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Abigaylesdad

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Abigaylesdad

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    Newbie
  • Birthday July 11

About Me

  • Gender
    Male
  • City
    McDonough
  • State
    Georgia
  1. After viewing all of the post over the last several weeks one thing I am curious about is the length of stay in a medical facility after the sleeve procedure. So far the only thing I have determined is that it almost varies like crazy. I have seen post from folks that stayed two days in the hospital and I have seen post from folks that do out patient and are home the same day. I guess it is like the pre/post diets and the lengths of surgery. It all varies. My doctor told me to expect the following: 1. Pre surgery - he did not think I would need a special diet since my BMI was below 50 (~48) and did not have any other health concerns 2. Surgey - he said it would be out patient at a surgery center (near the hospital) and to expect about a 45 minute procedure 3. Post surgery - he said that for the first few days I would be on a clear liquid diet but that could change as I felt comfortable with it I guess each doctor has his own thoughts on how things are / should be.
  2. Today was the final piece of prep prior to surgery. I had the Upper GI done and they found a small hernia. The good news is my surgeon said if one was discovered they would fix it while doing the sleeve. I am hoping even better news is that by repairing the hernia my insurance will cover part of it. I am currently "self pay" so this would be big.

    1. ShrinkingPeach

      ShrinkingPeach

      I also had a hernia as most of us do. He fixed mine while doing my sleeve. No idea about the coverage with my insurance yet as I haven't gotten any bills. Glad you have all your list checked off...Hopefully you get a date soon! Good luck!

    2. Abigaylesdad

      Abigaylesdad

      Thank you. My fingers are crossed that there will be some coverage just to help reduce the cost. Every little bit helps.

  3. Bllod work and EKG done and to the surgeon. Upper GI tomorrow and then I have provided everything I was asked for. Next step is setting a date. Hoping for July before the wife goes back to teaching school.

    1. ShrinkingPeach

      ShrinkingPeach

      Good luck! Hope you get the date you want and everything goes smoothly for surgery!

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