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September Sleevers
RILEYSMOM22 replied to ANewMe9/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was yesterday. I was in a bit of pain, but dilauded is a wonderful thing. Today I have had jello apple juice and a popsicle for breakfast. Pills are a challenge...pain twinges, then gurgling and a burp. No pain from incisions. Still some nausea. All in all, I've got this! -
September Sleevers
RILEYSMOM22 replied to ANewMe9/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't describe the pain in and around my chest every time I take a sip of anything. I've been doing my walking, using my incentive spirometer and taking gas-x but no love. Every once in a while I'll pass gas out of the attic or the basement and feel some relief (the basement gives more relief), but not enough. My left hand is in a huge amount of pain on the back of the hand near the wrist. I think I twisted it and rolled over it last night. It's getting late, so I'm going to walk a lap around the block and hope that helps jiggle loose some gas and then it's off to bed. Are they giving you anything for pain? -
Liver Reduction Diet
RILEYSMOM22 replied to GreyJeep87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon prescribed 4 protein shakes a day with 1/2 cup of non-starchy vegetables. -
September Sleevers
RILEYSMOM22 replied to ANewMe9/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay!! Glad it went well. Hopefully they have good pain meds for you. -
I don't know why they wouldn't speak to you about the specifics. You are the customer. I have Indep Health. I called and the customer service person I spoke to said they would send me out the criteria. I got it two weeks later.
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Decision finally made to have WLS.
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Mania's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome! So, where are you in the process? -
I bet your comorbidities are the reason you were approved quickly, and since the band has failed, they had to go in anyway. How great to have it all done at once!
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General question -- Do they remove any/some of the fat in your abdomen during surgery?
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Mom26's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Lol, I watched a similar video, and had similar thoughts as they moved the fat aside..."just take it out!". I know its not that easy. I remember having hernia repair and as the anesthesia was starting to take effect, telling the surgeon to take out any fat he sees. He laughed. I am sure he'd heard that before. -
Losing 85% of your stomach 4ever
RILEYSMOM22 replied to christy38's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I don't feel like my stomach is a healthy organ. It is 80% too big and needs to be reduced in order for me to be healthy. -
I had my daughter take all my cake mixes, Pasta, etc. My food cupboard is usually stuffed. It is kinda nice to have some room in there. The only thing I have bought recently is low-sodium, fat free broth, Stevia and sugar-free Jello.
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Surgery on sept 29...currently on day two of preop diet doctor wants me on
RILEYSMOM22 replied to mouse1972rb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am on 4 shakes and 1/2 cup of non-starchy vegetables per day. Not sure why the surgeons have different pre-op preferences. I know mine is a liver reduction diet, and knowing it makes the surgery easier has helped to motivate me to stay on it. -
For When Other People Share Unwelcome Opinions About Your Choices
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks, I needed to know other people get unwanted opinions. I am 3 days from surgery and a friend felt the need to tell me every bad WLS experience she has ever heard of. -
Wedding is 12/5 - Surgery Date is 10/5 - ...How much weight could I lose?
RILEYSMOM22 replied to betrthnever's topic in The Gals' Room
I have been doing the same kind of guessing. My daughter is getting married Oct 18th. My surgery is scheduled for September 23rd. I bought my dress a size too small about a month ago. I have lost 15lbs so far pre-op, and the dress barely zips. Hoping I won't be swimming in it by the wedding. However, I am prepared to go dress shopping the week before the wedding if I have to. -
Looks great!
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Buffalo NY :-)
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Surgery on sept 29...currently on day two of preop diet doctor wants me on
RILEYSMOM22 replied to mouse1972rb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OK, that's what I was doing. I just noticed the serving size is 2 scoops, but the directions say 1 scoop. I know my NUT said 2 scoops. I started second guessing myself. After day 3, my hunger subsided quite a bit. -
Surgery on sept 29...currently on day two of preop diet doctor wants me on
RILEYSMOM22 replied to mouse1972rb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't think the alcohol in two drops of extracts is a factor. Curious as to how you are mixing the shakes. The bariatric fusion label has conflicting directions. How many scoops are you using? -
Horrified! Labs came back
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Tssiemer1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would wait and see if your surgeon even mentions it. -
What’s Your Worst Post-Op Memory (or Fear)?
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You can order the tea from Amazon too. -
Pre Op Labs/Testing question
RILEYSMOM22 replied to sleevedtbd's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't study my lab slip, but it seemed that they did a basic blood panel, tested thyroid, H-pyloric, pregnancy (which at 52, I found funny). I also have mild asthma and was told to use my inhaler as needed until surgery. I doubt I will even need to do that. Otherwise, it isn't an issue. I think it is just something the anesthesiologist needs to be aware of. -
see if this helps: http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/lap-band-insurance.html
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Who's having surgery the week of 9/21?
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Mom26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is on 9/23 at ECMC in Buffalo. Nervous/excited is how I feel too. -
I've had the paperwork for a month and scared to send it in. As I sit here filling it out I feel like a failure
RILEYSMOM22 replied to Patchakc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sent for the paperwork 3 times before I actually filled it out completely and sent it in. -
September Sleevers
RILEYSMOM22 replied to ANewMe9/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One of my daughters is getting married in mid October. My surgery is Sept 23rd. I'm trying to predict what size I will be 3.5 weeks post-op. Thoughts anyone? -
September Sleevers
RILEYSMOM22 replied to ANewMe9/21's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
9 days to go for me!