Khy

You will do fine. Many here made it through without complications. I am 2 weeks out and so far I have experienced nothing out of the ordinary. Yes the surgery did take the starch out of me. I do feel tired and my energy level has not returned to normal. However I do feel stronger everyday so I know it is coming back. I too had lots of pre-surgery jitters. Kind of felt like sitting at the top of the roller coaster hill waiting for the plunge... Excitement and fear all wrapped tight. C.

Welcome! Read Read Read! There is such a wealth of experience and wisdom here. I am only two weeks out from surgery and I can't help but think things went easier for me because I knew what to expect... the good, the bad and the ugly... knowing somethings that happen after surgery are normal kind of relieves the anxiety. Khy

Hmmn maybe a call to your surgeon requesting they call the pysch to get things rolling? Things are done so different in surgeons offices. I went to a information session given by my surgeon. There he handed out a big packet of stuff telling us about everything we had to do before surgery. It even included all the current requirements by insurance companies. He gave us names of pyschs and what insurances they would accept. Told us which nutritionists had experience with working with bariatric patients. Then he told us about the different types of surgeries he offered. At the end he said if we already knew we wanted to go through with the surgery, get started on the packet. At first it seemed a bit overwhelming but I just started making the phone calls to get everything set up. Khy

Wow I never realized that getting new boobs would make you lose all nipple sensation...wonder if that happens if you just have them rehung... Khy

Well I guess every doctor has different instructions. I suffered no ill affects and I am still losing weight. Only 2 table spoons in 1/2 cup of beef broth makes for a very liquidy mixture. My doc starts full liquids as soon as you pass the leak test. Khy

Well I am 2 weeks post op and have not had any problems. I didn't have any nausea or vomiting. It is still a bit of a struggle to get everything down that my doctor says I should have but I think that is about normal. My doc gave me nystatin before surgery to prevent yeast problems and then after surgery they hung 2 bags of antibiotics as a precaution. I am still a bit tired but.. well 800 calories a day and my body is still trying to adjust a bit... still I think this is pretty normal. I would bet many people go through this just like I have. C.

Don't wait for them to call you. You call them. With all of your information being rerouted to a new office.... I hate to think where it could be. Lost? On the bottom of some pile? In some pile waiting to be filed? Self advocate and get the ball rolling. If you can only afford one thing at a time then so be it. At least you will feel you are working toward your goal. Khy

Yes it is for now. I had lots of burping my first week out. Doc said it is just one route to get rid of the gas. Khy

Read under the Food Nutrition forum and there is a pinned thread that gives lots of places to but samples. Khy

There are many types of Aetna. Even though I have AETNA that was not required for me. I do know that it is a requirement of Tricare. Tricare is one of the few insurance companies that require this test. H. Pylori is the bacteria that is responsible or ulcers. From what I have read, it is not unusual to have it and remain asymptomatic. Khy

Yes it is very helpful to have your PCP on board. That is one reason I changed PCP's. I just did not want to struggle with the old one who was not supportive yet was always commenting on my weight. Khy

Why was he pushing for "xyz" surgery? Does he have experience doing the sleeve? Khy

Yes call your doctor. I felt a little like that during my first week. What did help until I could get enough protein and fluid down was a sugar free sports drink. I think I needed the electrolytes. I really felt better when I used that for a good portion of my fluids last week. Khy

Gratz!!! How fun! Khy

Yes they are very filling. I don't know why they make me feel that way though. I can drink the same amount of tomato juice and I do not have the same type of stuffed full feeling. Khy

I don't care about the length. I just want the width to shrink. I am sooooooo tired of trying to find something that fits my wide foot. I would love to go to a store and say wow those are cute shoes, I would like to try those on. Khy

Yes it hits me like that too. I can put down 8 oz of tomato juice in 1/2 hour no problem. Putting down 8 oz of a Protein shake... takes me at least an hour. Makes me feel VERY full and tired. Khy

Well I am not sure where you are from. I was looking into self pay as my insurance took forever to approve. Dr. Terracina in Newport News, VA offers Blis insurance for his self -pay patients. Khy

Too funny and true! Khy

LOl It may be useless without pics but some of those pics you are better off not seeing. Khy

LOl It may be useless without pics but some of those pics you are better off not seeing. Khy

I actually felt real hunger tonight. I have been on full liquids since the July 26th. My appointment to be released to mushies is not until the 11th. I have not experienced nausea or vomiting. Well tonight I was hungry and was tired of the 40z of tomato soup that I am allowed.. I put 1/2 cup of beef broth into the blender along with 2 tablespoons of refried beans. Blended it well and sipped 1/4 cup. It made my sleeve so happy. However I think I just went against doctor's orders. I would hate to think I have learned to cheat the sleeve so early. I feel soo guilty. Khy

Surgery date July 26th. Lost 14 lbs. I now have very beautiful slender feet. LOL Khy

I think that is normal. Your stomach is still very swollen inside. There is very little room in there. I am over a week post op. It gets easier. For some reason liquids are easier to get down than Protein shakes. I don't dislike the Protein Shakes, there just doesn't seem to be much room when I start sipping them. Khy

You look lovely. Enjoy your pregnancy! And after she is born.. enjoy! They grow so quickly. It seems like in the blink of an eye mine went from infants to college students. Khy