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shull1105

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. shull1105

    Can't get out of this stall!

    My surgery was May 24th and I went through the same thing for weeks. Trust me it will pass. I posted on here too...asking for help. Keep doing what you're doing and the scale will keep moving...maybe not as we expected, but it will keep going down and you will lose inches when it's not.
  2. I am 4 days post op. Everything went smoothly. Since surgery morning, I have only lost 2 pounds. Is this normal? I have been on clear liquids and have followed all orders, walking etc. I feel fine...just a little achy. Anyone else have a slow start? Am I doing something wrong?
  3. shull1105

    HELP!

    Thank you so much!!! I found it !
  4. shull1105

    HELP!

    Please can someone explain to me how we update our information as time goes on. I cannot find where I can put in my new weight for my ticker.
  5. shull1105

    4 days post op expectations

    Thank you all...
  6. shull1105

    HELP!

    Please can someone explain to me how we update our information as time goes on. I cannot find where I can put in my new weight for my ticker.
  7. I can't figure out how to update my ticker.....any help is appreciated. Thanks
  8. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    Good morning May sleevers! I had my surgery on Wednesday the 24th and now am home resting. It's a struggle to get in the 60 oz of clear liquids but I'm trying. I have had very little pain from the incisions. Have had a few doses of liquid loratab just to knock off the achiness. Doing lots of naps, walking and following Dr. orders. Can't wait to watch the weight start coming off.
  9. shull1105

    BCBS Federal Submission Question

    I had a 40 as well...and mild sleep apnea when the insurance needed a "severe" case. They approved me....so hopefully they will do the same for you. Hopefully your Dr.'s staff can let you know what you can do to get approved...
  10. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    Im thinking of it as a chance to start over and do it right. Kinda like getting a new stomach that isnt all old and stretched out...and making sure we do all the right things for that never to happen again...Good luck to you....We got this!
  11. shull1105

    BCBS Federal Submission Question

    I took a lot of time researching before I began my journey. As long as you have either a BMI of over 40, sleep apnea, high blood pressure or diabetes you should be ok. It needs to prove to be medically necessary or everyone would be doing it. The staff at Sarasota Bariatrics was very helpful and kept me informed every step of the way. I live in Bradenton, but am having the surgery in Sarasota.
  12. shull1105

    BCBS Federal Submission Question

    Can take up to 30 days...but mine only took 2 weeks.
  13. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    Wednesday is the day....everything is a go. I'm getting nervous...but I am so ready to make this life change. I love my Dr....and the staff that have helped bring me to now. I find it comforting to know they will be with me through the entire journey and beyond....and will follow me for years. Praying it all goes smoothly. Thank you fellow May sleevers for the encouragement and sharing your issues and successes. It really helps.
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    May Sleevers?

    Ok ya'll....my surgery is the 24th. I begin my liquid diet the 17th...I am having such a hard time getting off the coffee in the morning. The head aches are awful. Today I had fasting pre op bloodwork and thought ok...time to quit the coffee. Well...my head is pounding. I have limited myself to one cup a day in the morning...surely it shouldn't be this hard...or painful. Any suggestions?
  15. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    Gotta get to work ya'll!!!! Wishing all my fellow May sleevers much success!!!! So excited for all of us!!!!
  16. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    Me Me!!!! Began my high protein no carb yesterday...full liquid on the 17th!!! So far so good..just keep focusing on the end result!!!!
  17. shull1105

    May Sleevers?

    My date is May 24th. Doing the high protein no carb for two weeks (started today) then liquid beginning the 17th. So ready to move forward. My process began in November as well.
  18. shull1105

    I'm almost there!

    What a process huh? Glad you are almost there. I think I am too. All clearances are complete...just waiting on the insurance to give the go. It's funny how impatient I am...yet patient is all I can be at this point. Good Luck!
  19. What a ride...and I haven't even begun. I was encouraged to learn that I'm not the only one that thought of gaining weight and putting weights in my pockets and slouching so that my BMI will be 40 so insurance will cover my sleeve surgery...any creativity for those things is welcome. I have eaten myself sick...Ive gained almost 20 pounds already...and it will be weigh in time on the 6th. Time to move forward and get on with it!!

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