Becca
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It feels so great to be sleeved. I'm sure the liquid diet won't be too fun, but I am still excited!
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How did you feel right after surgery?
Becca posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A few of my family members are coming to the hospital for my surgery. They want to be supportive, even though I tried to explain it would be best to wait and stop by the second day when I am feeling better. So, how bad is it right after surgery? Will I even remember they are there? I wasn't even sure at what point the hospital staff would allow them in to see me. My husband will be there, and I don't mind if he sees me in the worst possible state, but I am a little concerned about my grandparents seeing me that way. I am having surgery bright and early this Monday at 7:00 a.m. Thanks for the input! -
my sleeve surgery is less that five hours away...I can't sleep at all! I am nervous, excited, and I really can't believe this day has come.
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Tomorrow at this time, I will be sleeved. It's hard to believe! I will check in a soon as I can.
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Hi there, I went to fill a Nexium prescription because my doctor wanted me to start taking it before surgery. The insurance would only fill a 30 day supply for $90.00. THAT IS CRAZY! Can anyone tell me what they take and if there is a generic of anything? I already have to pay my $ 3000.00 hospital co-pay tomorrow for my sleeve and I just feel there has to be something more reasonable. I see my doctor tomorrow afternoon and would like some ideas. Thanks everyone!!!
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I am interested to see what everyone says! My surgery is about 24 hours away and I am having a bit of anxiety, too!
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Great, great, great success story!!!
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It is sooo hard to do the liquids, as I am on it right now. I have read so many different posts on pre-op diets. Some people got to have a "last" meal the night before surgery. I guess every doctor does their own thing, but it is so strange how different they all are! Good luck with your surgery on Tuesday! We are very close together. I will be thinking of you!
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What a very sweet post! I am so happy you got your sleeve for Christmas! How wonderful. You husband's gift was so precious. It made me tear up reading it. I wish you the best in your recovery. I will be right behind you as I will be sleeved on Monday. Hugs!
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I completely know where you are coming from. I kept eating like it was my last meal the past few weeks. I am pretty much sick of over doing it. I am on the pre-op liquid diet now. It will be interesting to see how the sleeve works. I sure know I never lost my appetite/ hunger with the band. I can't even imagine NOT wanting to eat.
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Port Leaking.. No success with LB.. considering VSG or GPS
Becca replied to deletedelete's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi there and welcome! Your story is so much like mine. I had lost 70 pounds at one point with the band. Then I developed a leak and I was self pay so I was stuck. I couldn't afford to do anything about it so I just lived with a broken band and gained thirty five pounds back. This past September, I started having extreme pain that turned about after a visit to the ER to be broken band tubing and a slip. I am now revising to the sleeve. I totally understand your pain and frustration. It is so hard to pay for the band and then have it fail you. Just know it is NOT your fault. They gave us this picture perfect representation of the band and when it doesn't work or breaks, no one seems to be accountable. Hang in there and I will be happy to let you know more about the sleeve after my surgery. Don't give up!!! . -
WOW!!! 100 pounds! You have made such a big accomplishment. Congrats to you and your family. You are such an inspiration!
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Ok here I go...me at 168
Becca replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You just look amazing!!! What a Merry Christmas you must be having. I bet Santa is having to bring you lots of new clothes! -
You look super!!!
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My 3 Months Post Pics
Becca replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You really do look great! Thanks for sharing your journey. I remember when I first came to the forum you were just having surgery and it is so great to see the progress. I am so excited to join you in getting rid of my band soon and being sleeved! : ) -
Hi there, Due to some mix ups with the insurance, my surgery had to be moved until Dec. 27. I hope you are doing well! We will have a great 2011 and I can't wait to see where we are a year from now! : )
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Vitamins & Malnourishment
Becca replied to BZButterfly79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
She says she went from 232 to 135 all by herself. I wonder how long the weight will stay off. The statistics are that she has a 95% chance of gaining it back. Sorry you had to go through that. Obviously she has no clue!!! -
Welcome! It is so great that you are making this choice. I wish the best for you and I totally understand where you are coming from. Good luck and let us know if you need anything!
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I hope it stays fixed! I know I will want to chat once I have my surgery Monday. : )
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The omeprazole is what my insurance covers so I got it today for a $10 dollar co-pay! That is way better than $90. Especially if I will be taking it awhile. Thanks everyone for all the responses. It was very helpful!
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Thanks for the supportive comments! I am really excited. Of course, I wish I could have been sleeved on Dec. 20 with you, but there was a mix up with the insurance. Now everything is 100% ready for Monday! I hope you are feeling well. I am so happy your surgery went great! Have a Merry Christmas! I know 2011 will be a very Happy New Year for us!!!
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Sleep study charged my insurance SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Becca replied to DougNichols's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The medical bills really are out of control. If you think that is bad, try a 20,000 bill for an emergency room visit I had earlier this year. When my lapband broke in half, the broken tubing settled in my right lower side and got infected. I didn't know that is what happened. The ER doc thought I had appendicitis and so he ran all these scans, bloodwork, and ultrasounds. I can't even imagine going to the ER without insurance. Very scary!!! -
I am sooo happy! I did all my pre-op testing at the hospital today, so I really will be getting sleeved on Monday. WOW!
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Glad to hear you are doing so well! Merry Christmas!!!