Any October surgeries out there...

[LacedUp 44]

Just got my approval!! Took my insurance (Tricare) less than 48 hours to process once my surgeons office submitted it. Looks like I'm gonna get my Oct date after all : D

[Lynn73 46]

Congratulations!!

[LacedUp 44]

Thank you! We are all gonna be rockin new bodies by this time next year!!! Maybe even 6 months from now . Has anyone's doc given them specific weight loss goals? Like how much you should be losing by when?

[DevilBlueDress 189]

No specific weight given. At a support group meeting, the Nut said that they don't focus on specific weight goals, but rather quality of life goals like less meds, co-morbidities, etc.

[angiep3880 65]

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the Vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the Vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

Aw, man!

[LacedUp 44]

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the Vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

Hate to hear that! Do they think it's the brand of vitamins?

[angiep3880 65]

Don't really know yet . Just said it could be from the fillers or dyed in the Vitamins.< /p>

[Rafa3 14]

Pretty bummed right now. I've had a very itchy rash all over my body for about 3 weeks. I've had two docs say it's prob from the Vitamins I'm taking for the surgery. Got a biopsy on it today and will get those results in a week. Have to stop all vitamins and call my surgeon tomorrow to tell them what's going on. I have a feeling this will delay my surgery. I'm very bummed right now

I share your feeling right now. Found out today my blood work came back positive for H. Pylori

Which means 2 weeks of aggressive antibiotics, then waiting 4 weeks to retest. Tomorrow I'll be doing a stool test to see if it's an active infection or an old one (any kind would show in blood). So I'm just praying it's not active and I can proceed with surgery. If not I'll be getting a November date

[McCormick4062 7]

Cheryl_S asked abut good RNY books. I've read a few, but the most helpful for me is:

The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition

Cynthia Alexander (Author)

[angiep3880 65]

OMG I'm sorry it hasnt been a good day!! It's good that they found it tho! Gotta get healthy before a big surgery I guess. Hang in there...

[McCormick4062 7]

I have my pre-surgery Dr. appointment tomorrow and start my 2-week liquid diet Tuesday, 10/1. I've tried samples of a few Protein drinks and so far I don't like the Syntrax Nectar drinks. I do like the Unjury powder drinks, Healthwise fruit Drink powder in pineapple and Isopure Zero Carb ready to drink ones. If you like coconut, the Isopure RTD coconut is good. Not too sweet. A lot of the powder drinks are too sweet for my taste. I do better with fruit based drinks. What protein drinks have you tried and liked or hated?

[hottamale 27]

kkelly37, you are so funny! I could hang with you! When I told my boss about my plans for surgery, she just told me I should do a diet and exercise program instead of having surgery. I really understand your feelings about being around other people and don't feel like you are worthy because of your weight! Its gonna change with this fat, are you pregnant, just diet and exercise GIRL!

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

I have only told one person at work. Not including my gastroentorologist. I don't want to listen to anyone's bullcrap about just diet and exercise.

[bigjimskiki 8]

I have my pre-surgery Dr. appointment tomorrow and start my 2-week liquid diet Tuesday' date=' 10/1. I've tried samples of a few Protein Drinks and so far I don't like the Syntrax Nectar drinks. I do like the Unjury powder drinks, Healthwise fruit Drink powder in pineapple and Isopure Zero Carb ready to drink ones. If you like coconut, the Isopure RTD coconut is good. Not too sweet. A lot of the powder drinks are too sweet for my taste. I do better with fruit based drinks. What Protein drinks have you tried and liked or hated?[/quote']

I like all of the Bariatric Advantage flavors and also like the Unjury as well. I did purchase the Syntrax nectar flavor free to add additional protein to Soups and juices.