rmckellips
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Congrats!! Prayers for continued success.
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I figure no matter what u do in life people will be critical. Even if u lost weight on your own, there will always be someone negative or talking about you. So, yes, do what's best for u not them.
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Actually, the surgeon cancelled my surgery 15 minutes before my surgery time. I had my IV started and the anesthesiologist saw me. The surgeon looked at my abdomen and saw a couple superficial scratches and said if he had to convert to an open procedure, one of them would be in the area and he didn't want to risk infection. I'm a nurse and I was in complete shock to cancel surgery because of a couple superficial scratches. I have never seen that before. So, I am switching surgeons and hoping to have the surgery in January or Feb. I was so bummed.
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Did u have your surgery with Dr. July? I am looking to have my surgery done with her.
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I can't believe my surgery is tomorrow. Went through a panic moment this afternoon but now I'm feeling better. The prep isn't very fun the day before surgery but like anything this too shall pass (literally)????. I pray for no complications! I will post again postoperative.
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My surgery is Dec 3!!
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My surgery is Dec 3 too!! The liquid diet is not fun!!! Guess I will be having Turkey broth and pumpkin spice Protein Shake for Thanksgiving.
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Same thing happened yesterday to me. I got a call after breakfast and the bariatric clinic called and said they were moving my surgery up to Dec 4 from January 14. Day 1.5 of liquid diet. Thanksgiving will be tough but next Thanksgiving will be much better!!! Good luck everyone on your surgery.
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They bumped up my surgery that was scheduled for January 14 to next week Dec 3! I am so excited but a little nervous too!!!
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January 14th for me!!
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It's finally set!! I feel like it is finally real!!
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I got approved today for my surgery. Jan 14 is my date cuz the MD was booked until the end of the year. I have BCBS and it took 10 days for approval.
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I agree. For me, I started out not telling anyone about my decision except for husband and kids. After awhile, I thought I don't give a crap what people think and they would find something else to judge me about. Now, I don't care it's my decision not theirs. I had a Dr. I work with say, that seems so extreme to have surgery for weight loss. Wow! I wonder how he advices his morbidly obese patients? Oh, just diet and exercise..( been there done that!!!)
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Good luck on your journey!
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That's fantastic! Congrats!
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Wonderful! It's so inspiring to me to see this forum and all the successes. Love it!
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You look great! Congrats!
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I love all the great successes. So inspiring while I'm in the waiting process for surgery. Hopefully end of Nov or Dec. I can't wait for the day I don't have to go to Lane Giant for my clothes and underwear!
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Im hoping for a November/December date. I have my 4th month nut appt tomorrow...getting excited. I dont have to lose any weight just the 2wk liquid diet before the surgery. I guess I shouldnt say "just"cause the 2wk liquid diet will be tough. I feel like I should lose weight before surgery and exercise to help be in better shape for surgery. Good luck everyone in your journey.
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I am looking at end of November and going through all the requirements. Next week is my 4th nutrition appt. Getting more and more excited. I have to do this for my health and for myself. I am 44 and my primary dr encouraged me to do the bypass because of my family history of premature heart disease and obesity. My Dr said its not if u have a heart attack, its when because when I go into menopause I wont have estrogen to protect me anymore. Needless to say, Im anxious to get through this process for my health.
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I have my 4th month visit next week. Im excited as well and see a light at the end if the tunnel. Hoping to have my surgery end of November or early December.
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I dont think its offensive at all. Honestly, Ive probably eaten like that women. Out of control and losing yourself in a dark place. Its very sad. Congrats for making your life change. I hope to have my RNY scheduled in Nov or Dec. It will be nice to have a real life again but realizing having to face your feelings head on can be a challenge too. Its all part of the journey back to a healthy life. Good luck!
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Sorry, I think the way I phrased my post mislead u. I felt the same way u felt after talking to my friends who are nurses. When I talked to my Dr. and dietician they made me feel better by saying that nurses only see the complications and not the successes which can be a one sided opinion. I know many that have had success and I am also a nurse. Good luck!
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Ive had nurses that are friends of mine tell me the same things. My response is that they dont see the success stories and the complications are just a fraction of success stories. Ive talked to my Dr. and dietician and they both said the same thing. They only see the complications. I would guess the complications of being obese are higher.
February
in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Mine is Feb. 23!!! Long time waiting for this