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docbree reacted to My Bariatric Life in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

Back when I had gastric bypass surgery in 2003, there was no psychological counseling, supervised weight loss program, nutritionist, or anything... just the surgeon. What did I do? I freaking binged ate every day the week prior to my surgery knowing that I could never eat those foods or this way again... pizza, McDonalds, gelato... gross!
Kids, don't try this at home!

docbree reacted to nolongerhere in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

Lots of great tips.

docbree reacted to FairySleeve in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

My surgeon didn't require for any weight lost before surgery, he set the date of surgery around 2 months after the first appointment. During those two months I did the hell lot of the research on life after gastric sleeve (of course this site is one of my useful resources) and I decided to try if I could live with it. So I followed the low carb diet, drank a lot of Water, no alcohols, no soda, no sweets (except with my coffee in the morning), ate a pound of vegetable per day and I lost 13 lbs! during those two months post-op.
That's how I knew I was ready to commit myself to the life after gastric sleeve.

docbree reacted to amponder in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

My surgeon didn't require a certain amount of weight loss, but my insurance required 5%. The biggest requirement my surgeion had was the all liquid pre op diet. So while I was doing the 6 month insurance Dr. supervised, diet I decided to really try to lose what weight I could before surgery, because I read that it was safer to have the surgery if you lose weight, I lost 62lbs during that 6 months and 18 during the liquid diet and 2 more since surgery, while I was waiting I got things in order, had and EGD, a heart cath for cardio clearance, began walking stopped drinking pop stopped buying chips. Went to the movies and just did some normal stuff until finally the time arrived.

docbree reacted to Bandista in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

I was glad I upped my exercise pre-surgery -- I didn't want to, lol, but I did it and was so glad. It gave me something to step right into after surgery, kicked my body into healing and shedding mode, helped with recovery and helped me lose weight. Also I was very excited and the walking -- a bit further each time -- helped me burn off some of that excess nervous energy.
Keeping a journal helped me. I had so much info to track -- all those appointments, etc.! I wrote down ideas and tips I picked up here or in literature, wrote down how I was feeling, made lists for all I needed to do, my goals (fun to revisit those). I'd take my journal with me to appointments and make notes. I also had a friend take my measurements and they are in the bad back of that book. On the advice of some ine here in rote myself a letter to be opened when I get to goal. It's in my jewelry box.
I called my insurance company and learned what their requirements were -- I only had one from them: BMI a of 40, no wiggle room on co-morbidities. Then I called back and asked again because I was so paranoid. Or rather because I wanted this so badly and didn't want anything to get in my way. Need all the i's dotted and t's crossed. There are a lot of hoops and I was frustrated at times but now a year later I hardly recall that. I'm just so happy.

docbree reacted to labwalker in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

Besides the doctor's requirements, you also need to be aware of what your insurance requires for presurgical care!
I was not required to lose any amount of weight, but they did want to see that I was able to modify my eating habits. My nut wanted to see good amounts of Protein at each meal, small portion sizes, and wise food choices. If I had Peanut Butter and toast for Breakfast, she'd have a fit....low fat Greek yogurt and blueberries were a winner.
A lot of these requirements are to show that you will be able to follow a nutritious diet plan after surgery. And, that you understand how to make those determinations and follow through. WLS is one half of the equation, your ability to eat properly is equally important.

docbree reacted to ProudGrammy in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

Hi Jack Alert HI Jack Alert
@@ProjectMe
you are doing terrific
prepping for DOS by already following many "rules"
loosing 40 lbs
using MFP
you are on the right path to a healthier, happier, longer life
your picture should be in the "book" next to the words "getting ready for WLS"!!!!
you are aces!!!!
good luck
speedy recovery
kathy
congrats

docbree reacted to lisacaron in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

@ remember that every person is different. Even if you have the same surgeon and the same bariatric group what is required of one individual may not be what is required for you.
Speak to you Dr.'s office directly about your individual case, and try not to compare yourself with others. While we all have the same goal in mind which is to lose weight and be healthy the way in which we get there is very different and very personalized. Some of us might be "text book" cases but most of us are not.
My husband and I have the same exact surgery the same exact surgeon, and we were banded/plicated 3 days apart, but from day one his process is much different from mine. We can "relate" to each other and work together toward our common goals but I have to walk in my shoes and he in his.
The best thing to do is to get advice from the person you are having the surgery with and follow the guidelines they set out for you. While it may be similar to another, it could also vary greatly.
Best of luck to you, and Congratulations!!

docbree reacted to ProudGrammy in What did you do while waiting for surgery? December 6, 2014

@
sounds like you researched through the board, and you know a lot already
keep absorbing all the info you see and read
once you meet with surgeon/NUT - they will give you more instructions
"while you are waiting"
get a leg up on your new life
start using MFP
eat small portions
chew thoroughly - pieces should turn to "mush"
eat vvv vv very slowly
drink at least 64 oz of Water a day
don't drink while eating
don't drink for 45-60 after you eat
NO MORE SODA
start to decrease your caffein intake
the above a just a few of thee many rules you need to learn and follow for the rest of your life
I didn't have a requirement to lose X amount pre-op
my doc didn't even put me on a pre-op diet
just said "DON"T GAIN ANY WEIGHT"!!!
if your doc does tell you to loose 5% of your weight
SUCK IT UP!!!
learn now that you must ALWAYS follow the "wise words" of your surgeon/nutritionist (NUT)
enjoy the start of your journey to a healthier, happier, longer life
keeping a blog/taking pictures through time is always good
hope things start moving along, meeting your surgeon, getting more info from him
getting your surgery date
good luck bud
kathy

docbree reacted to Dana Oyebanji in Life changing gastric sleeve to misery..... help December 6, 2014

Ok for those that have asked, I had a long conversation. Neither the doctor that did her original surgery yesterday. His response was that she is in the one percent where things happen. They dont know exactly why but thinks probably that the part of the stomach that was cut away didn't have enough blood flow left to allow it to to heal, so the stitches that were placed during surgery didn't hold and her stomach completely had opened... We may never really know! But yesterday she had a speaking valve on her trache so she could talk, drank some ensure, and did some exercises with therapy which included walking! We are praying she will be home with her kids by Christmas!

docbree reacted to Dana Oyebanji in Life changing gastric sleeve to misery..... help December 6, 2014

Just a positive update thank the lord! My friend was moved from icu to a regular hospital room this week, she still is on a vent, and feeding tube with 3 drains for the infection, but took 10 steps with therapy today and a few sips of Apple juice! I even washed her hair and gave her a awful haircut! Her hair had knotted up to an extreme that wouldn't allow combing or brushing... I am see a miracle, right before my eyes! Thank you to everyone that was kind enough to send me such encouraging messages and prayers!