connie2166

Had mine on Jan 3rd I'm 50 almost 51 on Feb 1st I had no problems I'm recovering well I'm glad I had it I have no regrets looking forward to this journey
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Had mine on Jan 3rd I'm 50 almost 51 on Feb 1st I had no problems I'm recovering well I'm glad I had it I have no regrets looking forward to this journey
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No its not carbonated
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It's been a whole year since I took control of my life and had RNY gastric bypass. I've had ups and downs and physical delay after delay(chronic Lupus flares, swollen joints, torn rotator cuff, loss of ability to use my right arm, etc), but here we are! It's been one year and I don't regret it for one moment! I am not where I want to be YET, but I will get there. Here are my stats: hw:429lbs sw:386 cw:220lbs

You have a health condition that you are going to the specialists to get you help for. Don't be embarrassed. You are trying to fix it. Insist on stepping on that damn scale in a couple of months when you have lost some weight and then grin at everyone.
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Went to the dr this morning got on the scales that only go to 350 they couldn't get my weight cause I weigh over 350 so the nurse just asked me how much do you weigh it was so embarrassing but the good thing about it the next time I go back I won't have this problem
IMSTLHR

Went to the dr this morning got on the scales that only go to 350 they couldn't get my weight cause I weigh over 350 so the nurse just asked me how much do you weigh it was so embarrassing but the good thing about it the next time I go back I won't have this problem
IMSTLHR

Went to the dr this morning got on the scales that only go to 350 they couldn't get my weight cause I weigh over 350 so the nurse just asked me how much do you weigh it was so embarrassing but the good thing about it the next time I go back I won't have this problem
IMSTLHR

yeah that's still disturbing for a cardiologists office. I know when I got my stress test done - i did the "drug" induced stress test since my mobility at that point was so bad I couldn't do the treadmill test, they calculated the dosage of the drug based on my weight.
What type of scale are they using? Even when my gynocologists office still had the old balance beam type of scale, they had extra counter weights they could hang on the bar if you were over 350lbs (and I was).

That's just as bad. Cardiologist should want accurate weights - and there's a lot of cardiac patients that weigh more than 350 lbs.

@@connie2166
i'm sorry this happened to you
if this was your bariatric office - THEY should be ashamed!!
scale at PCP??
they should also have a scale that will hold slightly larger #'s
good attitude saying you will be below 350 next time
i know you will
confidence goes a long way!!!
oh no, i just read your above response!!!
you were at cardiologist office!!
tell him to have a HEART
good luck

My cardiologist lol IMSTLHR

Oct 12!! I fought with my insurance since April so having a date is almost like a dream.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement!!!
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I will keep u in my prayers u can do this
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Congratulations on the best thing you can do for yourself! The next couple days may be tough, but be strong! It gets better with everyday, and your life is going to change for the better... Push yourself for greatness and you will achieve it! Trust me... I am down over 160 lbs in 7 months Enjoy this next chapter of your life, write it slowly, and always try to fill it with exciting new ways!
Congrats and good luck!
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Good luck! You've got this!

I'm so excited for you!! Wishing you the best and a fast pain free recovery!! October 7th is my day....I'm so excited!! I can't wait...

Good luck tomorrow! I haven't had mine yet but I can understand the feeling. You'll do great
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I wish you a good day tomorrow. I was just there last Wednesday, so I know exactly how you feel. I'm not perfect, but at 3 days post-op, I am in MUCH BETTER shape than I thought I would be!!

Trust me, the doctor is going to make sure that he/she has secured his/her money long before you get that far along. I only had about $1400 left to hit my out-of-pocket max, and I had to pay a $700 "down payment" to the doctor before they would even schedule the surgery.
I decided a long time ago that WLS is just as much of (if not more) a profit-driven business as it is a results-driven healthcare endeavor.

@@mr1121 Meal Replacement usually means drinking high protein/low sugar Protein shakes instead of food during "meal time". Mine is 5 shakes a day. liquids usually means the non-caloric drinks you can have (usually as much as you want) like Water, Powerade zero, crystal light, Decaf tea, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello. There are so many versions of the pre-op diet - you really should insist they provide you with detailed information.

I got my insurance approval 2 weeks ago and my surgery date is 11/8! The wait is killing me. I'm nervous about the pre-op diet. Am I strong enough to do it? Im nervous for the pain and returning to work after? Am I going to be a lucky fast healer or am I going to struggle for the first two weeks? I have my preop meeting October 11. Start my two week diet October 25th. Seems like an eternity away.
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still feeling great
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I had my surgery last Wednesday (September 28). I was (and still am) sore, but I have been able to get around just fine (including stairs). The only real challenge is bending over and picking something up off of the floor.
Actually, this whole thing has been SO MUCH easier than I thought it would be.