brwneyedwoman

You look amazing!!

A lot of doctors require sleep studies. My insurance initially denied it, but the office resubmitted, not sure what they said but it was approved. I was very unhappy because I don't have a sleeping problem, only snore lightly when extremely tired. So, imagine my surprise when the diagnosis was severe sleep apnea. I refused the equipment and signed a waiver to that effect, because it was not a study of my sleeping habits, but a study of how they forced me to sleep. I'm a side and stomach sleeper, so if you force me to sleep on my back, I'm going to snore.... most people do. The doctor had to agree... he said if I actually slept on my back, based on the study, I would be dead :-O In my opinion, it was all about making money.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm looking forward to surgery, recovery and exercising :-)

Looking good :-)

I'm planning to take a class after surgery. How long did you wait after surgery before starting?

Hello Everyone!! I'm 48, currently 300, but 345 was my highest. I started this journey at 324 and my surgery date is December 17th. This site has been a Godsend for me.

He didn't give me any special diet...I asked and he said just continue what I'm doing because I'm losing. I'm glad you're happy with your sleeve and I wish you much success. I totally agree with you on the malabsorption. I will definitely keep you posted. Thank you

Thank you proudgrammy. I think he's concentrating more on rapid weight loss and not on any of the other issues, like malabsorption. I have a great Nephrologist that takes good care of me, so when he said I had to do something to get off this weight, I didn't question him.... I just made the appointment with the surgeon. I'm excited, but nervous and am very happy with my decision. You're looking good... I hope I have your results :-)

I totally agree with you on the absorption issues. I expressed to him that I won't be totally off all meds and I don't want malabsorptive issues, since I still need to take them. I hope the surgery helps you :-)

Thank you Teachamy, I hope so too. And I hope it helps you as well :-)

We had a long discussion about both surgeries in June. I asked him if one was better than the other, he said no, it was a matter of preference. He described it as taking a jet vs. propeller plane to NY... you'll still get there, one will just get you there faster. I am keeping an open mind. He gave me several resources and told me it was my decision, so I did the research and settled on the sleeve. He's been doing this for 40 yrs and basically he prefers the bypass. If he gave me a true medical reason, instead of it being his preference, I might consider it. But he hasn't.

I had my pre-op with the surgeon today. Good news is I'm on schedule for Dec. 17th and I don't have a pre-op diet, just continue to lose weight. The bad news is that he's trying to convince me to have the bypass due to my kidney disease. I'm Stage IV, but have been stable for 18 yrs. The WLS is to lose weight to come off a lot of my meds and the Nephrologist has no preference, just get the weight off. I'm totally for the sleeve and don't like feeling pressured by the surgeon :-/

Congrats to everyone! My date is Dec. 17th, and had my pre-op education class today. I haven't gotten nervous yet, but I'm sure I will when I see the Dr. on Thursday for my pre-op instructions.

Thank you :-)

I called Anthem this morning and got the news!! Surgeon's office submitted on 10/23 and told me to give it up to 2 weeks. I'm excited, yet nervous. Pre-op appointment on 11/21.