Surgery date - finally

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Yes, we can all do this. Haven't been to support group yet planning on attending them. I belonged to one after having cancer and it was a lifesaver in getting through that. Is one better than the other? Dr. Nick gave me 2 options.

I have only been to the one at Baylor Plano.... The one in Dallas is too far a drive for me. I am sure they are both great!

I just finished the first week of my pre-op diet and am down 8 pounds!! I am hoping this week goes by fast so I can get to my surgery date!

[mcjenkins1 33]

Started my pre-op diet today. Hasn't been too bad. Checked scale today and down another 2.5 pounds. Hope I have the same results you are having.

[TXBrittBritt 48]

June 8 - Dr. Nicholson, Plano, TX

I'm scheduled for 5/26. Also with Dr . Nicholson. Its starting to get real.[/quot

[TXBrittBritt 48]

June 8 - Dr. Nicholson, Plano, TX

I'm scheduled for 5/26. Also with Dr . Nicholson. Its starting to get real.

Good luck tomorrow! I hope everything goes well and you have a smooth recovery!

[mcjenkins1 33]

Thinking of you today and sending good vibes for your surgery. When you can, let us know how you're doing and what it's like

[mcjenkins1 33]

I plan to go to the group support groups. I don't think there is one between now and my surgery date.

[TXBrittBritt 48]

June 8 - Dr. Nicholson, Plano, TX

I'm scheduled for 5/26. Also with Dr . Nicholson. Its starting to get real.

Hope you are recovering well!! Let us know how you are if you get s chance! Sending hugs!!

I go in for my surgery Monday.... I will try and post how post op is going. ????

[iwant2becurvynotlumpy 1]

I'm looking into using him. I'll be an out of Towner. Can you tell me how long from the time you had a consult with him til your surgery date is? Just wondering how fast it moves.

I have blue cross blue shield of Texas.

[mcjenkins1 33]

Others on here have probably been faster than mine. I have seen some that the turn around time has only been a couple of months. I have Aetna insurance and they required a lot of hoops to jump through including dietician visits for four months in a row. I have been on this journey since last September. I have, however, lost 41 pounds during that time and feel better all ready. I've been on my pre-op diet for a week and it hasn't been bad at all. Love Dr. Nick!

Edited June 1, 2015 by mcjenkins1

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Well today is day 2 post op. It has not been to bad, the worst part is the gas pains from the air they use to blow up your tummy so they can see inside better. It's not a gas that you can pass so it just kinda sits in your belly until is dissipates. They inject your incisions with with a numbing pain medication that lasts from 48 to 72 hours and I think that has helped tremendously! The heating pad and walking are my best friends right now. It has been a challenge trying to get in all my fluids and my shake. But all in all it's totally tolerable!

[TXBrittBritt 48]

I'm looking into using him. I'll be an out of Towner. Can you tell me how long from the time you had a consult with him til your surgery date is? Just wondering how fast it moves.

I have blue cross blue shield of Texas.

I love Dr. Nick!! I was a revision from lap band to gastric sleeve so mine probably went faster because I did not have to jump through hoops and meet all the insurance requirements. It took me about two months from my consultation to surgery.

[mcjenkins1 33]

TxBritt, thanks for posting you're post op. It's making me feel much better about next Monday. I hope I like see this hungry feeling before too long. The post-op diet has not been bad and I find I'm eating less than they say I can. Today though I've been hungry all day!

[TXBrittBritt 48]

TxBritt, thanks for posting you're post op. It's making me feel much better about next Monday. I hope I like see this hungry feeling before too long. The post-op diet has not been bad and I find I'm eating less than they say I can. Today though I've been hungry all day!

I can say that I have no appetite. I'm having to set a timer to drink because I just don't want anything.... But I'm trying to take advantage while I have zero appetite and lose a lot because they say this phase doesn't last long!

[TXBrittBritt 48]

Something to think about.... You will have horrible dry mouth from all the Meds and decreased intake. My husband found two products that work well to combat this darn dry mouth!!!! Ha ha

Biotene mouthwash and Biotene mouth spray. They have been a blessing so grab some up before surgery!

[Mel77 67]

I'm June 8th also! Good luck everyone.