Debbie Jean

That's so exciting! You'll be doing the happy dance next week for sure ????

SW 205.6 CW 197.8 GW 195

I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea during my preop testing. Like you it delayed my surgery since I had to successfully use my CPAP for 2 weeks before I was cleared to be scheduled. It takes getting used to but for me it has been life changing. For the first time in many years I wake up feeling rested. No more constant exhaustion and nodding off in my chair at work after lunch. One particular piece of advice I have is to try different masks. There are so many different types and varieties, if one doesn't work, try another and another. It takes time but you will find one you can work with. Be patient and realize that you can and will adapt. And I'm betting that after you do, you will agree with me that the diagnosis is a blessing in disguise. You will be healthier and feel better!

I find the biggest difference for me is that the denser the protein the moister I need it to be. Broth, low fat sauce, etc is critical.

So- did they at least put your catheter in after you were already under? Lol. Yes, they put it in after I was under and removed it early the next morning ???? I counted my blessings for sure! Don't know which is worse, drain or catheter. Sure wouldn't have wanted both! ????

No drains for me ???? I did have a catheter, though LOL

I've been a type 2 diabetic for over a dozen years. At one point I was on 55 units of insulin plus other medication. I was sleeved 12/23/14 and came home on no diabetes medications and have not had to restart any. My endocrinologist is thrilled. He says that he has seen great success with diabetes in those patients who have had the sleeve. What is your A1C? I think this may make a difference in which surgery you choose and how quickly your diabetes resolves. Talk to your surgeon and endocrinologist if you have one, PCP if you don't Good luck with your choice! At 62, I haven't been this healthy in almost 20 years ☺️

SW 205.6 CW 199.8 GW 195

This sounds so odd. My doctor wouldn't schedule the sleep study until he had approval from my insurance. I assumed everyone did this. I'm wondering if this was just a miscommunication of some kind. Hopefully on Monday the insurance can reassure you that they will be covering the procedure ????

Ok folks please before you post a reply, read the entire thread. The OP posted an update ????

Actually at 4 weeks my NUT was encouraging me to get my Protein from food rather than shakes. She said as soon as I could get 60 g through food I should drop the shakes completely. It took me about a week to figure out how to get it in but now it's a rare occasion when I have a shake.

Good Monday morning all from the snowy northeast! SW 205.6 CW 202.8 GW 195

Depends on your surgeon. Some say no more coffee... ever. My doctor allows it from the time of discharge after surgery. I have 2 cups of black coffee in the morning. Never had any problems. But absolutely nothing bothers my sleeve anyway lol

((((((BIG HUGS))))) only someone who has been through this can understand how this feels, the pain and the frustration. I had both my knees replaced 3 years ago, staged a month apart. Like you I was bone on bone and there was really no hope. It was probably the hardest thing I ever did. The recovery was long and painful. BUT I can tell you now I would do it again in a heartbeat. My life had become so limited. I went to the grocery store several times a week because I couldn't do more than 2 aisles in a trip. I sat and watched while others enjoyed life and it felt like the world was passing me by. I wanted to do just one knee but my doctor insisted I do both a month apart. He said I wouldn't really get the benefit since my condition was so bad. I trusted him and he was right. Later I went to Hawaii for my daughters wedding and truly enjoyed myself in a way I could never have done before. Heck I toured Pearl Harbor climbing up and down the battleship Missouri! It was such a thrilling trip! I had WLS after my knee replacements partly to make sure they last. I said I was going to take care of my new knees in a way I hadn't taken care of my first pair. There are things I can't do. I can't kneel anymore, though I think God understands. I can't run, either. I have to be careful of any exercise that pounds on the joint. Other than that I'm good to go. No cane, no limp. Most people are surprised when I tell them I have fake knees! It's a tough surgery but so worth it! Believe me I have been where you are now. Life really can be so much better! I hope you have relief with the shots. But if you don't replacement surgery can open a whole new world for you. It was a world I thought was lost to me forever. I think finding that it wasn't has been such a surprise and blessing

My surgeon says her older patients often do much better than the younger ones who are much more likely to resist properly following both her pre op and post op eating requirements, etc. Older people in her experience follow her orders and often do much better. They are more likely motivated by health concerns rather than appearance. As I read the forums here I often remember what she said. When people say things like "I'm 3 weeks out and sick of purées, can I eat (fill in the blank) " I often wonder how old they are lol. Don't know whether it's true but my own experience seems to confirm it.

Two words for him. Grow up. And don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

62 here. Sleeved 12/23/14. 45lbs down healthier than I've been in years ☺️ I don't know who is more thrilled... me or my doctors lol

What a relief! I like the saying "if you expect the worst, you can only have nice surprises" ???? Best wishes with your surgery ☺️

CW 205.6 GW 195

I found the best selection of sugar free Torani on Amazon.com. Price is reasonable, too. I usually put PB2 on my apple slices. But I gotta try this. Not only does it sound delicious but it's a way to sneak in some Protein, too. Thanks for posting. ????

I hear ya! Even after I officially started my journey it took me awhile to really wrap my brain around what I was doing and what life after surgery would be like.

Do you know that kiddie song? "do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro, can you tie'em in a knot, can you tie 'em in a bow, can you throw'em over your shoulder like a continental soldier, do your ears hang low" Substitute boobs for ears and you got me ????

My opinion here and I fully expect most to disagree with me It sounds like your heart is in the right place but putting him on a "diet" at his age makes me cringe and could easily backfire. The "sneak eating" is a red flag. The fact that you are happy he lost 4 lbs troubles me. Do you weigh him??? Yikes!! How much of your interaction about food revolves around weight problems and dieting? Please remember this is not about your weight problems. It's about his. This isn't something you should be doing on your own. You should be coordinating with his doctor. Model good behavior both in eating and exercise. Encourage healthy food choices by buying good foods and providing opportunities for being active. With puberty on the horizon he can grow into his weight! Please encourage him to talk about the sneak eating. He obviously fears your judgement or he would eat in front of you. You need to figure out how and why that happened and how to fix it. If you are really concerned talk to his doctor, see a nutritionist, see a therapist. You know even happy kids can have issues that need outside help. I fear that your weight history may be interfering with your ability to really focus on what your son really needs. BTW I have absolutely no doubt that you love the socks off your wonderful son and would walk over hot coals for him! ☺️

They deal with insurance everyday and have a good idea of what is needed for approval. Based on your BMI, co-morbidity's, etc. they scheduled you. Mind you the date they gave you is in June not March ???? Some surgeons prefer to schedule you at the beginning before insurance approval especially if they don't anticipate any problems. Makes their life easier LOL I know several people who went for an initial consultation and walked out with a surgery date. Scheduling in this case is not the same as insurance approval. You still need to submit whatever is required and be approved. My surgeon does not schedule surgery until you receive insurance approval and fulfill any extra requirements she may have, like a sleep study. On the other hand once this is complete you will have your surgery within two weeks.

Thanks for the tip! Just ordered a box of cookies and cream☺️