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Hi Ladies!! I'm with y'all and my surgery is scheduled for June 7th!! If I thought the qualification checklist was brutal, this pre-op checklist is the same!! Do you ladies have to watch more videos and take a pre-and post-op nutrition class? I'm nervous about the diet which I start mine May 24th!

I just got approval from insurance for my Tummy Tuck and my arm lift. My plastic surgeon recommends doing both at the same time. Has anyone else done both? Pros? Cons? My only concern is my husband works full time 12 hour days and no family lives “nearby”...meaning within an hour from us...does it seem feasible that I’ll be okay alone all day? Thanks everyone for your input! [emoji4]

I’m needing some support. Not shaming. I’m having difficulty meeting my nutritional intake for my duodenal switch surgery from 2015. Im gettin in about 80-109 g of Protein a day but my Protein levels a still low. I’m having swelling in my legs and complete lethargy. I’m also having extreme loose bowel movements multiple times a day.
I went through about 6 weeks of racking diarrhea and that sapped my levels even lower. I’ve tried upping my intake of protein to three shakes a day plus food to about 100-120 but the swelling and lethargy didn’t subside. I’ve been to numerous Dr’s and they can’t seem to get a handle on it. I’m exhausted and tired of eating and being sick.
I’ve missed a lot of work and I feel like I’m missing out on life. I’m having a colonoscopy and endoscopy done on Friday to look for the source of the abdominal pain. I’m finally at the weight we’re I wanted to be but I’m too nutritionally unbalanced to enjoy it. I can’t exercise because it takes all my energy just to put my clothes and make up on and to walk across campus to my office. I have to rest after going up a flight of stairs. If anyone has a light at the end of the tunnel please share.
Thank you!

Hi, I am 7 months post op and some of my nail beds are lifting. Has anyone else had this problem.
Thanks

So I was approved for surgery April 10th with a surgery date of May 31st... I’ve noticed that I’ve been having food funerals since then...[emoji30] has anyone else had this problem? How did you all over come this stage? All advice is welcome

It feels extreme to me... My dad had the gastric bypass about 8 years ago and he had awful complications. I'm worried I'll have the same issues since I'm close (or was) to his pre op weight

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Frustr8.... you’ve been through so much! I am hoping for everything to go great for you!!! You are amazing & I enjoy all your comments!

Do you have room for me as a buddy? File me in the Sadder But Wiser drawer in the file cabinet. My little buddies I have finished my course perparations not once but twice. And how can this be? I've lived it and it still bewilders me. A short summation- late summer 2015 I first sought,bariatric surgery. My then insurance United Healthcare required 6 months of dietary consult and a record keep of all foods consumed. Downloaded. My Fitness Pal and we were off to the races. Finished all requirements except the nutritional/diatetic consult. 5 months into the 6month requirement, my job terminates and Goodbye United Healthcare. Attempted to Cobra it over, would have taken $700 of the $900 I got monthly,from Social Security, So with a heaviness in my heart, that was that. What I didn't know and was never told Medicare, my secondary insurance would pick,up the bill and their requirements were much less, the office this year claimed they were only waiting for,my to provide my numbers and surgery could have be scheduled, would have had it Feb/March 2016. Went on with my life, staying plump as a Thanksgiving Turkey, early,late Autumn,i. asked my PCP for some medical,assistance to lose weight, he prescibed me Phenteramine, a weight reduction drug. Took it faithfully all of last October 2017. Cut out carbs, reduced my,portion sizes, cut out sodas, yes all the right things. Went back,of the end of the month for a checkup, instead of a c weight loss I had packed on 30 more pounds onto my body. After a heart-felt WTF he suggested I return to the Baiatric Surgeonbin Columbus I had gone to before. And I started over again. My requirements were finished the third week of January 2018. Made sure everthing was in order and submitted to surgeon's office. They told me I would hear back 5-8 business days from them. So I sat and waited, first week,of February they were in the pile to be worked, second week of February, yes they were submitted and they were waiting to hear back, third week you just be patient, everything is being re reviewed and we'll get back to you. On February 20th my surgeon along with 2 partners had themselves a little meeting, they decided not to do my surgery, I was given the excuse that my psychological evaluation was,murky. This from a woman who had shone my hand, in the presence of,my adult son, told me to my face that I had passed everything perfectly and wished well with my upcoming surgery. In. employment circles this is called being S***Canned, I call it being kicked to the curb . Same basic thing! So I bawled my eyes out a few days, got up, dusted myself off, gave myself a pep talk in the mirror and set off to find another program. There are 2 other hospitals in Columbus with Bariatric programs, booked,time at their seminars in Early,March. I made application at OSU-Wexner Medical Center on March 9th. That program called me back within a week to have a 2 hour appointment with Staff Psychologist Dr Kramer on April 25th. Surely I will be given credit for Time Served, they do that for criminals and I'm surely a nicer person than them. If there are no extra things needing done I could have surgery in May, otherwise June/July. So,i qualify for your happy band of surgery-seekers. I am 5ft8in, 323 lbs and 72 years old. Don't worry, I'm in it to win it just like the rest of you, and you'll find I am old only in age not attitude. I can be just rotten and ornery,as the rest of You!![emoji173] Have a good evening and a wonderful day.[emoji14]

Hi all& hope everything is going awesome on your journey:)... I am June 5. Just went to surgeons office today -next month is my last visit12 days before the big day . Before then I have to get ekg , chest X-ray blood work & approval from my PC to clear me for surgery. I am on the last leg of this trip. I was told today I am required to do a 10 day pre-op clear liquids- I think it’s going to be tough!!!!!might be asking some veterans on the sight for some encouraging input on getting through! I talked to the PA today and asked a ton more questions...she put my mind at ease regardless I am extremely nervous. This whole experience is better because of this great group of people ... so much good info & encouragement right when you need it! Thanks all!!! I will try to keep you in the loop it helps me when I hear others and how they are getting through!

I keep reading that it's a factor, but I have GERD and have been on prescription antacids for years, and I have had the sleeve. I don't notice any difference, quite honestly.

Love love️️the puppy dog pics.... I had 3 German Shepherds over the years sadly they are gone, but we added a new dude to the family.... my son named him Duke he is 19 months old & 135lbs. We should’ve called him Scooby Doo he’s afraid of his own shadow in the biggest baby I’ve ever seen but will do anything for Scooby snack.lol!!!He is a Wheaton brindle Irish wolfhound

Sounds like you are doing fantastic... congrats on the 26lbs!!!! Please keep us updated -love to hear how things are progressing:)

After waiting and waiting today is the day. Just woke up to take my Gatorade prime before surgery and I’m instantly asking myself why am I doing this? Lol. Why am I putting my body through this? I know it’s just surgery day nerves but still... I’m not so nervous about the actual surgery... I’m more nervous of when I wake up. What it will be like... how I will feel...

My sister had gastric bypass 10 years ago her recovery was much different than my lap band in recovery....I know she eats a lot less at a setting, She has dumping syndrome with sweets & can not drink alcohol at all. I didn’t have any of those issues with my Band in. So whether it’s sleeve or gastric bypass I know it will change my life more significantly even the band. I hope those have gone through it already can give you more insight after June 5 I’ll be able to tell you more :-) I hope the best for you!

Hope all goes great for you
Surgery date 6-5-18

Congratulations!!!!![emoji322][emoji324][emoji323] keep us in the loop... can’t wait to hear about your future success [emoji16]

Hello... you may not have a choice???? My surgeon told me that once he’s in there and he sees what has happened since my lap band was removed 4 years ago he may have to do a gastric bypass instead of a sleeve -he said each person is different and it depends on the scar tissue and other issues that could be related to my stomach and such. I have the sleeve as my first choice and told him he can make the best decision while he’s in there as to what to do for me- I trust my doctor 200%. Just talking to your doctor he may help you decide what’s best for you:) best of health to you!
Surgery Date 6-5-18

I can NOT tell you what to do. I can tell you that I am almost 47 ..., most of my life I have had ups &downs when it comes to my weight. Over the years I have wasted countless hours , days , weeks and months worrying about my health my future health how I will look in front of people what I am going to wear . how I get out of breath walking up a hill or just a set of stairs how my body aches & cant do what I want with my kids-how I have no control over what I eat at times it just consumes me ...on top of the added health issues of many many years of yo-yo diets there is just so much of my life wasted because of being overweight. Regrets absolutely-yes I wish I could go back in time & have done my surgery when I was better. Not now when I am suffering from so many things related to obesity. I am scheduled June 5th 2018 . I am terrified, nervous & hopeful - I hope this will help me make up some of my wasted time. I hope it gives me a chance to start over& work at being healthier .this is a tool & a gift. I wish the best for you !

How long did it take you to get a surgery date? Congratulations also!!!

After a long visit with my surgeon, I decided to go with the sleeve. and I got my date!!! June 5. Holy cow i'm so excited!

Thanks for the congratulations! I am very nervous about my surgery but I feel it’s my last hope ... I have Bad family genetics is well several have died of heart problems my brother was 39 with the widow maker. My mom had open heart . 2 heart attacks , diabetic and Alzheimers she passed away recently, my siblings have problems diabetic as well my dad passed away with liver issues and he was not a drinker. So many concerns for my future health/ feel like this is the best decision even though I’m still nervous! As others have said though if you’re not nervous he probably wouldn’t be a normal :-)

I had one psych visit and all the routine bloodwork that needed done . Nutritionalist visits & also with the doctor and did a six-month routine as required by insurance. It was actually pretty easy. My general physician had ordered a endoscopy last year because I was having stomach issues to find out that I had a hiatal hernia and a small ulcer. My doctor didn’t require me to have another one because I had that one done.... in last 6 months. I was a mess the day I had to have it done so nervous but it was actually one of the easiest tests I’ve ever had done. I have had many surgery’s, back, neck , abdominoplasty, previous lap band in & removed & 2 c-sections fun!!!!! They put me out 15 mins later I was awake another 30 mins out the door & never felt or new anything happened. Easy:)

I am 35 BMI with a few health issues HBP & High cholesterol. I just got approved the anthem BC/BS. Surgery date set for June 5. My experience with life is you can lose but hard to maintain. I have fluctuated my entire life ... I look forward to having a more permanent tool to help. Best wishes with your journey!! Keep us in the loop!

Hey everyone! I was discharged today. Surgery was 4/9.
I am feeling a gurgling when I sip my fluids... did anyone else feel that with their new tummy?

My surgery is Thursday the 12th if April and I too am freaking out! I called to see if I could take a Xanax the morning of! That being said I know that I am doing this for the right reasons and that this is a very safe surgery. And we’ve been pre tested by a million doctors who don’t want this to fail either! We can do this. Just take deep breaths in and out until the wave of panic subsides. Sending positive vibes your way.