Nurse_Lenora

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I was a tad surprised when I saw that day after day I'm under 600 cal. It's bad but I'm not thrilled to potentially be eating more ! How crazy is that??!??

I am scheduled this month for surgery. I have been on my pre op diet ( voluntarily) since January 1st. Although I log myfood And pay attention to total calories and very day, I never really went back at looked at my total daily intake say over the course of a week. This weekend I received my new Withings scale and after I started syncing it with my fitness pal and other apps I noticed something. The Withings shows you the total caloric intake our a period of a few days. It was then that I realized I am eating between 500 and 600 cal a day. Hmmm.... Not sure if it's good because I'm going to be ready for surgery or not because I'm still pre op. I did email my nutritionist and am waiting on a return email. So, about how many calories do you consume a day??

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I also NEVER EVER assume someone is pregnant! Even if they are wearing a shirt that says "baby on board" lol....

As a rule unless it is someone I am close to I never comment on weight. As for the men at work, They might also fear someone claiming sexual harassment.

Sorry this is such a long and circuitous route to find out what your coverage is! Has your surgeons office has any other patients with your insurance?? Good luck and hope the insurance rep can help Iron things out.

I am having surgery in February. I have told no one except my partner. No one needs to know IMO. It's my business and not fodder for people's unsolicited opinions. What I have done far is around Thanksgiving I started telling everyone how I started working with a nutritionist ( not a lie! I did but for surgery prep and beyond) Now this month I have been on my pre op liquid diet since January 1st and people are starting to notice I am losing weight. I say thank you, I have been working with a nutritionist since the first of the year! This is how I will continue. I don't want any opinions so I will not give anyone any way to judge me. Good luck!

But, Dr Now did say why didn't you let us know it was too expensive instead of not taking it?

So I must update and say that my new Withings scale arrived. I love this scale! Much better than my last Withings and I am loving their app this time.

It all depends on your body. I have been on my pre op liquid diet ( my choice, surgeon says 2 weeks) since January 1st. Surgery is not until February. In 29 days I lost 25lbs and counting! My starting weight was 242.5 Good luck!

Oh also if you trust the 2 year old ditch the crib and put crib mattress on the floor. With a baby proofed bedroom you can put a baby gate in the doorway so someone does not run through the house at 2 am! Lol

If your 2 tenfold can climb on the couch, put down a blanket and change diapers there or on the floor. If they have a small kids table let the 2 yr old eat meals there and you can sit on the floor next to him. I would say in everything you do, go the easy route! If it takes letting them watch tv a little more or letting the 2 yr old climb on the couch alone girl do it! If you have a lazy boy type chair.. Start now teaching 2 yr old how to sit with you...you sit on edge of chair, back 2 yr old up to the chair and then release the foot rest.you sit back and baby is on your lap. Easy way to snuggle! I would also make sure I grocery shopped for easy but healthy meals for post op so you are not trying to grocery shop after. Make ahead meals and freeze them. Good luck!

Oh, I also BUTTONED MY LAB COAT! All the way because I was cold...???? Never before...maybe 1-2 buttons at the top but never entire coat and where buttons don't look like they are straining ready to pop like Violet in Willy wonka!

I'm glad your surgeons office is dealing with everything for you. That's what you pay them for! ( or insurance pays them whatever! Lol)

@@Nurse_Lenora i continue to realize how wonderful my life has gotten, today, tomorrow, and always kathy Agreed! I am still pre op but the weight I have lost has already changed me!!

Excellent point! One of the best and easiest ways to recover quickly from surgery and prevent a lot of gas pain is to get up and walk as soon as you are allowed!

Ok so what was your Non scale victory for this week? For me, it may be TMI but I was able to take the extender off of my bra! Yeah for losing 3 inches ! ???? So what was your NSV this week????

Congratulations! Awesome accomplishment!!!

I'm sure you already did this but, did you scour your insurance companies website for the info??

Has anyone tried Vaser ? I had a friend who has it done and after 3 days (long weekend) she was back to work and ok. She did wear her compression garments for the required length of time. Vaser.com

When you fee the urge to cough hold a pillow as tightly to your stomach as you can. Everyone no matter if they weigh 100 lbs or 400lbs will have their abdomen "jiggle" when they cough. If you can hold that pillow tight it will help immensely. It will help you get a better quality deep cough that will be more productive than a small shallow cough. And I know it's hard post op but try to stay as hydrated as possible. When you get dry it also dries out your secretions making them harder to cough up. Good luck and speedy recovery !

That is so odd ! I can't wait to hear wheat the surgeons office says tomorrow