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I'm reading everyone's food enjoyment, even the Jimmy John's unwich that sounds amazing, but I am the 1% who can't eat anything. I'm 5 months post-op and to date I'm down 97lbs. I don't exercise because I'm a full time working corporate mom who is also in college full time. I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I had a break down 2 nights ago. I've been faking that I'm happy to hubby, and became a girly girl with new clothes and makeup to try and make me happy. I only threw up once early post-op. I literally cannot eat any real food. My stomach doesn't tolerate anything. I have to eat mild and bland food if I want solids. liquid has become my life, and I swore I would never have to live off of Protein Shakes, but it's all I can tolerate. There's a handful of real food, but it has to be fresh. No sauce from a store bottle/restaurant like BBQ, spaghetti sauce, and anything Asian. I get really ill. I tolerate Hershey's chocolate tho, to a degree. But a *bite* of my kids pizza has me sick. And when I get really hungry it physically hurts in my stomach and back. I'm so miserable and regret the bypass. I can't see my bariatric doctor because they are only open when I work. If this is my life now...... I can't. I'm so tired of the "but Sis, it was worth it, right?" F that. I crave everything even more probably because I can't have it. I keep trying. It fails. Hubby is very frustrated and hates every night when discussing dinner plans I tell him to pretend I'm not here. He feels guilty, like he's not being considerate. Oh and alcohol... Any more than 6oz of wine causes me to black out and not remember anything just as if I was plastered.
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
I'm not sure of the purpose of this post. I just need someone to talk to that is relatable.
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I'm reading everyone's food enjoyment, even the Jimmy John's unwich that sounds amazing, but I am the 1% who can't eat anything. I'm 5 months post-op and to date I'm down 97lbs. I don't exercise because I'm a full time working corporate mom who is also in college full time. I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I had a break down 2 nights ago. I've been faking that I'm happy to hubby, and became a girly girl with new clothes and makeup to try and make me happy. I only threw up once early post-op. I literally cannot eat any real food. My stomach doesn't tolerate anything. I have to eat mild and bland food if I want solids. liquid has become my life, and I swore I would never have to live off of Protein Shakes, but it's all I can tolerate. There's a handful of real food, but it has to be fresh. No sauce from a store bottle/restaurant like BBQ, spaghetti sauce, and anything Asian. I get really ill. I tolerate Hershey's chocolate tho, to a degree. But a *bite* of my kids pizza has me sick. And when I get really hungry it physically hurts in my stomach and back. I'm so miserable and regret the bypass. I can't see my bariatric doctor because they are only open when I work. If this is my life now...... I can't. I'm so tired of the "but Sis, it was worth it, right?" F that. I crave everything even more probably because I can't have it. I keep trying. It fails. Hubby is very frustrated and hates every night when discussing dinner plans I tell him to pretend I'm not here. He feels guilty, like he's not being considerate. Oh and alcohol... Any more than 6oz of wine causes me to black out and not remember anything just as if I was plastered.
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
I'm not sure of the purpose of this post. I just need someone to talk to that is relatable.
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I'm reading everyone's food enjoyment, even the Jimmy John's unwich that sounds amazing, but I am the 1% who can't eat anything. I'm 5 months post-op and to date I'm down 97lbs. I don't exercise because I'm a full time working corporate mom who is also in college full time. I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I had a break down 2 nights ago. I've been faking that I'm happy to hubby, and became a girly girl with new clothes and makeup to try and make me happy. I only threw up once early post-op. I literally cannot eat any real food. My stomach doesn't tolerate anything. I have to eat mild and bland food if I want solids. liquid has become my life, and I swore I would never have to live off of Protein Shakes, but it's all I can tolerate. There's a handful of real food, but it has to be fresh. No sauce from a store bottle/restaurant like BBQ, spaghetti sauce, and anything Asian. I get really ill. I tolerate Hershey's chocolate tho, to a degree. But a *bite* of my kids pizza has me sick. And when I get really hungry it physically hurts in my stomach and back. I'm so miserable and regret the bypass. I can't see my bariatric doctor because they are only open when I work. If this is my life now...... I can't. I'm so tired of the "but Sis, it was worth it, right?" F that. I crave everything even more probably because I can't have it. I keep trying. It fails. Hubby is very frustrated and hates every night when discussing dinner plans I tell him to pretend I'm not here. He feels guilty, like he's not being considerate. Oh and alcohol... Any more than 6oz of wine causes me to black out and not remember anything just as if I was plastered.
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
I'm not sure of the purpose of this post. I just need someone to talk to that is relatable.
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I'm reading everyone's food enjoyment, even the Jimmy John's unwich that sounds amazing, but I am the 1% who can't eat anything. I'm 5 months post-op and to date I'm down 97lbs. I don't exercise because I'm a full time working corporate mom who is also in college full time. I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I had a break down 2 nights ago. I've been faking that I'm happy to hubby, and became a girly girl with new clothes and makeup to try and make me happy. I only threw up once early post-op. I literally cannot eat any real food. My stomach doesn't tolerate anything. I have to eat mild and bland food if I want solids. liquid has become my life, and I swore I would never have to live off of Protein Shakes, but it's all I can tolerate. There's a handful of real food, but it has to be fresh. No sauce from a store bottle/restaurant like BBQ, spaghetti sauce, and anything Asian. I get really ill. I tolerate Hershey's chocolate tho, to a degree. But a *bite* of my kids pizza has me sick. And when I get really hungry it physically hurts in my stomach and back. I'm so miserable and regret the bypass. I can't see my bariatric doctor because they are only open when I work. If this is my life now...... I can't. I'm so tired of the "but Sis, it was worth it, right?" F that. I crave everything even more probably because I can't have it. I keep trying. It fails. Hubby is very frustrated and hates every night when discussing dinner plans I tell him to pretend I'm not here. He feels guilty, like he's not being considerate. Oh and alcohol... Any more than 6oz of wine causes me to black out and not remember anything just as if I was plastered.
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
I'm not sure of the purpose of this post. I just need someone to talk to that is relatable.
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OMG I couldn't. I can barely look at the drain coming out of me. Hubby just tucked me back in bed. I had a nice long walk, my liquid Percocet, and I peed on my own lol. I do believe I've earned a nap time. I cannot wait to be comfy in my own bed. I'm also having issues with eating anything other than Water and ice chips. Hope that's goes away because the orange Jello is my fave. How are you feeling?

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Day 2 less than 24 hours post op, sleep most of the day in my own bed😁 up every 2 hours to walk. Slowly drinking fluids was able to get 40oz in... some residual pain in upper abdomen not as bad as Michael Tyson punch I was feeling yesterday. Took 1 oxy last evening @4pm and 1 this morning @ 7am, still with some nausea but it passes pretty quickly. Vick’s vapor rub helps with that. I went into clinic this am for scheduled IV therapy feel much better. I’m thinking I will survive 😃 my hubby is calling me a trooper. Happy and positive thoughts to all!

Day 1 post op, finally sitting in another chair. Day 0 I was in and out of consciousness all day. Surgery was 0745, spent 2 hours in recovery before being moved to my room. I remember waking up in recovery moaning loudly. The nurse was there and administered 1st round of pain meds. The pain was unbelievable. Nothing hurt worse than just laying in the same position in bed for 24 hours. I'm hoping today is better. I'm supposed to walk and I'm feeling so sleepy.

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Mine is tomorrow at 0745 too! I'm nervous but excited. I'm nearly packed (need CPAP packed in morning) and my laptop then I'm ready. Been off work a few days and I'm already bored lol. I'm taking the full month so I can enjoy holidays with my family.

How do you feel physically? My anxiety keeps triggering headaches.

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Just had mine on Dec 3!

I began my journey in March, and I had two insurances at the time. I qualified for the secondary insurance to skip the 6 months diet weight period Because of existing comorbidities. I was approved with the second one and denied for the first one, and I lost my second insurance 6 days after I was approved and I could not schedule the surgery before I lost the insurance. So I had to go back to the beginning and do everything that was required for the first insurance. Then in June when I was ready to meet their requirements, the doctor's office submitted a new authorization request, and it was automatically denied because I was in some sort of 90-day appeal time frame. So we sent the appeal with the updated information, and they told us it could take up to 60 days for another decision, and it took almost 5 weeks and it received a second denial. We went back to square one because the 90 day was over and submitted a new authorization again. Then I was asked to give additional information, which was better than a denial. I had to get a new letter from my doctor that specifically stated the different diet programs that I have tried. I faxed it to the insurance and two days later I got the phone call that I was approved. It was really important for me to get approved and have the surgery in 2018 because of how this insurance can charge me up to 3000 dollars per year. At this point I can not be billed more than $800 because of the other medical processes that we had for our family. So getting in December was critical. I have my pre surgery appointment scheduled for the 27th where my best friend will meet me at the clinic and be there with me.

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I have also been diagnosed with sleep apnea and use my CPAP machine all the time. I do not sleep well without it. I do not plan on going off of the machine unless my "Sleep" doctor tells me to. After I lose a substantial amount of weight, I'll talk to him about it. I'm sure he would want to do another sleep study on me before taking me off of it. However, I believe I have had sleep apnea for most of my life. Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea (and I was also thin at the time) I was told that I stop breathing during sleep...So I feel better (and safer) using my CPAP machine.

I've had to lower the pressure setting a little bit I'm not giving up this baby unless my body tells me it doesn't want it!

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Me too! I just had my pre-op appt today. I'm scheduled for December 10th. Hubby not on board but willing to care for me. I'm so down tonight because he ruined my excitement. I'm 318 bmi 52. I'm down from my initial weight of 336 without dieting. I'm scared but happy because I too should have done this a long time ago. I'm 32, working full time while in college. I need group support like you ladies! Keep up the positive posts!

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Me too! I just had my pre-op appt today. I'm scheduled for December 10th. Hubby not on board but willing to care for me. I'm so down tonight because he ruined my excitement. I'm 318 bmi 52. I'm down from my initial weight of 336 without dieting. I'm scared but happy because I too should have done this a long time ago. I'm 32, working full time while in college. I need group support like you ladies! Keep up the positive posts!

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I'm 7 weeks post-op and down 58.5LBS. I was off pain meds in 5 days. I've had 2 dumping episodes and have vomited twice (I assume from overeating). I can tolerate pretty much all foods and can even have a martini or two. My only regret is not doing this surgery years ago!
For those of you that are pre-op or in your first days post-op, stay strong! It's worth it!

Thank you for sharing! Having surgery today. Needed to hear some positivity!

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My pre-surgery work up is Tuesday and I'm super nervous. A liquid diet scares me because I hate the taste and texture of Protein Shakes. Hubby is not on board so I feel I'm in an uphill battle for support. I work full time and go to college full time getting my bachelor's. On top of that I have a 10 year old boy and 7 yo boy with autism. I'm doing this for me to be healthy to be there for my family.

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My pre-surgery work up is Tuesday and I'm super nervous. A liquid diet scares me because I hate the taste and texture of Protein Shakes. Hubby is not on board so I feel I'm in an uphill battle for support. I work full time and go to college full time getting my bachelor's. On top of that I have a 10 year old boy and 7 yo boy with autism. I'm doing this for me to be healthy to be there for my family.

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I received approval from my insurance company today; so, December the 6th is official for me. I am so grateful because I didn't want this to drag into the new year. There is already a waiting list for the remainder of the year and I am grateful not to be on it. I start my liquids only diet Friday. I am a little nervous just because it is such a life changing move. The unknown after the surgery is what makes me nervous. What will my recovery look like, reintroducing foods when the time comes, etc. It's a nervous excitement though because I decided to do this in July, I haven't looked back and now I am here. I am a little nervous because it is such a life changing move, but I am so excited because it is a life changing move. I am so ready. Looking forward to supporting others along the way!

My surgery was scheduled for Dec. 11th, my doctor called me today because she had to reschedule but gave me the option to have Dec. 7th or Jan. Something! So, Dec 7th it is!!! So excited!

Dec 11th for me...Birthday on Christmas Eve, So Happy Birthday to me..LOL….. My Day to start puree food Dec 25...Merry Christmas to me (Mashed sweet potatoes...YUM)

Just finished my pre-op education class and whoa... so much information. The only thing left for me before surgery December 14th is my pre-op diet that I start the 1st which is low carb high Protein, and then my pre-op appointment with the surgeon on December 6th. I’m going into this holiday season grateful for a new lease on life. ❤️

I began my journey in March, and I had two insurances at the time. I qualified for the secondary insurance to skip the 6 months diet weight period Because of existing comorbidities. I was approved with the second one and denied for the first one, and I lost my second insurance 6 days after I was approved and I could not schedule the surgery before I lost the insurance. So I had to go back to the beginning and do everything that was required for the first insurance. Then in June when I was ready to meet their requirements, the doctor's office submitted a new authorization request, and it was automatically denied because I was in some sort of 90-day appeal time frame. So we sent the appeal with the updated information, and they told us it could take up to 60 days for another decision, and it took almost 5 weeks and it received a second denial. We went back to square one because the 90 day was over and submitted a new authorization again. Then I was asked to give additional information, which was better than a denial. I had to get a new letter from my doctor that specifically stated the different diet programs that I have tried. I faxed it to the insurance and two days later I got the phone call that I was approved. It was really important for me to get approved and have the surgery in 2018 because of how this insurance can charge me up to 3000 dollars per year. At this point I can not be billed more than $800 because of the other medical processes that we had for our family. So getting in December was critical. I have my pre surgery appointment scheduled for the 27th where my best friend will meet me at the clinic and be there with me.

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I began my journey in March, and I had two insurances at the time. I qualified for the secondary insurance to skip the 6 months diet weight period Because of existing comorbidities. I was approved with the second one and denied for the first one, and I lost my second insurance 6 days after I was approved and I could not schedule the surgery before I lost the insurance. So I had to go back to the beginning and do everything that was required for the first insurance. Then in June when I was ready to meet their requirements, the doctor's office submitted a new authorization request, and it was automatically denied because I was in some sort of 90-day appeal time frame. So we sent the appeal with the updated information, and they told us it could take up to 60 days for another decision, and it took almost 5 weeks and it received a second denial. We went back to square one because the 90 day was over and submitted a new authorization again. Then I was asked to give additional information, which was better than a denial. I had to get a new letter from my doctor that specifically stated the different diet programs that I have tried. I faxed it to the insurance and two days later I got the phone call that I was approved. It was really important for me to get approved and have the surgery in 2018 because of how this insurance can charge me up to 3000 dollars per year. At this point I can not be billed more than $800 because of the other medical processes that we had for our family. So getting in December was critical. I have my pre surgery appointment scheduled for the 27th where my best friend will meet me at the clinic and be there with me.

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December 10th Merry Xmas to us

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