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Maryvsg87

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  2. Posted

    On 9/22/2017 at 6:16 PM, HunyDarling said:

    Hi, Maryvsg87! I'm a single mommy, trying to get the sleeve done so that I can be around as long as possible for my son. I have hypertension and pre diabetes. I just had my first appointment today at NYP/Columbia. Oh boy...all the requirements seem so overwhelming. I was able to schedule 4 appointments today. I do not need a sleep study. However, I need 6 consecutive months of PCP visits. I'm going to need an endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, echo cardiogram, pulmonary functioning test, psych evaluation, and nutritional seminar. The test that has me the most worried is the endoscopy. Hate the feeling of choking and not being able to breathe.

    I know what you mean. I suggest do the endoscopy and anything to do with pulmonary first. I was told to I didn't need a sleep study then I recently went to the pulmonary and was told he was sending me and in order to clear me I would have to get that done, so when I thought I will be done by Oct 4th it's looking like I will not. I did the sleep study and the technician gave it away when we were talking saying when I come back for the second test. smh SO IDK I wanted my surgery date already. But I leave it in Gods hands.

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    Thank you! I'll be sure to follow you back so I can keep an eye out for your progress. I know the feeling about not being able to afford a new PC. I just got a cheap one and hate it. It's so slow and has no memory at all ugh! Think I may try to find a really good one soon. Just have to save up for it first.

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    Yes I had an hp and it stop working in just a year and I paid 800$ such a waste of money. That’s why I want a MacBook at least they have life warranty and is good. As soon as I can get it I’ll get my first video up which will be very soon. What’s your YouTube channel name? I’m trying to add but it won’t let me and it’s not saying your name.


  5. Posted

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTzrvRde9zbs52EJ74OSZg

    I started mines two years ago but only have a video not related but will be uploading my VSG journey. Just waiting on to see how I can get a Macbook because I don't have the money right now to afford one. But I will definitely follow you.

    P.S. That video I did two years ago was when I juice for 60 days and lost a lot of weight but gain it back and a lot more.

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  7. Posted

    19 minutes ago, vampire85 said:


    I couldn't make it to my appointment something came up...but my next one is next month. I'm doing well it gets better every day . So your surgery is coming up that's great is so exciting you gonna do great. I had my surgery at Montefiore...is that where you having your's at?

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    I am hoping for October but it seems like another thing is added to the list per specialist. I am getting a sleep study as per pulmonary which I was told in the beginning I didn't need it and now I do..... SMH And I asked in the beginning if it was part of my requirement was told everyone is different and no I did have to get one done. Would have had that done a long time ago. Last two appointments are my Pre-op from my medical provider and Nutritionist both the same day Oct 4th and I'm done God willing. I will be going to get surgery done at Mount Sinai @ St. Lukes. I was suppose to go to Montefiore but my first appointment would have been in October and would have to wait a long time for the surgery. TBH I just want to have surgery this year not next year because I want to start School in January.

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    On 9/12/2017 at 10:43 AM, vampire85 said:


    Yes I had my surgery on the 21st of August. In Montefiore so far I lost 20lbs the first week, I haven't weight myself after that. I don't own a scale and I don't really want to, because of the stress of seeing it and wanting to weight myself every day...the only reason I know I lost 20lbs is because I went to see my Dr.
    I go again this week so I will know how much I've lost since.
    I'm planning on joining planet fitness..I just don't want to go on my own but I have to do it.
    How about you, did you have surgery yet? If not when?

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    I'm happy for you! How was this weeks been like? Almost 1 month surgeversary for you!! Did you join the gym? You need to start and later on you will love it. It happen to me, i hated going to the gym alone but I was like if I don't do it who is going to do it for me, no one so I got up one day and went and did that for like 6 months until I completely stop. Hopefully I am having surgery October or November the latest. I'm really hoping October though ;)

  13. Posted

    Well the hernia isn't a big deal If it's not causing you problems. Many people have them and they don't cause issues. The bottom line is if reflux is a problem for you and how much if an issue surgery making it better/worse would be.
    My journey hasn't started yet, hopefully will be having a bypass in November. But I've been working in bariatric surgery for years as a nurse, so I know a little


    Can that be the cause of acid reflux and heartburn cause if I take anything that is spicy, tomatoes sauce, acidic, caffeine anything of that sort I am in pain and acid goes up and down. What do you think?


  15. Posted

    Thank you!!!! You made me happy! To hear that this will actually help makes me happy and that they repair that cause I would have never thought I would have a hernia. I'm glad I am actually doing this cause if I wasn't go for this surgery I would have never found out I had this probably. I honestly don't want a bypass and hopefully they won't consider this for me cause I really rather have the sleeve. Thank you for your time to reply to my post. Tell me a little nit about your journey?

  16. Posted

    Hey everyone I went to do my Endoscopy today. They gave me paper work with the results saying I have a Hiatal Hernia and Mild Erythematous Mucosa of the Antrum which they did two biopsies. I know they are checking if I have H. pylori which I don"t think I do. Also it said it can be gastritis???? I'm worried I don't want this to get in the way of me getting surgery. I really want this done by at least October or November the latest. Anyone has gone through this and can let me know what to expect?

  17. Posted

    Good luck!! I understand the rush. How long have you been in process?





    In July I was referred out and seen in August and was told I can have surgery as soon as I complete all the requirements. It's been over 12 years that I've been overweight and is just taking over my life. I can't do basically anything and it's frustrating. This weight is what makes me depress so I'm ready to get rid of this depression and this excess weight.


  18. Posted

    Poor food choices due to the fact that I didn't have time during the week and was just to overwhelmed to make time or even make two different meals at home. Taking care of my 3 daughters and husband came first even before me. I had to cook how they like, not how I would had love to cook (less sodium). In my culture you have to make sure to cook with salt and oils and sazon the Dominican/Ecuadorian way. I was lazy as well it was like I gave up. I also would catch my self eating cause I was bored and sad I needed my ice cream. I would do juice fast lose an X amount of weight and gain double. After having my first daughter back in 2005 I gain 80 lbs in pregnancy and 20 to 30 for the other two that I was never able to go back to my normal weight. The closest I have ever got was two years ago I lost to 167 but gradually gain it back and so much more. I can say I hit obesity stage the beginning of this year. My family are also in the overweight and obese category but I can't sit here and say is due to that because I know is so much more then just genetics. I hope to finally have my tool to completely lose the weight for good.

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  20. Posted

    It's normal to need cardiovascular and pulmonary clearance for bariatric surgery, has nothing to do with your insurance.
    Every bariatric patient where I work needs medical cardiac pulmonary psych nutrition clearances for surgery. I would say that's relatively standard
    And remember the risks for cardiac and pulmonary problems with being obese is a large part of why insurance companies cover bariatric surgery to begin with.


    I had ask my bariatric doctor if I needed to see the specialist and he said no that my doctor would give me the clearance letter if not I would have scheduled that a long time ago and probably wouldn't have to wait till later on but God knows what he is doing. I'm just going to take it a day at a time. I rather be clear and make sure everything is alright before going into surgery.


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    So I went to my psych eval today and let me just say it wasn't what I thought it would be. I did like 6 pages a total of 62 questions. The Dr. Robins was a really nice psychologist who ask me a few other questions and was like yes I see you being a success and he cleared me right away. He did diagnose me with depression due to weight. He believes once I do surgery and lose the weight I will no longer feel the way I do and I agree. Only downside due to me having Fidelis I would have to see him one more time which I was scheduled for next Tuesday and I'm okay with it. My coordinator said she never heard of Fidelis asking for 2 psych but whatever. I'm not mad at it. Also I had my doctors appointment today and she referred me out to cardio and pulmonary because she said they are the only ones that can clear yet I don't have any condition related to those specialties. So little pissed because they're appointments are in October and really wanted to be done by my next visit to my PCP which is the first week of October. So I am going to see if I find another specialist at another place..... Friday is my endoscopy can't wait hoping everything goes well with them.

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  22. Posted

    Awasome I will see you there !!!!


    Hey how did it go? I didn't see you there? I went it was quick wasn't there long. I have to go back next Tuesday supposedly because Fidelis requires two visits. Sucks but whatever. He was nice and it wasn't no long questionnaire either. He actually cleared me and diagnosed me with depression due to weight. But I still have to go back.


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    Thank you so much!!! :D I will not be going to Hernandez -_- cause I did found it weird his front person or the one that schedules his appointment was not professional at all. I called and they gave me an appointment for Tuesday the 5th at 9 YAY!!! :1297_raised_hands_tone3: They didn't give me no ultrasound referral. Is the Tuesday the psych if so I guess we meeting... ;) LOL I need a someone anyone to talk to about the progress. Is hard not having no support.... Hope you don't mind. :)

  24. Posted

    Really you have to be what???? SMH I haven't heard anything but please tell me. Where is Dr. Charles Robin located. Is he good. I want someone that know what he is doing..... No they did they gave me the sheet that says the requirements and told me to take it every appointment I have. Only referral I got was the Endoscopy and by email. I didn't even get a requirement to do sleep study which was weird to me cause I hear mostly everyone has to do it.

  25. Posted

    I need to schedule the Nutritionist but for some weird reason they want me to go when I have all the other requirements done. I really wan to see them to help me with a plan to lose the 10 lbs but no they want me to go back in October to see her. I actually scheduled my appointment with a Psych in Washington Heights for Sept 4th and first come first serve. His name is Dr. Miguel Hernandez at 286 Fort Washington ave NY NY 646-792-6150 he takes Fidelis. Call them you don't have to pay anything they take the insurance from what I was told. I will be there on the holiday as per the secretary that day is going to be slow and not a lot of people but to go at 9 he gets there after 11. To make sure to bring the paper with the requirements so they can fax the report to them. I can't wait for that appointment. I would be pissed off too wait that long and then they cancel the appointment, their wait time is ridiculous !

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