NikkiRT

I am in the same situation!!! I'm excited but very emotional!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you are feeling better:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my EDG today... Oh my goodness I am such a baby!!! I got all emotional and started with the feelings of how did I even get to this point. I am requesting something to take the edge off day of surgery, and I hope they will approve that. I am a super emotional person!!! Anyways on a funny note... When they brought me back to the room after the procedure I told my husband the gave me 30 glasses of wine to relax me.... Lol!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get it I think even adults sometimes are kids forever to their parents. I lost my mom @21 but I have an aunt who is very close to me like a 2nd mother and I'm not telling her I don't want to hear what she has to say it might just give me anxiety & make me nervous. Yep...same here! I am easily discouraged and it gives me anxiety so I just need to give him very limited information and remember I am doing this for me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My kids are totally fine with this decision, however... My dad is a whole other story! Why at the age of 43 does it still bother me so much when one of my parents disagree with a decision of mine??? Ugh!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wondering if you all are private pay or insurance? I have Aetna and wondering if anyone else on this thread has Aetna and what requirements you had to meet. Thanks and best wishes to all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I found a lot of useful information, and it includes a list of acceptable medications after Sleeve: http://www.drjohnmarsden.com/Sleeve_Patient_Educaton_Packet.pdf

Okay, so this may seem like a silly question but should I bring comfy pj's or a robe to the hospital? Which is most practical? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome! So glad to hear you are doing well. I hope I feel the same after!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

mrsSugarbabe I live in Rock hill so I am having my surgery at Peidmont medical center Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I usually find the coupons on Southern Savers which is a coupon website. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I like to coupon, especially at stores that double the face value of the coupon. There are always coupons for Premier Protein. Maybe that would be worth a try? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for the excellent info!!! I do have one question that I don't believe was covered above. What Vitamin supplements are essential after the surgery, and at what point do I need to start taking them and in what form. Thanks! Nicole

Congrats keep us updated!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did surgery go????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I think the previous suggestion to ask your doctor to arrange some home health care is excellent if your alone. Most insurance companies cover it. Keep us updated:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey Gina.. Stay strong!!! I am pre-op and from reading so many posts it seems the post-op experience is so different for everyone. Keep us updated:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay, so I have read all the suggested diet plans for post-op. This may seem silly, but I am most concerned with having to give up coffee. When I don't drink some form of coffee, I get terrible headaches. Did anyone drink coffee after surgery???

I agree with the fact the Caffeine withdrawal is truly from my body's addiction to it, not from dehydration. I am going to try and start weaning off it, and start by buying the "half caf" and go from there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well that's welcomed news!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info ladies. I would drink it black if I had too. I was just not sure if there was an effect on the stomach from the caffeine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Levita that's good to hear! You need time to recover! I'm thinking 2 weeks for the band. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App