TXPyroMom
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TXPyroMom got a reaction from karmanodrama in First Consultation
Welcome! I am new to all of this too. Wow, an 18 month waiting list, that's crazy. Glad that things are finally moving.
On my first consultation, they did pictures, I met with the surgeon and we discussed which option would be best for me and what the surgery would be like. She spoke briefly about pre op and post op. Then I met with the NUT, nutritionist, and she went into further detail about the pre op diet and post op diet. Then I met with billing liasion to discuss the costs. Someone in that group spoke with me about the 4 different pre op testings that would need to be completed: Upper GI, Cardiologist/stress test, blood work, and psych evaluation.
It all lasted a little over an hour and most all of that was talking... nothing actually happened other than weighing and taking my blood pressure. They sent me home with a large folder full of information.
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TXPyroMom reacted to mrdr in Going on year 6
Haven't posted in a long while. I am approaching 6 years post op. I have had lots of ups and downs. Generally I am pleased and I have not put weight back on. I was about 350 prior to surgery and I float in between 160 and 170 pounds. Eating is still a struggle but its something you learn to deal with. I hope everyone is doing well and receiving the support that is needed. If I can help anyone the way that I was helped and supported by this forum, I would gladly help.
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TXPyroMom reacted to 336Mike in I did it!!
I'M OFFICIALLY AT MY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WEIGHT!!! Met my personal goal!
Hard to fathom almost a year ago, 3/13, I was in the hospital with BP 250/150+ on a bipap machine and as unhealthy as ever. And here I am today, on no major medications and 140 pounds healthier!
The decision to have surgery changed my life for the better. No regrets...living instead of existing. It doesn't get any better than that!
VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
CW = 220
GW = 220 6’5” 3/7/18!!
140 pounds gone!!
VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5")
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TXPyroMom got a reaction from SleevedSoulSistah in Intro time: who's new to the group, who's pre-op, & who just recently made it to the loser's bench?
I have been lurking for about 2 months and this is my first post.
37 y/o married mom of 2 and ready change my life.
I found a surgeon, I am cash pay, so things are moving as fast or slow as I want them to. I had my initial consultation and was in shock for about a month before I decided to get my but in gear and get all of my pre testing done. I had my psych eval done Friday, my cardiology/stress test yesterday, and the upper GI this morning. I just have to schedule my blood work and then get this show on the road.
Excited to share my journey with all of you.