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I am next week too. Repair of hiatel hernias are quite common and from what I have read just result in a bit more pain and healing time..but nothing major. I have one I can actually feel at times. My surgeon said if it wasn't big he wouldn't mess with it.

I want to say I am loving all the updates.

Are laxatives allowed after WLS? I had horrible horrible constipation after hip surgery in December. I tried everything and was placed on stool doftners in the hospital. Nothing helped. After 10 days I took a laxative. I never ever want to go through that again.

I am hoping too. My surgeon said I should be able to gradually come off my omeprozole which I have to take twice a day. Crazy thing is I rarely had noticeable acid reflux.

Well it's 10:25 now so Mary you are really close to new! The best wishes!

Your best answer is going to come from your surgeons office. Call them. Mine informed me of each step and what would be next.

You got luck on your side Lucky.

Yay! Thanks for the update. I know I have a hiatel hernia too..hoping they fix that sucker as well. Wishing you a good night.

I just got through a hip replacement surgery so I know for me keeping it simple works best. Phone, sweats, and toothbrush and I am ready to conquer the world. Only pre planning is cooking up some meals to freeze for the family so I don't have to worry about it for a few weeks.......And my phase one food/liquid items of course. No pre op diet required but I cut out sugar and caffiene this week on my own.

I would imagine offices vary a lot. I had orientation groups months ago where we went over what to buy and have for each of the 4 phases they have. Plus visits with the NUT and lots of literature to help me out. After everything was done My surgeons office called about my approval ...which was less than 24 hours after submission. Then they called the next day to schedule for pre op appt and the surgery. I picked the date which was 3 weeks away but could have been sooner if I wanted. Pre op diet varies so much you are better just waiting to talk to your doctors office. I only have to do one day of Clear Liquids. My surgery is next week and I am stocking up with a variety of Protein powder samples, sugar free Jello, pop cycles, and fruit juices...which are only for the first week and have to diluted. I am not buying too much stuff as tastes can change.

February is rocking and sounds like everyone is moving along. I had pre op today so now just a little over a week before take off. I have given up sugar and caffiene on my own and stuck to it so far. There is a desire to binge though since I don't have a pre op diet...only one day of Clear Liquids. I just hope I have a smooth time as well. I am going to finally have to tell my MIL who lives with us. I have put it off hoping her new place would come through and I wouldn't have to listen to her negativity. But alas it will be another opportunity for me to practice not punching her in the face.

I was diagnosed with Barrett's a year before I started the surgery process. I too initially wanted the sleeve. I researched it myself befor I even saw the surgeon and concluded the sleeve was not a good choice. The surgeon agreed.

My goodness...you look great and way younger!

Wish you the very best. Next Friday for me. Seems crazy that it is that close after 9 months.

Do you keep records of distance, time etc? competing against your last time and seeing the progress could make it less boring until you are able to do more.

Aetna is " net loss " so you will be fine. I just got approved with a 6 pound gain but overall 13 pound loss.

Great job! You look fantastic! I think you were just getting ready to have your surgery when I first found this site. Now I am getting ready to have mine.

For the most part I choose not to be angry or upset with others who are in most cases simply happy for me. But I am going to save this for the ones I let irritate me

. I keep hearing how frequent it is for ones taste preferences to change dramatically after surgery. Because if this I haven't bothered to even try any of the samples I have bought for my surgery in 18 days.

I remember feeling the exact same way. But time will pass at the same rate whether you are anxious and impatient or more relaxed and taking advantage of the time. Before I knew it 3 months had passed....but my hip had totally gone out so I was forced to put RNY surgery on the back burner and have my hip replaced. In the beginning I thought 6 months was long....well 9 months will have passed by I get RNY. But it really did pass quickly.

Also he gave me a chance to ask any questions I might have. I had already researched which method I wanted and he agreed it was the best choice for me.

It has been a big relief. I was on crutches before and in constant pain. I am 8 weeks post op and only use a cane when I am out. There are two common methods of doing it ( anterior and posterior, lateral is used minimally it seems.) anterior is easier to recover from because there are no cut muscles. I had posterior and was non weight bearing for 4 weeks after. Pain only bad for first week and even then not terrible but I have a high pain tolerance. I am probably going to need the other done before long. I was hoping to have RNY first but I was in to much pain. I am hoping after the hip this one will feel easy.

Peeking my head in here.....to say hello and join the Feburary club. After 8 months and one delay due to hip replacement surgery I got my date ...squeezing in on Feb 27 th! Only thing left to do is pre op blood work on the 17 th. Pre op diet is only one day but I need to start withdrawing from sugar and caffeine. It will be fun to follow everyone here.

Good for you. I just got booked for the 27th. Insurance approval came back in less than 24 hours. This all started for me in May but overall it has gone by quick.

Add me to the February list..27 th! After beginning this process in May it's hard to believe it is finally coming to fruition.