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So I called the surgeon's office on April 1st to find out what the hell was going on. It was then I was informed that I was basically denied, though no one was exactly sure why. I requested the bariatric coordinator connect me with the financial person involved with CMS (my insurance) to try to figure out why the hell I was denied. That was a Wednesday, and it was after 5pm before she got back to me to tell me the insurance people had already left for the day. Thursday, I contacted her again and she tried to contact the insurance company all day without any success. :smile2: Friday, April 3rd, I got a call around 11am. It was the bariatric coordinator. She literally said, "I have a question for you. Do you want to have your surgery Monday?" (April 6th). I was screaming yes, yes, yes! Then I remembered the cruise was scheduled for April 8th and I couldn't cancel that close to the date. So I had to decline the April 6th date. But I am approved! :thumbup: And my surgery date is June 15th. The coordinator told me she is going to try to get my surgeon to do some Tuesday surgeries, and that if she can she will be moving my surgery date up - or if there are any cancellations. But, cancellations and Tuesday surgeries aside, I have 61 days until my surgery. 61 days and an unknown amount of pounds to lose prior to surgery. I am just going to do what I was doing - going to the gym and trying to watch what I eat - and hope the pounds have come off. My mom's (and dad's) birthday is June 4th, and my godmother and best friend's birthdays are June 10th. So June is an active month for me. Not to mention the two kids I watch are out of school as of June 6th, so it will be their second full week without school when I have my surgery. Someone else will need to be watching those kids! And the unemployment rate in Florida is officially at 9.4%, according to Fox News. Just incase anyone wanted to know, haha! Okay, off to walk the dog then make my way to her house to take a brief siesta before waking up the kids and driving them to school. Ciao. :tongue2:
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I have been in a mega stall and just wanted to check with everyone what their daily carb intake is. I think mine might be too high thus the freaking mega stall. Thanks,
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Try sipping on peppermint tea it should help the nausea. How long have you been banded? If you are more than 6 weeks out one vomit session shouldn't hurt the band, but if you are still healing I would ask the surgeon, just in case.
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Tomorris is the DAY for Lap Banding
Jonna replied to 2FIT2BFAT's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We all went through the same emotions you are!! You will be just fine! I had a rough first couple of weeks, but feeling great now. It's really nice when people that haven't seen you in a while, say wow you look wonderful!! Best of LUCK!! -
My surgery was 8/22 and I've not worried too much about protein yet. Shakes didn't agree with me before and My sleeve is very picky. I'm worrying about healing it. BUT I am starving to death!!! Today was the first day It really truly bothered me to see my family have pizza while I had jello....... My dr has you do a CLEAR liquid diet for a week.... the full liquids for a week.... then pureed for a week.... then soft foods for two weeks.....then food!!!!!! that's a long time without real food....but it is a great chance to jump ahead with weight loss....
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I can't believe that a few years ago I couldn't see a future. I was very ill, hypertension,per-diabetic,bone issues and my back was hurting constantly. There was days when I couldn't get out of bed, my friends and family would visit me at my bedside. I would get pajamas for presents. I got fitted for orthopedic shoes and had braces on my legs and at one point I had to have cast on both legs. Things didn't look good cause after all this I was diagnosed with COPD, a chronic lung disease. I was in and out of hospitals on a monthly basis, then it happened, most of my illness was weight related at a weight of 283, I knew something had to happen. I got approved for WLS, the lap band,in Nov 2012, my life changed. I am 58 to 60 pounds down, I am exercising 4 to 5 times a week, I am 6 sizes down. I can walk, ride a bike, and play with my grandchild on the floor! I even do yoga! I am couple of years away for 50 and I feel great! I will be fabulous at fifty!!!!!! Attached are varies photos, 2009
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scars: when can i start treating them post op?
FrogStar24 replied to Babe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon told me I could start after my first fill - that was at 5/6 weeks. I don't think that getting a jumpstart on it quicker helps any. I've been treating mine for a month or so, and they're much softer anyway. I'm 3 months out. Definitely wait for them to heal, and ask your surgeon. -
Using marijuana before and after?
TheButterfly145 replied to 420gal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Some strains result in less 'munchie' problems than others. I would agree that you should go to your local dispensary and talk to them about it. Also ask them about some types that provide a good result with minimal munch. It's probably a good idea to lay off for the two weeks prior to surgery so your body is clean. You might want to be open with your surgeon as well so they can properly adjust prescription medication requirements and be prepared in the event of complications. An open-minded surgeon may decide to let you use that as an alternative to some of the other anti-nausea and pain meds. Good luck with your surgery! -
How long does it take after surgery to start eating normal food?
Carlotta1 replied to rodeomom969's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Took me from 6-8 weeks to slowly eat foods that I had not eaten for a while.- 1 reply
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officially a sleever
LindafromFlorida replied to freespirit63's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, had the shoulder pain also, very weird. Pretty soon it will be gone. No more gas pains at all, after one week. Good luck! -
Okay so im just waiting to hear from my insurence and i have been talking to some people and i heard that (i know it varies depending on the doc) but i hear that you go on liquids for about 2 weeks b4 and 2 weeks after..does anyone have any suggestions on what i should eat? i know like jello but i need variety!! Any help would be really helpful!
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Oh boy, I feel your pain! I am also a week out and nothing to dull the hunger. I feel weak and light headed and also no very fond of sweets. I sneaked in some v8 spicy juice just to get a break from those protein drinks and it was a slice of heaven. I am buying a vitamix for the post surgery food so I can liquify and drink normal food only extremely pulverized.
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:thumbup: I am one week away from surgery and im on that awful liquid diet. I dont think im gonna make it, im hungry!! I need motivation!!
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:wink2: I am one week away from surgery and im on that awful liquid diet. I dont think im gonna make it, im hungry!! I need motivation!!
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Was anyone else hungry the day of surgery?
healthyroad69 replied to Wheeler5051's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was hungry the day after the surgery. I'm a week post op and still on liquids. I just can't wait for solids to come. I am so tired of liquids. LOL! -
I am in the same place. I was banded at the end of May. I have only lost about 35 pounds, but that is about a little less that half way to my goal weight. I have had 5 fills if I remember correctly and right now, I don't feel like I have a band at all. I know I have lost more inches than pounds as my clothes don't fit any more. I have trained for and am getting ready to run my first 5k so I know I am better off no matter what. The problem is, I can eat way too much still. I try to control my portions anyway, but if I was good at that I would have never needed the lap band. I feel totally frustrated. I don't think my dr will fill it any sooner than the four weeks in between so in the mean time, I am fighting to lose weight and feeling like I might be failing at this point. I don't like this feeling at all.
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Hey guys, I called my doctor yesterday (after 5 days of pain) and she suggested having .5 taken out. So I have, but if this is too little restriction we'll try .2 again in a week or two. Crazy what a different so little makes! BeachBabe - I had 6.5cc, but now have 6. Until my fill to 6.5 I hadn't noticed much restriction, then suddenly there was this massive change!
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I think the "sweet spot" has different meanings for different people. For me, I want to be able to eat almost anything (but in a small quantity), not get stuck and not be hungry for 3 hours or so. The way you feel now, is not what you want. Yes, you will lose weight quickly, but then you will start eating soft foods all the time and you won't lose anything. I think your idea to have a small unfill is spot on. Now....your fill was just 4 days ago. I'd give it 2-3 more days before getting the unfill. Sometimes after a fill, I'd swell up for a week. Then the swelling would go done and that fill was great. When I had less restriction the swelling only lasted about 24-48 hours, but later on it really was a week. Good luck, Cindy
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Advice/help - please!
Humming Bird replied to cmj19's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are able to stay hydrated I say ride it out a bit longer. After I reached my sweet spot I was very tight for 2 weeks then things went well. -
Hi there, Kaiser (SoCal) has a mandatory 24-week Healthy Options program pre-surgery where they teach you about the lifestyle from A-Z, and in that time frame, expect you to lose some weight. My Bariatric team specifically said that the 10% rule is out the window; and that Kaiser no longer requires that a medically supervised diet is followed. I am doing the full-food program since I already use a full-nutrition supplement 1-2 per day, and am adjusted to a partial liquid lifestyle. Currently losing about 1.5 pounds per week on my own, which puts me almost exactly at 10% total weight loss before my operation in late-December/mid-January. As I receive info, I'll post in the forums! Knowledge is power. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I had lapband surgery on June 22, 2009. I'm one month out and I've schedule my 1st fill. I went for a follow-up 2 weeks from sugery and had lost 8 pounds. However, since then I've gained the 8 pounds back and seem to be able to eat almost as much as I did before surgery. I'm very worried that I'm doing something wrong does anyone advice/suggestions??
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I haven't been on is a few weeks, been busy. But just wanted to share that I went to nutrionist yesterday. Just made me more pumped up. She told me that she wanted me to make my appointment to see the surgion. I hadn't done it yet because I still have to finish my 6 mths diet and therpist. But she was so impressed with how well informed I am and I how I have all my ducks in a row, she said to make it. She works hand in hand with the sergion. So I see him next Friday.:whoo:I have to and did give the credit to this wonderful board and all the help and answers I get from on here. Thank you Thank you!
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I did a lot of research on what I should be drinking for my 2 weeks pre op liquid diet. Last week I finally found something I really like. It's 20 grams of Protein per serving and also has no sugar as well as chromium to regulate my blood sugar (which regulates mood). Also (a little TMI) I am not getting "backed up" using this because it has digestive enzymes (which is a great thing :tongue2:) Same company also does a super greens drink so that I am getting my fruits and veggies servings so I am not missing out on any Vitamins or minerals while I'm doing the pre op liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 10/6/09. I know I can do it! If any one is interested in what I am using send me a message and I'll send you some info on it.
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I'm 2 weeks post-op and tummy bloating is getting better but still there. I've been wearing dresses to work. Today I wore pants but unbuttoned them and folded it in, luckily they stayed up with the zipper!
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Do any of you feel like the rate of hair loss is unsustainable, and you will be bald if it keeps going the way it is going? My hair is noticeably falling out in large quantities, and it's only been a couple of weeks...if it keeps going the way it is going, I'm sure to be bald! Literally, I'm losing probably 300-400 hairs per day.
