Emily9654

Are you getting enough protein? It also could be gas? Docs pump your gut full of gas to do your surgery which made me have hunger like queasiness. But then 2-3 gas-x strips I was good. And protein? You need at least 50gms of protein a day to heal and nourish yourselfYou need to get a good one, low carb, low sugar to none and not high calorie. I like Isopure (GNC) and have been okay with premium protein. I do 2 scoops with 16 oz of almond milk with is less the calorie and tastes just like milk to me once in the shake. .. Plus it staves off your hunger. I couldn't get down a whole in one sitting, still can't. I just sip a few sips in the morning and have the rest at lunch and bang, there's my protein for the day. Broth isn't enough for sure. I also love sugar freepopsicles and 40 calorie fudge pops to satisfy I just need something..Also try egg drop soup but my surgeon said second week, so next week. Try making it, it's super yummy and satisfying.

Oh and btw, my friend is one the Healthcare exchange and she was told it will cover her surgery but her deductible is so high that she'd have to pay $5,000 out of pocket before she she's to be cleared. Just a warning. Her BMI is over 40 and she has BSBC

I live In the North Texas area and did mine with Dr. Nicholson for $1249. I have BSBC but they wouldn't pay because I do not qualify to have insurance pay for surgery with simply being overweight. For that you have to be a BMI of 40 or over. I had BMI 35 which qualifies but you have to have a co-morbidity which if you have diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, or hiatal hernia. I did have a hiatal hernia which 99% of all overweight women have. You have heart burn or Gastric reflux? Chances are you have it. Nicholson sent me to get scoped, insurance will pay for , and surely enough I had it and insurance just knows you have hiatal hernia, and you get cleared. So, you might find another doctor in you area that has the setup to do it this way. Nicholson has the connections to get it at this price, usually $2100 on average.. Not all do have this connection I found out. I did try another doctor but way more expensive at $10,000 out of pocket. I liked him first in my area but tried to test me for sleep apnea I ended up not having, (cost me $295 out of pocket. W/ insurance. You just need to try a different doctor in your area or come to the Nicholson clinic. So don't give up just on one Doctor!

It's definitely gas...I had it real bad. I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and doing just fine now, my Doctor prescribed Gas-x strips and To take 2-3 every few hours. And then started Pepcid AC 2x a day after first week. My doctor pre-surgery told me they have to pump my stomach and insides full of gas to help them navigate the laroscopic instruments to do the surgery. So, be prepared for loads of gas. I had both gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia repair.

I was very sick and nauseous my first few days post Opp, I couldn't keep anything down and forget the Tylenol 3.. Oh and also had major hiccups and throwing up. Luckily I had a great nurse and said she's not bothered if I called her at 3 in the morning. I ended up having to take suppositories, (I know awful right?) but they helped me get incredibly better..I'd say don't hesitate to call your nurse or Doctors office for help. They will help you.

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