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Scheduling and recovery question s
TLW replied to samcl1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wanted to leave to see my first nephew being born 3 weeks after my surgery. Doctor won't let me go until my 4 week appointment. BUT every doctor is different. -
HELP!!! Anyone else had this??
sleeve 4 me replied to KKB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It totally sounds like the gas pain I had the first week and a half. I will be praying for you. Please keep me posted. Hugs -
August Sleevers first month post op diet and care
rln52 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved August 10. Tips for 1st 2 days in hospital. Take chap stick my lips were so dry. Remember toothpaste and brush i must have used it every four hours while awake. I slept most of the time. Try to get nurse to start IV on non dominant hand because you really need your dominant hand for lifting, drinking fluids and especially when going to bathroom. I found it was easier to stay out of the bed and in a recliner. Lifting forward using the arms of recliner to push me up was so less painful. I took a sweater I seemed to be colder than usual. My lips got swollen and my cheeks were red. This has gone away. The IV fluids kept me going to bathroom every 2 hours. I took my pillow to place over my abdomen during the car ride home. The staff wakes you up every so often to check vital signs. It was tiring but I walked down the hall several times. Also remember to do the incentive spirometer to help with lung expansion. Just remember the first week is only 7 days long and each day there is something that feels better. -
Feeling frustrated and very discouraged!
Sleeveddiva605 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After years of research and finally making up my mind to make the choice to improve my quality of life. I am starting to feel this will NEVER happen..and I am bombed about it. I have been waiting for this surgery for years now. I did my research and decided on which I wanted and I made up my mind do have gastric bypass. At the time the insurance I had did not cover bariatric surgery. I swicted jobs a few years later and FINALLY the ins co I had would cover... I made up my mind to have surgery! I called my insurance company to see what was necessary I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. In January 2015 I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, so of course wls was put on the back burner. I am over that and all healed up so I go back to my weight loss journey. I get to one of my last appts last week (Nutrition) and was advised that I my insurance requires me to be on a 6 mo medically supervised weight loss plan...WHAT?!!!!! I know that a lot of people have to do this so when I 1st called my insurance company to see what was necessary I specifically asked that question and I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. I really wanted to get this done this year because I have met my annual deductible and the surgery would be covered by my insurance co 100%. ..a 6 month diet plan means I wont be done until December. Which will probably push my approval (surgery) into 2016..I can not afford to pay the high deductibles and fees. I am sooo disappointed and hurt. I was really beginning to accept this was going to happen...I am crushed...devastated!! I just want off this ride. Hopefully something can be worked out somehow...but if not...I am afraid that the "life" I have now is what is as good as it is going to get. has this happened to ANYONE else or does anyone know about how long the approval process takes??? -
Last surgeon visit before surgery
shellyd88 replied to ylluz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They legally have to tell you all that most ppl don't experience any major problems although I will say it's an adjustment for sure it takes time to get used to and the first few weeks can be really hard and it feels like it won't get better but it really does I has a real emotional roller coaster ride I think partly because I felt so incredibly weak for a few weeks but once I got enough fluids and some meds adjusted and forced myself to get up and do things if just for a few mins here and there I started to feel so much better -
So nervous! Words of encouragement?
Champ715 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! I am almost finished with my 6 month supervised diet that is required by BCBS AL My general practice MD told me to print my medical records from my patient portal online so I have the 3 years of height/weight records that I need (Hopefully the surgeon's office will accept a printout). Realistically, I don't think I have any reason to worry that I won't be approved but my anxiety is getting the best of me lately. I am getting so close to being finished with all the requirements and my anxiety is making me a nervous wreck. I am either constantly worrying that I won't get approved or worrying that I will get approved but have complications. I have called both my insurance company and my insurance coordinator but haven't heard back yet (and it's been over a week). The waiting and not knowing part is the worst part for me. Has anyone else dealt with similar feelings this close to surgery? I'm just hoping to find some words of encouragement from fellow patients. Thanks in advance! -
How many of you out there went in expecting a Lap Bypass and woke up learning it was an open Bypass?
tgleicher replied to tgleicher's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3+ weeks away from my GBP surgery date. Had your surgeon put you on a regimen to reduce the size of your liver si -
I'm scheduled with them in a few weeks. I'd love to hear about your experience!
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Pre-Op Procrastination!
perk4756 replied to heatherfit4life2b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really like the special K protein drinks. Been having 1 for breakfast past cpl weeks. I also like muscle milk -
Got my date----June 25th
poynormom replied to marysmom1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a labor and delivery nurse having surgery on 6/25 also. You are right, nurses are strong!Good luck to both of you!(taking 4 weeks off-hope thats enough) -
My surgery is at 7:30am on the 22nd - so a week from right now, I'll be in my room already - DONE. I also just found out that a friend of my mom's will be my nurse anesthetist and she's bringing her favorite anesthesiologist...so I'll be in good hands. Huge relief there. The liquid diet is growing old. I went and got a bunch of new 'stuff'...V8 juice, SF pudding, SF Popsicles, a couple different flavors of broth, but what I really really want is to chomp on something crunchy. A stalk of celery would do it. Raw carrots. it doesn't even have to be bad stuff...just crunchy stuff. My teeth feel strange in my mouth after not chewing for a week. My husband and I went on to a concert over the weekend and that was a bit weird - no dinner beforehand, no drinks during. A preview of the new life, I suppose. Anyways, I'm feeling more optimistic about this than I was last week. That first week on the liquid diet sucks. I talked to a friend who had RNY a few years ago and she said it's the sugar leaving your body kicking and screaming that makes you such a mess. That's exactly what it felt like.
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Honestly,tell me the truth. NO more Booze or caffinee?
LisaPunkinHead replied to Michelle Tarver's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor and NUT said no caffeine, no alcohol -- forever. Period. Caffeine because the acidic content increases risk of a GI bleed, alcohol because it is something that we can become dependent on, since we don't have food anymore. I'm a recovering alcoholic, so the alcohol part didn't bother me. But I did not know if I could give up my 2 cups of coffee a day. But I did. I decided that doing this process the right way trumped coffee. I drink decaf now. Stopped drinking coffee a week after I was told I would need to and didn't even have withdrawals. -
Honestly,tell me the truth. NO more Booze or caffinee?
Sara51692 replied to Michelle Tarver's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have an event next week, it'll be right around my one month surgiversary. I asked my surgeon, since there will be alcohol there, if I would be able to have something noncarbonated. He told me six weeks originally, but I wasn't sure if that included the pre-op diet time. He replied and said at one month out, I should be fine as long as it's in moderation, obviously. I was so worried about it and he was totally calm about the whole thing. I've had nothing but the best aftercare from my surgeon, so I trust him and I'm planning on having a drink or two next week. Obviously, everybody needs to listen to their own surgeon, but clearly there is a lot of variation in post-op rules. -
Honestly,tell me the truth. NO more Booze or caffinee?
Shustar replied to Michelle Tarver's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a newbie who got her sleeve on June 8th. I also questioned the reasoning behind coffee. I drink it black with no sugar or cream. What my Dr. said was that it creates more acidity in the new stomach, especially at first. He said that acid reflux is a condition we will all have to deal with and I started Prilosec 2 days after surgery. My Dr allows decaf coffee at 3 weeks and I may or may not go to reg coffee later. So happy with my sleeve and I am very protective of my new "baby stomach". My Dr allows wine at 6 weeks but do I really want the calories? hmmmm The other part is that a former employee with a sleeve stopped in to see me yesterday. She was telling me how she got a DUI because wine/alcohol goes into the bloodstream faster and stays longer. I know I pretty much have a new set of priorities right now. Wine may or may not come back into my life, and it definately will not be as often! -
Definitely take this time to get prepared! Spend more of your time reading the post-op forum than the pre-op forum. That way, you won't be the one asking these same questions that get asked every single day here: HELP it's after surgery and I feel hungry, is that normal? HELP every time I eat my stomach roars and grumbles, is this normal? HELP I'm three weeks out from surgery and the scale hasn't moved in four days, what am I doing wrong? HELP I'm on full liquids and I can drink a protein shake really fast. Did they actually do my surgery? HAVE I STRETCHED MY SLEEVE? What should I eat on purees? When should I start exercising again? How long until I can lift my baby/toddler after surgery? When can I go back to work? If I lift weights, use expensive oils and body wraps, and gobble 1000000 mcgs of biotin every day, I will successfully avoid having any loose skin or suffering any hair loss, right? What should I take with me to the hospital? etc. Seriously, though, being nervous is completely normal and understandable -- but keep reminding yourself, complications and an early death are a lot more likely if you remain obese rather than undergo a surgery that is safer than a gallbladder removal. No surgery is risk free but obesity is a lot riskier than this surgery!
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Gallbladder removal day of Sleeve surgery and deductible
Qbanma81 replied to Qbanma81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you everyone for the great advice! I am going to have both done at the same time. If its more than what my pocket can handle I will just re- schedule my surgery for August. The kids are going back to school August 3rd and we all know the expense that comes with back to school for the kids.. I'm not going to toy arouind with my health. My babies need me.. I will add yall to my friends list and update yall once I find out next week how much more they are tagging on me. LOL..best wishes for all. -
August 10th! Anyone else?
rln52 replied to thingirlinsideme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I chickened out in 2014. My brother went through with it and feels great, looks great and no more sleep apnea. This is my year. He and I both have same insurance and similar history so I think I should get approved. I started my journey up again in January and finished everything last week. Just waiting for the "call" now. Can't wait!! -
August 10th! Anyone else?
retrieverguy replied to thingirlinsideme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thingirlinsideme: thank you for the encouragement. Going fishing in the boundary waters of Minnesota last week of July. I am on medicine for an ulcer and need clearance from doing an upper GI on August 5 th. hope to have surgery right after. Maybe August 10 th haha -
August 10th! Anyone else?
thingirlinsideme replied to thingirlinsideme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@retrieverguy You are getting there. I admit I called my insurance several times just "checking" to see if I had been approved yet. lol You have done great this far...you're almost there! When are you going on vacation? I'm going the end of July to the beginning of August. I'm taking a week to do my pre-op diet/cleans before surgery. -
My consultation is next week, my endo and psych will be scheduled after that, and we're tentatively scheduling for the second week of October. After looking at my friend's before and after pictures, I'm beyond excited! Anyone else sleeving in October? How about in Michigan? With my insurance, my BMI qualifies me to have the surgery without jumping through so many hoops, but that means I can't lose any weight before my final weigh in. Since I enjoy working out, this is a struggle, but it's worth it! Anyone know how long it usually takes to be able to get back to working out post-op?
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I had my 3 or 4th fill 2-3 weeks ago. My doctor goes very slow with the amounts. Total I have either 2.2 or 2.4cc's. This last fill did it!! Last night I was eating dinner and I couldn't finish. About time. This was also my first fill since February. Tonight we were out for late lunch early dinner or as my MIL calls it luper. We had an early bird and it includes desert. I had vanilla ice cream. Ice cream is a slider food and I eat about 1/4 of a cup and was full. Great feeling. I totally understand no 2 people are a like. What I don't understand is when doctors do large cc's of fills and the bander is unhappy and feels like they need more and I have a little and I am fine. Have a great weekend everyone. I hope my wonderful Red Sox kick ass tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Day 4 of liquid diet...feel awful.
Vad1988 replied to Vad1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes this last one I did in the blender with ice. I've tried water, milk, soy milk, and coconut milk also to mix. Nothing seems to be helping. I do have several kinds of broth and popsicles that are keeping me sane. I ordered some more protein stuff to try online but it's not going to be here for like a week cause the holiday. Not sure what to do till then and my doctor's office is closed today. -
Last weight management class
jane13 replied to scarlep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
depends on insurance I think. I finished my last class and had to see surgeon for surgery date. I finished class about 3rd week in March, once insurance approved me (rec latter April 3rd) I saw surgeon (April 21st) and could've had surgery on the 29th. I was already on my own doing the pre-surgical diet by the 21st. I scheduled the 6th of May because I wanted to be first in that day - hoping to be able to leave early the next day (NOT). The leak test didn't happen until lunch time the day after surgery (longest, driest 30 hours of my life). I hated that - wished now I had waited to be last in for surgery :/ -
Put Yourself First This Holiday Season
Djmohr replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
This is great reminder Alex, thank you! I have also been practicing one more. While holiday shopping for your family and friends. Buy something nice for yourself! Show off that new body, there is nothing better than feeling confident and looking fantastic! Shhhhh.....I did this a lot over the last couple weeks. I was tired of wearing clothes that are too big for me. There will be a few gifts under the tree with my name on it from Santa! -
New girl in town: Introductions and questions
Michelle Tarver replied to Michelle Tarver's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL that is funny! i am doing good. I may be behind everyone who was in the same boot camp class I was in. I had the class then went on a 16 day vacation. I got back Sunday. Saw Maureen the Behaviorist on Monday and she indicated she would clear me on the next visit in in 4 weeks. Saw Rachel the NUT on Tues, She told me NOT to lose any more weight,or my BMI would be to low for surgery. ( how crazy is that I am 110 lbs over an ideal weight but can't lose any more?!) And I see Dr.Abeles for the 1st time next Friday! So its rolling along good. How are you doing?
