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I had my pre op labs drawn in april (super early bc im inpatient) and my iron saturation was "low" at 12% no big deal, started taking the iron +vit c barimelts to get in a good routine for post op. Went last week to get redrawn and low and behold my iron saturation dropped to 8%? Everything else comes back "normal". Should I be worried? Anyone else have this pro orpost op? Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

So I had completed my bariatric seminar 2weeks ago, that is required prior to meeting surgeon that is more like an informational session. Had my first appointment with nutritionist and surgeon today! Had the run down of the entire process. Have my appointment for endoscope for April 13th. Walk in clinics for my labs, ekg and chest xray. Have my psych eval scheduled in April and my fist "medical supervised weight loss appointment" thisFriday. I'm so excited. Feels kind of surreal. I made a few changes in my life recently knowing this is all for a healthier me. I've started drinking ONLY water, at least 64oz a day. I've also quit smoking/consuming alcohol. Origionally I was stressed over the 6months thing but honestly I'm kind of happy I have that time to mentally prepare and make changes. Hoping for Sept surgical date! I also can't wait to havr new comparison photos to show progress! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hows it going? Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hows it going? My 6 months of nutritionist visits will be ending in August too! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am doing the rny for a few reasons. Mostly my acid reflux and needing to lose 150# Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was Super stressed! I'm a nurse and know what they do etc so i tend to freak out pretty bad same here let me know how ya do! Im only a month after ya. You doing rny? Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I just did my endoscopy today! I was so worried but it wasnt bad at all! I woke up from anesthesia laughing my butt off! I hope they give me a tentative date soon! I can't wait for a countdown ticker! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm more nervous because i was put under"twilight" for SI Joint injections with Versed and i was awake and remembered it all. I hope they make me get totally knocked out :/ Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Tomorrow I'll be going to my endoscopy! So nervous! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Just curious what's the average cost of gastric bypass? I called my insurance today and they said they will cover 80% so now i lay here unable to sleep trying to figure out what the other 20% will cost me. I live in Michigan. I have Priority Health POS A Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes!!!! All the small changes will def add up friend! Tomorrow i go to my first nutritionist appt. I was so happy they slid me in! That way it counts for the month of March!!!lol. Then just a few weeks ill have my endoscopy and 2nd nut appt then all only have 4 months left! So in reality, 6 months isn't too long! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

You guys mind me asking which insurance? Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you have rny? How did you find out you had a leak? I'm so scared of that! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thabk you! I did finally talk to the surgeon. They explained my insurance and i feel a lot better. They also have payment arrangements if need be. I know i will have to do the 6 month supervised weight loss as well as egd and other pre op stuff. I go Meet with surgeon And nutritionist again March28th to get the entire process moving Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi y'all! I'm going for my appointment in 2 weeks hoping for an October date. Anyone else here having their initial appointment soon? Id love to have some ppl from day one to talk to through the process Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Just curious do you need to have documented infections? Or did they go by surgeon recommendations and potential for infections? Just trying to plan ahead Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Im curious as well Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you have reflux prior to surgery? Did they do and endoscopy? If you are having frothing and severe reflux they might end up having to do bypass please keep us updated. I hope you feel better.

Yes post op your body is responding to surgery and its expected to have low grade temp between 1-3 days. If you are worried call doctor to be on the safe side. Feel better! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you guys remember any part of your endoscopy? I'm so scared to get it done! Like ill know what's going on! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've really grown to love these shakes. I used to work at medical weight loss clinic and I know the prices are a rip off! Wondering if anyone knows of a similiar shake but in a big 2# tub? I really am looking for the texture here bc they are thicker than an average protein shake. Thanks! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi neighbor! Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Omg! Im from howell MI [emoji3] Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

This is so scary to me! Im going in for my fist consult march 28th. I have severe acid reflux and always have to take otc zantac, like twice a day. Did yall have acid indigestion prior to surgery? Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app