Jacqueline K

Yes. I had mine the week before surgery and since I'm on the pill I always know when it's coming so I planned it that way. I did not want my period during surgery. I started again 3 days post op anyway just from the stress on my body. I bled for a month after that! It was crazy and I thought it would never end. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Here is the nutrition info. Lots of fiber and protein. Very little fat and with all the fiber the carbs aren't really bad. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I did have a catheter and it was put in during sirgery and removed the next morning. I was happy I had it- didn't have to get up to pee during the night. The bag kept filling up from all the IV fluids. I agree with sparklette. My bottom was sore from that thin mattress. Make sure you bring a pillow for the ride home! That was so helpful as the ride home was very painful. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Vita pizza! I found it at publix but I had seen it advertised before in weight watchers magazine. Had to dip it in a bit of pizza sauce since it was pretty crispy. Wasn't bad though. I ate all of the inside- left the outer crust alone. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I'm not a veteran really as my surgery was 2 months ago but I know the answer. Some people don't dump at all by the way. I'm not sure if I do as I've avoided high sugar items. The point is that you have the 'honeymoon' phase in which weight loss is the highest. After the first year or two the pouch will stretch a little as its supposed to- we'd eventually starve otherwise. Hunger may return a few months after surgery- depends on the person. Much less food is needed to satisfy that hunger of course. Long term the hope is that you have gotten used to healthier habits and can maintain them. The surgery will not prevent regain. Only we can do that by remaining vigilant. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Shrimp cocktail! First attempt with shrimp and it was a success. Had 5 medium sized shrimp. Of course then we went to a movie and I had more popcorn than I should have. Pouch wasn't too happy with that but wasn't really bad either. I just think I ate too much of it. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

So far my costs have gone down. I used to eat tons of fast food and now I don't. I spend less at the store and what I get lasts longer. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

The lean cuisine Mac and cheese had like 30 something carbs but it has 13 grams of protein and a little fiber so it subtracts out. I only eat half of it anyway so its not really that many carbs. I have a friend that had rny a week before me and she recommended it. No issues for either of us and it satisfies my Mac and cheese cravings. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Half a Mac and cheese lean cuisine and some green beans. Easy and I get 2 meals out of one of those if I do it with veggies. Family is gone right now so just making food for me. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Yes even doctors do this. I had a bad cough and would cough up junk. My allergist tried to blame it on reflux which I have never had. She kept bringing it up and explaining the symptoms like suddenly I'd admit to having it! She finally listened to me and we figured out the real problem. I haven't seen her since. Made me so angry. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I like either a couple bites of low fat cool whip or a no sugar added fudge sickle. The ones I found at Walmart have only 40 calories. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

My doctor always said with GERD the sleeve is a bad idea. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Thanks we made up. I apologized since I knew I shouldn't have acted like that. These hormones are crazy! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I have had a hard time since surgery with a stricture and hospital stay last week. Anyway today was my first day back since the EGD. I'm exhausted and Walgreens messed up my meds and is probably going to charge me again for them at another store. Anyway my sister and I just started arguing over no reason really. Then she started to apologize and I threw it back at her! She goes "I'm not mad or anything" and I said I didn't give a crap if she was to which she said something not nice at all. Been crying for a while now- was crying before that anyway so it didn't help. I don't know why I lashed out like that. I'm an emotional mess and I feel like none of them understand. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Yes! I was thankful for the catheter. I peed so much it would have been crazy trying to get to the bathroom. I was so out of it on drugs. The one walk was so much. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I had one - it was put in while I was asleep so it was no big deal. They pulled it the next morning and I had to pee before I could leave. It really wasn't bad- didn't hurt to have it removed. It just felt very weird. I was glad I had it- didn't have to worry about getting to the bathroom the day of surgery. And I would have needed to go a lot! The IV fluids were crazy. The catheter bag kept filling up. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

The only one the I didn't tolerate was lemonade flavors- they burned my pouch. The others I just couldn't stand the taste of anymore. Still the thought of them makes me feel ill. I don't like peach flavored things anyway but glad you found something you like too. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I went with the bypass because its been around longer and so we know the long term results. Also it has the highest percentage of excess weight loss. I also know someone who had the sleeve and hasn't lost even half her excess weight and its been more than a year. I know myself enough to know that I needed the malabsorption aspect of the bypass. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I have UHC and was approved first go round with a bmi of 55. I had no issues getting approved and the only thing they wanted me to do was psych eval which I did. I did have a high deductible and out of pocket max though and have spent $3500 out of pocket. Small price to pay though I think. My plan is with Wells Fargo though so its a really good one. UHC has so many different plans- several years ago I was on my former stepdad's UHC plan and they did not cover the surgery at all. It just all depends. So sorry about your denial- I would appeal though. Many people on here were denied the first time and approved later. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I didn't write letters but I told everyone I loved them the night before. I also made sure to hold my nieces tight since I knew I wouldn't be able to pick them up like that for a while. My sister was a little irritated because I picked the baby up out of her bassinet after bedtime but oh well. Lol Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk