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Sparklette

Gastric Bypass Patients
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Everything posted by Sparklette

  1. Dr. Stinus with St. Joseph hospital.
  2. Behavioral questions "do you snacj when stressed" Emotional questions "do you feel sad/alone/lost" Social questions "do you feel that you have people to rely on" Variations of these questions
  3. Yes! All of this and I have been sleepy all the time
  4. I hate having headaches, they make me cranky, I actually snapped at my dad this morning, I feel really bad about it.
  5. From what I heard nearly everyone has buyers remorse at some point. But you have to remember that this cannot be undone, and that it is for the best that you keep going.
  6. Hah, I was just about to post a topic like this! Surgery on the 25th also.
  7. I'm 21, my surgery is on Thursday the 25.
  8. I'm 11 days in to the pre op diet and I have had a massive headache for the past few days. Anyone else?
  9. Pre-op appointment tomorrow. Super excited.
  10. Its north west. Go through the woodlands and its a straight shot.'
  11. Full liquid 2week Pureed 2 weeks Soft 2 weeks Then slowly introduce more foodn by 6 months should be okay for any consistency
  12. Mine was 165 questions, all true/false. I'm the only person I know who didn't pass the first time. At the time I had untreated anxiety and depression issues. Just go in with a positive attitude and you'll be fine.
  13. FOUR MORE DAYS! How much more encouragement do you need? Lol jk. But seriously, we're almost there, no need to risk it now, Munch on a Popsicle sip some Soup and this phase will be done before we know it. Keep your mind busy. I think I'm a little bit fortunate with the preop diet. I quit smoking recently and learned manage those cravings. Now I have this tossed in also, but it's the same principal, change your routine, keep hands and mind busy, and deep breathing exercises.
  14. How long ago did they submit your file?
  15. I had Seminar First surgeon visit Blood work Ekg Psych Upper gi Second surgeon apt Nutritionist Pre op apt.
  16. Depends on the insurance company. They will either call or mail you directly or call or mail your surgeons office. Mine called my surgeons office and I called her practicality every other day till she heard. What insurance do you have?
  17. My surgery is thursday, the 25th
  18. I gave in to a few fries my insincitive friends brought home. I had a bite of a taco. And a cookie. I felt like shit each time I cheated. But have been good since.
  19. I started my journey when I was 19, I am 21 now and my surgery is in 6 days. I am having a hell of a time finding people in my age group .
  20. Most hospitals have a payment plan. You need to talk with your surgeon or hospital about it

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