March Surgery Dates

[btb2013 84]

My March buddy's. I have to share and show my post surgery China. No way I can over eat using these.

No you can not! :-)

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

[btb2013 84]

My surgeon is not requiring me to be on a liquid diet before surgery; just a low fat diet the week before surgery. Then I have to fast 12 hours before surgery. I'm wondering why I don't' date=' but so many of you do????[/quote']

Some dr differ. Are u having laparoscopic?

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

[2bhealthy 45]

Some dr differ. Are u having laparoscopic?

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

Yes, I'm having laparoscopic.

[Janel 46]

No you can not! :-)

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

I did have to agree to my granddaughter eating with me on them, since she and her mom are staying with us until April 1st. Just a crazy Idea to make it fun for me and easy on others caring for me.

[btb2013 84]

Yes' date=' I'm having laparoscopic.[/quote']

My Surg told me today (he does 200 of these a yr) that the liver lays over the area of the stomach and pouch area they have to create. He says if its too heavy it makes it harder and easier to have perforations, errors, etc. Monday I have Clear Liquids and magnesium citrate flush as well. I had me diet modified to liquid plus one healthy choice meal (cal = 250 or less).

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

[changingmylife2013 13]

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

[Janel 46]

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

Congratulations, my liquid diet starts 3-3 and my surgery is 3-15. I haven't lost anything pre liquid, couldn't or insurance would not approve me since BMI is less then 37

[Janel 46]

Got my insurance approval today. Surgery date is 3/19! I am so excited! liquid diet starts 3/5. I actually started dieting 1/3and have lost 25 lbs. I am so ready to get on with this thing!!!

Congratulations, my liquid diet starts 3-3 and my surgery is 3-15. I haven't lost anything pre liquid, couldn't or insurance would not approve me since BMI is less then 37

[vachick64 32]

Mine are too, they are Optifast. Also allowed Soup, a Protein Bar and sf Jello /Popsicles.

[ElleG 394]

Hi Everyone!!!

I have a tentative date of 3/26. I am having a revision from lap band to RNY. I have not submitted to insurance yet I have one more doc visit on 3/6 before I can submit for approval. I have completed all other tests required! im not sure what my Pre-op diet will be but i know i will have one! I have a great doc and i am thankful.

I'm excited, scared, nervous and looking forward to time off work. Lol.

I wish you all the best, speedy recoveries and to loose lots of weight!!!!

Elle

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

I know the feeling. I am 5'5" and currently weigh 322lbs. Failure is an fear as well as the excess skin. I plan on staying as focused and motivated as possible. I want to gain my life back and really live.

I'm 5'4" 328... we have similar starting points! I'd love to share our experience with surgery i.e.: ups and downs, losses, NSVs, I think it would be wonderful. I'm so happy there are so many people in this post that we can learn and gain encouragement from!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

So exciting!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

Did anyone have to do a 6 month, monthly visit with the dietitian for ins? I did and I have to admit that I fibbed my way through the while process (which I had to repeat after my denial). They wanted me to start to get used to eating like I would after surgery. So the outcome was to be that I was not drinking with meals, chewing my food to applesauce consistency, heavy Proteins with low carbs, taking 30 mins to eat my meals etc... the thing is, is that if I could do all of that I would not need surgery. So I told them what they wanted to hear to get approved. Now I am worried that I did not take advantage of that time and cheated myself. I am now really scared that I will not be prepared once this is all said and done. Anyone else feel the same, or go through something like this?

I had to do this six months thing... but how did you "fib" if you don't mind my asking. Lol... I have one more visit on the 28th, and I'm done!!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

EGD Results came back and I'm good!! OMG it's really gonna happen! U guys were right I was out like a light and didn't even feel it lol hoping to book my surgery tomorrow and soon as I know I will post!! God bless!

That's wonderful!! I can't wait to get that call when I'll know for sure... ahhhh this is definitely a nerve wracking experience.

[Janel 46]

I had to do this six months thing... but how did you "fib" if you don't mind my asking. Lol... I have one more visit on the 28th' date=' and I'm done!![/quote']

I did the same thing but with my teams approval to keep my BMI up. Now I am coming up with ideas to make sure I don't over eat. I am asking for appetite suppressant for the liquid portion prior to surgery. And I plan on using a childrens tea set to make sure I can put extra on my plates.