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How are you doing @@lulabelle607? I was in a lot of pain for the first few days, but much better now. Having no trouble getting in m protein and water and now getting around much better.

Update: I'm doing well. Was really hurting those first few days, but it's eased up a lot and now I'm just a little sore. I'm able to eat and drink without difficulty. No problem getting in my Protein and Water. Had my first follow up with my doctor a couple of days ago and he says everything looks good. Anyway, I'm feeling lots better and am moving around easier. Oh, and food has not really bothered me. I mean it looks good, sounds good, but I can do without it.

What time is your surgery @@lulabelle607 ? I go in at 5:15 for surgery at 7:30 AM. So early! I'm getting excited now. I imagine I'll be nervous tomorrow morning.

Thanks folks. I really appreciate the well wishes and encouragement!

Today is my 55th birthday! All 3 of my girls have come together from around the country to be here for my birthday and my surgery! My RNY is Tuesday, Nov. 25! I'm beginning to get a little nervous. And the food commercials on tv have been absolutely killing me! My youngest got pizza last night....smelled so good. Starting to worry if I can really follow through and make these needed changes.

Welcome! I'm glad you were able to overcome your depression. I can totally relate because I suffer from clinical depression (for several years now) and I isolate myself at home and don't go anywhere unless necessary, have no motivation to shower, workout, etc. It is debilitating. Good luck to you on this journey!

I'm getting RNY on Tuesday as well! Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery! The main thing I've heard is walk, walk, walk.

Go to myfitnesspal.com. It's an easy way to track everything you eat and drink and it tells you how much Protein, carbs, sugars, etc. you're getting. I use it every day to track my eating.

I just looked at mine though and it's not showing on there....it may not show until after the surgery (mine is Nov. 25). Sorry. But if it makes you feel any better mine was really quick.

Go to mymedicare.gov and register with them if you haven't yet. You can check the most recent claims on that site.

I'm doing gastric bypass....because of the amount of weight I have to lose and my comorbidities: pre-diabetic, high blood pressure, sleep-apnea. I just feel like I need the malabsorption to get where I need to go. That's my personal choice and my surgeon agrees with me.

I'm right there with you! My surgery is November 25! Good luck to you!

I'm in Ohio with Medicare and Medicaid (with a spenddown). I had to do 3 months but I don't know if that was the Medicare requirement or just the program I'm working with.

Oh Pik! So sorry to hear that you're still having problems! I hope your issues get resolved completely soon so you can enjoy your new tool!

Ha! This made me chuckle! Congrats to you! Can't wait to cross mine again!!