Gumpgal

Me too! I also brush my teeth when I start feeling "snacky". It seems to help .

Wow! Down 3 lbs in two days. This pre op diet is no joke.

I started my pre op diet 5 days early in hopes that I would be through the worst (withdrawals) of over the weekend.

Aww thanks for the vote of confidence @Luvenme4eva ????. Today is day 2 and it seems to be just a bit better than yesterday. I do feel like the universe is testing me. I came in to work and the break room is full of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I walked right by them, but dang!

Started my pre op diet yesterday. It's a lot more difficult than I anticipated. My nutritionist says that's it gets easier after the 3 or 4 day mark ?!????

Orange Park, Florida

Ugh... I am not looking forward to the pain I know it's surgery and I'm expecting some pain, just the added trauma of the hernia repair is going to make it worse. Yuck

@@juliarea let me know what you find out. I am staring to become a bit obsessed with any an all information that I can get to prepare for what's to come.

Thanks! @ The Candidate I will have to ask at my pre op appointment. I didn't even think about the hospital providing one.

Hello. I am scheduled for surgery July 28th, I am also having a hernia repair at the same time. I was wondering if anyone used an abdominal binder after surgery? If so, did it help? Is this something I should purchase prior to surgery??

Has anyone gone through hernia repair along with Gastric bypass? I guess I am more concerned with the hernia repair, as I have heard that this causes longer healing time and more pain during recovery.

Awesome! Thanks for the information ????

@@Pinkpeonies1 I am so glad to know I am not the only one that's feeling this way. As soon as the Drs office called with my official surgery date, I started having an anxiety attack, so bad that my chest felt tight and I was having a hard time breathing. It took a few days for me to get a handle on my fear of the unknown.....but I keep telling myself that Gods got this. Everything happens for a reason. Good luck!

@@Leesa definitely get a second opinion. I adore Dr. Herrera. He will answer any and all questions you have, and will let you make the final decision without pressuring you one way or the other. He's definitely worth talking to.

@@Karlnjax I used North Florida Bariatric, my Advocate was Amber. After insurance approval the Surgeon's office schedules the surgery day. They were ready to schedule. The first available appointment was three weeks out, which isn't bad.

@@Karlnjax I am having Gastric bypass. I looked into the the sleeve, but my Insurance wouldn't cover it . I have to start my two week pre op diet next weekend.

Hi Ladies! I am all for being buddies. My name is Jennie, I am 36 and from Jacksonville, Florida. I am 5'3 , current weight is 241. I cannot wait to get the surgery behind me and begin this new adventure.

I am in the Fleming Island area as well, and scheduled to have surgery July 28th with Dr. Herrera at St. Vincent's Riverside.

Hi! My surgery date is July 28th. I am anxious and looking for a buddy to go through this process with as well ????

I am from the Jacksonville Florida area as well. I just received my approval from Highmark BCBS. I am having a Gastric Bypass in July with Dr. Herrera at St. Vincent's. Has anyone used him? My primary Dr recommend him. So far he seems great, I am just getting a bit nervous as the actual date approaches ????