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Apple203

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  1. Apple203
    Thanks for the information!!! I've wrapped my head around the sleeve, so that's good to hear (well, to read).
  2. Apple203
    Hey guys and gals, I just learned I have a floating hiatal hernia. Will this diagnosis preclude sleeve surgery? The radiologist said that almost half of the bariatric pre-surgery patients he sees have this condition.
  3. Apple203

    Thin nails

    Apple203 replied to Lannie's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I started Biotin already in prep for surgery in a few months.
  4. Apple203
    Great topic! Maybe a trip to Paris or something like that -- because I'll be able to WALK again!!
  5. Apple203

    Today is my first bariatric challenge: zero fat for the whole day to prep for radiology tests tomorrow morning (required for surgery). Just had a Oikos triple zero with strawberries -- yum!  

    1. FluffyChix

      FluffyChix

      Why zero fat? What kind of radiology tests?

    2. Apple203

      Apple203

      Zero fat for 24 hours was prep for the abdominal sonogram, more specifically for gallbladder imaging. Overnight fasting was required prep for an upper GI series. I also had chest xrays.

      Good times!!!

    3. FluffyChix

      FluffyChix

      So interesting. Never heard of that prep for the abdominal u/s/gallbladder imaging! Congrats on your tests and for getting them done in one fell swoop! Woot!

  6. Apple203

    Fitness Trainers and WLS

    Apple203 replied to StephersSweet's topic in Fitness & Exercise

    I was surprised to learn that my surgeon has us work with the physical therapy unit (both same hospital -- same building, even!) both pre- and post-surgery. Insurance covers it. Its a bummer about the skin, but are young and that should work in your favor :-)
  7. Apple203
    You need a new pcp, pronto!
  8. Apple203

    Might need another surgery.

    Apple203 replied to dreamingsmall's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Well that stinks. Sorry this happened on the heels of surgery. Its been in the back of my mind with all of the pretests: what if they find something wrong along the way??
  9. Apple203
    Someone recommended this book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CVV2AE/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o02_?ie=UTF8&psc=1, which I found to be an interesting read. It makes a good case for fats.
  10. Apple203

    FINAL PCP APPT.

    Apple203 replied to sassy683's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    God speed to you!
  11. Apple203
    Your posts are making me sad because my surgeon has us do 2 weeks protein shake/1 week clear/ 2 weeks protein shakes, then so on and so forth. The 1 week clear after surgery is actually my biggest worry. I've been dabbling in green protein smoothies for years because I like them (tho I hear that may change!).
  12. Apple203
    Mayo is super easy to make yourself -- oil, egg, mustard, salt, immersion blender. There are recipes all over the web because this is a Whole30/Paleo thing.
  13. Apple203

    Feeling lost

    Apple203 replied to janedb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm sorry you are in pain still, and have doubts about the surgery -- this seems like a common issue on the boards. Did you have vertical sleeve or bypass with the GERD?
  14. Apple203

    this process is horrible

    Apple203 commented on Tashah's blog entry in Tasha's Blog

    That must be pretty frustrating. At least the denial was just for a technicality instead of a medical reason. Let us know how the appeal turns out!
  15. Apple203

    this process is horrible

    Apple203 commented on Tashah's blog entry in Tasha's Blog

    Did they say why it was denied?
  16. Apple203

    I have scheduled every required test: endoscopy, cardiac+stress test, psychological consult, radiology exams, lab work.  Sleep study is being scheduled by the surgeon's office.  Its a big lift!  I wonder how many people give up along the way?

    1. Bhageerah

      Bhageerah

      Wow! I am speechless! But at least you are almost done and almost to the end and can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Good luck and I know that you will do well!

    2. Michelle'sgarden

      Michelle'sgarden

      Sounds similar to all the tests I had - every time I had a day off I'd have 3-4 appointments a day- just to get them all done. But finally six months after I started I had the surgery and recovery has been great - I've only lost 16 pounds since 8/14 but I've replaced all my clothes and moved from a 26 to 18 so I'm not too upset.

    3. Apple203

      Apple203

      Sounds wonderful, looking forward to being on the losers bench in Jan/Feb!

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  17. Apple203

    Head Hunger

    Apple203 replied to AmandaWho's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Breathe....
  18. Apple203

    Today was my first appointment with Dr. Gandas @ AAMC.  I am fired up and ready to roll !!  I have to see a TON of doctors appointments to schedule tomorrow, and my goal is to knock them all out before my November appointment with my surgeon so his office can send my paperwork in for insurance approval and schedule surgery for late January.  Evidently, paperwork can go in before dietitian meetings are finished, but surgery date has to be after the last class meeting.  Surgeon seemed a little bored with the whole thing, LOL, we mainly talked about the work I do (energy policy). :-)

  19. Apple203
    Bummer, Fluffy. I am 1/3 way thru and I don't even know if I am expected to lose weight pre-surgery! My first dr appt is tomorrow.
  20. Apple203
    So should I expect tons of loose skin since I'm over 50 -- does this correlate with age? Tummy tucks, etc, look painful!
  21. Apple203
    Fluffy, at my seminar, they said if you go below BMI 35/40, you wont get approved. You've lost so much!! But you still are over 35. Slow down? Do it completely on your own? Only you know...
  22. Apple203

    What did you take to the hospital?

    Apple203 replied to Williwaw's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    For outpatient, just some comfy clothes and someone to fill the scripts before you hit home. I had foot reconstruction this way -- sawing through bones and worse. I picked sleeve surgeon because he has a 2 night policy. Never again....I also programmed my phone for pain meds for a few days. Editing to add, I subsequently had a complete hysterectomy and stayed only one night, successfully. Rested a at home a few days and had an unexpected house guest (my sister) -- her husband had heart attack local to me -- for 2 weeks. It was OK, but not restful, to say the least!
  23. Apple203
    I quit drinking in preparation after my first nutrition class, and now I immerse myself in binge watching all of the shows I never watched before. Watching Netflix "100" right now, "Last Kingdom" before that. Its very distracting to watch movies. I am an avid reader, but this works, too.
  24. Apple203
    Sounds like you have the same regime as me (in 4+ months!!!). Its a little tougher than what other are advised.
  25. Apple203
    Free on Amazon Prime, downloaded to my Kindle as my next read -- thanks for the recommendation.

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