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congratulations!

What is the barium test?

Yeah it kinda brings me down when the people you love bring you down about it. My mother is my biggest supporter she is planning to care for me and take care of my kids. I know my husband is not 100% on board with little comments he makes. Called it the easy way out. 😞 I have struggled with my weight all my life. He says he supports me...

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much, currently have warm feet since I’m wearing fluffy boots to work it’s -6 degrees here burrr 🥶

I have had two c sections first one was an emergency and it was a little painful than the second so hopefully this surgery goes just like my past surgery’s. No complications and little pain. I guess I’m also scared because I saw a video about skipping vitamins causing tooth loss and brittle bones, this also got me bc I’m not good at taking meds/vitamins. I’m forgetful. I appreciate all the support!

I guess I really didn’t see it that way... just thinking about death if I don’t do anything about it is even scarier.

So my appointment is tomorrow morning and my doctor said that it will take about three hours just wanted to know what kind of test this appointment includes? I was reading online that it may Include a colonoscopy pap smear and mammogram is that true? I also have to have a physical from Primary doctor on the 14th. I am getting super nervous!

I went to my appointment today at 9:30 and just got home the appointment started off with a weight check and they also checked my temperature. After they did that I was taken to a classroom with there was another person who also has a January surgery scheduled. In that class they showed us a video on vertical sleeve gastrectomy. After the video they sent in a dietitian and a nurse to talk to us and sign paperwork. The dietitian talk to us about the diet we need to start two weeks before surgery and also what our diets will look like after surgery. The nurse talked about medications we need a take before and after surgery and also talked about the hospital we would be staying at. After the dietitian and the nurse spoke to us we each went into a room and waited to speak to the surgeon. This is the time where if you have any questions you would want to ask them. After talking to my surgeon she sent me to hospital to take a urine sample because I was a former smoker I guess they actually have a test where they test you for nicotine. It was a really long appointment with a lot of overwhelming information thrown at you. I actually thought they were going to do more test like x-rays or bloodwork but they didn’t. But I will have a physical done by my primary care doctor on the 14th so I’m guessing that’s when they’re going to do the bloodwork and the tests. I hope this information helps others! I am so nervous and so very excited to be a part of this group!!!

No I already did those appointments. Well it’s today I will keep you updated:)

Hello everyone I am new here. I am 27 years old and I will be having Gastric Sleeve Surgery January 23, 2020 and I am so scared. I have a great support system but I want to hear advise from those who will be or have been through this journey. I am scared about not waking up, pain, and or complications. My kids birthday is a couple days afterwards so I guess this is weighing on me. No negative comments, like I said I am new to this. Thanks!

I love bariatric pal already, so many support people! Thank you everyone and Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for your comments, they put my worries at ease. Gives me motivation too!