savannahsmommie

So I had surgery done yesterday. I feel pretty good. Went to the grocery store today and grabbed a couple of things. Slept a lot today, but was also up walking around the house.

So my surgeon's office calls me today saying they need a note saying I am a good canidate from my PCP. I call my PCP she's types the letter and faxes it to them. They call like fifteen minutes ago and say that the letter isn't good enough and it needs to be a medical clearance note. My PCP isn't back in the office until Thursday afternoon. Guess when my surgery is scheduled?! Thursday 7 am! Now their talking about postponing. I am actually considering just altering the letter that was first written on my comp! This has been such a freakin hassle! I had EKG, CXR, Blood work, EGD, Psych eval and everything was "perfect" according to WLS. WTF are they asking for this letter for now!

Nope. They said I had an ulcer, that was probably due to medication and told me to take Prilosec. I took Protonix instead and was cleared for surgery. -

You look great! Congrats! How much weight did you drop pre and post op?

Anybody else get pills? I have Darvocet from an ankle injury that really helps and this Loratab isn't so I'm curious as to whether or not I should take that. When I'm sitting or laying and holding still no pain at all. It's only when I move and I have two children and three dogs....I have to more. That and I've been walking as much as possible. Surgery was yesterday.

Did anyones surgeon make them drink this the day before surgery? I almost poked at the way it fizzes.....

Lol. yes "puked." Heh. But it's fizzy and like stings in your mouth. Totally grossed me out!

Surgery is still tomorrow! I did what I had to do...wish me luck.

All I can say is that I did ankle weights and BB's in my bra. Added the twelve pounds I needed. Drink lots of water and eat big for the next three weeks and right before the appt. I wore baggy LAYERS of clothes and put a bottle of water in the pocket of my sweater...it adds a pound! Good luck!

I am Tricare prime and have been trying to get through this journey. I started talking to my original PCM about four months ago. He kept trying to discourage me and tell me to diet and exercise. The doctor I work for is a weight loss specialist so he did this great diet plan for me and I gained weight. I went back to my PCM and still wasn't getting anywhere. I switched to another doctor and on the first visit he ok-ed me to meet with w/ a WLS. I wasn't comfortable with the surgeon Tricare sent me too, so I did a free consult with another office. I am 103lbs overweight. I have HTN and knee pain. I am 5'11 and 244lbs. I qualify and the surgeon said it shouldn't be a problem. I had my EGD, EKG, U/S and Blood work done. My referral was sent to Tricare about two weeks ago....with no answer. I called and they won't even tell me anything. Anyone else have major problems with Tricare?

Muscle weighs more than fat. Working out and eating right will lead to more muscle mass and less body fat.

I'm getting banded in two days. I have kept it from everyone except my mother who is taking me to the surgery, my husband and my children's day care provider. I told their day care provider because she needed to know why we were taking a vacation and was asking if everything was ok because of all my doctor's appts and having to pick the kids up late. She's supportive. I will not tell anyone else because I was for a weight loss specialist. All my co-workers are thin and they would all be critical.

How was your pain the day of the surgery and the couple of days after. I am going back to work 5 days after being banded and want to make sure I can function. My WLS said I should do just fine considering my pain tolerance. I have had swelling and bruising on my left ankle and they x-ray yesterday at pre-op cause they noticed it and it's broken! I mean it's like an achey sore feeling but I would have never guessed broken. So I'm curious how I will handle the post band pain!

My surgeon explained it to me that it all depended on your method of eating before surgery, your BMI and your health conditions. He uses those as determining factors on what kind of pre-op diet to put his patients on.

Congrats! We need to stay in touch since our surgeries are the same day. How exciting. They didn't make me do a pre-op diet. They said it's because my BMI is only 37.9.

Ok, I am 5'11 and my DH is 5'7. Mind you, when we got married I was only 5'9. Eh! I don't wear heels only because it makes me tower over him, plus makes me feel like a huge fat giant. I think when I get thinnier I will be more comfortable with it!

I was approved. Had pre-op yesterday and my surgery is scheduled one week from today! YAY!

7 days til surgery!! Woo Hoo!

I am so sorry. I know how frustrating this all can be. I would def check into another doctor. good luck

Ok, cause I'm looking at take five days off. Actually, thats all I can take without pushing my surgery date out more. I am a medical assistant so I am on my feet all day. 10-12 hours a day doing vitals, injections, and sutures.

I am so upset. I actually am fighting back tears at work. I have been battling with Tricare and WLS to get my referral submitted for. I was guaranteed it was faxed with a confirmation on 4/17. This past week I have been trying to get more information on it. Unfortunately, Tricare doesn't have any. IT WAS NEVER SENT!! The lady lied to me numerous times. So I have been calling all day trying to get ahold of her, because apparently she is the only one in the office that submits them. She's on vacation as of today! For three weeks! AHHH! So now I have to wait another month because I'm being told no one else has access to her system. :thumbsup:

So It's finally listed on their website. For some reason the follow up care and fills got approved just not the actual surgery yet! Can you believe that?! HA. Wish me luck!

Got my confirmation from Tricare that it was actually submitted this time and they put it as Urgent because of the mix up!! Woo Hoo! Wish me luck!

That is exactly what I am worried about. Before we had kids I was 164lbs and we would go at it like rabbits multiple times a day. Now that I've put on weight, two pregnancies, and lots of stretch marks I'm lucky to get it twice a month. He doesn't do the cute little kisses before he leaves or smacking my butt when he walks by anymore. I kept telling myself it will be good when I lose the weight and he starts these things again, but at the same time I am so freaking pissed that he ever stopped because I gained weight!