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covarrubia911

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. covarrubia911

    Back again family

    well I did begin to have my gastric sleeve surgery on 11/05/2018. On the table .knocked out with anesthesia .Awaken by nurses telling me. They were not able to do the surgery. they informed me that they could not introduce the laroscopy where it needed to be to begin the surgery. The doctors said they tried for 45 minute. even called in ENT to try. Neck just wouldn't bend. (my neck is fused, due to spinal surgery due to polio} I was so extremely depressed. So I had to begin all over again. with a Doctor I was referred to. Dr. Katkhouda @ Keck USC. next week I complete my nutrition classes AGAIN. I'm scheduled again May 7th 2019. Please let it work this time.
  2. Looking for a free app for my new iPhone that will let me log my blood pressure/ glucose & pulse oximetry in one app. I had one when I had called Samsung health. But of course it doesn't work on iPhone. Somebody help me.Please
  3. Scheduled 11/05/2018 for the second time to get a gastric sleeve. woke up from surgery with the nurses telling me. They were unable to do surgery .unable to introduce Laparoscopy when it needed to be. had to abort it. Too dangerous for me. I was so Very Depressed. I'm doing better with the depression. I must believe My Doctor Aborted surgery to Protect me .But I wanted this surgery so bad. Well I'm suppose to see him on 11/16/18 to discuss alternative methods. Hopefully I can Reschedule it for the third time

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    1. Sosewsue61

      Sosewsue61

      So sorry for the outcome of the surgery attempt 😣😣😣 I hope they can figure out how to get you there. Was it your liver, heart rate, scar tissue - what exactly is it?

      If you lose weight can they try again?

  4. covarrubia911

    How to change "surgery patient type"

    I would like to know also. when I joined BP I was considering a gastric bypass, but my doctor says sleeve would be better for a Diabetic. I cant figure out how to change my surgery type
  5. been through numerous diet/classes/pills. also had a Lap band. I was originally scheduled to have band removed & have gastric sleeve done at the same time. But when they removed the band. said too much scar tissue from the band wrapping around my liver. How did Band wrap around my liver? Who knows.. my doctor closed the surgery. said I must wait for 1 year before they attempt to do the sleeve. But after going through all that. I had to go to more classes/ 1 on 1 with doctor/ G/I Series/ Esophagus in order for my insurance for approval. Well I did it all. Finally my schedule date at Fountain Valley Hospital is 11/05/2018. I am so excited.
  6. covarrubia911

    Finally scheduled for my Gastric sleeve

    Congrats to you also. please text when your waiting to go in for your surgery. So That I can Be excited with you.
  7. covarrubia911

    Today I am beaten

    Don't be discouraged.The doctors want this stablized.so that you won' have any problem during your surgery.Just a slight delay..
  8. Need Help looking for app that I can log my daily meals and print out monthly for my doctor. anyone have a name of such an app that I can download???

    1. MG1776

      MG1776

      The best app for logging food and exercise that I have found has been My Fitness Pal. The list of foods is incredible and very easy to use.

    2. karen_marie

      karen_marie

      I second MyFitnessPal. I've used it for a long time, even before my surgery. You can print off a report of your food log each day online if you want, and can also run reports on weight loss, calories, nutrition breakdown, etc. I use the mobile app so I have no issue keeping up on my food logging. And when I make up a big batch of something, I'll create it as a 'recipe' in the app, and when you tell it how many servings that bulk recipe makes, it'll tell you the calories/nutrition breakdown per serving. Makes it super easy!

    3. Sosewsue61

      Sosewsue61

      I use Baritastic, and like it it's free as well.

  9. covarrubia911

    My Introduction

    Keep us notified of your progress..covarubia911. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app
  10. Must go to 3 more classes I can do this. Very informative. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app
  11. This is my second time around.. Last year I was ready for surgery, Had the Lap band removed to have a sleeve put on. But apparently lap band was wrapped around Liver. Too much scar tissue there. so I didn't get the sleeve. Then I developed Breast Cancer. Had to go through all the radiation & Stuff. Now Oncology says I can proceed with my sleeve. YAAY ! I go again to the 4 Hour Gastric sleeve Class this Tuesday. Then I re meet with my Dr. Michael Russo Thursday for H & P.. So Excited.

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    1. jls99660

      jls99660

      Wow - I hope everything goes beautifully for you !

    2. fushion

      fushion

      May God Bless you!

    3. Polly Pocket

      Polly Pocket

      Good Luck. I had my band removed earlier this year, too. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 8. I am SO ready!

  12. covarrubia911

    The Big Day

    Yaaay!
  13. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    so happy for you..you are on your way
  14. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    feel better my friend..
  15. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Everyday it gets easier. Not much gas pain. Which is g[d for me. Had to reschedule bypass tho for 3 mos.. too much scar tissue beneath thr lapband they removed.disappointed. but Not giving up.
  16. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Appreciate your thoughtfulness.i wasnt able to complete the process. My lapband was wrapped around my liver. But the were able to remove it. Thay also reduced my hernia caused by the lapband.bypas to be reschediled in 3 mos.
  17. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Good Morning family. Awake & waiting for 4:00 to leave to Fountain Valley Memorial Hospital. Suppose to admitting @ 5:00am. ​ll take a selfie when i'm almost ready to go in.. YAASSS! my day is finally here. Let the day begin.. so excited
  18. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Lying here in bed. Telling myself. Im just gonna read one more well wisher. Its so wonderful to know ..people you dont really know ...really do care.THANKFUL FOR ALL THE BEST WISHES .MY FRIENDS..
  19. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Got my alarm set for 3:00am. Leaving @ 4:00am surgery at 5:00am..I am so ready..text you after surgery..hope I fall asleep quickly...
  20. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Mines tomorrow gotta be there at 5:00am. I will be the first surgery of the morning.. YAASS!
  21. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    5th day on liquid diet. Hanging in there. Not so bad. Frequent headaches tho
  22. covarrubia911

    Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    Thanks for added me to the list Couldnt figure out how to add my namè. covarrubia911
  23. covarrubia911

    Tomorrow is my big day!

    THE JOURNEY BEGINS.. MINES ON 10/01/2015..ILL MEET YOU ON THE LOSERS BENCH.. BE WELL MY FRIEND
  24. covarrubia911

    Newbie looking for a buddy

    Hi Everyone. As you can tell I'm a Newbie. So Very ready for this new Journey. Looking friends to Learn from. & hopefully I can help someone also. Surgery date 10/01/2015.. , Excited & a little nervous..

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