MamaRoark 8 Posted July 12, 2016 I'm thrilled to have the honor of being among the strong women and men of this amazing support group. As I prepare for my weight loss journey, I will be taking copious notes of all your advice. I am having it done by the great Dr. Frank Veninga of Carrollton tx...Dallas area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donya4859 28 Posted July 13, 2016 @@MamaRoark I'm having surgery the same day. I'm in Louisville Kentucky. Did your doctor say you have to do blood thinner shots Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaRoark 8 Posted July 14, 2016 Oh dear no...lol...my Dr. Is pretty laid back. I'm not even doing the pre op liquid diet which means I'm pretty much going cold turkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlyons72 43 Posted July 14, 2016 I'm thrilled to have the honor of being among the strong women and men of this amazing support group. As I prepare for my weight loss journey, I will be taking copious notes of all your advice. I am having it done by the great Dr. Frank Veninga of Carrollton tx...Dallas area I have the same doctor and am having surgery at Baylor on the 15th. I'm nervous but happy to have it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca805 27 Posted July 14, 2016 Congratulations to all of you! I am almost 5 months out from RNY and have lost 105 lbs! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampBillies 65 Posted July 14, 2016 I'm scheduled for the 22nd also! I am half way through the 2 week liquid diet....UGH!!!....No one has said anything about blood thinner shots though...as a matter of fact they told me not to take my daily baby aspirin for this last week before surgery..... I'm getting the revision surgery from lap-band to sleeve...hopefully....My doctor said he will try to do it all in one surgery...fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaRoark 8 Posted July 14, 2016 Tlyons...did Tiffany make sure you got approved? She says she has had 1 insurance deny and that's because she was downs. Lol she is a miracle worker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupples0405 19 Posted July 14, 2016 @@MamaRoark I'm taking the blood thinner shots. My surgery is tomorrow and I take my first shot tomorrow morning. I'm also suppose to wear a patch behind my ear starting tonight for the next three days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaRoark 8 Posted July 14, 2016 Well maybe the patch will make you feel warm and fuzzy. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampBillies 65 Posted July 17, 2016 What is the patch for? my doctor called me in one pill that I'm supposed to take the night before surgery. $50 after insurance for one pill!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted July 17, 2016 What is the patch for? my doctor called me in one pill that I'm supposed to take the night before surgery. $50 after insurance for one pill!!What's the name of med? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampBillies 65 Posted July 17, 2016 What is the patch for? my doctor called me in one pill that I'm supposed to take the night before surgery. $50 after insurance for one pill!!What's the name of med? Emend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted July 17, 2016 What is the patch for? my doctor called me in one pill that I'm supposed to take the night before surgery. $50 after insurance for one pill!!What's the name of med?Emend.That's an anti-nausea med. Odd he ordered something that expensive. I'd hope you have ZERO nausea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampBillies 65 Posted July 17, 2016 What is the patch for? my doctor called me in one pill that I'm supposed to take the night before surgery. $50 after insurance for one pill!!What's the name of med?Emend.That's an anti-nausea med. Odd he ordered something that expensive. I'd hope you have ZERO nausea! That's what I said! After paying $50 for a pill that retails at $130 I better not have any nausea!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites