard time losing the 20 pounds before surgery. (only 11 to go). The night after I met with surgeon and was approved for the program, my hubby took me out for prime rib, and all the trimmings with drinks and dessert. I thought of it as a last hurrah. dumb. gained 3 pounds. now i have more to lose. but i did lose 4 since then. it was valentines day weekend but still no excuse. good luck to you!