WillyBoo

I was sleeved on 4/16/2015. My IBS (loose) has never been so severe as it is since pre-op. I have been ill since April 6th. Am following a FODmaps diet with some improvement but still not resolved.

I have had it and it is yummy! I would not be allowed to have it though because of the high carbs and sodium and lack of Protein. I will miss Panera soups!

Me too. Liquid in- liquid out.

I am on day five of liquids. I really have not been hungry too much. The second I feel a twinge I drink something. Water, broth, crystal light, coffee, vitaman water zero, anything clear. The surgeons plan says "up to 6 shakes per day" but I have been getting by on 5 which I drink about 3 hours apart with coconut/almond milk. I also make each one a little bit different. The only issue I have had is a bit of a tummy ache and frequent bathroom trips (liquid in - liquid out!). It isn't fun by any means but it is doable.

I think it depends on genetics and age and how much you lose. I am assuming i will have a good amount of loose skin. I figure since it will be hidden under clothing i can live with it. Kinda hard to cover up being 100+ pounds overweight.

I am taking two and half weeks but can/will take more if I need to (self-employed). My doctor will not excuse for more than 4 weeks unless there are major complications.

Cut yourself a break! Tomorrow is a new day. The next time you feel temptation, you will remember how you feel right now and hopefully you will not give in to the junk.

I have the same issue. I use unjury (which i got from the unjury website) and syntrax nectar in tbe unflavorex and vanilla torte. No prolem with those at all.

Is it possible to have the low carb meal at lunch so you dont feel so weak mid-day?

I was told occasional nsaids were ok after three months out.

April 16th!

Mine is coming out during my sleeve surgery. My insurance allows it so out it comes! I don't want another surgery looming over my head.

My answer is similar to AmyfromCincy. It was in my chart but I don't think it was listed on the insurance companies criteria.

I have had the same sweet taste pre-op but I am not diabetic. I have assumed it was ketosis. If it is really concerning, check with your doctor and make sure everything is ok.

Call! Mine took about a week and a half. I called to to check on it and found out it had just been approved. That was nearly two weeks ago and I still don't have anything in writing from BCBS. The doctors office did follow up with a call and got the info they needed though.

Good question. I have been wondering the same thing.

Wow. These are fast turn around times. I had my info class in October but had to wait until Jan 2 for my first round of appts (new insurance). It took two months to get through all the testing and appts and three weeks of compliance with my new a-pap. Two more weeks for approval with insurance. Next week I have three more appts and will be picking the surgery date at that time. Lastly I have a pre/post dietitian education on the 30th of this month and hoping to be sleeved mid April. At times I have wished that time would pass faster. In the end though, I am actually glad I have had the time to process the life changes that I need to make. I have used this time to ease into some of the them ahead of surgery.

Congrats!

I hope by the end of this week I will know my April date so I can join you all.

Sounds like we might be following the same timeline. I am hoping for a early-mid April date. How about you?

What are these apps? This sounds like a great idea!

How long have you been waiting? Have you thought about calling? I waited ten days without word and i just couldnt sit thru another weekend of not knowing. Friday late afternoon i called BCBS and found out it had just been approved. My doctor doesnt even know yet. I wont get my date until my surgeon consult. Now i wait for the office to call and set that appt. At least i know its approved.

Can't hurt to call. I have been waiting for what feels like forever for an answer (Real-time is about 10 days.). I finally called BCBS late in the day yesterday. It had just been approved. The letter to my doctor had not even been generated yet. I still don't have my date but at least I know it was approved. I am so glad I called. I really didn't want to sit through another weekend worrying.

You must be relieved to be able to plan ahead. I called the insurance company this afternoon and found out that i was approved but the doctors office doesnt even know yet. Now have to wait for them to call me and schedule an appt with the surgeon. That appt is when i will get my date. Am hoping for mid april.

I was pressured by my internist for years to get a sleep study done. I just didn't see the value of it since I didn't have sleep troubles. My surgeon requires it so I could no longer put it off. I did have sleep apnea big time. I have had a my a-pap for about 4 weeks now. I have worn it religiously every night for at least 7 hours. The first 10 days or so, were rough. I just couldn't make it comfortable and got a nasty sore on my face too. I didn't give up tho, and now it is fine. I honestly don't feel any different in the mornings but I am glad that it is better for my health to use it.