BLERDgirl

Try to take a deep breath and relax. Perhaps even take a vacation from these boards. Not everyone wakes up in pain or is miserable the first few days/weeks/months post -op. This was absolutely the easiest thing I have ever done. I woke up and walked in recovery. I had zero pain, no gas no nausea or vomiting. I have tolerated every food I have tried. I am not a unicorn. You may just be one of the ones yo have a bad free surgical experience. RELAX I never for one single minute regretted this surgery.

I agree. Call your doctor and let them decide. Better safe than sorry.

I wear shapewear.

No there are other options. My doctor implanted an IVC filter. My BMI was waaay over 60. I didn't have injections or meds to take of any kind. You can leave the filter in indefinitely if you choose. I had mine removed 3 mths post op.

To many variables to tell. It all depends on when you see your surgeon, what sort of pre-op testing he wants, what sort of pre-op testing insurance requires and how fast he schedules. It could be as short a 1 mth and as long as 1 year.

I agree with @@TinyTink, you may want to seek counseling or at least attend a few support groups. I was a need to know person. Not because I was ashamed, but I am like that pretty much about everything in my life. However if it comes up in conversation I own it. I do so intentionally because I want to remove the stigma that this is the "easy way out" or something I should be ashamed/embarrassed of. However, that's my personality. Even as a fat person I was pretty outgoing. Most times if someone asks how I am losing, I simply say, "a lot of hard work." However today I was having a conversation with a neighbor and she mentioned another neighbor remarked on my weight loss and then said she was considering WLS. I told her I had gotten sleeved, but that wasn't the end. I still have to eat right and exercise and *that's* the hard part. They see me going to the gym nearly every day, so they know I am working hard. My admitting I had surgery felt natural and organic. I view my WLS as self care. It was time to take care of me and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

@@Leesa926 - self care is not being selfish. Most job will replace you without skipping a beat. Do not live and die for your job.

No. I had no pre-op diet at all other than the usual Clear liquids the day before and no eating after a certain time prior to surgery.

My nutrition class wasn't covered. I paid out of pocket $200 for that. However when I have my follow-ups and meet with the nutritionist it is covered in the bariatric billing. I still had my $45 office visit copay. I did not have a program fee. I had 3 appointments with the bariatric team pre-op and a 2 - 3 hour mandatory nutritionist class.

Compression clothes are pretty much sold anywhere sports attire is sold. I have Champion, Nike, Fila, Addidas and Under Amour brands. I've bought them everywhere; Just My Size, Kohl's, Target and East Bay. Just make sure they say compression in the description. I never used a girdle, but you could try maternity or medical supplies stores for those. I look for pants that come up high to support my stomach and just make sure the tops are long.

It may be one or it may be a combo of both. Try giving yourself a rest for a day then trying again but adding the new food one at a time. This way you have a better idea of which one is causing the reactions.

What is your food plan per your nutritionist? Whatever that is follow it & do not compare your plan to another's .

I didn't have them I had an ivc filter placed instead

Salads, stir fry, blended with olives for a dip or to serve over meats like chicken or beef.

It doesn't make it harder. In some cases it can make it easier since sleep apnea is sometimes considered a comorbidity. It is likely that your surgeon may want you on a cpap machine prior to surgery. Things like whether or not you have apnea are things your anesthesiologist need to know so they can better manage your breathing during surgery.

I suspected that it was something like this. The good news is turn around time once it actually goes to the insurance company is typically only 3 - 5 days. If you are concerned I would call the office manager back and remind her of your tentative surgery date and ask if she could follow up with the hospital's pre- cert dept.

So sorry just seeing this. Did you already have surgery? How are things going?

Anytime I mix protein powder with a hot beverage or soup I always dissolve the powder into a small portion of warm water first. Once dissolved then add the hot and you shouldn't have any lumps. Dumping or pouring and entire scoop into hot things causes the protein to seize up into and unpleasant lump.

I understand now. If I recall correctly these are the new shakes your NUT recommended? I would call her back and explain the reaction you're having.

I'm unclear. Was it a strain to go? Are you getting constipated?

With plant based powders I strongly advise using a nutra bullet or similar device. The only one I ever tried that was not at least a little gritty was Biochem vegan

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You've gotten a lot of good advice. Here's my concern: 1. You are 3 weeks out from surgery. Still regularly throwing up and your husband a) takes you out and orders you a beer. That's not only sabotage, that's a bit passive aggressive behavior. 2. You go along with this and then drink said beer. That's self sabotage. Sure one beer may not hurt you, but it's setting the stage for a pattern of one offs that can impede your success. Ask yourself will your husband support your weight loss efforts or will he constantly be tempting you and/or putting you in situations that may challenge your resolve? How will you react? If you don't deal with this now it will be a bite of cake, a plate of Pasta and on and on.

I eat pickles all the time.

@InnerSurferGirl is right, Water activities are wonderful on the joints. I rarely if ever have any issues with my left knee and my right is much improved.Even my ortho is impressed with my increased range of motion. I can walk so much longer and farther than ever before. We went to the beach this summer and walking on sand, something I had come to hate, was so much easier. The thing that changed for me is I made exercise as much of a priority as going to work. Once I viewed it like that, it was no longer "If I have time."