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I had VSG & hernia repair on July 10th. I thought the shoulder pain was from gas too. It shoots through my left shoulder and goes up the side of my neck. I have noticed it gets worse the more I drink. It hurts so bad at times I want to cry....and I have a high tolerance for pain. I mentioned it to my doctor today, it he didn't seem to overly concerned. How do you get some relief from the pain????

Hi Denise! I'm in Fayetteville too!! Where are you having surgery? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

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Hi vbrewer82!! Just wanted to check and see how you were doing...i finally have a surgery date...July 10. Hope you are doing well since surgery!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

So just left having my EGD....everything looks good...he did say he found a small hiatal hernia, but we can fix that during surgery....12 days till surgery!! I am excited!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

So just left having my EGD....everything looks good...he did say he found a small hiatal hernia, but we can fix that during surgery....12 days till surgery!! I am excited!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I am July 10th also. I just started my pre-op diet today. Fayetteville North Carolina here Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, today starts my 2 week preop diet....1st protein shake down...praying this is not too much of a struggle, even though I know it will all be worth it in the end!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I start my preop diet on Monday (surgery July 10) and I am thankful it is not liquid only. I do have to have 2 protein shakes per day (2 meal replacements) 3.5 oz of lean protein and I am able to eat all the non starchy vegetables I want, along with sugar free popsicles and jello. I am excited to finally be on this 2 week countdown! We can do this!!! All for a healthier you!!! Best of luck!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! It's beginning to feel real....just left my last nutritionist appointment....start preop diet on Monday and surgery is scheduled for July 10th...don't have official approval from insurance yet, but said she feels strongly that we won't have any issues!!! Let's get this party started!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I just got a call from my surgeon's office. We can move surgery up from the 24th to the 10th.....with one condition....my cpap machine HAS to be delivered this week so I can get my 2 solid week report in before then...I am excited and noe stressing that it won't get here in time!! Please say a prayer that they call me soon to deliver!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

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I have a tentative date of either July 7 or 10th....I am in Fayetteville, NC. Whereabouts are you? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

So, I have a question for those of you that have already been approved. My surgeon's ask my PCP for 5 years of weight records. Well, I can only come up with 4. I have reached out to the surgeon's office to see if this was a problem. She told me that most companies only actually look at the last 3 years but she would look in to the specifics of my insurance and get back to me. I am a nervous wreck and would hate to have come this far for me not to get approved over 1 year.....I have 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014....does anybody have any experience with this situation? I have Tricare Reserve (standard). I am suppose to get sleeved in early July....I don't want any set backs now!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Fayetteville, NC here [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app