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Some insurance comp will approve you at 35 or above if you have two health issues. Mine was sleep apnea and high cholestrol.

I had my surgery on September 13th. I had a leak after surgery. I was in and out of the hospital for 30 days. I still have a feeding tube and a drainage tube in my stomach. I was just wanting to know if anyone else had this issue after surgery and how are you doing now.

Dr. Credi, Granger Indiana.

I knew something was wrong. I was in recovery all day and night, I had to get a blood transfusion. One week later I was taken to the hospital with horrible pain in my stomach and upper left chest. It was determined there I had a leak.

creekik 13.......No not a smoker. I did take naproxin daily but quit taking it a month before surgery. I was tested for pylori and it was negative.. I still don't know how it happened.

Aww,,,thank you fluffychix

Yes...it was bad. I had 3 stents put in, not at one time. I had fluid on my lungs so that needed to be drained. 2 drainage tubes and a feeding tube put in. 7 surgeries in all. My doctor only had 3 in his whole time he's done this surgery. I was one of three. But God has healed me. I'm so greatful to him. I still have to have feedings at night, but soon I hope that will be gone as well.

No, I'm finally back to work. I was very hard. I would have never made it without my faith in God. I'm doing so much better. I'm hoping I get my feeding and drainage tube out soon. I just am able to eat again. I went from August to just a few weeks ago of not eating. It was rough. I think I was more thirsty than hungry. hank you for your kind words.

You guys crack me up! I work in a nurses office so I wear scrubs all day.....kind of pj's. I'm a bit worried that I will get too comfortable as well.

I'm on my two week liquid right now. Our doctors office has me on a brand called Unjury. It's not too bad. I really don't like the strawberry. I also am drinking Health Wise soup, drink, pudding, jello and soup. It's not awful. I plan on using the Premier brand when I go home from the hospital on Friday.

Praise God, I just my surgery date. I'm so happy. Next Wednesday I start my all liquid diet for two weeks. Any Suggestions or advise?

You shouldn't feel bad about speaking your truth. I'm only on the third day of liquid diet before my surgery and I'm about to grab food from my co-workers and shove it in my mouth. I wont because I know it will all be worth it in the end. As for Castaway....I would eat Wilson right now! Our friends were going to my favorite restaurant last night and I wanted to cry. I'm having the same thoughts ,what do I do. Everything we do is around food. What kind of hobbies can we do? I'm praying that it gets easier for you.

Thats great Tinaj74.....I'm on my third day of liquid diet. For some reason I had trouble sleeping last night. I had a small head ache. I'm not supposed to have coffee but I had a few sips this morning thinking that it might help. I never realized how much food was a part of my life.

angyplus5.....South Bend Memorial in Indiana.

Yes, I just got the call last Thursday. I start my 2 week liquid diet on Wednesday. I'm so excited.

Me too! Sleeve buddies.

I hate to say, I'm a bit jealous. I'm still waiting for my date. Congrats!

That's what I'm worried about. I'm just at a BMI of 35. I'm thinking I may loose slower than others. Hang in there. It will start to come off more as you heal.

I'm waiting for my doctor to call me to set the date. I'm praying for July 12th. I work at a school and this would give me time to recover and get used to my new life. I've gone through all my testing, meetings and have been approved by my insurance for a few weeks now. I can't really say it's been a long journey, but it seems like it. I pray that everything goes well for you. Keep us posted.

Prayers.

Having the sleeve puts you in higher risk of gallbladder issues. You need to have it checked out.

I'm praying for you.

I'm praying for the both of you.

I was just at one of my meetings last night for preops. They say it's normal to feel that way. Even after surgery some ask what have I done. Just pray. It will be fine.

I had the same issue. I was just at 35. I was worried that if I lost even a pound that I would be denied. The nurse jokingly suggested quarters in my pocket. I have two insurances. My primary wanted at least 5 years being at 35 or more. My secondary insurance approved me. I hope you can get it figured out. God Bless.