mamaruss5

Was sleeved June 17 and did try a salad last week and didn't seem to have much difficulty. Couldn't tell if I felt fuller faster or not. No stomach upset after. I really haven't pushed the issue yet.

I am on day 12 and feel like I could probably go back soon. I took 3 weeks off because I am a nurse and am on my feet a lot.

I had mine 1 week before my visit with Dr. Posner and was scheduled for surgery 1 month later.

I had my sleeve on June 17 also and I, too, am having a hard time trying to get in the protein. I tried a couple different shakes and have stuck with the choc. powder from Walmart. Some of them have an awful aftertaste. I just had a sugar-free popsicle today and love it! I don't feel hungrey at all, either. I just know I am to keep hydrated so work at it all day.I have not had any problems since surgery. I am trying to not pick at the plastic that I was closed with. I see my surgeon, (also fantastic), Thursday. Can't wait to progress a little to pureed. I only took pain med for the first 3 days, just didn't need it. Don't need a new problem! You should probably say something to your MD about your BP being so low.

Was in your shoes 1 week ago tonight. Just do what they say, follow all the directions and you will do well. I feel pretty damn good. I had no nausea or severe pain in hospital. Had ice packs for top of stomach area and left shoulder. I think they helped. Use the pain meds they offer you when you are able to have them so you get lots of good rest. I catruthfully say I have not felt hungry all week. Hopefully your doctor has you using protein shakes after. A friend of mine was sent home on just fluids with no protein. He couldn't understand why he was feeling hungry. I am sooooo happy I did this!

I can't tell if my posts cross over at all but wanted to update. I love Dr. Posner and I absolutely love Buffalo General Hospital Can't say enough about the wonderful care there. Never waited more than a minute when I put on my light. Otherwise surgery went very well. I had it in my head I would be nauseated and in a lot of pain. Neither happened. The pain was very manageable and never had nausea, just a little gas. Used a Gas-x strip I took with me and worked well. Didn't need a drain, guess I had very little blood loss at all. Had no trouble with the sips of water and ice chips. Kept hydrated enough. Went down the next morning for the UGI and passed. The drinks for the test weren't bad either. I had thought they would taste bad but were not at all. It was just sips before each view they did. The doctor came in a short time later and said I could go home and within 3 hours I was gone. I ended up with 5 small incisions. I did keep up on my pain med so I was comfortable and since home have napped a lot just because I can (and need to). On full liquids till I see him net week, 1 ounce every 15 minutes morning till night with 60-80 gm protein. My husband feels bad when he eats in front of me but I keep telling him it's alright, I choose to do this so it doesn't bother me.

I went to Buffalo General and even though I was in a semi-private room the stay was excellent. They ere right there when I rang my bell for anything and everyone was very nice. I almost felt like I was at a spa at times. I can't say enough good about them.

Surgery in the am @ Buffalo General. Very excited! Dr. Posner doing surgery. Love this site. So informative.

Mine was fairly easy even though I am on the low end. There was an application the MD made me fill out and I had to list all previous failed diets. My primary also wrote them on his referral letter to the bariatric doctor and all of this went to the ins. co. I really didn't have to prove anything. They went on my word.

Got my surgery date today!! June 17th! It is my birthday and that was all I wanted. Now hoping ins. approval goes smoothly! I feel like a kid with a new toy!

I thought that was why I had to complete an application at the beginning of this process that included all my wt loss attempts. Also, my primary wrote it on his referral form and then doesn't the surgeon send all that info to the ins co.? I am seeing the surgeon tomorrow morning and hope to be getting a date for surgery! It is my birthday and that is all I want. Of ourse, I do want the ins. approval too!

I'm not sure about my copays yet, but I have basic because when we were given the choice it just looked like everything was cheaper and covered better. I have not even discussed the exact amounts with my surgeons office but whatever it is it will be well worth it in my mind.

I have BC/BS FEP Basic and was worried because I am somewhat borderline and if I lose anymore than my 5% I will be below the required 35 BMI with co-morbidities. Anyone else with this issue? I hope my co-pays turn out to be low also and my approval as fast!