Capt Kirk

My surgeon and his dieticians were pretty clear about what we could and couldn't have. Protein shakes were fine (without milk), but we couldn't exceed 20 carbs a day. We can basically have whatever we want, as long as it's semi-healthy as long as we kept the carbs low. *shrug* He's supposedly one of the best surgeons in the country, so I trust his guidance.

I was under the impression that Flinstone chewables did not contain all of the required nutrients that we need? They are not a "complete" vitamin set.

I went with my surgeons advice and am getting the RNY. Supposedly he is the best surgeon in all of Washington state, so we'll see.

Long story short, I had my pre-op EGD done, and they discovered an extreme hiatal hernia and I was referred to a thorasic surgeon for a consult. The thorasic surgeon wanted an additional EGD + a bunch of other tests. I just met with the surgeon again after my tests results came back, and he said I am not a good candidate for the sleeve. Basically he said that the valve that controls acid from my esophagus to my stomach does not function and that I have esophagel scarring from reflux in the past. He said that I shouldn't get the surgery, due to a higher chance of throat cancer in the future. He said a RNY or Lap Band is a way better choice for me then a Sleeve. Ultimately if I still wanted to get the sleeve, it would be my decision, but he said that I would live with horrific acid reflux for the rest of my life. I know no one on here has seen my lab results, but what are your thoughts? How bad is reflux with the sleeve? Does anyone else have similar issues? I was deadset on getting the sleeve done, and now I don't know what I want to do. I definitely don't want the lap band, but the RNY seems too extreme for me. SIgh.

Just got the call today, my doctors office is submitting me to insurance. What an awful ride getting there though. I don't know how many of ya'll had Manometry done, but that was the most horrific experience of my life so far. That, and I had to get the 24hour pH test done for my hiatal hernia surgery I'm getting done at the same time. So glad to be moving forward though

So, I had my EGD done last week, and was told I needed to be referred for a Hernia to another doctor. Supposedly, they double team the surgery and repair the hernia during the sleeve process. However, when I saw the doctor for the hernia repair yesterday, i was told I need a whole new slew of tests to be done. A pH monitoring, a barium swallow, and another EGD. Not pleased, especially since the pH testing they want to do is not covered by my insurance, which the sleeve surgery is. I want them to be thorough and do a great job with the surgery, but it sure seems like a lot of hoops to jump through. Yes, this is a rant, and I'm just depressed about the slow process of this whole thing. I've made every appointment as immediate as possible, and it's still going to be May before any surgery, from what I'm being told now.

I had it done last week (my 2nd one) and I did NOT enjoy it. I was partially out, but obviously not enough, because I could feel myself heaving uncontrollably, but nothing I could do about it. Afterwards, I was told I threw up multiple times...

So, had my endoscopy today, and I don't think it went as well as the one I've had in the past did. This time, apparently I threw up many times during the procedure (TMI?) and found out that I have a hernia. Wonderful. Now I'm at home with a sore throat and now an upset stomach (after eating dinner).

I'm getting my endoscopy on Wednesday and all of my pre-op blood work done. Doctor says that as long as there's nothing erroneous, I should have a surgery date of early to mid April! (that is, if insurance doesn't hold up the approval). Woot!

That sounds very quick to me!

My wife and I went to a WLS seminar last Thursday and have been waiting back for insurance verification by the hospital. Just got the call last night that we do in fact have insurance (yes I know) and surgery is covered without a diet waiting period (Yes!!). We have our first appointment next Wednesday to meet with the surgeon, dietitian, and to have our psychiatric evaluation. Does anyone have any relatively good timelines that it takes after our first meeting? I'm trying to fast track this as soon as possible, I am just so ready to make a life change.

Figured I'd say Hi, as there doesn't seem to be a lot of men on this board. I'm 28, and just recently relocated to the Northwest, and decided it was time to lose this weight. Moving from Texas, where the majority of everyone is severely obese, I found myself in the extreme minority out here. The looks and rude comments behind my back have led me to this point. I also am having extreme knee problems, from walking up two flights of stairs each day at work. I attended a WL seminar last week, and I'm still waiting to hear back from their office on insurance verification for surgery. From all the research I've done with BCBS MA, I don't think there's any issue with me qualifying. The doctor told me it's usually a 6-8 week process from insurance verification, so here's looking to two months out Having never worked out before in a gym, do any of the men have suggestions on where to start, after getting surgery? Is a personal trainer worth it? When I was in the military, I was accustomed to running 5 mile runs every other day, so I don't think cardio will be much problem at all. Finally, for my first topic, I brew beer. I brew damn good beer in fact. Is beer drinking (even very occasionally) something that I will need to give up? I'm not talking about downing a 12 pack of coors, I'm talking about enjoying a delicious home-brewed coffee chocolate stout with 8.9% abv, once in a blue moon. Thanks, and I hope it wasn't TMI for my first post.