MariaH1978

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May of 2013 weighing 321 lbs. I already have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, so being diagnosed with sleep apnea was the final straw. I went to see my primary care doctor and got a referral. My first visit with my bariatric surgeon, Dr. Amin, was in August. Dr. Amin said that I was a good candidate for the gastric sleeve. He told me that I would have to get some tests done, get a psych eval and have to take a class. I had done Weight Watchers for 2 years prior and because of this, I was put on the fast track to have surgery. That was fine with me. I had to take the class for 6 straight weeks. Other people had to do it for 6 months, once a month. After completing my class, all my documents were sent to my insurance company and the waiting game began.
At the end of October I got the call that my surgery was approved and my date for surgery was November 12, 2013. Needless to say, I was thrilled. Two weeks before surgery, I did a liquid diet. The first couple of days were hard. After the third day, I was good. The sugar free popsicles were my best friend during this time. On the day of surgery I weighed 310 lbs. My surgery was scheduled for 8:30am. I've never been more excited to have surgery and I've had several.
Surgery went well. I was up and walking around the hospital that evening. I was sent home the very next day. Things were ok when I got home. I had lots of help and I made sure I walked everyday. I came home on liquids for the first few days then I transitioned to soft foods. I had a hard time drinking Protein Drinks. They really didn't sit well with me. After a about a week, I was able to tolerate them a little better.
Three weeks into my recovery I started having severe stomach pains. I went back to Dr. Amin and was told that I was having muscle spasms from being cut through my stomach muscles. I haven't quite reached a month yet, but overall things are going well.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May of 2013 weighing 321 lbs. I already have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, so being diagnosed with sleep apnea was the final straw. I went to see my primary care doctor and got a referral. My first visit with my bariatric surgeon, Dr. Amin, was in August. Dr. Amin said that I was a good candidate for the gastric sleeve. He told me that I would have to get some tests done, get a psych eval and have to take a class. I had done Weight Watchers for 2 years prior and because of this, I was put on the fast track to have surgery. That was fine with me. I had to take the class for 6 straight weeks. Other people had to do it for 6 months, once a month. After completing my class, all my documents were sent to my insurance company and the waiting game began.
At the end of October I got the call that my surgery was approved and my date for surgery was November 12, 2013. Needless to say, I was thrilled. Two weeks before surgery, I did a liquid diet. The first couple of days were hard. After the third day, I was good. The sugar free popsicles were my best friend during this time. On the day of surgery I weighed 310 lbs. My surgery was scheduled for 8:30am. I've never been more excited to have surgery and I've had several.
Surgery went well. I was up and walking around the hospital that evening. I was sent home the very next day. Things were ok when I got home. I had lots of help and I made sure I walked everyday. I came home on liquids for the first few days then I transitioned to soft foods. I had a hard time drinking Protein Drinks. They really didn't sit well with me. After a about a week, I was able to tolerate them a little better.
Three weeks into my recovery I started having severe stomach pains. I went back to Dr. Amin and was told that I was having muscle spasms from being cut through my stomach muscles. I haven't quite reached a month yet, but overall things are going well.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May of 2013 weighing 321 lbs. I already have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, so being diagnosed with sleep apnea was the final straw. I went to see my primary care doctor and got a referral. My first visit with my bariatric surgeon, Dr. Amin, was in August. Dr. Amin said that I was a good candidate for the gastric sleeve. He told me that I would have to get some tests done, get a psych eval and have to take a class. I had done Weight Watchers for 2 years prior and because of this, I was put on the fast track to have surgery. That was fine with me. I had to take the class for 6 straight weeks. Other people had to do it for 6 months, once a month. After completing my class, all my documents were sent to my insurance company and the waiting game began.
At the end of October I got the call that my surgery was approved and my date for surgery was November 12, 2013. Needless to say, I was thrilled. Two weeks before surgery, I did a liquid diet. The first couple of days were hard. After the third day, I was good. The sugar free popsicles were my best friend during this time. On the day of surgery I weighed 310 lbs. My surgery was scheduled for 8:30am. I've never been more excited to have surgery and I've had several.
Surgery went well. I was up and walking around the hospital that evening. I was sent home the very next day. Things were ok when I got home. I had lots of help and I made sure I walked everyday. I came home on liquids for the first few days then I transitioned to soft foods. I had a hard time drinking Protein Drinks. They really didn't sit well with me. After a about a week, I was able to tolerate them a little better.
Three weeks into my recovery I started having severe stomach pains. I went back to Dr. Amin and was told that I was having muscle spasms from being cut through my stomach muscles. I haven't quite reached a month yet, but overall things are going well.