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I'm on day 1 of my liquid diet, surgery on the 25th. Almost made it through day 1. It is weird not eating solid food.

Anyone else have a Gattaca (movie) feeling?

One day I was people watching and came to the realization that (from my anecdotal evidence), that there isn't really a high percentage of older people who are morbidly obese. I personally believe the reason you rarely see this, is they die earlier. So, I believe the better question is, would you rather be thin and wrinkled, or obese and dead...
Sorry, don't mean to be so dramatic. This is what I believe, and why I am well on my way to doing the sleeve.

I'm on day 1 of my liquid diet, surgery on the 25th. Almost made it through day 1. It is weird not eating solid food.

Anyone else have a Gattaca (movie) feeling?

I am not defending the use of drugs, I am defending a person who is being attacked. I am not religious, but I think there are good aspects (teachings), for example:
Just an fyi, medicinal marijuana does not have to be "smoked". It can be inhaled as a vapor, ingested as a pill or food. These ways do not include the harmful effects of the traditional "smoking" way.
I'm still not sure how the traditional way of smoking marijuana is "far worse on the lungs than cigarettes." I would be happy to read any literature you have to support this.
There are plenty of articles on pubmed.gov with double blind placebo controlled studies (from overseas) citing the medical benefits of medicinal marijuana.

I honestly do not think the OP was meaning to be insulting, and I can see how it can be taken so. The OP was getting backed into a corner by some pre-judging members here. Rather than being supportive and having a discussion it turned into holier-than-thou bashing. I know you were trying to be helpful (and I'm NOT including you in that group that was attacking the OP).
To others in this thread, the way medical marijuana laws are changing throughout the country are a sign of the medical benefits, with minimal to no side effects. I am not one who uses it, but working in the medical industry I can see where it is FAR better of a solution than many other prescribed medications with side effects which harm organs, and are physically addictive.
This forum is about sharing of information, helping others through their journey and being a wealth of knowledge. If we turn people away, it is more than just mean, it may contribute to the issues that got us all here in the first place. Do you want to be responsible for someone quitting? How do we all feel about people judging us about our weight? Those of you being insulting, have done the same thing to the OP except used weed in place of food...
OP - you have gotten some good advice here, be honest with your surgeon. I hope you do not have an issue.

Yeah, I'm just assuming she was coming from the side of being backed into a corner and as a result was unintentionally lashing, but I may be wrong.
I just want people to get along and help each other out.
Thanks!

I am not defending the use of drugs, I am defending a person who is being attacked. I am not religious, but I think there are good aspects (teachings), for example:
Just an fyi, medicinal marijuana does not have to be "smoked". It can be inhaled as a vapor, ingested as a pill or food. These ways do not include the harmful effects of the traditional "smoking" way.
I'm still not sure how the traditional way of smoking marijuana is "far worse on the lungs than cigarettes." I would be happy to read any literature you have to support this.
There are plenty of articles on pubmed.gov with double blind placebo controlled studies (from overseas) citing the medical benefits of medicinal marijuana.

I honestly do not think the OP was meaning to be insulting, and I can see how it can be taken so. The OP was getting backed into a corner by some pre-judging members here. Rather than being supportive and having a discussion it turned into holier-than-thou bashing. I know you were trying to be helpful (and I'm NOT including you in that group that was attacking the OP).
To others in this thread, the way medical marijuana laws are changing throughout the country are a sign of the medical benefits, with minimal to no side effects. I am not one who uses it, but working in the medical industry I can see where it is FAR better of a solution than many other prescribed medications with side effects which harm organs, and are physically addictive.
This forum is about sharing of information, helping others through their journey and being a wealth of knowledge. If we turn people away, it is more than just mean, it may contribute to the issues that got us all here in the first place. Do you want to be responsible for someone quitting? How do we all feel about people judging us about our weight? Those of you being insulting, have done the same thing to the OP except used weed in place of food...
OP - you have gotten some good advice here, be honest with your surgeon. I hope you do not have an issue.

9/25/2017 for me!!!

9/25/2017 for me!!!

9/25/2017 for me!!!

9/25/2017 for me!!!

Just got the call today... Paperwork submitted to my insurance company on 8/29/2017 approved by 9/1/2017 surgery is now scheduled for 9/25/2017. So, I'm officially a September Buddy!

Just got the call today... Paperwork submitted to my insurance company on 8/29/2017 approved by 9/1/2017 surgery is now scheduled for 9/25/2017. So, I'm officially a September Buddy!

9/25/2017 for me!!!

9/25/2017 for me!!!

Just got the call today... Paperwork submitted to my insurance company on 8/29/2017 approved by 9/1/2017 surgery is now scheduled for 9/25/2017. So, I'm officially a September Buddy!

Good luck! I know it will go smooth. Once medical teams have a plan, things typically go well.

I have always worked at Teaching Hospitals. I can honestly say, hospitals like ours would LOVE to handle cases like yours. Not only would it be a good teaching experience, it often gives an opportunity for a team to publish (Staff Physicians have publishing requirements). The entire team (Bariatric Surgeon, Cardiologist, Anesthesiologist, nursing from each, technicians,...) would have several planning meetings and would be ready for anything.
As stated above, you should be avoiding community hospitals, and probably looking for a major academic medical center (AMC). If your bariatric surgeon does not have privileges at an AMC, they should be partnering with a surgeon who does, to preform the surgery there.

I have always worked at Teaching Hospitals. I can honestly say, hospitals like ours would LOVE to handle cases like yours. Not only would it be a good teaching experience, it often gives an opportunity for a team to publish (Staff Physicians have publishing requirements). The entire team (Bariatric Surgeon, Cardiologist, Anesthesiologist, nursing from each, technicians,...) would have several planning meetings and would be ready for anything.
As stated above, you should be avoiding community hospitals, and probably looking for a major academic medical center (AMC). If your bariatric surgeon does not have privileges at an AMC, they should be partnering with a surgeon who does, to preform the surgery there.

Will your cardiologist be there for the procedure? Since it is inpatient, I'm sure they will have cardiology available. They can make sure an Attending (not a fellow, not a resident) in Cardiology is aware of your condition and can have a plan ready (if your cardiologist doesn't have privileges at the hospital your having the surgery at). I'm sure the Chief of Cardiology will make sure He/She is there and ready as it would be something they want to personally be involved with.

Will your cardiologist be there for the procedure? Since it is inpatient, I'm sure they will have cardiology available. They can make sure an Attending (not a fellow, not a resident) in Cardiology is aware of your condition and can have a plan ready (if your cardiologist doesn't have privileges at the hospital your having the surgery at). I'm sure the Chief of Cardiology will make sure He/She is there and ready as it would be something they want to personally be involved with.

How far away are you from being vested?
I personally am not a fan of removing money out of a retirement fund. I'm ok with taking a loan against it (I did that when I bought my first home), but you want to do everything you can to leave the money there. It is one of the few avenues where you will average 8% or more interest.
For me, I know if I removed the money, I wouldn't replace it on top of continuing to add money. This can set you back years.

Good luck! Wishing you a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!

Good luck! Wishing you a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!