J-La

I drank wine 6 weeks out of surgery with no issues. I've heard people say that they got drunk much quicker, but I haven't experienced that either.

I was a self-pay also. Mine was $19,000. I had 3 Doctors write letters to the insurance company BCBS and they still wouldn't pay a dime. Even though I met all the criteria BCBS said that there was a stipulation in my policy that stated that they would not pay for ANY weight loss related treatment.

I had a breast lift and implants in 97'. With all of the scar tissue surrounding my implant and the weight loss, I have a fake boob with a pancake boob hanging under it. Doctor called it a double bubble. LOL! As soon as I can I'm getting them fixed.

I can't tolerate any kind of meat and I'm 6 weeks out. NUT said Isopure since I already drink chocolate Protein Shakes. I'm getting real tired of those. Isopure is tolerable if I hold my breath. I tried crystal lite fruit punch with 1 scoop unflavored Unjury and it was better than Isopure(and a lot cheaper). Downfall is only 21 gms Protein instead of 40 gms in Isopure. My surgeon told me at least 52 grams of protein a day, NUT says 75. Whatever. I guess I'll shoot for something in between..

My bill was 65,000 if they billed my insurance! Crazy I had to pay cash because my insurance doesn't cover bariatric treatment of any kind. I still had to pay $17k. But it's totally worth it!

It was the same for me. Insurance would not cover any weight loss surgery. They will pay for diabetes meds and knee replacement and 100 different other things caused by obesity. I had to pay 19,500 up front. Now I'm starting to get bills for pathology etc. I'm pissed! I was told it was $19,500 for EVERYTHING. I'm calling my doctor's office tomorrow to vent.

I'm 4 weeks out and cucumbers are one of the only fresh vegetables I can tolerate. I don't take the seeds out. I cut them into thin "chips" and dip them in Hummus.

Three weeks out is probably a little early for solid foods. Has your doctor cleared you for solids?

She cleared me for solids at my two week post-op. I think I'm going to go back to soft foods only for awhile.

Thanks everybody. I'm feeling better this morning. Definatly headed to the store for Papaya enzymes and Pepto.

I had GBS on June 12, 2013. I've been doing great, no problems at all. We are visiting relatives out of state this holiday and for dinner I had a 1/2 a small baked potato with some regular sourcream on it and some squash casserole that probably wasn't low fat. That was 5 hours ago and I am in so much pain I am starting to think I need to go to the emergency room. I have taken 2 percocet and it still hasnt let up. Could fatty food make me feel this awful? I was doing fine all day until after dinner. I thought if it was the food the pain would have subsided by now. Could a ulcer hurt this bad? or even gallbladder? all of that was fine during my GBS. Any input would be appreciated.

Nutri-Bullet. $99 at Target and Wal-Mart. It's AWESOME! I use it everyday even though I can eat regular food now. Great for smoothies.< /p>

I guess I can't do green smoothies anymore. Four drinks and BAD stomach pain. This is the first time something hasn't agreed with me. I'm surprised the pain has lasted this long? (half hour).

At Wal-Mart they have Protein Shots. They are 2.9 oz and have 26 gm of whey Protein. I think they are Body Fortress brand. They had some that were more expensive that were 54 gm in each one.

I had surgery last Wednesday and I feel like I can eat more than I should be able to. My mind starts thinking that maybe my Dr. accidentally gave me the sleeve instead of the by-pass. I know it sounds stupid, but I've eaten over 4 oz but not more than 6 oz and feel fine. Does the sleeve hold more food than the pouch?

What is amazing to me is the fact that I am just not hungry at all. I woke up at 6 this morning and so far today I've had the following and only because I am making myself eat / drink regularly:

6:30 a.m.: 1 ounce plain greek yogurt with 1 ounce sugar free apple sauce mixed together. I mix in my crushed bp pill so no taste

10:30 a.m.: 1 scoop vanilla powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder with 1/2 banana and 1 cup of skim milk blended (took me an hour to drink)

3:00 p.m.: 8 ounces of skim milk

5:00 p.m. : 2 ounces of plain greek yogurt

I have been drinking Water throughout the day but am only up to about 30 ounces so far. Still a ways to go. and interesting that I started feeling nauseated at 3:00 today and figured out it was because I hadn't eaten anything. The skim milk helped. I need to try and get something every 2-3 hours to offset that a bit. I think for "dinner" I am going to have another Protein smoothie with the banana. My potassium was low and I don't want the IV drip of that ever again. It burned and was very painful. In fact' date=' it was the worst part of my hospital stay.

So, 4 days out and doing pretty well overall. I still get tired. I took an hour and a half nap today which is not something I would normally do, but I didn't fight it. I've only taken my pain medication once today. For the last hour I have been surfing the Eggface website. Lots of great ideas on that site. I love her and her ideas![/quote']

I LOVE that website! Glad to hear you are doing so well!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!.....So happy for you, I had two shakes left over from the pre-op diet. those two sugar free popicles and 30 oz of Water over the coarse of today. things are moving in the right direction.

how is you pain levels and mobility

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Pain level is only about a 3. Haven't had to take pain meds since I got home. Getting around would be easier if I had some kind of support girdle. I have to hold my stomach when I walk so it doesn't hurt. I still have some gas, but not bad. Glad to hear you are getting some fluids in also. Are you getting around ok?

Surgery was June 12. I'm on pureed already. The gave it to me in the hospital and said that if I kept it down I could go home. So far today I have had 8oz Protein Shake mixed with unflavored Unjury, 2 oz greek yogurt mixed with Unjury ,one sugar free Popsicle and about 15 oz of Water. So far so good.

Im in my room. Surgery went wel. Ill be here two days. Hardly any pain at all. )

Finally had surgery and back in a room at 5:30. Had a hard time coming out of anesthesia. Very tired and Loopy feeling. Not much pain today and I've been up walking.

This happened to me too. Stay strong! Had me come in at 7am and I didn't go to the OR until like 11:30. Good luck.

Well, I'm still waiting for surgery. It's been 6 hours since I got here. Husband is getting tired of waiting and so am I!

Im getting ready to leave for the hospital now. Prayers sent up and blessings coming down!

I hope all goes well with your surgery. I just got to the hospital. There are no rooms available, so I guess I will be sitting in the waiting room for a few hours dying of thirst. Why would they have me come in at 8am if they don't even plan on seeing me until after noon? I'm not in a very good mood right now.

I got my surgery time for tomorrow. I check in at 9 and surgery is at 11. I am nervous now...

I go in at 8am and they told me I was probably the last surgery of the day. What's up with that? Last surgery of the day and no liquids! I'm not looking forward to the day long wait.

My surgery is on Wednesday also. I have the same feelings. I took my kids to stay with my mom out of state for 3 weeks while I have surgery and recover. I cried all the way back. Of course I think the worst, that I'll never see them again. I've been waiting 3 years for this and it is finally "getting real" for me. liquid diet after midnight tonight.

I start the "Liver Shrink" diet on Wed. I am going out for Mexican Tuesday night. Oh, how am I gonna live without my Mexican food? ! I know after the surgery I'm gonna be a refried bean eatin fool!

Gettin RNY done June 13....on opti fast untill then!!! Getting closer! Nervous!

I'm scheduled for RNY surgery June 12. Pre-Op appointment tomorrow at 8:30 am. I'm a self-pay and have got to fork out $19,500 tomorrow. No changing my mind after tomorrow. I've been trying to get this surgery for 3 years through insurance, and they refuse to pay, even though 3 doctors have recommended me for it. I hate insurance companies!!!

June 12 for me. I'm so nervous I haven't been able to sleep. Am I going to be able to make this lifestyle change? Is it going to be worth it? Am I going to be sickly and miserable for the rest of my life? I need to quit reading all the horror stories of this surgery on the Internet.

June 12 for me. I'm so nervous I haven't been able to sleep. Am I going to be able to make this lifestyle change? Is it going to be worth it? Am I going to be sickly and miserable for the rest of my life? I need to quit reading all the horror stories of this surgery on the Internet.