Starr2015

Just had my Gastric Sleeve done August 2nd. Im getting out the hospital today, August 5th, because of some issues with nausea. No one told me that could be a thing but I’m doing better now. Also, I saw some posts about Vitamins, Amazon sells vitamins called BariMelts. I got those and had to create a Vitamin spreadsheet (for real) because there are so many and so complicated. Anyway, I’m a bit scared because I was supposed to be doing this with a family member but, due to medical reasons, couldn’t complete the surgery. So now I’m in this alone and am kinda freaked out now. Any help/advice, especially for this 1st month, would be appreciated

Yeouch, not good. Force fluids, couldn't hurt, if you weren't so close I'd suggest an antihistamine to reduce fluids my own PCP would recommend Lasix , I swear,he thinks diuretics and Prednisone Dose-packs cure the🌏!

Did anyone else get sick literally right before their surgery date? I am TOMORROW but I think I caught a bug when I went for pre-op testing (it was at the hospital) so didnt show symptoms until Thursday. All that is left is an earache (ow) and cough which is chronic for me....but I am worried they will cancel tomorrow morning! I am already off work, and would need a note to return at least a week before, and have been on shots (expensive). I don't think I can handle if they postpone!

Thanks so much for the support. I don’t have much family support I have a twin sister who is dead set against me and wants to bring up every negative thing she has heard about the surgery. But I do have a supportive daughter in California who might come home to be with me on that day.

Hello all👋🏽 I’m here to make new friends that will go through this journey with me I’m a little nervous but it’s always good to have the support and other people who have the same experiences my surgery is on August 28

That’s awesome! 28lbs in a week! I haven’t lost half of that. I think I’ve lost 11-12lbs. 4 days till surgery

If your following the plan given to you than how could you not do it right. Follow it and dont over think it. Everyones plan is different.

Insurance approved surgery for 8/6. Day 3 of pre-bariatric diet and I still do not think in ketosis. Getting closer!

So, this pre-op liquid diet....
I think I am messing up because I am not in ketosis...or i don't think i am?
1 2cup serving of cabbage Soup (cabbage, Tomato juice, lemon juice, splenda)
1 2cup serving of chicken broth with half a lemon and pepper
4 protien shakes with 2g or less sugar in each.
1 serving of sugar free Jello

I am horrible at drinking so maybe I am messing up there?

Thank you hopefully I’m just being very impatient and my coordinator actually is just very chilled and will get me approved on time that way we will be surgery twins (8-6) and can keep in each other motivated!

Insurance approved surgery for 8/6. Day 3 of pre-bariatric diet and I still do not think in ketosis. Getting closer!

Insurance approved surgery for 8/6. Day 3 of pre-bariatric diet and I still do not think in ketosis. Getting closer!

Has anyone had the preop appointment yet? I haven’t been approved officially but I have a preop appointment also a surgery date. I’m a little concerned that I will have to cancel due to not being approved.

Hugs to you and your family @Ylime. Take all the time you need. We'll be here!
Pre-op testing was yesterday. Our entire office is moving across town on Friday and I'm so stressed right now. All hell is breaking loose and I'm still trying to pack.
3 days until liquid diet. Pre-op appointments are 8/8 and 8/9.

Hello all. Checking in as I try and get back to normal as possible.
Thank you to everyone that reached out to me and posted kind words. I read them all and really appreciated them.
My dad did pass away last week. Even though he was sick for two years, the end was actually so quick and still a shock even though we've know for awhile that it was inevitable.
His service is not until this Thursday so my brother and I have been busy with planning the service so my mom doesn't have to. I am also hosting the memorial service/celebration of life at my house after the service so there is a lot to do. It's been good keeping busy but I might just go crazy with all the people in my house!
If there is any silver lining it's that time has been flying by since I've been so preoccupied that all my significant dates are fast approaching. My pre-op testing is tomorrow morning. Last appt with the surgeon is Aug 1. And I'll have my surgery fully paid this week. Then its just surviving the 1 week liquid diet.
After all this is over, I'll start catching up and adding all the new people and dates to the member list. But not before I have a lot to drink this weekend!

My surgery is scheduled for August 6th. Starter my pre op diet today! All I can think about is wanting food. I’m definitely hungry! 🤭

So, I am scheduled for 8/6/18 with NYU Dr. Schwack. I start the 2 week liquid diet 7/23/18 (and am also off work FMLA!!!!!). I do not know if it has been submitted to insurance yet. The surgical coordinator is hard to reach so I am getting super anxious, and no one is telling me anything.
All of a sudden I am scheduled for pre-op testing.... but no one is telling me if it is submitted to my insurance yet!
I am getting more and more anxious as time goes on, inching to 7/23, then 8/6...
From, feeling like I want to cry, Reyna

Unfortunately my place of work wants it by at least 14 business days prior to date of leave.

Hello! So I have been trying to get the sleeve and finally everything is in. All doctors and tests. But my job needs a doctor letter and I am unsure if the paperwork has even been submitted to insurance. I call the coordinator and email the documents.... no response and no confirmations. I am so worried and I cannot sleep without thinking this is all going to fall through. It is so hard to reach the coordinator and she may be going out on leave soon. I am a person who needs confirmation but... I never know with this coordinator. And I worry that everything will fall through...because I could not connect with the necessary persons.