pansy63

@@ronimom
Hello, my surgery was done by Dr. Latchman in Girard KS. Everything went very well. The staff were awesome. I am 6 weeks post op, everything healed up fine and back on regular diet. Only problem is a nasty UTI last week but dietician and nurse both very helpful in figuring out how to boost fluids while still being able to eat:). DR Latcmen, her staff and hospital staff very attentive, caring and professional.

Surgery tomorrow morning, have enjoyed reading the postings from other May Sleevers . Have to go pack bag..good luck to everyone else going in tomorrow!!

Surgery tomorrow am, have spent day cleaning house to keep me busy:). Hope to get some sleep eventually.

Surgery tomorrow am, have spent day cleaning house to keep me busy:). Hope to get some sleep eventually.

Surgery tomorrow morning, have enjoyed reading the postings from other May Sleevers . Have to go pack bag..good luck to everyone else going in tomorrow!!

Congrats to all the May Sleevers who have dates!! I am still tentative for May 6th but have run into a few hurdles . Completed EGD which revealed a previously unknown hiatal hernia which can be fixed during the sleeve surgery. The hurdles include a few issues that occurred during EGD which led to confirmation of sleep apnea and cardiac abnormalities. Waiting to hear outcome of attempts to get insurance to assist with CPAP machine ( covered the sleep study myself and also doing self pay for sleeve so am hoping they will assist with CPAP). Have appointment with cardiologist this week, no history of heart problems but evidentially there were some issues with the sedation during EGD. I am trying to stay positive and have started my 3 week preop diet a few days early:). Thanks for letting me vent:)

Congrats to all the May Sleevers who have dates!! I am still tentative for May 6th but have run into a few hurdles . Completed EGD which revealed a previously unknown hiatal hernia which can be fixed during the sleeve surgery. The hurdles include a few issues that occurred during EGD which led to confirmation of sleep apnea and cardiac abnormalities. Waiting to hear outcome of attempts to get insurance to assist with CPAP machine ( covered the sleep study myself and also doing self pay for sleeve so am hoping they will assist with CPAP). Have appointment with cardiologist this week, no history of heart problems but evidentially there were some issues with the sedation during EGD. I am trying to stay positive and have started my 3 week preop diet a few days early:). Thanks for letting me vent:)

@@sh1211
I found samples at unjury', and Bariatric Choice and there is another place called Natasha? Not sure of name on last one. Also picked up a sample pack at netrition I also got some individual bottles of Isopure RTD for right after surgery it is clear liquid with 40 grams of Protein. THe other sample pack I got was syntax nectar from smart body nutrition. I didn't want to buy big containers until I figured out what flavors I liked:). To find them I just did a google search for protein powders or drink samplers:). Hope this helps

Hello everyone!! I am in the process and tentative date at this time is May 6th. Still have to have EGD, which is scheduled for April 3. I will have a three week preop diet, so I have been exploring shake and yogurt options, also Protein Water for after surgery because I will be on Clear Liquids for a week. May will be here before we know it:). Go team May 2015!!!

@@sh1211
I found samples at unjury', and Bariatric Choice and there is another place called Natasha? Not sure of name on last one. Also picked up a sample pack at netrition I also got some individual bottles of Isopure RTD for right after surgery it is clear liquid with 40 grams of Protein. THe other sample pack I got was syntax nectar from smart body nutrition. I didn't want to buy big containers until I figured out what flavors I liked:). To find them I just did a google search for protein powders or drink samplers:). Hope this helps

@@pansy63
Sorry to interrupt.....but maybe this will work for you: On Amazon.com type in unflavored Protein powder in the search box. I use TG's and GENEPRO. Good luck!

@@CanyonBaby
Thanks for the info..mine is a surprise as well. Hope mine goes as well as yours and will keep your hints in mind:)

I had the worst gerd prior to surgery. I'm talking lava choking me awake at night even on meds. Since surgery zero reflux and zero meds!

Iv had GERD for many yrs before I also had hernia repair at the same time I had been on nexium for along time my internist sent me to have the sleeve done it was a 50/50 chance on helping the GERD some do improve some don't. I remained on nexium for 5 months PO and have been off nexium now for months. I get some but I pop a rolaids and it goes away. I do take liquid cinnamon bark herb daily and it helps so much and I initially took the cinnamon as an inflammatory and also learned it helps with GERD and sure enough for me it has. just sharing everyones differant. It's one of them things we each have to do what works for each person. I am 10 months PO now and feel best I have in over 30 yrs!

I had both done and no acid reflux at all!! Im very happy!

I had a hernia repair at the same time as the sleeve surgery. I had no symptoms prior to the surgery, I had no idea I even had one. No problems after surgery either. I'm 9 days post surgery and it's been surprising easy. I had one day of pain in my stomach but no issues from the hernia repair.

I had hernia repair at same time as VSG.
I did have GERD before surgery and was on 1 Omeraprazole a day. At my 1 week check-up my surgeon increased my dosage to 2 per day because I was having a lot of stomach acid causing me to have foaming saliva and I was having stomach spasms. I stopped using Protein drinks and powders containing artificial sugar and I stopped eating foods (yogurt, Jello, popsicles, etc.) with artificial sugars and the frothy, foamy saliva problem went away and my stomach feels a lot better. I am not sure if it's because of the increased dose of Omeraprazole or not.
Anyway, she wants me to take the increased dose for 3 months and then she will re-evaluate me.
I have no pain at all from the surgery.

My hernia was a SURPRISE, so was repaired at the time of surgery. No issues to date, but then again, I had no hernia issues prior to surgery, either. Didn't even know it was there. But apparently she was a good sized one, and took awhile to fix. The only thing was after the surgery, taking Water was very difficult, and sometimes it still is. So we take care of that by drinking warm (not hot) water 1st thing in the morning, so as to not shock the already contracted tummy, and eating a couple of bites of soft food before eating anything hard or crunchy, to sort of "prime" the tummy for other foods. I've been told it will take about a year for my hernia to fully heal, and to not lift anything over 10lbs until cleared, again about a year. Good luck to you all....

Is there anyone who wants to be a buddy or a mentor? I am having my surgery on May 6th!!!

I had Both surgeries done and I had a very easy recovery. No pain meds after the first 12 hours or so. The hernia has not come back but it has only been 5 months.

After seeing all the positive feedback on your book, just had to order copy ..can't wait for it to get here ( I ordered hard copy), thanks for providing a great resource:)

Hello everyone!! I am in the process and tentative date at this time is May 6th. Still have to have EGD, which is scheduled for April 3. I will have a three week preop diet, so I have been exploring shake and yogurt options, also Protein Water for after surgery because I will be on Clear Liquids for a week. May will be here before we know it:). Go team May 2015!!!

@@LisaGB
Congrats on getting to the preop stage:). How long is your preop diet and what does it consist of? If you don't mind me asking

@@LisaGB
How exciting to be so close, sounds like you have done great with preop diet. It does seem like each surgeon has their own regimen for preop...thanks for sharing yours:). I will be thinking positive thoughts flowing for you as your day gets closer!

I had first appointment with surgeon today. She reviewed surgery options and answered questions I had about the surgery itself. I have to see nut and get psych eval, then surgeon will do EGD, then will schedule sleeve date:). I have to do a three week preop diet the nutritionist will explain the specifics of both pre and post op diets. The bariatric coordinator was there also and reviewed the process and the financial end of things. I am going to call tomorrow and get apps scheduled. No need at this time for cardio consult or sleep study but they did say if anything showed concern during EGD with heart or sleep they may make those referrals prior to sleeve. I feel like I was well prepared thanks yo all the reading I did here:). Thanks everyone!!