GrannyGoes4it

I have severe back pain from scoliosis surgery and arthritis in my left knee. I go to a pain clinic for the cronic pain and I take Celebrex. I was not aware of topical nsaids, I am going to ask about that. I am concerned with the Celebrex but it helps along with the pain meds. I am sure the weight is causing a lot of the pain too. I don't fight severe depression but when I had to stop water aerobics because of my knee, I got down, felt like that was my last chance to lose on my own and thus the gastric sleeve. I know I am an emotional eater so I am sure I have hidden depression for lack of a better word. I do have my faith which helps me a lot in many areas of my life but does not seem to help me with my weight loss. I hope you will get the approval you want, sounds like you have a great surgeon with concern for you personally and you are not just another case. Good luck.

I jumped through my last hoop yesterday as far as the docs approvals are concerned. Now a March 1st and 4th class and then see the surgeon for his go-ahead and the date will be set. Now the task of getting my head on straight with this way of eating until the surgery. I have ordered some Unjury to try, got one bottle of Isopure, gnc dude said the fruit punch was the best, some others not so good and a small bag of Cellucor, or something like that. I am not going to worry so much on the clear protein drinks cause my doc progresses you pretty quick to the full liquids. I am getting rid of some of the things in the freezer I don't want to eat or eating things I can't have for the two weeks before the surgery and I am keeping track of the food. Looking forward to the day us March sleevers cross over to the Post Op posts.

So glad to see all you March sleevers. I will not be able to get an actual date until after March 4th. But the chances of me going in March are good. Where is everyone from, I am from Florida.

I would use a different tool, but I have to pay for the WW site to use the exercise monitor so I'll just do it on that site. The monitor is awesome, I really enjoyed it till I blew my knee out and could not even do my water exercise. That started me on the sleeve journey. My knee doc recommended it to me.

I can't say enough about water exercise. Those who try it will find it really is good for firming as well as weight loss and it takes all your pain away while you are in the water. I had 8 vertebrae fused in my spine and I don't think I would be walking without that type of exercise. I have a monitor I purchased at WW last year, you can actually use it in the water. I plan to use it after the surgery although I have to pay for the e-tools in order to use it, but when I reach goal weight the tools will be free because I am an old lifetime member. So instead of 20 ish it will only be 5.00. Good luck to all of you who try water exercise.

Hi, Do any of you have a WW exercise monitor. The only problem with the one I have is that you have to pay for the WW e-tools plus 5 bucks to use it. It is awesome and you can even use it in the pool. I do water exercise because of my back and so since I have to pay for the tools I am just going to keep track of what I eat on the site before and after the surgery. The good news, I am a lifetime member and when I get back to goal weight the tools will be free and then the monitor will only cost me 5.00. I feel more comfortable keeping track of what I eat. My dietition said you don't need to but she is a twig and does not have a clue. Ya know. I want to be sure I get in the things I need to so I will be healty. Wasn't sure where to post this. I might try putting it under exercise too. Thanks.

Glad to see everyone, I am looking forward to getting to know all of you as we wait for March.

That is great, I will let everyone know as soon as I have a date. What kind of pre-op diet are you doing?

Hi, Where are all the March sleevers, I've seen a few but not any post recently. I am almost finished with all my the required medical approvals and classes but don't have an exact date yet.

What other plans have you tried before seeking surgery. Have you lost only to gain again? Myself, I have lost and regained lots of times. I overeat sometimes, choose the wrong foods too. If you are choosing the wrong foods all the time and gaining, you may be an emotional eater. Usually choose creamy or sweets and carby foods. Doesn't have to be overeating exactly. But if during the day you are taking in losts of sweets and carbs it is going to add up. My understanding is that for many this surgery cuts the hunger and carb cravings. I am praying that is the case. Bottom line is it has to be your choice. I wish you luck in making the right decision.

Hi, I am almost done with all the approvals I was required to do for the surgery. I did the pulmonary function test yesterday, have my c-pap machine now, have cardiac approval, had blood work done this morning, have finished two of the required nutritional classes. Medicare requires 1 class per month for 3 months, psyc eval done, next Wed, going for gp letter of necessity. My last class is March 1, pre op class March 4 and then hopefully I will get a date set. Anymore waiting and jumping through the hoops?

I still don't have an exact date for surgery. Yesterday I went for the pulmonary fuction test, got approval. Next week I go to GP, I wanted all my other approvals 1st, don't think I will have a problem getting her approval. I the required blood work this morning. My doc checks for everything under the sun. I think they took 3 vials, I don't look but felt her changing tubes. Once I see GP everything is done except the required last nutruitional class and pre-op class, I tried to do the pre-op class this month with a friend, but they said medicare requires it be last and the classes have to be stretched out over 3 months. My pre-op diet is low fat now, 2 weeks before the actual surgery date very strict low fat, the shakes are optional, but I do want to try a few so I know what I like. I bought one bottle of Isopure, fruit punch, the GNC guy said it wasn't bad, I ordered an Unjury sample pack, and got another protein at GNC, can't remember the name. I'll post what I like after I taste them. Anyone else have a favorite yet? My friend went to the pre-op class and we get progressed to full liquids pretty quick so I am not going to worry as much about having to use the clear protein, unless I put it in food. For those who don't know too, the Unjury sample pack comes with a food thermometer and a shaker. You can add it to food, but it clumps if food is to hot, so having the thermometer will be nice. I think with shipping, it was around 28 dollars.

I did find out that there is not a problem in Florida, I hope everyone finds out good news if they are having the sleeve through Medicare.

So glad you are doing well.