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I did an accelerated bariatric program just so they could teach me how to eat and that I have all the knowledge I need for gastric bypass. The surgery is 100% for the GERD and hernia repair. I’m in Illinois and they’re saying BCBS is taking up to 8 weeks!!

9 hours ago, NewChiGirl said:

I have to have a revision b/c of GERD and need a hiatal hernia fixed. Waiting on insurance approval. Praying for approval. Best of luck!!

I believe you should be okay. My approval was done in less than 2 weeks.

Prepping to go home. Worst part was pain from drain.

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So I know it’s not Wednesday but I made it to 199 today and wanted to share! It actually 197.8! When I’m not holding a phone hahah so exciting

Good morning surgery buddies. Let's get up and claim this victory. I have to be at the hospital at 0530. See you on the loser's bench.

Let's live our best life!

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Up until this point I have been very happy with my progress. However, at times I feel like i'm losing too much too fast. I have currently hit my goal weight of 165 lbs.(i'm actually 164 lbs.) and before hitting it, I thought of changing it to 145 lbs. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and didn't recognize the reflection that was looking back at me, because I hadn't taken the time to really really look at myself before today. Anyone else going through this?
RNYGB
SD: 6/25/2018
HW: 300 LBS.
SW: 246 LBS.
CW: 164 LBS.
GW: 165 LBS.

22 hours ago, JWied1 said:

Surgery Monday for me too! Not nervous, just anxious for it to be done!

Surgery tomorrow, 1/21, so I booked a hotel, here in Annapolis, so I don't have to travel tomorrow. Hospital says to be there at 0530.

Best of luck to us all.

My RNY is scheduled for Monday the 21st! Can’t wait!

Update: I went for a consultation this week and learned that Sibley holds monthly support group meetings for sleeve and bypass patients. They are encouraging me to attend the next one before my surgery at the end of February.

I met with my surgeon today and discussed the Vitamin Patch. He does have concerns overall about their absorption. However, since I had the sleeve he explained that absorption issues are not really an issue as with a patient who has had gastric bypass. Plus he said that the patch should be better than nothing (which is where I am right now). He will run blood work in three months to check. He also said at that point if my labs come back good that he will put me on a good prenatal Vitamin and that should be all I'll need moving forward.
So I'm going to try the patch and ordering it today.

I don't have to do liquids, but I do have to do high Protein. See below.

I am someone who has come back, as I need a revision.

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Has anyone tried vitamin patches? What has your experience been?
I'm having a hard time taking my supplements as they make me sick to my stomach...I just heard about the Patches and am considering trying those. I would love to hear anyone with experience with the Patches.< br> Thanks!

I went to the Nut. today and she said that the surgeon doesn't have people with a BMI below 43 on a preop diet. She said they are not concerned re. an enlarged liver for lower BMIs.
I was surprised by that.
I am thinking I may not cut down calories but I will try to be low sugar at least a few days before surgery to shrink the liver a bit.

22 minutes ago, Jenwill630 said:

SimoneMonet- How did work go today?

I had my pre-op appt with my surgeon this morning! I am so excited!!! 20 days!
I will only have the liquid diet for 24 hours before...THANK GOD.

He had sent me to the other side of the office building to get my pre-op EKG taken care of and low and behold, it was also all my hospital admissions stuff. I did all my paperwork, insurance stuff, etc which was a nice surprise.
So now all I have to do is wait for the phone call the day before of what time I am to arrive and then when I get there, I go straight up to the surgical ward.

I had my pre-op yesterday (1/8/19). I actually had 5 appointments. 1) pre-op (surgery is 1/21/19), 2) heart sonogram with cardiologist, 3) blood work, 4) dietitian, and 5) stress test wit the cardiologist. I was surprised to learn I do not have to do clears for 2 week pre-op. My sheet says either 4 Protein Shakes a day or low calorie, low carbohydrate dies of no more than 50-60 carbs per day. No snack type foods, sweets, or starches (bread, rice, Pasta, potatoes, corn, peas, Cereal, crackers, etc.)

I am having a revision from sleeve to bypass.

3 hours ago, Leigh W said:

I need Protein Shake suggestions. I have ideal shape powder but it is too low calorie for after surgery. I have the ready to drink premier ones but they just upset my stomach. What other ones do you like?

Id like to try Devotion Nutrition's angel food cake and their Flex Flavors. But, I've been using GENEPRO. 30 grams Protein in 1 tablespoon.

I've got Amazon Prime and I'm constantly ordering stuff with the free shipping to justify the cost of the membership. $5 here $10 there. I'm sure all of the package delivery people are like "really, this guy again?"... LOL

21st for me also

Does Washington hospital center have anything? Im in Maryland and my surgery will be in annapolis. My last surgery was at inova fair oaks

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Dec 11th here in Maryland..Pre op diet starts 11/27

Johnny B. Sometimes you need to be reminded. I had started gaining and hope my revision surgery will get me back on track.

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Hey ..wanted to mention that compression belt. It makes all the difference. Order one..my doc did not, but I put it on leaving hospital and it prevented the sloshing around of my tummy. Pls in bed.. it helps to move side to side. Made all the difference for me.

tHANKS. I go on Tuesday, 1/8/19 to see dietitian, pre-op, heart sonogram and stress test, with cardiologist.

I'm guessing they will give me the diet on the 8th

Wow. We have similar situations/histories. My sleeve was in 2015. My stomach is folded over, causing a stricture and I have a hiatal hernia. I'm not really nervous. I'm kind of excited, to be honest.

How long were you in the hospital? I'm glad to hear your recovery is easier this time around.

Anxious about the pre op diet. Feel like I'm saying goodbye to carbs

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