Search the Community
Showing results for 'three-week stall'.
Found 17,501 results
-
My drs office faxed everything to my insurance a week ago today, and they told me they'd hear something in 7-10 days but my insurance is usually awesome about approving. Should I be worried that I haven't heard 'yes' yet, or relieved cos there hasn't been a 'no' yet? How soon did you guys all hear?
-
Disappointment In Someone I Thought I Could Trust
JustJenn replied to jnygrl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So this girl I work closest to knew I was going this process and acted like my biggest supporter she wanted updates after every appointment and dates of future one. She was such a lol cheer leader. Well before I even had my date I was just waiting for it and knew it would at least a minimum of 4 weeks later from when I got my date she starts bombarding me to tell the owner of the company who I had no desire of telling until I had a date. She took the liberty of not only telling him but was telling hr also!!!!! I was so discussed and furious it was not her business to discuss. Been there! Our relationship has been non existent to say the least. -
Consultation today!!
karanicole26 replied to karanicole26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Consultation went great! He answered every single question I had and I found out the exact price. Pretty much I go for the tests on a Monday (whichever Monday I choose, as soon as this coming up monday) and I start my 3 day liquid diet that day and then have surgery that Thursday. So I'm planning on the week of feb 4 for surgery! So excited/nervous/anxious for surgery and recovery!!! -
RDQ about "starvation mode" note on MFP
AmberH replied to dolphintattoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can tell you this much - I am post-op about 9 months out and I track with My Fitness Pal - I often have a difficult time making the 1200 calories but I have been stuck at the same weight now for weeks. I also get the warnings and it is sooooo frustrating!! I am working my butt off, I'm eating healthy - no cheating and my weight won't budge. I'm ready to tear my hair out. So pre-op I wouldn't worry about it too much - just do what your surgeon asked you to do. Post-op (once you are back to solid foods) I'd really try to get as close to 1200 as you can. Has anyone else experienced this?? -
Disappointment In Someone I Thought I Could Trust
jnygrl replied to jnygrl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kathy I think you are onto something there! She has made many comments over the past weeks to me.. And she is overweight. I don't think my job will be affected. But I chose not to tell my manager for a reason. I just wish I had never shared! -
2nd Day of 14 day liquid fast
koolkel replied to TheNewMeTrini's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for lap band in Feb. and the three weeks of liquids( post op) has me nervous! Do you feel hungry? I think I will be fine as long as I am not ravenous. i have to cook for my son and I don't want to be sobbing while doing so! LOL -
Scheduled Feb. 5th!!! More Terrified about Pre-Op Liq. diet :(
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to Kped's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
its hard, no doubt but in all seriousness, its a mind game we go into this thinking (we cant or its too hard) i never ever thought i could do it.....i dreaded my 2 1/2 weeks i had to do,,but on day 4 or 5, its not that bad...you detox from sugar and all toxins and you actually start feeling okay......the Protein is your fuel....so you wont starve....by drinking alot, you will realize what is really hunger or you just think you are hungry..... my saving grace was SF popsicles... just remember, this is to help shrink your liver into a piece of gorgeous so they can operate. its only for a short time but when your own it, its like forever..but you can do this if you want to. dont think you cant because deep down, YOU CAN -
Starting my last meals...
Butterfly66 replied to SoccerMomma73's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been doing the same thing. Started my two-week liquid diet today in anticipation of insurance approval at the end of the month. -
Insurance question
Debbiebydesign replied to somaiswhat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep...call, be very, very polite and charming they can't get too upset about a polite inquiry. I probably could be post op right now if I would have called when I thought things were taking too long. I found out I was forgotten for a few weeks at one of the steps. When I called, I got the appointment date I was needing the next day. -
How Much Willpower Is Involved
LisaBC replied to newbe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am on day 8 of a two week pre-op diet. It does get easier as the days pass. It's almost like your body does an about face knowing that it can and will survive on the diet. The first 3 days I thought I was going to starve and die, but stick with it, the hunger pains will subside. Stay strong and don't watch the food Network whatever you do! you can do this! keep your eye on the prize! -
I too am worried about feeling okay for Christmas. My surgery is December 17th. I'm a school bus driver and took off week before Christmas and off the school vacation week. I also took off the first week of January if needed. Since we have a split shift driving I'm hoping I can get back after vacation. Otherwise I took that first week of January just in case. From what everyone is saying we should be okay enough for our kids at Christmas. Feel free to in box me if you want to chat.
-
Help,3 week plăteau and I am în month 2
vikingbeast replied to gabydoc's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Don't worry. Stalls happen. Try eating a little bit MORE as Sunnyway said. Six spoonfuls is not a lot. Energy in vs. energy out - you are doing more than you are eating, so the stall WILL break and you WILL lose weight once again. -
Help,3 week plăteau and I am în month 2
SummerTimeGirl replied to gabydoc's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, they (stalls) definitely seem to be common and sometimes for no reason at all. I just came out of a 4 week stall and I believe this time it was due to water retention. Not sure why as I haven't eaten off plan or anything different. I thought it was maybe due to my period but that wouldn't explain it lasting all month long. Make sure you're on plan, eating enough protein, enough calories, and drinking enough water (think lack of water was partially my problem this time around.......before I had a stall and I think it was due to lack of protein so always check yourself). Best of luck! Hang in there! -
Starting My 2 Week Pre-Op Diet Tomorrow...and Freaking Out!
autumnrose1031 replied to lucky8mb1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im also on my preop diet right now, three days in, and im struggling with all the same emotions. like how come now, right before surgery, im able to stick to just drinking protein shakes and why couldnt i just do this before? obviously i still have the "head hunger" where im just thinking to myself i WANT food, you know, but i KNOW im not hungry! Im still thinking of all the food i want to eat though, but youre right it is empowering feeling in control right now and i do feel stronger than ive ever felt before. we can do this!!!! -
First "delay" - Surgeon All Booked Up!
LadyPol posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I met with my surgeon back in September, not long after I began my 14 week insurance required prep program. At that time, he told me that there should be no problem getting the surgery scheduled in December (which would be nice financially, as we have met our deductibles for the year). Fast forward to this week .. my 14th week of the program. Called the scheduling person to mention again that we were hoping for a December date and she informed us that Dr. is booked through to the end of January. I had been mentally preparing myself for an end of December date and now it looks like it will probably be in February or so....pending insurance approval. Not a big delay or issue ... just a small disappointment and rearranging of the thought process. Continuing to read here on OH and learn everything I can! Blessings! -
What Surgery To Do? Sleeve Or Bypass?
riemem01 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I am currently waiting for insurance approval but met with the surgeon 2 weeks ago and I am a candidate for either surgery. I do not have diabetes but have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. I need to lose 150 pounds. I am very torn as to which surgery to choose. My family has a history of colon issues so I'm thinking the sleeve might be better. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Michele Minnesota -
Should I worry about weight loss now?
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to msblack's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not losing. Follow your doctor's post op diet, stick to band sized portions, and just worry about healing. -
Me!!!! I seriously forget and my vitamin requires three times a day 😩
-
Multivitamins. I use patches. I patch per day. Use for 1 year. Vitamin D 800-1000 mg per day. Use for 4 months. Vitamin B12 1000 mcg, once a week. Biotin 5000 mcg per day. Use for 6 months. I also bought Melatonin patches.
-
Life Problems And The Sleeve
mommymar replied to dooter55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I food HCG too. You are in for a world of difference. I thought more about food with HCG because I was hungry, not satisfied, weak, no energy. With the sleeve, you are not hungry. And I am using this time (I have not had any hunger pain yet) to try to deal with head hunger. You are on the right path by thinking about it now. I have learned that you prepare ahead of time for weak moments. Each person I am sure has their own "fixes" but here is mine: I only keep one package of 100 calorie pack choco covered pretzels that will take away my sweet tooth (I usually eat 3 pretzels maybe 2x's a week) but when I get depressed I have my Ipod, work out shoes, nook and some "before" pics in a bag. It's my "sanity kit" I am sure I will continue to add things as I find them. You are being smart, this will help you be successful. Congrats and good luck -
I work in the patient accounting department of a hospital and I can tell you it takes more time for the correspondence to reach the facility than it does to get to the patient. Once we get it, then it has to be scanned and loaded into the system. If you just received verbal auth today, then I would allow another 1-2 weeks for the hospital to catch up.
-
Headache.... Surgery 12/28
Traci J. replied to latice19's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there, it'll be worth it. I only had to do it for 1 day, and I to can't imagine how others have done it for a week or longer. I was starving when I went in for surgery, but haven't been hungry since -
Worried... Surgery for GERD + Lap band + questions
pinx posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First, I have to have a laparoscopic nissen fundoplication for severe GERD in addition to the lap band. Has anyone had both at the same time? Two procedures but one surgery? How long did you have to stay in the hospital and how did everything go? I asked the lady on the phone and she obviously misunderstood my question because she said start to finish she was only in the hospital for 3 hours including registration for both procedures, but online it says an overnight stay is typical for the GERD surgery. Second, I am only waiting on the psych evaluation for approval. I was told it would take a week max to get the results, but it has been almost two weeks now and the psych office just keeps telling me that they will check with the doctor and see what is causing the delay. I also have checked with my doctor's office and they haven't heard anything but said it is unusual that it takes this long from this psych office. Of course, this has me terrified that I failed the evaluation. How long did it take to get your results back? What happens if I fail? The doctors office had planned on getting me approved by the end of this week, but with the psych eval pending and taking much longer than expected, I doubt that will happen. I was told to go ahead and start the pre-op diet since it would only take around 2 weeks to get the psych eval back AND approval from insurance (a week for each). I was told to go ahead with that over a week before my psych eval because the longer the pre-op diet, the better. I cannot help but feel cheated by being on this diet for over 3 weeks now while the psych office drags their feet. To make matters worse, my husband travels for work. With the delay from the psych office with no communication regarding the delay, it looks like I may have to wait until the end of March when we were aiming for the beginning. This means I'll be on the pre-op diet for almost 2 months if that happens. I knew this was a commitment from day one. I knew it would be hard work. I know how restrictive the diet is post-op. I can't help it if I feel like I should have been able to have one last brownie or something pre-op, you know? I guess sticking with the diet this long shows my commitment and knowing surgery may be post-poned makes it easy to cheat, but I won't. Has anyone been through similar issues going in to this? If so, do you have any advice that may ease my mind? -
I am waiting as well. Finished all my prereqs last week. BCBS in NC shouldn't be too bad. Originally they said it would be a 3 month process, right at the end of March. Hope so, that's my spring break
-
Well done so far. The big weight losses will slow down and there will be stalls along the way. Weight gain after surgery is usually due to iv fluids and inflammation and then the fluid retention usually goes within a few days, hence the big losses. Just checking you are getting plenty of fluids and the required amount of protein??? What food stage are you at?
