Patticake74

Thank you for such good advice! Uh..how do you quote someone in reply messages? Lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

I know its my decision. .but if he has reason to believe bypass would be better, shouldn't I listen to him? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

No not really.I have blood pressure,lupus, high cholesterol. .my b.m.i.is 48..but I dont have any reflux , gerd or anything like that.My sister brought the question up as we are doing this together and had me really thinking about it..Thank you for replying. . Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Oh me to! Hope you have smooth sailing in your journey.! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

This is so inspirational!Thank you for sharing Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thats great! Thank you I really appreciate the offer.Ill probably take you up on that..Congratulations on your success! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, are there anyone from Tennessee either pre or post op?Also anyone that went through UT Bariactric? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Youre welcome.I was just stating what my surgeons guidelines are for me..kicking the carbonated beverages was very hard in my case..I was also comparing and my surgeon seems very strict compared to some others..which is exactly what I need.lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon doesnt want me to have alcohol of any kind for at least 1Year, and advises to never have anything carbonated ever again. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Hi! Welcome! I'm a pre-op newbie to from Tennesse. I'm having my surgery in Knoxville @U.T. hospital.Hope your journey turns out to be awesome! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

I have a 2 year old pit bull named Bella that is my baby, totally spoiled rotten.Ive recently started a committed 2 mile a day walking routine and dont always have a walk buddy to go with..So Bella has become my excercise pal! Shes always willing and excited to go and never makes excuses.lol This might sound funny but she helps keep me on track.Was wandering if anyone else has a four legged exercise pal? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

That's so great! Isnt it funny how they come to expect it and seem to say "ok mom let's go! "Lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Wow thats great! Everything Ive read so far has been really positive ..Glad you are doing well Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Lol! So funny Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

To cute! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Is it standard pre-op to check for hernias? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Hope your surgery has gone well..I love being outdoors I have a treadmill but prefer outside when weather permits Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thats so great! I would like to see how you both manage that many at once, talk about cordination..which I lack...Im glad mine is very calm on her leash otherwise I think Id be running (or being dragged) those 2 miles.lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Wow! Congratulations you look great..and very happy Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

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I'm still pre-op but one step away from insurance submittal. My surgeon has scheduled my barium swallow test for February 3rd.I think all surgeons and clinics are different but I look at it as just one more stepping stone closer to the prize..I also had shoulder surgery awhile back, Do you mind if I ask you what type of surgery? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

I'm about an hour outside of Knoxville but thats where Im having surgery and where my bariatric team is. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thats great chicky so happy for you! I'm still pre-op but cant wait until I get a surgery date . I'm pretty sure that it's gonna be April /May. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! Congrats! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

That's wonderful ! You look lovely. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App