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I am a brand new member to this forum. I am going to have my gastric bypass surgery very soon. My surgeon's office sent the paperwork to my insurance company for approval. I know they'll approve but it's now a waiting game:( I'm excited, scared, anxious, elated, and a whole bunch more adjectives!! Looking forward to getting to know everyone and gain what I feel to be a very important support system!!

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Good luck! i hope you hear soon!

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Just heard from docs office. EGD on April 17th. Nutrition counseling on April 24th. We will schedule on the 24th of April:) So I'm looking at a beginning of June date. I'm excited and a little upset. I was really hoping for April surgery. Ah well. At least Insurance approved and we are again moving forward.

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Yep it is disappointing, its a big committment and once made, one just wants to get on with it.

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Just heard from docs office. EGD on April 17th. Nutrition counseling on April 24th. We will schedule on the 24th of April:) So I'm looking at a beginning of June date. I'm excited and a little upset. I was really hoping for April surgery. Ah well. At least Insurance approved and we are again moving forward.

I'm new also have my nutrition counsel on april 25th and surgery date of June 5th! Scared out of my mind but excited too!

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You will be just fine' date=' I had so many emotions at one time , but everything went so smoot , so don't worrie dde03[/quote']

I was just wondering for those who are post op, what is one thing that you are going threw that u didn't expect and what is the worst part after surgery. My surgery date is april 23 rd

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Had my surgery 25 hours ago. worst problem is the gas. This is used in the abdomen cavity. This has to be absorbed and it presses against the diaphram etc giving pain in places like the shoulders. However ordinary pain killers help and moving around helps, especially after the first 12-24 hours. Hey all in all its not a total walk in the park but its over quickly and we can all see the long term benefits. Peppermint tea is brilliant to help dispell gas and make your mouth feel fresh. 24 hours from my op I had clear chicken Soup and had no problems, in fact loved it. Good luck, ask if anything. else need to know.

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Had my surgery 25 hours ago. worst problem is the gas. This is used in the abdomen cavity. This has to be absorbed and it presses against the diaphram etc giving pain in places like the shoulders. However ordinary pain killers help and moving around helps' date=' especially after the first 12-24 hours. Hey all in all its not a total walk in the park but its over quickly and we can all see the long term benefits. Peppermint tea is brilliant to help dispell gas and make your mouth feel fresh. 24 hours from my op I had clear chicken Soup and had no problems, in fact loved it. Good luck, ask if anything. else need to know.[/quote']

Glad your doing well. I love peppermint tea.

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Hello Tor

I'm glad you're doing fine, thanks for the pappermint tip I didn't know about if! You'll see how nice you feel after dropping the 1st 10lbs I mean I can't stop saying how much energize I feel.

Keep in touch ;)

Regards

Yodelania

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Hello I will have my surgeon appointment on the 13 I wanted to know the stages..the doctor assistant said my surgeon will order series of test..then after that they will schedule the operation...on the psychiatrict what do dey ask?? How long does it take before they schedule the surgery...I cant wait for this surgery.

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