Newbies My Gastric Sleeve Story 9-26-2013

[Jerzygurl 372]

Jerzeygurl, you are certainly much further along thanks me. I will be following you and wishing you well. I have gone to 2 weight loss classes, with one to go. I have to go to 3 support group meeting, I have one down and two in the next two weeks. I have 4 trips to the nutritionist, my second one is in a couple of weeks. I am not looking to be sleeved until around March of 2014. Trying to learn as much as I can. I thank you for reaching out to me. We are close in age, me being older. thanks

Hey Powder... I would love to stay in touch...let me know how things are going for you. But it appears, you are well on your way too!

I have to see the cardiologist on Monday morning to get my written approval (fingers crossed). I've had two Ekgs, an echo and a nuclear stress test in the last two weeks, and if there was something wrong, I'd know about it by now. I have been very patient and will continue to be, so that I can receive my letter of approval. But I really want to scream at the doc for making me jump through hoops in order to bill the insurance company more. I know, I should be thankful that I have a platinum health plan, but sometimes the docs see it as a money grab! Okay, my little rant is over..just frustrated and I can't show it...for now.

On a side note: I just spoke to the nurse and she informed everything else is all done, and they are ready to go, as long as the cardiologist approves me. So, you see I have to be nice and patient..ha ha..

[Allana85 0]

HI Powderkeg42,

I just went to a seminar last night. My husband and I are considering the sleeve. Congratulations on your choice. My husband is trying to wrap his hear around the idea of the surgery, while I am all for it. I hope everything works out well for you. I will keep following your story. Good Luck !

[akusah 67]

Hi powder keg, I understand about your daughter. I am older, 68, and my daughter is trying to accept that I am going to do third. My son and grandson are fine. I haven't told my best friend because she is adamantly against the surgery. I have other issues and want to enjoy these later years of my life. You will be great .

[nsharrah 60]

powder keg...just an fyi. I had back surgery in October 2012. I had been diagnosed with DDD at the age of 37. So I had a partial discetomy, with right vs bilateral laminectomy. Bottom line, I had a HUGE pain pill addiction. When my first back surgery failed I was set to have an l4-l5 fusion. BUT decided to have WLS instead. I was sleeved in May 3013. And in July 2013 I detoxed off of the pain meds. Now 4 months after surgery I am off benzos, opiates, antidepressants and my BP meds are cut in half. I have backpain after I ride the bike but I rest a day and im ok. There is a light at the end. My feet dont hurt either in flip flops anymore. I was supposed to be on meds for the rest of my life, but turns out I was a sore back that turned addict . Taking weight off will do wonders!! Good luck I remember how hard waiting is.

[Powderkeg42 15]

Hi PowderKeg42! I will also be having my surgery through Kaiser (West Los Angeles) hopefully in November. Good luck in your journey and welcome!

That is great! I will be praying for you. Additionally, I heard that Kaiser CA's process is only 12 weeks. Ours is 6 months in the DMV (DC/MD/VA). I will go through the process and get my mind and body ready.

[Powderkeg42 15]

powder keg...just an fyi. I had back surgery in October 2012. I had been diagnosed with DDD at the age of 37. So I had a partial discetomy, with right vs bilateral laminectomy. Bottom line, I had a HUGE pain pill addiction. When my first back surgery failed I was set to have an l4-l5 fusion. BUT decided to have WLS instead. I was sleeved in May 3013. And in July 2013 I detoxed off of the pain meds. Now 4 months after surgery I am off benzos, opiates, antidepressants and my BP meds are cut in half. I have backpain after I ride the bike but I rest a day and im ok. There is a light at the end. My feet dont hurt either in flip flops anymore. I was supposed to be on meds for the rest of my life, but turns out I was a sore back that turned addict . Taking weight off will do wonders!! Good luck I remember how hard waiting is.

thanks, I am looking forward to the weight loss and the positive impacts on my body and life.

[Blondiee 278]

Hi Blondiee,

I just had my surgery at Kaiser WLA the nurses were very helpful and I am very comfortable with my surgeon Dr. Um.

Hi Peachie86,

Glad that your experience was nice @ Kaiser. I'm putting positive energy out into the universe that my experience will be the same. How long did it take for Kaiser to call and schedule your consult after the Options classes? It's been a week since I've completed them and I'm NOT a patient person. lol

[Blondiee 278]

Hi Powderkeg42,

Welcome to the site! I find the forum has given me a lot of information and support. I have only spoken to my family and a few friends about my choice to have WLS, so I was glad to have somewhere else to vent.

I feel the same way Peachie. I have only told my direct supervisor (she had RNY) and my HR rep. I've always been a very private person and everyone doesn't need to know about MY medical history.

[Powderkeg42 15]

I feel the same way Peachie. I have only told my direct supervisor (she had RNY) and my HR rep. I've always been a very private person and everyone doesn't need to know about MY medical history.

I am a very open person but have been private about this. Some people don't understand and I believe are worried about us. So I am keeping it close to the vest. Nice to have people who understand the struggle supporting you.

[peachie86 63]

Hi Blondiee,

I had my consult the following month after my classes ended. Although, I had surgery at WLA I took my Option classes at Kaiser Palmdale.

[Powderkeg42 15]

HI Powderkeg42,

I just went to a seminar last night. My husband and I are considering the sleeve. Congratulations on your choice. My husband is trying to wrap his hear around the idea of the surgery, while I am all for it. I hope everything works out well for you. I will keep following your story. Good Luck !

Congrats to you and your husband. I believe once he has a chance to have it marinade, he will get on board. My hubby is thin but has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and is pre-diabetic. I have none of those but I have a high BMI. I just passed my Psych exam. Woohoo!

[akusah 67]

Congrats to you and your husband. I believe once he has a chance to have it marinade' date=' he will get on board. My hubby is thin but has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and is pre-diabetic. I have none of those but I have a high BMI. I just passed my Psych exam. Woohoo![/quote']

Yay! You're one step closer!