Debbie Jean

You need to call your doctor or insurance to verify approval. Some doctors will schedule you prior to approval so they get you into the hospitals schedule. But this is not necessarily insurance approval. If you aren't approved they just cancel the surgical appointment. My doctor scheduled after insurance was approved so this was never an issue. But I know people whose doctors did the scheduling first then went through the approval process. Oftentimes a call directly to your insurer is the quickest way to get your current status. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I repeated my sleep study at 10 months post op when I was down about 80 lbs. No evidence of sleep apnea so I was able to discontinue the CPAP. I still check in with my pulminologist every 6 months to make sure I remain symptom free. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best to check with your surgeon since this is one of those practices that varies widely. No right or wrong answer here. Just depends on your doctor's protocol. I had one but many people don't. As others have said, you are out when it is inserted and it takes 2 seconds to remove. I really appreciated the convenience of being able to just rest in bed without having to deal with bladder issues. But that's me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Follow your doctor's protocol. Mine had no restrictions on coffee. I started back on regular right away and had no issues at all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow...5.6 A1C in 6 months...that's awesome! What was your A1C when you started? I heard that it's more of a remission than a cure, but it's better than having my sugars so high. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App My A1C as a diabetic was 8+ with meds... could never seem to get it much below 7. The sleeve has been such a blessing. Not only am I off all diabetes medications but at 8 months post op I went for a follow up sleep study and was able to get off by CPAP machine, as well. Life is good!

As a 63 years old diabetic I was on a boatload of pills and 55 units of insulin for the 10 years prior to sleeve. Off all meds with an a1c of 5.6 by 6 months post op. I will be 2 years out in December and continue to maintain through diet and exercise only. BTW my endocrinologist says I am not cured but remain a diabetic. He says I am "in remission" but will need to be careful since I will always be at risk of relapse. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Diagnosed as part of my preop testing with sleep apnea. My pc suspected it for awhile but I never wanted to do a sleep study. Once on my cpap with the right mask I was sleeping better than I had in years! 8 months post op and 80 lbs down I repeated the study and the sleep apnea was gone!

I'm in for the new challenge. Shooting for 3 hours a week and 1 lb per week. Thanks for taking charge of this! It really helps with keeping up the motivation ????

If eating was a way to cope with preop anxiety, then post op will present more issues since that outlet is now gone. I agree that therapy can help you target where those feelings are coming from and discover healthier outlets and coping mechanisms. Hang in there! It does get better ????

I also took Actigall post-op for six months per my surgeon's protocol. I suspect you can stop it now but I would call the office to verify that.

CW:162.4

CW:161.4

Made my target of 3 this week!

CW: 161 Stayed the same.

Made it to the gym 2 times this week. Was shooting for 3 but just didn't make it. This week for sure! ☺️