My New Journey In Life

[biggcatt88 3]

Hello everyone my name is Robert just joined this site today i am 5 days post op still feeling alittle sore but getting better day by day it is amazing how much of a emotional journey this is even after surgery

but hoping finding people to talk with and get support will help out thanks

Robert

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Welcome! I just joined here last week. I have surgery set for 5/14 if everything goes well with my preop tests. I had an abnormal EKG today, so I have to go see a cardiologist before I'm cleared for surgery.

I know there's a long road ahead even after surgery. I'm enjoying this site so far. Good luck in your journey!

[sdb1147 54]

Hello to all & best of luck on upcoming surgeries. I'm new to this web site & new to the world of weight loss surgery. I'm still investigating all procedures & which one I feel will be the best for me. So far I'm leaning towards "sleeve" surgery.

I've been burning up the internet searching for any & all information pertaining to weight loss surgery, pre & post-op diets, best doctors in the area, etc.

I currently weigh 296-lbs. & am looking to get to my old fighting weight (figuratively speaking).

[wanttolose32 15]

Welcome. I just had surgery this past Monday. I started on here in March. I am learning a lot and getting some great support. I am like you, still sore but getting better every day. I am eating Soup right now actually. What a you able to eat?

[lorraine77 2]

Hey rob had my surgery 12/10 it is definately an emotional journey I still struggle sometimes but it will get better day by day.

[sdb1147 54]

Congratulation on your journey forward. I'm still in the 'investigation mode' examining every bit of info I can get a hold of.

Of course the first step is determining if Medicare will pay for gastric sleeve surgery.

Please keep us informed of your progress.

[biggcatt88 3]

i have only been drinking Protein now untill i have my follow up thursday and man let me tell you its getting old and i seem to be really grumpy right now hope it gets easier soon

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Of course the first step is determining if Medicare will pay for gastric sleeve surgery.

sdb1147

my surgery was 12/15/11 - Medicare was not expecting the sleeve at the time. Luckily i had a secondary insurance from my work. BCBS, which paid for the sleeve.

Medicare is seriously looking into oking the sleeve, hopefully sooner than later.

if you are trying to decide on what weight loss surgery to have, we are all biased here since you are now in sleeveland, but the sleeve is really the total best.

good luck

kathy

[sdb1147 54]

Thanks Kathy & good luck on your journey.

I spoke with Aetna Ins. today & was told that if Medicare doesn't accept a particular surgery, then neither will they.

So, now I'm down to plan B: either Rhoen-Y or Lap-band. No gastric sleeve. Leaning towards the band.

I'll post what happens in the next few days/weeks.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

Welcome to you newbies! Glad to have you here. Just follow your doctors instructions, and don't try to rush it. You will have real food in your diet again soon enough!

[biggcatt88 3]

went for my first post op appt yesterday down 20 lbs in 10 days love it

[nwfoxycici 1]

Congrats Robert

This is only the begging u will do just fine it hard at time but one thing never give up