AngelaM258

Depends on your insurance. Some will deny with ANY gain. Others don’t care. I would ask your surgeon.

I’ll be interested to hear what my surgeon recommends. I was planning on the sleeve since I had no GERD issue or metabolic disease we were trying to cure. But perhaps a bypass may be better. We’ll see. I really wanted to avoid some of the RNY side effects. I’m glad you’re doing well!!

Thanks! Did you have ulcers too?

Hmmmm, she just has me on bid Protonix

Were you positive for H Pylori? I’m waiting on pathology but I’ve heard that treatment is gross. I tested H Pylori negative in the breath test.

It’s weird because I’ve never had a single symptom until the EGD. Now my stomach aches. It’s a dull hurt. But not before.

Ugh! Were you having symptoms? That’s the thing. I’ve never had an issue. It’s just so weird!!!

I heard from my care coordinator. Once they get the pathology results they will have the surgeon review. But it sounds like they will delay like you’re saying. She did mention that he may prefer another type of WLS. My ulcers are right next to the pyloric valve so a bypass would not affect them. Not sure how I feel about that but we’ll see. Just started treatment.

Damn it. Just had my pre-op EGD. They found 2 ulcers and duodenitis. Total shock as I have zero symptoms, never had reflux, etc. Treating with 12 weeks of Protonix then repeat EGD. She cleared me for surgery in 4-6 weeks. I had been on target for surgery mid-December but now I’m wondering if they will postpone me until it’s verified as treated. Has anyone else had the sleeve with evidence of ulcers on the EGD?

You’re moving right along. The psych eval wasn’t what I expected. Really she went over my questionnaire and asked a couple question about different answers. It was almost mostly a teaching session. Yes, I did a personality test too. My first weigh in will be 9/4. So I should end the first part of November with surgery in late November to December.

I get 3 dairy servings (either 1 cup of milk) or yogurt. I’ve been doing the yogurt so I get to “eat” something. Ugh! Maybe I’ll get used to it. 🤢

Psych eval - DONE Pulmonalogist - tomorrow Then next week is cardiology Slowly working my way through my list.

So today is day one of a week of liquid protein shakes of my preop diet (then 2 weeks of high protein, low carb, low fat eating then 1 week of protein liquid again alternating). The shakes make me feel nauseous. They are just too sweet. I’m dealing with Premier Protein - vanilla, chocolate, & caramel. My plan is to do Unjury unflavored in water with crystal light but my shipment won’t get here until Tuesday. Any tips???

How much did you lose prior to surgery and what is the length of your pre-op diet? I have a 3 month pre-op diet that I started on 8/2. I weighed 366.6 at my PCP 2 weeks prior to starting the diet. I weighed 350.4 today and I start liquid protein on Thursday for a week. 😳 I’m starting to think I can get some significant weight off before surgery!!!

How did your visit go today?