MizzouGirl

Lol 14 for me but i know what you mean lol just want to start losing already

I have a serious phobia of medical things that I would say borders on PTSD. For realz. I've never, ever had a good experience with doctors and that has only worsened as I've gotten older. In Dec. 2011 I had a hysterectomy and it was a very difficult surgery with some complications that made for a very unpleasant inpatient hospital experience. I was sleeved on May 6th and I can tell you I was terrified right until the Versed was injected into my IV line and I was being wheeled into the OR.
I have a fantastic medical team that I can honestly say I am completely confident in letting them touch me. And that's a huge thing for me to say.
Trust the choice you've made, trust the Dr you've chosen. Ask as many ridiculous questions as you need to satisfy your anxiety. I know I did and I don't regret it one bit. My Dr was made aware on the first appointment that I was a high anxiety patient with a severe case of White Coat Syndrome, he has never once made me feel ashamed about this, nor has he dismissed my fears as frivolous. I cannot begin to say how grateful I am that I chose him.

My insurance only covers a 1 night stay in the hospital. I'm having my surgery at 7am on a Friday so at least it's earlier in the day. Based on what I've been reading, seems like many people have a 2 night stay? Has anyone had a 1 night stay? How was it leaving the next day. I'm especially nervous as I'm also having my gallbladder removed as I have a couple gallstones that have never given me issues but my surgeon feels it would be best to remove it to avoid a 2nd surgery. Please-can anyone help calm my nerves about my short hospital stay??? :-)

Thanks to all for your insight and for sharing your experiences -- I feel much better now! 16 days until sleeve day!

So sorry there have been times you haven't felt supported. I think sometimes it's a matter of timing and if somebody feels like they have something that will answer a question and / or help. Keep at it --- I'm confident you will get the support you need here and don't get bummed when a post from time to time doesn't get a response. It happens to all of us. Good luck on your journey!!!

So sorry there have been times you haven't felt supported. I think sometimes it's a matter of timing and if somebody feels like they have something that will answer a question and / or help. Keep at it --- I'm confident you will get the support you need here and don't get bummed when a post from time to time doesn't get a response. It happens to all of us. Good luck on your journey!!!

Yeah I'm having it done here in Los Angeles, CA. Mine was also covered by my insurance. I don't think i could do it in Mexico but i was surprised to see how many people get it.

Thank you all!!!! My surgery went we so far woke up in pain but thats all under control it comes and goes. I was very nauseous last night not today. I am burping away, but they want me to pass gas, and it is not happening and they refuse to let me take my Gas X. Also any little thing i put in my mouth makes it cramp!!

So today I went to Victoria Secret and was able to buy undies!!! Whoooo hoooo! First time I've ever been in there and was able to buy something besides perfume!!!

Left photo from April 21 (day before surgery)
Right photo from today!

Was 2 days for me becasue 24 hours before they can give you a liquid food to drink and then they needed test by use of CAT scan, were you drink a thick Fluid that shows them real time your stomach pouch working, then realease was after a passing aproval that it all is in working order.
I wouldn't run off having had a gallbladder removed, you should consider taking on the extra bills, or using them as wallpapers, luck to you in solving it though with insurance people too.

I stayed one day and I was fine. To me, the worst part was the anesthesia wasn't completely out of my system, which made me very nauseous. The pain wasn't so bad, just uncomfortable. Walking helped me recover and helped get rid of the gas bubbles. My timeframe was surgery 9am on 4/16/13, discharged 4/17/13 around 1pm. Could have left sooner, but I had to wait for the nutritionist.

Two days, insureance letter says approved for one day, but I ain't sweating it -- that's why we pay the surgeon (and his staff) the big bucks! We got enough to worry about.

My insurence approove one night stay, but I went home same day.

I had a 4 night stay. I didn't really have any complications, but I was worried that I wouldn't get in enough Water if I was sent home so soon, and I wasn't having any BM.
A lot of people go home the next day and are fine. Just pay very close attention to your body

I think it is standard with a lot of insurance policies to approve one night - mine was the same way. However, if they feel it is medically necessary, your surgeon can deem another night "medically necessary" and get it covered. Don't sweat it at this point - your surgeon should make the right call. I was totally fine just staying one night - I was ready to go home the next day.

Mizz, I only had 1 night in the hospital, it was no problem. I have had numerous surgery this was a piece of cake compared to others. You will do just fine, and look at all the benefits you will have after surgery.

Most US stays are 1 night because that's what insurance dictates. If needed your doc will get extra days for you. MX docs require 2 or more nights

I didn't even know it was sent to the insurance! As I got an email saying it was approved. It took a day! They want me to do it June 3 but that feels fast. I'm dying! I'm so happy and scared out of my mind!! This is real now. Really really real. I want to vomit.

You can handle him looking at "hot chicks"
But do you like it? I mean you have a unique relationship... But is that something that is acceptable? Listening to who he wants outside of the marriage?

Just left post-op appt., down 8lbs in 6 days, I have advanced to Phase 2 which means I can have mashed/boiled potato, cream of wheat, Greek yogurt, soft scrambled egg, cottage cheese, etc and I'll be on this for 3 weeks. Dr said I look great, incision healing wonderful and keep up the good work. I am so excited, I'm going for a walk.
Start weight and heaviest was in December-384
Before surgery-354
Today-346

I was sleeved on 3/25 at DePaul with Dr. Morales. Great experience!!!!

You need to let the DR know how his front office people are doing, he may not have a CLUE!!!!...... and if ALL his patients did this, I can BET there would be a different crew in that office. Best of luck to you!

It's 100% normal to feel nervous or scared. I'm 6'5 and inside I was quivering like a toddler. I wrote the whole "something must have gone terribly wrong letter" and as soon as I got home from the hospital I realized how stupid and silly it was. Listen to your doctor, follow orders and of course listen to your body and you will all do fine. Good luck everyone!!