SleeveinIL

This was a learning experience. No reason to beat yourself up. I’m sure your body is talking back loudly to tell you your limits. Give yourself a hug.

I apologize if this offends anyone. I am 4 days post-op and still haven't pooped. I am actually 6 days without a bm. When did you have your first BM after surgery and did you have to use anything to assist it passing?

Well that surely sounds less than ideal. I see my nurse practitioner tomorrow, so this is at the top of my list to ask about.

Good deal! I am surely passing gas which is alright, maybe something will surprise me soon.

I am noticing the same thing with certain smells. My hubby made burgers for lunch yesterday and I asked if he could eat them on a different floor of the house because the smell made me sick. I heard this will pass soon.

Not just you. My 6 incisions are painful, particularly the right side. They are just starting to itch a little bit. My sleeve was 3/16.

Hi there, first check in since I was sleeved on Friday. While I was being sleeved, the small hiatal hernia that was seen in my upper GI turned out to be a big one, so the doc fixed that while he was in there. That extra repair caused me to have 6 incisions instead of 3 so I am a little sore. I am having issues keeping up with liquids as I am scared to drink too much at one time and vomit. Today I am making a concerted effort to do a better job because I don't want to end up back in the hospital. I have noticed the gas isn't bad at all, really didn't have any gas issues. Smells of some regular food are a bit overwhelming and have made me nauseous at times. I am on the liquid diet for 1 - 2 weeks and everything seems to be staying down okay so far. I think when I am getting full that I feel a pain in my chest and that might be a sign to slow it down. Has anyone else felt that as well? I am down 8lbs since surgery weigh in.

Good morning. My sleeve surgery is this Friday, 3/16. I didn't receive any instruction about acrylic nails. I do have them, but they are a French manicure (clear with white on the tips). Do I need to remove them all, some, none? I don't want to get there and have the surgery cancelled because of my nails. Thanks in advance.

I’m on my way to go get sleeved! The day has finally come. See you afterwards. [emoji6]

g am excited and nervous but my surgery date has finally arrived tomorrow. I have to be at the hospital at 10am and the surgery is at 12:30. I feel prepared yet totally unprepared all in the same breath. I just need to pack my bag and pick up my Gatorade for tonight and tomorrow morning. Tomorrow I reboot and become Mary 2.0!

I am sure you are feeling frustrated because I know I surely would! Hopefully BCBS will accept the records and not require anything additional. I know my BCBS didn't have any specific requirements such as nutrition counseling but each policy is so different. Hang in there!

I don't have pearls of wisdom other than it sounds like you are making the right choice for the surgery. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

According to my doctor, yes I can eat both of those. The only thing I was told is no red/purple in either for 2 days prior to surgery.

Good luck!

I have 2 insurances, Aetna PPO and BCBSIL PPO. My surgery is scheduled for 3/16. I found out yesterday that Aetna will not pay for the surgery at the hospital scheduled as it has to be at an "Institution of Quality". There are 9 hospitals in IL and none of which my surgeon has privileges. I am not sure why this suddenly sprung up but that's another discussion. Aetna will not pay if I stay the course and have my surgery as planned. However, I do have a secondary that has approved/pre-certified everything. So I called BCBSIL and was put in touch with a "Benefit Value Advisor" where she advised the secondary ins looks at what the primary pays and then pays based off what they paid. So does anyone know if primary pays $0 and denies the claim, will the secondary pay according to the schedule the insurance has with the hospital. Bottom line, will the secondary pay even if the primary denies the claim? I don't want to be stuck with a expensive bill. Thanks in advance.

Typically you only pay up to the out of pocket maximum which will include your deductible.

How are you doing? I hope everything went well.

I received great news today. Since I started my Aetna PPO insurance required pre-surgical diet with the nutritionist in November, I have lowered my cholesterol from 206 to 165! The doctor told me my numbers were "excellent". Small wins sure help you feel better about the pre- process. Happy me!

I just watched a YouTube video of this process. You are a brave soul and you did it! I’m so glad no issues were found. One step closer. 😉

I see everyone with the weight loss trackers in their signatures and I was wondering if someone can advise where I can get a free one? Thanks in advance.

I decided to go get a massage to help my mind refocus on the positives. I feel so much better. We can do this!!!

I too am on the same liquid diet and am on day 4. My surgery is the same day as yours. I couldn’t even stand to hear my husband chew food in front of me this morning. I told him to leave the room. Yes I didn’t ask. I told him. I’m trying to eat some broth with unflavored protein but I’m having a very difficult time pushing through and drinking it. I’m actually gagging. I know this will pass, but I’m with you, kinda a mess today. Are you able to have the 4 - 5 shakes? I’ve only been able to do 3 per day.

Did anyone else find out in pre-op testing that you have a hiatal hernia? They found I have a small one. They also found some type of cyst-like thing attached to the stomach and I was told they will want to investigate what it is. I am a breast cancer survivor of 5 years, and I am terrified this thing they found is something to be worried about. For those that also had a hernia, did they automatically fix it in surgery? How was your healing afterwards? Thanks in advance.

Hang in there. Sounds like you’re doing great.

The good thing is I was on 100g or carbs or less diet for 3 months prior to this diet. I am not the best person at drinking water, so I will start pushing liquids! I already take a 500mg magnesium supplement. I wonder if I should also do MOM. hmmmm