Indiana Sleevers

[Roxanne Hughes 10]

I was sore and very tired after surgery. Getting up and moving around once I got home was hard' date=' because all I wanted to do was sleep.< /p>

I never got sick, thankfully. I followed all the post op instructions to a T!!

Pre op testing is when you go to the hospital for about 3 hours. You have tons of lab work drawn, EkG, chest X-ray, upper GI, and you meet with a preop nurse.

I know I had tons of questions when I started, so let me know what other ones you have.

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Thanks so much. I do have questions and you have answered a lot of them. You have done so well and it seems that a big part is due to the fact that you did follow the post op instructions to a T. I am concerned about leaks and wanting to eat or binge eat, but I guess I will cross that bridge when it gets here.

It seems like I read somewhere that you must have a current mammogram and pap smear....did you have to do that...I'm over due on the pap.

I do feel very informed about this sleeve stuff and I think I'm ready to do it. Thanks again.

[stephshort99 7]

I am from Winchester Indiana! I was sleeved last Monday 4/29, with Dr. Curry in Cincy Ohio. Surgery went great with the exception of some nausea that evening. I pretty much slept the next 3 days, but I'm a week out tomorrow and feeling pretty good! I'm done 25 pounds which includes weight loss from my 2 week preop diet. Excited to connect with some sleeved Hoosiers!!!

[Roxanne Hughes 10]

I am from Winchester Indiana! I was sleeved last Monday 4/29' date=' with Dr. Curry in Cincy Ohio. Surgery went great with the exception of some nausea that evening. I pretty much slept the next 3 days, but I'm a week out tomorrow and feeling pretty good! I'm done 25 pounds which includes weight loss from my 2 week preop diet. Excited to connect with some sleeved Hoosiers!!! [/quote']

Hi and welcome....25 lbs is a lot. I keep hearing about the pre opt diet and the Barriatric center I'm using does not do one. I'm not sure why...no one seems to have that answer. I got insurance approval last week so now I'm waiting on the rest to happen. How much did you lose pre opt. I'm hoping to sleep for 3 days. My dr. Does make you walk even right after surgery..did yours? Did you make your self wake up to drink Water and Protein and to walk? Thanks for sharing.

[Roxanne Hughes 10]

I am from Winchester Indiana! I was sleeved last Monday 4/29' date=' with Dr. Curry in Cincy Ohio. Surgery went great with the exception of some nausea that evening. I pretty much slept the next 3 days, but I'm a week out tomorrow and feeling pretty good! I'm done 25 pounds which includes weight loss from my 2 week preop diet. Excited to connect with some sleeved Hoosiers!!! [/quote']

SaraRN is 5 months out and she has been very helpful to me...you can read her posts on here.

[stephshort99 7]

I was down about 22 from the preop diet, which was all liquids - Protein Shakes, Soups, broth, sf Jello and Popsicles and one protien bar a day. I think every doctor is different, but I really feel that even though the preop diet was no fun at all, it was very beneficial in preparing my body - and my mind for what was to come! The week after surgery I was straight liquids and today I progress to the purée stage.

[Roxanne Hughes 10]

I got my surgery date.......June 7, 2013 at 11:00 am. Whoooo Hoooo!!!!

[newme-in13 37]

Hi I'm from Indy I had my surgery 5 months ago with Dr. Cacucci at St. Vincent. She was wonderful!!! So far I've lost 80lbs.

Thats Great! I just had my consult with Dr. Evanson at St. Vincents yesterday and have my psych eval on Thursday. If all goes well with my insurance submittal next week, I will be sleeved by July!

[Kat78 24]

I got my surgery date.......June 7' date=' 2013 at 11:00 am. Whoooo Hoooo!!!![/quote']

Congrats!!

[Hemlock99 6]

Thats Great! I just had my consult with Dr. Evanson at St. Vincents yesterday and have my psych eval on Thursday. If all goes well with my insurance submittal next week' date=' I will be sleeved by July![/quote']

New-me13 that's great news! Dr. E is my surge too. I love him!!! My insurance is making me wait until prob Oct, but it'll b worth it.

[Cyber mom 4]

I got a surgery date!!! May 22nd!! Yippie!!

[Cyber mom 4]

Can anyone tell me what the 8 hour meet with the nutritionist is at St Vincent's? Please.

[newme-in13 37]

Can anyone tell me what the 8 hour meet with the nutritionist is at St Vincent's? Please.

I was told it would be 3 hours, wow! Big difference. It is supposed to be a classroom setting to go through the post op, including exercise regiment.

[graylola 78]

You may be talking about something else newme-in13. Because the all day class does not include an exercise regiment. The first half of the day is spent with the nutritionist, going over Vitamins, supplements, diet plans, what to expect in the hospital. Plus there are a couple of guest speakers. The second half is done by a nurse and is primarily about prevention of blood clots and giving yourself lovenox shots after surgery.

[newme-in13 37]

You may be talking about something else newme-in13. Because the all day class does not include an exercise regiment. The first half of the day is spent with the nutritionist' date=' going over Vitamins, supplements, diet plans, what to expect in the hospital. Plus there are a couple of guest speakers. The second half is done by a nurse and is primarily about prevention of blood clots and giving yourself lovenox shots after surgery.[/quote']

Thanks for that clarification. I have been trying to figure it all out as well. Can't wait!

[newme-in13 37]

Just got a call from Dr Evanson's office. They just submitted my packet to the Insurance Company. YAY!

They said it could take up to two weeks to get a reaponse- i hope to hear before then.... Wish me luck!!