December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[Carmen1963 27]

Ok question what do you drink the barrium for (which test) I'm allergic so just curious.

In one visit at the hospital, I had a barium test so they could see how well I swallow and the size and position on my stomach.

They put me on this giant table standing up to start with. Then they lean the table back and take X-rays at various angles. I had to to roll all the way around to coat my stomach with the barium.

It tastes awful. But the procedure was painless. You might want to contact your doctor and see if an alternative contrast solution can be used. Hope that answers your question.

For the second visit with GI specialist - I have a stricture in my esophagus called a shotzkys ring (sp? I think it's correct). My father had it, my brother has it.

About every year I have to get a dialation. They put me under and used a 52 French. Honking big! Glad I was asleep for that one. So I had my upper GI and the dialation in that visit.

[RunningA5K 645]

I think we are sort of back...I can't seem to get all of the pages to load....

[RunningA5K 645]

Alrighty....here we are...can't wait to see everyone again!!!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Finally! Cudn get on at all yesterday, so frustrating bc I didn't know y. But I guess they needed the time to get things transferred and tidied up. Thanks Alex and all who are apart if this merge. I hope we all can benefit from every1's experiences and advice. Come on Dec, I'm soooo rdy for my new Jeans, better knees and health:) Gla:))

[Blondiee 278]

I got super nervous, mad and upset yesterday when I tried to come on here. Glad that it's back up but WHO is the lady in MY profile picture?!?!?!? LOL

[Blondiee 278]

Whew...now my avatar is back to normal.

[RunningA5K 645]

Glad to see people making their way back!

[princesstami 94]

Hi All,

I am trying to read through all this but it is getting long so I will have to do this in chunks. I am very happy for all of us and I welcome conversations so we can all support each other, this is great!

I have a surgery date of December 17, I am both scared and excited - I so want to win this battle. I still have to have an endoscopy and a few other pre-op things between now and my date. Oh yeah, I also have final exams for grad school which will finish on December 12th. My classmates are going to Africa on a medical missions trip on our holiday and I elected to stay home and have this done as I am trying so hard to be healthy again.

Best wishes to all and lets get this done!

Tammie

[VLBrand6809 2]

I'm new here. My surgery is December 23rd!!

[AngiD 95]

Well I call the my insurance today, it's still pending, according to there records my doctor gave them December 16th as my surgery date, so I don't know if that's my date or if that's just a date they gave the insurance.

[RunningA5K 645]

I'm new here. My surgery is December 23rd!!

Welcome VLBrand...we're glad you are here!

[RunningA5K 645]

Hi All, I am trying to read through all this but it is getting long so I will have to do this in chunks. I am very happy for all of us and I welcome conversations so we can all support each other, this is great! I have a surgery date of December 17, I am both scared and excited - I so want to win this battle. I still have to have an endoscopy and a few other pre-op things between now and my date. Oh yeah, I also have final exams for grad school which will finish on December 12th. My classmates are going to Africa on a medical missions trip on our holiday and I elected to stay home and have this done as I am trying so hard to be healthy again. Best wishes to all and lets get this done! Tammie

Welcome Tammie! This is a great thread (some of us are still finding our way back here after the transition) an d if you are in. FB, there is a secret group a lot of us are a part of...the link is around here on one of the pages!

[RunningA5K 645]

Well I call the my insurance today, it's still pending, according to there records my doctor gave them December 16th as my surgery date, so I don't know if that's my date or if that's just a date they gave the insurance.

Sounds pretty near your date. I know my doctor had to provide them a date as well to approve the hospital stay, etc. sounds like you are getting close!!!

[caligirl3 73]

I. Got my. Date!!!!! December 4th I will be sleeved!!!! HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF, and I can breathe again! Now I need to come up with the co-pay! Haha...

[kan75251 66]

i am having trouble getting in for my psych eval. The doctor is booked until December 5. i asked to be put on their cancellation list so I have now been moved up to November 26. This is my last hoop and I am afraid I won't get through it in time for December surgery.

I am going to call the surgeon's office Monday and see if there is anything they can do to hurry this along, also going to call the psych office to make sure they keep trying to move my appointment up.

I would appreciate prayers that I can get this done!

It is exciting to see so many get their surgery scheduled!