Gastric bypass for me

[ambieambs 54]

I met with my surgeon for the first time on October 2nd. Since I have acid reflux really bad, my only option for weight loss surgery is the gastric bypass. I was prepared for this choice because I have done a lot of research on wls. I have 3 month worth of diet and Dr visits, and about 6 weeks after that should be my surgery. Is there any advice or information that anyone thinks I should know?

[Beni 1,484]

Where to begin my friend? Just kidding, but indeed there is a lot to learn but you will get there. Read as much as you can, research, then research some more!

[ambieambs 54]

Thanks Beni. I do a lot of research and I am constantly on here. I have been researching it since February. I started the process in July. I have close friends who have had the surgery and they run the support group in the city that they live in.

[Lkk0158 39]

Hi!

My name is Laurie

I started my journey back in August. I am now waiting on the last Dr. To send his report in so we can turn it into the ins. Company. Little aggravated because my appointment was September 16 and as of yesterday he still has not sent the report in. I was hoping to have my surgery mid October. I will call again on Monday to see if he can get the report out.

Have a great night all

[Beni 1,484]

Yes, call him. I had the same situation. I even told his secretary, what is going to take to get this report faxed? Do I need to go sit in the office all day?It was faxed in less then an hour. Someone had forgotten to do it.

[Lkk0158 39]

I just might do that! Thank you????

[James Marusek 5,244]

Try and get your daily walking exercise in prior to surgery, it will help with the recovery process.

If you haven't cut out caffeine and carbonated beverages from your diet, do so now. I had been on a 6 diet coke per day habit for many years. When I went off it cold turkey about 6 months before the operation, I suffered from severe withdrawal symptoms - severe headaches and muscle pain. It took a week to get over it. This is common for many people. So it is better to get this over with long before surgery than on the day of surgery. No use compounding the recovery process. Also by the way, I lost 20 pounds pre-surgery on this change alone.

[ambieambs 54]

Lkk0158 I hope you are able to get your report sent in soon so that you can have your surgery.

James thank you for the advice. Today is the day that I start dieting and exercising like I am supposed to. I know it will be hard for me at first but I figure the sooner I start the easier it will be when I get close to surgery.

[Betti Boop 21]

For James and others trying to kick caffeine soda .... I was on it for 30 years, like many. Had been trying for years to get off soda and then started down this road. I made it a two month process. First I cut my sodas to only 3 cans per day, then two cans for a couple weeks then I just added Water to make them less tasty but still retain enough caffeine to not have a Migraine. I just kept adding water until they were pretty light, then tried to go every other day then two days off and one dsy on. You know the drill. I actually got off two weeks earlier than planned. And have been off for 6 weeks now except one day when I had a severe migraine that the mess did not help with. Oh, one more thing, I drank tea (black ) and knew I could stop that.

I did have a few days after I was completely off soda, but it was handled with tea and patience. Since I couldn't have my ibuprofen either. Good luck out there!

[Lkk0158 39]

Betting Boop

Keep up the great work!

I called the dr. Yesterday and still did not send my report. Today makes 3 weeks. I am annoyed and upset with that:(

[Lkk0158 39]

@@ambieambs where are you located?

[ambieambs 54]

I am from Illinois. Having my surgery in Peoria Illinois.

[brown eyed gal 59]

I too am having bypass because of severe acid reflux and barrett's esophagus. My surgery is October 22, 2014. Best of luck to you!

[Lkk0158 39]

@@ambieambs Thank you

I am from Nola ...New Orleans

[ambieambs 54]

I have some amazing news. On December 8th I go for my last supervised diet appointment with my doctor and then on December 18th I have my psych evaluation. That is all I am waiting on to get my approval process started. I hope to have approval by January.