cheechtrish

I'm scheduled for December 16!! Excited and scared... day 2 of preop diet! No loving it ... but surviving!! How's everyone else? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so keeping my fingers crossed for you and I am hoping to follow your journey! I too have severe back issues and I'm getting injections to try and help the pain management (total of 7 injections so far). I don't know what caused my injury and they are trying to figure out exactly what went wrong with my back. But I'm hoping this RNY will help!!! Please keep me updated! I'm on month 3 of my nutrition classes (out of 6). Had my EDG, need sleep clearance... And heart clearance. They are very thorough! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on my nutrition clearance adventure now... 2 out of 6 completed and also hoping for mid November or early December approval! I'm full RNY as sleeve is not an option after I had the band a few years ago and got horrible reflux, which I still suffer from. Apparently the sleeve just makes reflux worse Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So exciting for you!! What is your date?!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am RIGHT with you!! I had my band removed in 2014 bc it just did not work. My insurance is also Highmark BCBS. I have started the process of revision (even thought it's out!). I am waiting to see how things work out with my approval. ... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I see a few people who have not ever needed a fill and are still losing successfully... how is this? how do you know if you wont need a fill? at this point, i am one week post op and loosing successfully! i am not really 'hungry' but im only on liquids. just curiuos how this works! THanks

WOW- that is amazing!! congrats!!!

Almost one week postop... feeling okay! back at work today for the first time. i have to make it all day... i dont have any sick time left! ugh Surgery was uneventful- i was really happy with how LITTLE it hurt after the first two days. i am struggling with the pain (bruising) in the stiches spots... but really its not too bad! im okay with it struggling a bit wtih the protien intake- its hard. but i have managed. on full liquid diet for two weeks. and im counting down til mushie stage already- not a good sign! im hoping being at work will be better for me- since the kitchen isnt right there an the family isnt' around. being in the cubicle is easier i think! STill making myself get up and walk every hour So, all in all.... good so far! how is everyone else doing? Cheechtrish

well, i am one week post op and lost 11 lbs! i refuse to weigh myself til satruday (it can be obsessive) and we will see what i am two weeks post-op. good luck to you!

I had surgery last tuesday and was back to work on monday! really- everyone is different but i was surprised how well i felt afterwards. Good luck!

What happens if i DO eat something a bit more substantial too early? so far, week 1 postop. followed drs orders to a "T" but feeling hungry. very hungry. can't get many calories from full liquids. dropping weight, which is awesome, but i need to EAT something. have had sugar free popsicles, jello and soup. and cream of wheat (Whihc was filling!) just want to eat somthing if i made eggs.... what will happen???

Andy, Im only one week postop but .... my thought is, you need to be honest with the dr. but dont offer what isnt asked probly not the best advice- and take it or leave it.... but the surgeon knows its a tool. he also knows HOW you got where you are. so.... if he asks if you followed- i would say- yes, but not as thoroughly as i should have. he should not be holding back a fill if you arne't following rules- the fill will HELP you follow! at least, that is how i understand it! Good luck! Right now, im still follwoing diet exactly and i am so READY To eat food again. i am tired of liquids. and i still have one full week to go! ugh

GOOD LUCK mominoc! I know how all of you are feeling- iw as there last week! i am one week postop (well, tomorrow i am one week) and let me tell you, its rough... but i lost 11 lbs int he first week! makes it a bit more easy to digest.... pun intended Hang in there- what you are feeling is normal and expected. Personally i cant wait til mushies in like 11 days! ugh. thats a long time! Hang in there all. February is gonna be an awesome month!!

Thank you so much for all these great ideas! I am on day 4 of full liquids post surgery... and the thought of two weeks of this was daunting! but i am feeling much better as i have compiled a bunch of these recipies for me and will be posting on my fridge! thanks all !

So i start my all liquid preop tomorrow and should really be enjoying today- but sadly, the past four days i have had the FLU and been a nasty sick mess. nothing has stayed in me. today is my first day NOT being sick. so, my toast for Breakfast and crackers for lunch- looks like my ''exciting' last meal with my family will not be so exciting afterall. sigh. i wish it didnt go downt this way- but at least i have lost a ton of weight in four days having the flu!! LOL... gotta look on the bright side ...right? I am ready for this. but its scary when its right around the corner. right?

I have surgery on Tuesday! So glad it went well for you! did you stay in the hospital overnight? i am scheduled to be in for one night- had the option for going home same day- but i figure, if i can have nurses there.... thats wayyy better for me! Glad it went well for you! Thanks for sharing- makes me feel better too! Cheechtrish

I am also scheduled for Feb 1st! Very excited! and anxious- start my clear liquid diet tomorrow!!

I am scheduled for surgery on Feb 1st! i am so excited! my preop is 48 hours of all clear liquids only. not too bad-

Wow! have you lost 34 lbs in just two weeks? or does that include your pre-op diet as well?!? impressive! sorry about the potty issues though. not looking forward to THAT. especially cause i have IBS- ugh.

So, it has been quite the journey for me to get my sleeve. started my info session in October and i am off for two weeks starting now for the holidays, so the surgeon scheduled me for 12/21 surgery date. went through all testing- millions, it seemed.... to finally submit everything two fridays ago- up til friday of this past week- the insurance had not approved..i called, often, but didnt push anyone.... hard. called friday at 400 to my surgeons office to see if they heard anything- they were closed! so, i called the insurance co myself- the 'operator" at preapproval said that i was not approved. that the notes indicate they need more info from the dr office... so i ask, well, i am scheduled for tuesday- if i am approved, i start my pre-op (Clear liquids only) on Sunday... what should i do?? is the info needed just results that didn't come through the fax clearly?? or is it something i cannot do by tuesday? operator says she doesnt know and that the nurse who reviewed my file is gone for the day. so, i ask, if i am 'not approved' that info is needed.... is all hope lost? (my insurance changes 1/1/11 and the sleeve will no longer be an option fo rme. so i really want this to work- but i have no time to appeal!) I am on clear liquid diet today though.. might be for nothing.. but i want to be ready JUST in case?! any expereince out there to share??

SO, i was told yesterday by my Nurse... that we have to STOP coffee before surgery. this is horrible news. i am totally addicted to coffee. how do i wean without getting an awful headache!?!? help me out!! i love my coffee. i call it my 'happy juice'..... ugh. but on the plus side... things are looking more and more positive for surgery to be approved!! still waiting for the office to submit to insurance but its postiive right now!

yes- i was thinking of doing the 1/2 reg 1/2 decaf and then moving slowly to all decaf. we can drink it again after surgery... yes??

Okay- but WOW. 41 lbs in like one month!?! wow. maybe your body is just catching up?? two weeks of no loss? when did you reintroduce solids? (i havent been sleeved yet-so i am just getting info basically!) Sorry you are frustrated!!

how long did it take for your approval to go through? i have aetna too- and i am currently scheduled for 12/21... pending approval. i still have pulmonologist tomorrow AM- am very worried they will have me do sleep study. and that will crunch on myt ime even more. finishing my support and nutrition meetings now as well... just curious i am very worried about the insurance portion here! eek congrats to you!!!

Assuming all the insurance stuff goes as planned.... my VSG will be on 12/21.... what will my christmas be like?? I know i will be home- 2 nights in hospital puts me back home on 1/23.... will i be up and moving around- helping my kids open packages.... ? I know i cant pick up anything heavy (so, not my 2 year old).... but will i be okay!!?? Thanks guys!!