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Thanks everyone - I'm on soft foods and feeling better (more energetic as well). Walter, you're right - 2oz ground turkey has me feeling pretty nice these days.

I remember feeling hungry the first several weeks and being concerned the surgery didn't work for me. Now several weeks later I don't feel the restriction I expected more like I am comfortably full and lose interest.

Me too. I feel much less restriction than I expected, and I'm hungry all the time. I have definitely not had the no ghrelin=no hunger experience. You're not alone.

I’m on Prilosec. I can eat 3-4 oz of Protein and then I stop and 20 mins later my stomach feels empty. Like I didn’t eat.

Hi Fluffy
if you go hunting, one of the most common threads you will find here is “I am x weeks post op and I feel no restriction!” It is REALLY common so do t sweat. I almost convinced myself that my surgeon did no bypass and only cut me open and sewed me up again!
It settles. You learn to read it - but it takes learning! The restriction for me generally acts more like “meh, that’s enough eating cos I have better things to do” - more like a disappearing food drive than a physical full/squeeze feeling. If I DO eat too much it shows 10 minutes later - pain, hot sweats and sometimes I fall asleep! So I try and avoid that!!
Meanwhile, you are a learner driver for that tummy, so just take it easy, stick to your plan - that is why they gave you a plan!
x

I ate bbq chicken, corn bread and wedding cake 1 week onto my pre-op diet 😞

I ate bbq chicken, corn bread and wedding cake 1 week onto my pre-op diet 😞

I ate bbq chicken, corn bread and wedding cake 1 week onto my pre-op diet 😞

I ate bbq chicken, corn bread and wedding cake 1 week onto my pre-op diet 😞

Updated list of October sleevers' surgery dates. Reminder: don't quote this whole post to get met to add you; just @ me or really just comment in this thread, and I'll see it
Oct 1:
@aapb79Gmail.com
@chicagogirl74
@chuckwalsh
@clara1900
@irishgal21
@JennieJuniper
@momofmjbm
@Red Alicia
@Yare_2018
Oct 2:
@cindy t
@Deanayeah
@Lizzieming
@Marla522
@nikoleroze
@Oct517
Oct 3:
@boringtessa
@crankymagpie
@mamadownsizing
@sekud02
Oct 4:
@AriesMary25
@btrfly
@kerbear1980
@rnchaveri1
@sleevemebaby7781
@swisskath
Oct 5:
@Suesloosinit
Oct 8:
@Crystalmartin82
@jhojho90
Oct 9:
@bigcurt
@mailchickie76
Oct 10:
@busyforever
@fandangle
@MeeAhhh
@oct102018
Oct 11:
@aussie Ange
@healthygirl05
@kathy060464
@UncleBeezy
@willowfinely
Oct 12:
@afer0841
@zpratt
Oct 14:
@katiemarie22
Oct 15:
@allyb15
@annaisbananas
@MegsNiko (or maybe the 17th?)
@recreating_courtney
Oct 16:
@2shea
@beccaconaty87
@br3n
@Thisismytime
Oct 17:
@Chello219
@JustKeepSwimming
@OpsMatt
Oct 18:
@shazz73

Oct 22:
@clb164
@kimberlymi
@laceco
Oct 23:
@kdiddle31
@tahoegirl96118
Oct 24:
@Beachladee3
@GirlShrinking
@tuttlemomma
Oct 25:
@AndreaK.
@kiwiangel23
Oct 29:
@jflower88
@kjallen
Oct 30:
@sleevegirl88
Oct 31:
@relaxrelaterelease

10/10!! 😎

10/10!! 😎

October 10! Just found out insurance approved it - I’m over the moon. Pre-op diet begins Sunday!

Not going to lie, you will be in pain. Use your pain medicines according to schedule, not according to how you feel. Don't be a hero in that way.
The most pain for me was getting in and out of both the car and bed. You have to twist your body and use your abs for these two things, and they were not fun.
To me, a few days of physical pain beats a lifetime emotional pain.

@JessieGrace319 @Matt Z hey, thanks! I agree, it’s weird but yes! They had me do all the testing, then scheduled surgery at my follow up. I also had to schedule all of my pre op & post op appointments for the next 9 months. It will all be submitted to insurance one month before the surgery date ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I needed my 650mg Tylenol every 4 hours around the clock for the first 3-4 days. After that, I started sleeping longer - maybe 6 hours or so and wouldn't wake up from pain. I used my abdominal binder, an ice pack, an anti-cramping medication called hycosamine (prescription) and lots of walking to help with pain. I had zero gas pain for which I am eternally grateful. I thought recovery was very similar to recovery from giving birth where every day is appreciably improved. I had a fair amount of fatigue and took 2 naps a day for the first week, then reduced to one daily nap, then just a rest in the afternoon. My first 3 weeks back to work, I did NOthing after work other than my exercise, food prep and personal hygiene. NO extra energy. All best wishes to you!

Trying on a size 6 to find it's too big.
Being shocked at my old pictures. I had no idea how big I was.
People calling me skinny or saying they're jealous of how thin I am.
Truly weird to me.

I am an atheist as well and I not only don't take offense I say "Thank You". Why would I get upset? The person is simply wishing me well in the most sincere and profound way that they know how. Moreover what is there even to get upset about? It is not an insult or them trying to upset me in any way shape or form. If you do get upset about this then I think that says more about your personal insecurities than anything else. Suck it up buttercup!

Of all the possible things you could be angry about, you are angry because someone is offering goodwill towards you, in the way they know how to offer it?
We only have power over ourselves and how we behave.

You are maybe 3 per cent of the population so if you don’t believe in God so be it. Shrug it off and move on. Most Atheist I know and some friends are don’t care if they really don’t believe in God. It’s no offensive to them and you are trying to start a conversation when bring something like this up. Most Americans are Christian or believe in God in some way. They are not trying to offend you. They are just thinking about you and if your that offended just be great fun some people are thinking good thoughts about you.

Wondering why this subject comes up at all. As an Atheist, you expect others to respect your beliefs or right to NOT to believe. Yet you lack any respect for their right to express theirs.
Grow up! Let go of the pettiness and open your mind.
They are simply attempting to express their well wishes. Accept it and say "Thank you." Like an adult....

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I am scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Gandsas on October 4. This is what you can expect:
Lab Work
EKG
Chest XRay
Psych Eval
Upper GI
Ultrasound
sleep Study
Anestesia Testing
Monthly Nut meetings (NLT 3)
I have insurance and its costing me an arm and a leg. I couldn't imagine without insurance. The labs alone were $1,800 w/out insurance and I went through LabCorp.

Has or is anyone getting their surgery performed by Dr. Gandsas of Annapolis, MD?

Hey - congrats on taking on this new journey. I have BCBS of CA (Anthem). I had to complete the following requirements
- 6 months supervised weight loss program - I told my dr about the past 10 years of serious dieting
- 1 visit with a psychiatrist
- 2 visits with a nutritionist
- Barrium test (to see the shape of my throat and stomach)
- EKG
- Blood work
- Chest X-Ray
- Attend 2 surgery orientation classes (required by my dr office)

Tu 5/26
I had my initial visit with my surgeon to get the ball rolling to start surgery process.

W 5/27
First appt with nutritionist

Completed all labs and tests required. Took a total of 90 minutes for blood work, barrium test and chest x-ray - including wait time.

W 7/15
Second appt with nutritionist

M 7/20
Psych eval

T 9/1
Final visit with nutritionist

F 9/4
All documents were submitted to surgery scheduler to submit to insurance

Th 9/10
Submitted to insurance

F 9/18
Insurance approved surgery and booked surgery for 10/12/15

In preparation for surgery I have the following requirements
- Pre-op clearance from PCP
- Attend orientation with El Camino hospital intake nurse
- Attend nutrition class that goes over food, Vitamin, etc post surgery
- Pre-op with Dr. Khalil (surgeon)
- 2 week all liquid diet before surgery