Sherry77

I am 5 weeks out and I can barely get in 1/4 cup of soup' date=' and I can get in about 1 to 1 to 1.25 ounces of tuna with ff mayo & 3 teaspoons of 1% cottage cheese.

I also had hernia repair, adhesion removal and some serious complication that caused my surgery to run to 7 hours, when the anesthesiologist dropped the esophageal tube into my stomach while the doctor was stapling and it got stapled in me. It took 5 hours for them to remove it and I think there was some compromise of the size going from my esophagus into my stomach, though I was told there was none.

I just started pureed foods so it's definitely harder to tell. I was only able to eat 1/2 cup of sf pudding at a time, but I did get an entire pudding cup down, so that's a big improvement for me.

I have Lupus, so I think I'm a slower healer also.[/quote']

OMG that sounds terrible.

Wow you look great. I love looking at before and after pics it keeps me motivated.

I work in pulmonary medicine. We do a pulmonary function test and sleep studies.

I had a sleep study done about a year ago. It came back normal. What is involved in the pulmonary function test?

I went for pulmonology and cardiology in the same place (same doctor specialized in both) They listened to my lungs and heart' date=' asked me some questions, did an ekg and I was done. I was a little surprised because I thought it would be more involved. I imagine every office is different. I did not have to undergo a sleep study to be cleared for surgery (thank God!) Their office was computerized, so my clearance was sent to doctor's office the next day. I would be sure to let the office know when you go in that your surgery date is dependent on how quickly you get clearance and ask what you can expect for a turn around time. Always be your own advocate![/quote']

Thanks Tracy hopefully my appointment will that easy :-) I will definitely let them know my surgery date depends on the results from this visit.

Also after I'm cleared from this appt I can set up a surgery date. Any ideas how long it takes for the office to clear you?

I have an appointment with a pulmonologist this Tuesday. What can I expect from at this appointment. I quit smoking 3 weeks ago. I'm a bit concerned that I won't be cleared.

Sleevehopeful' date=' good luck and I hope you have a smooth trip and quick recovery!! So happy you have the opportunity to go to Mexico! :-)

Sherry, that gives me hope. I have the Choice Plus HDHP... So fingers crossed they approve me. Going to call them to see what they say about it. Fingers crossed.[/quote']

Good luck! Keep me posted.

I have uhc ppo and did not have 5 years of 40 bmi yet i was still pre- approved. They also did not require many of the other tests other insurance require.

My frist post-op Dr. Visit today I started at 262.2 surgery day on the 25 of jun I was 246

Now I'm 240 I was happy!!! I need all the support. I can get ....I though that was ok I wanted it to

Be more... But my husband was with me for the frist time I have never let him know how much I weigh... he said U have a long way to go ... That made me fill worse in side ... And I'm still on a full liquid he Dr. If it can go though a straw u can have it ....

Congrats I think that is an awesome loss. Don't let the hubby's comment bring you down.

Lol I'm anxious too.... Mine is July 12 and I just started this liquid diet ......

Lucky... Yours is right around the corner will be here before you know it!

Oh I hear ya. I swear the people who are aware I'm doing this are so sick of me going on and on about all the steps I've gone through, and what comes next. I can't stop jabbering about it. Very excited!

I am close to setting a surgery date. It will be at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village Il. Any Kane Center patients out there?

I am pre-op now but I had a dietary consult last week and was told to eliminate Tomato Soup for at least 6 weeks after the surgery due to the acidity, and healing.

Any helpful tips on navigating this app would be gratefully appreciated, as I don't feel like I'm utilizing all the benefits available.

I am having a hard time as well... I have made it 6 days and its killing me...

Thanks SophieJane :-)

I have gained 130 lbs over the last 5 years... Uggghh... Recently I received pre-approval from my insurance company to have the gastric sleeve surgery.. Yippee.. I am super excited. My surgeons office requires other testing prior to scheduling a surgery date. I had my psych eval and nutrition consult last week and am scheduled to see a pulmonologist for clearance on July 10th. Looking for tips regarding the stage i'm at? When should I start preparing for the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery? Any clue on how much longer it will take until I can schedule a date?

I recently received pre-approval from my insurance company to have the gastric sleeve surgery.. Yippee.. I am super excited. My surgeons office requires other testing prior to scheduling a surgery date. I had my psych eval and nutrition consult last week and am scheduled to see a pulmonologist for clearance on July 10th. Looking for tips regarding the stage i'm at? When should I start preparing for the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery? Any clue on how much longer it will take until I can schedule a date?