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over 65 Over 65 VSG start 3 month diet requirement
MissSqueezedLemon posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Over 65 next week go for 3 month pre-op diet. Gained 10 pounds in two months. Time to get serious. I hope nobody makes me feel uncomfortable. I need some buddy help to get to the end of this journey at age 67. -
Did anyone still have gas almost a week after and one of my incisions the biggest one on my right hurts with movement I constantly have to hold something against it I just can't wait till this all gets better they say I'm not getting enough Fluid but I'm trying and with each sip there's pain helpppp Sent from my HTC One_M8 using the BariatricPal App
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Birthday Ideas
Stacey Nicole replied to Reddi4change's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good question! I need ideas as well - I will be hitting the big 3-0 11 weeks after surgery! -
Normally I do to dinner or brunch for my birthday. Im 3 weeks out of surgery and my birthday is next month. I dont know what to do, maybe I should just not Celebrate this year and have something small with just my family..... What did you all do?
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Well, weighing myself this morning, 7 days out, and I am just over 15 pounds down. I know this won't continue, but I am wondering if this is a bad thing. I had expected 1-2 pounds a week, after I started to get fills and returned to the gym. I am just not feeling hungry right now, but I am eating and drinking as I was told I should. Saw the Doc yesterday and he though all was fine. He said I was feeling like I would at proper restriction. I am chalking this up to swelling. But, it does show what is possible for me. I am still on liquids, I had started pushing into thin Soups and yogurts three days out without issue. I was feeling cocky and tried a small sliver of roast beef, chewed the crap out of it in small nibbles, that seemed fine. I tried it again a few hours later with my Soup for dinner and shortly afterward I felt tightness in my abdomen like trapped gas and you all know what happened next. I had my first experience with PB or slime-ing (I don't know what the difference is, but that wasn't vomiting). Damn, that came up quick! Like a huge ball of snot at high velocity. Luckily, I was prepared with a wastebasket nearby. I don't think I could have handled that discretely in public. Definitely a disincentive! I feel great and have returned to work. I still think this is awesome. Cheers, Erick
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I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and once it was submitted it only took one week! Good Luck!
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My husband had to have open heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota a couple of weeks ago. I was VERY worried about how this would effect my weight. My triggers for eating have always been boredom and stress. I was going to have a lot of both. I started buying sugar free gum and breath mints. I made sure I had a couple bottles of water to drink in the car. The nervous eating was taken care of by the gum and mints. To my amazement, I actually lost weight over the week we were in the hospital. I made a point of getting a walk in everyday, but other than that did not get any other exercise. This is a very stressful time for you and your family. Take some time to take care of yourself.
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@@CowgirlJane Well crap! You're having a week aren't you?! Can you post a add disclosing everything so people will know?
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nerves are natural, but I can say from recent experience -- don't worry It's not as scary as you might think. I had mine last week, and I found myself being more honest than I had thought I would be. And I passed anyway lol! Just remember that this person is on your side. My eval consisted of talking to the counselor for 90 minutes, and it was like talking to a friend. Then I had to take some silly T/F tests that I was instructed not to "overthink". The questions ranged from "True or False: everyone is out to get me " to "True or False: I am a generally happy person" , things of that nature. You'll do fine! And soon this too will be over and it's on to the next thing !
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Anyone else sick of Protein drinks? I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and can barley stomach them! I fell like I have to choke them down! Anyone else feeling this way? Suggestions? surgerversary: sept 24th 2012. Starting weight: 240 Today's weight: 222!
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Sick Of Protein Drinks!
BBdoodle replied to Stardusted's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear ya !!! I'm 6 months post op and not very fond of them either but they are the best form of protein. Can you maybe change flavors or brands ?? Warning - don't even look at the protein shots they are absolutely discusting !!!! My doc wants me to have minimum 64 grams of protein daily, now that I am on regular food I do get more protein from food and will eliminate the shakes all together soon. Milk (low fat), Cottage cheese, yogurt, nuts, beans etc. are all high in protein. But you are only 2.5 weeks post op so probably still on liquid right? To get a extra bang I would make my shake with low fat milk to have some extra protein. Hang in there sweetie, the protein is a must to maintain health/nutrition and hair !!! -
So, I am currently in San Diego's Kaiser program, which in San Diego is a 6 month class that you go to weekly. I'm about six weeks in, and a friend came to me with an opportunity to see a Dr client of her's in Mexico for surgery instead of going through the class. They are offering me discounted rates and and payment plan I would need as a favor for my friend (who is the doctors personal trainer) I'm torn about this because I looked up the Doctor in the forums and people have had great experiences with him. I don't want to miss out on the opportunity if I could get the surgery quicker (it won't happen till after June if I stick with Kaiser), but Im just not sure. My initial thought is that since they want to help me, that I stick with Kaiser for the sleeve and since their office in Mexico also does full body lifts, that I ask for the deal on that later down the road. I don't know what to do...I guess Im just looking for thoughts or suggestions?? They were going to send me a quote for the surgery and lift after the fact....I suppose I just wait until I see what that is and go from there Thanks for reading my venting !!!!
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I was banded in 2012 and almost immediately back on solids developed gallbladder problems. Unfortunately for me they went undiagnosed for just shy of a year. I was having weekly attacks, sometimes the 2 or 3 times a week. In the end I had it removed and it was the best thing for me. Sadly, my band needed unfilling for the surgery and has never quite been the same since. I'm being revised to a sleeve in a few weeks time!
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Just wanting to vent. I've been on this Journey since last January with my first MD appointment on 2/7/14. We discussed surgery in May and the MD said that was doable. I was told that all I needed to do to get my surgery was the Psych eval, EGD, and one pre surgery class. I got my Psych eval done in mid March 2014, and waited to hear from the MD office. In early April, I started emailing and calling the office and didn't hear back. I've been an RN myself for 18 years, and just couldn't believe that I was being ignored. My the end of April, I had given up on my May surgery date as I had never spoken to anyone from the surgeons office since my appointment in early Feb. Out of the blue, in June, I received a phone call from a nurse in the office that stated that she was new, and saw my emails and voicemails, and didn't see where anyone had gotten back to me. She was nice and apologized, and stated that they had had major turmoil in the office with almost all the staff leaving. I got lost in the shuffle, she was apologetic, and sympathetic to my voicing my frustration and anger. She stated that she would talk to the insurance 'people' and have them call me with the next steps. I never heard from anyone again. In late July, I called again, and left a voicemail stating that I would really like to schedule my EGD and finally move forward. I was actually called back within 2 days, and scheduled the EGD for the 9/2/14, and my class on 9/8/14. On the morning of the 8th, I call and talk to my patient care coordinator that was just put into her position 2 weeks ago. I ask her if there is anything else I need to do because by the information that I was given in Feb, I was ready to be submitted to insurance for approval. She comes back and tells me that I have to do a 4 month supervised diet now. I am so discouraged. I am so ready to have this surgery, and I've gotten nothing but the run around from this office. I can't afford to pay for it out of pocket and it's the only place that our insurance covers. (My husband is an RN at the same hospital.) So, while I've sat around for months waiting for the office to call me back, I could have been dieting but they neglected to tell me that my insurance had this new requirement. Ugh. So, now I'm hoping to have surgery in late Dec/early Jan. Anyway, thanks for listening. My journey continues. Any tips for the diet? What if I lose too much? We'll see what my PCP says about it next week.
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Someone very wise told me that excitement and nervousness come from the same place in our bodies, and physiologically the reactions are the same. Therefore, when I “say” I feel nervous, I choose to turn it around to being “excited.” That helps me. Good luck on your doctor's visit, and keep putting one foot in front of the other. Good luck! My sleeve date is March 3! Yahoo!
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Pre Op Diet - Day 3
honeybunz replied to RavensAngel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How exciting! I start my 2 week liquid diet in the morning. Best wishes!! -
I'm day 3 of the pre op diet too and I'm irritable as hell
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....im 3 shakes a day..i can have broccoli in low sodium chicken broth and Crystal Light...thank u for your encouragement Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App The pre-op diet is hard, but just remember it is not forever, and I can promise you that after the surgery you won't feel hunger in nearly the same way. It is much less intense. Thank u Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App
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I found it really took a week to figure out how to space out the shakes that was going to work for me. My pre-op is 4 shakes a day and basically nothing else. I go to bed early! Keep busy and just do my best. It's really hard, but only temporary. You can do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Bad EKG!! 3 days until Surgery.. MAYBE???
Nicole Cappy posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Got a call from the dr's office asking me if I have ever had an EKG done before last week. I had one in 2009. They asked if I could get a copy and bring it to my appt with the surgeon today. Long story short... They said that the EKG showed that I had a mild heart attack. OMG!!! So as of right now I supposed to have my surgery on Thursday, but I'm scared the are going to call and say I have to wait. I asked my surgeon if this would delay the surgery? He said no, but it's up to the anesthesiologist. So here I am 12 days into a liquid diet and waiting for a phone call telling me I have to wait. Has anyone had this happen? Plus, I've never had a heart attack. -
Day 3 of liquid Diet
This Girl Is Losing It replied to cole&matt'smom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start my 2-week pre-op diet Jan. 15th and it consists of 3 protein shakes a day, period. Not looking forward to it, I must say. I'm sure I'll be posting my own rant... But we'll make it through! -
Day 3 of liquid Diet
missybear replied to cole&matt'smom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember the feeling. I had 2 weeks pre op liquids then another 2 weeks post op on liquids, so 4 weeks all up. It was pretty tough especially towards the end, but looking back now its been definitely worth it. I chewed on ice post op to have the sensation of using my teeth, by the time it hit the band, its melted to Water, so it didn't risk undoing any of the surgeons handy work. -
Yay congrats on the 22lbs I want a fill but I've only had it a week I feel almost like I don't even have it
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Surgery date may 1 st. ......
BBdoodle replied to sexydiva76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your surgeon should give you a list of what food you can eat at each stage after surgery. When released from the hospital I was on liquids only for a week then anything that was soup, yogurt, etc. -
I waited almost 2 weeks before I heard back from my insurance. Every time my phone rang I jumped. After the phone call saying I was approved it was one week later I was in the operating room. Good Luck to you!
