sally628

I had to give three tubes today and surgery is Thursday

Hi I'm just curious as to why you would self pay if you have 100 pounds to lose ? My Bmi is just at 40. I have gained and lost over the last ten years and had bmi from 32 to 38. After I broke my ankle last year it soared to 40 which is why I decided enough Is enough . I have no co morbidities and my blood pressure is oerfect . I just can't lose weight . I have two insurance companies and both approved based on bmi alone. It didn't take long . If you can go the insurance route I would try that first .

I don't know why I feel hungry . I'm on day 5. Of two week preop diet . I get two shakes. A Protein bar, and a meal consisting of four oz protein , 3 cups veggies , two fats. Not sure why I'm struggling but I'm hungry and tired. Also not sure why I'm also getting headaches at night and is never get headaches. Anyone else struggling ? .

I know seltzer isn't allowed post op but can I have it on liquid pre-op? I'm day 1 and struggling and the carbonation usually fills me.

So I had emailed the nutritition ist and she said SEltzer is fine. That being said I found a zero cal flavored Water at costco that tastes good and isn't too sweet Kirkland Brand!

BOSTON

Just go approved so I'm March 2 too! Can't wait to be on the other side of this

I'm scheduled for two nights

In the 2nd too! Where is your surgery ?

obvioiusly diets have not worked for me . In the past , the only thing that did work was Very low Cal HCG which was about 600 cal a day until even that didn't work . A week on the pre op diet and I've lost nothing ! I'm not worried about following the rules because I have lots of willpower but what if I get sleeved and still do t lose ? Is that possible ?

Awesome ! Prayers for a speedy recovery

What is a reverse T3? They did a whole work up when i started the process so I'm assuming they did a thyroid test but i 'll ask. Thanks!

Thanks so much for explaining this so that it makes sense ! I can't wait !

Lots of people with willpower can't lose weight ! That's why we look toward surgery . If I could do it with diet and exercise I would but its apparently not possible for me . I have dedicated the last ten years to trying .

Omg sorry! That sounds so obsessive but I don't know how long it takes a liver to shrink

No , the HCG which was 600 ca was the only thing l a did work until I couldn't maintain it and ultimately gained what I had lost plus some . Did it inumerous times in past five years until the last time about a year ago and loss was so slow that it was frustrating and led me here as I knew I couldn't do this roller coaster any more . My preop diet is isn't liquid only . It's 2 Shakes. A protein bar and meal consisting of four oz protein and veggies . I completed day 7 and have not lost a thing and it's only about 1000 calories .

Hi my surgeon is out of Brigham Woman's , dr tavakkoli . Where is your s?

Awww Awesome ! Thanks for the update! Keep us posted. Feel better

Sleeve on March 2

I'm March 2 . Day 5 of two week preop . This is hard but I guess preparing for what's to come . It did make me very conscious of how much mindless eating I did previously .

Hopefully March 2. I'm still waiting for insurance authorization . Wow three shakes and Water for two weeks ? How are you supposed to work and function ?

Uhm you are at MGH the best hospital in the country ! I'm sure he is best of the best. I m having mine at Brigham women's on MArch 2. Had I worked closer to MGH would ve went there in a heartbeat . I Had a surgery at MGH in Jan and it was a very good experience ! You are In great hands

Day five preop here but I have shakes as well one meal a day w 4 oz protein and veggies . The constipation is rough. I've been using miralax and stool softener and it helps

I have two insurance plans. Bcbs my husbands plan already approved me but since it's not my primary I need my insurance which is care link to approve me. I'm schedules for Mar 2 and have pre op appt next Monday . I'm on day 5 of preop diet and it's hard . Praying that I get second approval so I can be excited.

Prayers for you ! Please update on how it went .