Delaware Sleevers

[CurvyCooper 26]

@@newstart38 I am going through CHRIAS Dr. Singh. How far along in the process are you?

[newstart38 18]

@@CurvyCooper I have 4 nut classes left, had one psych visit have to do another one next month, had my sleep study last night and I go see the cardiologist tomorrow. The ball just started rolling for me.

[CurvyCooper 26]

You are further then I am! I have my EGD scheduled for 8/19 and the first nutrition class available was 8/20. Had a sleep study done previously hope that'll work and I have a psychiatrist that should write a clearance letter for me on 8/4. It's so crazy everything that has to be done! Kind of scary! Have you told anyone at work about your plans?

[newstart38 18]

I told my coworkers at my m-f job and they are very encouraging and a few people at my weekend job knows and one of my coworkers had the bypass done, she was my motivation to do the surgery. I haven't said anything to my family, just my cousin and my husband and kids. Have you told anyone?

[CurvyCooper 26]

Some of my co-workers not my boss but she actually had something done idk of bypass, sleeve, or band. I am curious but don't want to over step because I know some people aren't as open to discussing. I know after surgery co workers are going to be my biggest support which is why I am so open. My boyfriend and parents know and they are all so supportive. I am a tad bit nervous it could create more jealousy between my boyfriend and I when I start losing. He wasn't too thrilled when I told him the doctor would be happy to see me around 145 but I can't remember ever being that small and he has never seen me that size so maybe he and I both will come around to that idea! What's your goal weight?

[newstart38 18]

@@CurvyCooper my goal is to be at 140. So far I have lost 8 lbs my hw 209 and I am now at 201 ..

[CurvyCooper 26]

You'll get there easy!

[newstart38 18]

I am trying I only lost a pound since I seen my nut on the 9th but I am not required to lose any weight prior to , I just want to so I will meet goal and some .

[CurvyCooper 26]

Well I was just told I really can't lose weight before or my insurance could deny to cover the surgery since I am so close to the needed BMI with no other health issues. Frustrating!

[newstart38 18]

Hang in there we will get through it.

[CurvyCooper 26]

I am just so uncomfortable I almost didn't fit on a ride at the fair tonight! That was such a wake up to me. I used to just laugh it off and make being a big girl a joke but that was my way to cope with my negative body image I wish I could get this done so much sooner!

[shellyd67 198]

Hi everyone I have my sleeve surgery with Dr. Peters on 8/17/15. Can any of you tell me if you had to do blood thinners and what your hospital stay experience was ? Thanks ladies

[NikkiDoc 312]

Most of the time people who are on blood thinners need to stop them for a time before dental cleanings and surgery. I have never heard of needing to take blood thinners prior to surgery.

I am actually in PA but work in DE. I had my surgery in Langhorne, PA.

I was in for 2 nights. My surgeon does not use drains. I had a catheter the first night and had to walk with the catheter. Getting back in bed with the catheter was uncomfortable if I didn't line things up right. I am glad I had it the first night. I didn't need to worry about leaking and not being able to get to the bathroom quickly enough.

I did use some pain meds but not much. I was walking within a couple of hours of waking up after surgery. I never had the gas pains many people have.

I took an oral pain narcotic pain med abut 45 minutes before my husband came and picked me up. I had an hour plus car ride home. I wanted to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. I took one narcotic pill that night to make sure I got a good night's sleep and did not take any pain meds after that, not even Tylenol.

I would say the first couple of days my pain level was like I had done way, way, way too many sit-ups. That really tight feeling when you would first try to sit up from laying down or stand up from sitting down. It would loosen up and get less uncomfortable as I walked around or moved around.

The next couple of day was more like I had done too many sit-ups. After the first week I only got a few twinges occasionally.

My nurses told me to breathe out when I was trying to sit up from laying down and breathe when I was going from sitting to standing. Holding your breath tenses the stomach muscles and makes it more uncomfortable.

Good luck. It will be so worth it.

[Brandy Hankerson 0]

Hi Everybody! I was sleeved back in 12/2011 by Dr. Wynn. I'm considering a revision as I feel like my weight loss surgery failed. At my peak I lost 35 lbs. Over the last 4 years I've slowly crept back up. Thinking about going to the support group. I didn't do my follow ups like I should have because I didn't feel like I was doing a good enough job. Anyone know of anyone else who had a revision due to reasons like my own? Thanks!

[dtiller1147 137]

Just as a reminder, please put on your calendar the August meeting of the Bariatric Pal Local Support Group. The date is August 20, 2015 @ 5:30 PM in the Simpson Community Center (6 North Main Street Camden, DE This on the corner of North Main Street and Route 10) and we will meet there.

Please fill free to invite anyone Pre- and Post-surgery or family member who is seeking weight loss support. Text me if you need more info 302-632-8111.

Thanks,

Doyle