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I sent a request as well. Hope it's the right one Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks I'm going to look now Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Nice. I'm in Washington state Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Where are you located? Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Just had my last appointment with my surgeon and I will be having my surgery on July 27th. It all just got really real. I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. Anyone else have the same date or one close to it? Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I have to have a treadmill stress test done as well. Had 2 EKG's that came back adnormal so my doctor wants to make sure my heart it healthy enough for surgery. Mine is on June 13th, a little after yours. I'm nervous as well, but it's for the best and for our safety. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I have Tricare as well. I got my approval in 4 business days and my surgeons office called me. I'll be having surgery in July Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

How did you like Dr Houseworth? I'm having my surgery with him in a couple of months. Also having bypass Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all! I live in the Lakewood area and having surgery at CHI Franciscan in Federal Way with Dr Houseworth. Looks like my surgery will be sometime in July. Getting nervous! Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am still getting all of my pre requirements done for surgery and I had 2 EKG's come back adnormal so I had to see a cardiologist. He ordered an echocardiogram and everything looked good except a mild tricuspid valve regurgitation. She said it wasn't anything to be worried about, but I'll have to get cleared from the doctor before I can have surgery. Has anyone else had this issue? It makes me scared having an issue with my heart. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm glad your following through to do what is best for you. Good luck with your surgery today

Thank you. Oh yeah I've tried so many different ways of losing weight. Diet after diet, gym memberships, personal trainers, medically supervised medications, ect... Unfortunately my dad's side of the family us obese and I have been struggling since i was a teenager. I haven't been tested, but I'm sure I have some sort of sleep apnea and I do have severe GERD and Barretts esophagus.

I had to do an EKG and it came back adnormal so they sent me to a cardiologist. It was the first time I've ever seen him. I want to make sure my heart is healthy before surgery so he is sending me to do an echocardiogram this Wednesday

Caught me off guard too. I'm not too far from Seattle. We live on Fort Lewis and I should be having surgery in May

Sorry to hear about your Barretts, but it's good to find out about it sooner than later. Are you located in Seattle?

I had my heart set on the sleeve too, but because I have Gerd as well, I now have to get bypass. I had my EGD done and found out that I have Barrett's esophagus which was caused by GERD so the sleeve would make it worse. It was hard for me to process that at first, but now I'm fine with getting bypass. I know someone who has GERD and got the sleeve and had a really hard time afterwards so I did not want to go through the same thing. Just do your research on gastric bypass and ask a lot of questions so you are 100% comfortable with your decision. My decision was based on what was the healthiest for me in the long run. Good luck to you [emoji5]

Thank you everyone for the support. I needed those kind words

Thank You! I knew it would help to hear from people on here. I need to learn how to not care what people think.

I was looking to get some ideas of meals everyone ate after gastric bypass. I will be having my surgery in a few months and want to start eating exactly how I will be eating after my surgery now. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but what are some good shake brands? I'll be having surgery in May and want to try some options now. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Yes they do have one. My insurance requires 7 nutrition appointments but does not cover their nutritionist. So I do them with my PCP Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I can't wait either. I miss the sun. I'm sure your doctor will put you on the right vitamins. Good luck :-) Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I am going through the same thing. My vitamin D, iron, and B12 are all low. I am taking 50,000 mg of vitamin D every week and B12 every morning. My doctor is going to test my blood again in a few months. Like someone else said, if you live in an area where it rains more and the sun doesn't come out as much, it's more common. We live in Washington state so it's very common here. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I am in the same boat. I will be have surgery in May and looking for a private FB group. If you don't find one, maybe we can start one Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App *Having Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I've heard a lot of good things about Premier Protein. I'll have to try them out. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Thanks for all the great suggestions Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App