AngelaM258
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Damn it. Just had my pre-op EGD. They found 2 ulcers and duodenitis. Total shock as I have zero symptoms, never had reflux, etc. Treating with 12 weeks of Protonix then repeat EGD. She cleared me for surgery in 4-6 weeks. I had been on target for surgery mid-December but now I’m wondering if they will postpone me until it’s verified as treated. Has anyone else had the sleeve with evidence of ulcers on the EGD?
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Gained wt during 6 month diet period
AngelaM258 replied to Briswife15's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Depends on your insurance. Some will deny with ANY gain. Others don’t care. I would ask your surgeon. -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’ll be interested to hear what my surgeon recommends. I was planning on the sleeve since I had no GERD issue or metabolic disease we were trying to cure. But perhaps a bypass may be better. We’ll see. I really wanted to avoid some of the RNY side effects. I’m glad you’re doing well!! -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks! Did you have ulcers too? -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmmmm, she just has me on bid Protonix -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Were you positive for H Pylori? I’m waiting on pathology but I’ve heard that treatment is gross. I tested H Pylori negative in the breath test. -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It’s weird because I’ve never had a single symptom until the EGD. Now my stomach aches. It’s a dull hurt. But not before. -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ugh! Were you having symptoms? That’s the thing. I’ve never had an issue. It’s just so weird!!! -
EGD, Ulcers, & Sleev
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I heard from my care coordinator. Once they get the pathology results they will have the surgeon review. But it sounds like they will delay like you’re saying. She did mention that he may prefer another type of WLS. My ulcers are right next to the pyloric valve so a bypass would not affect them. Not sure how I feel about that but we’ll see. Just started treatment. -
So many clearances: cardiology, pulmonary, psych, EGD, nutrition. I thought they would all be hard to schedule but everything is happening in the next 30 days!! I still have my 3 month diet requirement for insurance approval. It’s overwhelming when I think about it. Everything starts off with psych evaluation on Monday and I’m a bit anxious about it. Hoping to have surgery in early December.
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Yes, I know it’s not flavorless. Did anyone do unflavored protein powder in water with Crystal Light instead of flavored protein drinks??? Such expense to figure out what you like and can tolerate. I think that might be the best option for me if the protein “taste” is masked.
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Overwhelming tasks!
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You’re moving right along. The psych eval wasn’t what I expected. Really she went over my questionnaire and asked a couple question about different answers. It was almost mostly a teaching session. Yes, I did a personality test too. My first weigh in will be 9/4. So I should end the first part of November with surgery in late November to December. -
Ugh - protein shake is making me nauseous
AngelaM258 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today is day one of a week of liquid protein shakes of my preop diet (then 2 weeks of high protein, low carb, low fat eating then 1 week of protein liquid again alternating). The shakes make me feel nauseous. They are just too sweet. I’m dealing with Premier Protein - vanilla, chocolate, & caramel. My plan is to do Unjury unflavored in water with crystal light but my shipment won’t get here until Tuesday. Any tips??? -
Ugh - protein shake is making me nauseous
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get 3 dairy servings (either 1 cup of milk) or yogurt. I’ve been doing the yogurt so I get to “eat” something. Ugh! Maybe I’ll get used to it. 🤢 -
Overwhelming tasks!
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Psych eval - DONE Pulmonalogist - tomorrow Then next week is cardiology Slowly working my way through my list. -
How much did you lose prior to surgery and what is the length of your pre-op diet? I have a 3 month pre-op diet that I started on 8/2. I weighed 366.6 at my PCP 2 weeks prior to starting the diet. I weighed 350.4 today and I start liquid protein on Thursday for a week. 😳 I’m starting to think I can get some significant weight off before surgery!!!
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Regular Dr wont provide approval
AngelaM258 replied to cap024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How did your visit go today? -
Ugh. Trying to find a salad dressing that actually tastes good. I normally have Thousand Island or Honey Mustard but I haven’t found any low carb, low sugar, low fat dressings. Any recommendations?
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Unflavored protein powder
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Yes, Unjury is the kind I’m looking at. Ordering the unflavored and a sample pack of the flavors. -
I may fall here - depends on insurance approval. Shooting for late November/early December. Feel like I’m in the very beginnjng. On week 2 of my supervised diet. It’s been hard. Next week will be much harder as I “flip” to protein drinks only for a week then “flip” back again for 2 weeks for protein, low-fat, low-carb.
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Overwhelming tasks!
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Of course I wouldn’t want surgery if I wasn’t healthy but I literally have no co-morbidities other than super mild (like barely tested high enough for treatment) sleep apnea. That’s it. The cardiology, pulmonologist and EGD seem a little overkill. But I trust my surgeon. I’ll be glad when it’s all over. -
Overwhelming tasks!
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome!! What are you having? Sleeve here as I have no metabolic conditions and my surgeon says long term weight loss, surprisingly, is pretty equal. I’m a little annoyed with all the clearances as I have zero medical conditions but I will do what I’m told. -
Low fat salad dressing that tastes GOOD
AngelaM258 replied to AngelaM258's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I actually had their Cesar tonight. It sucked. I couldn’t finish my salad. 😩 i think i may have to learn to love vinaigrettes. -
Low-fat, low-sugar desserts? I'M CRAVING SO BADLY!
AngelaM258 replied to luckyducky's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I feel you. I’m 5 days in. I have 3 month diet (insurance requirement). It’s a 2 week phase of protein, low/no carb. Then 1 week liquid protein shakes. Then rotate back again. That will be life until I have surgery. 😩 i don’t mind the low carb too much but I don’t like the dairy restriction (3 servings a day). Ugh!!! -
Oh I think he’ll be supportive. It’s my own mental hang-ups. He’s always been normal weight so he doesn’t “get” the struggle. Plus it feels like failure to me. That I couldn’t do it myself and had to resort to surgical help. I just don’t like talking about it. I’m going to have to bring it up soon. I have a pre-op EGD that I’ll need a ride home from. Lol!!!
