Samantha T

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After talking to my Dr I had to do a seminar then they call to make an appointment from the surgeons office after you complete that. They require 6 months of weigh ins and if you miss one they will make you start from the beginning even if it's your last appointment. So make sure you go.


-psych eval


-dietician eval


-history and physical done by primary


-labs


-cardiac clearance


-gi clearence. This one wasn't a normal thing I was already seeing him so that's why it was required.


-support group agreement. That was done when I was given all my paperwork.


- no drug or alcohol clearence letter from primary


- 2 years of primary care records


- a nutrion class


- a hospital wellness class


After they get all that they submitted it and it was 2 weeks later I got the call to schedule. Then 2 weeks after that I had my surgery. I had mine done in Modesto.





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Stallings normal. I saw where someone said that weight loss on a chart looks more like stairs than a slope. I had the bypass lost the first 2 weeks and I've been stalled since. My Dr said to up your Protein and Water when you stall and it should help break it. It didn't really help me but it may help you.

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I had diarrhea after mine and then it eventually went away. You probably still have gas in you that's causing the chest pains. So walk if you can and take the chewable gas x. The cherry cream ones taste like cough Syrup but the hospital had mint that were so much better. You're also supposed to be taking sips of Water not gulps so maybe that's why. I had a timer set on my phone to go off every 5 mins to remind me to take a sip.

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My Dr says dinking the Protein Shake gets in your Protein AND counts towards your liquid quota. I hope that helps.

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Yep-I feel the same way. It’s scary and like being a heroine addict walking around all day having heroine served to you with every meal, offered to you for free, at every office event, party, church function, etc. it’s really not easy but I quit smoking after 20 years and didn’t break for one minute, even when I lost my son. If I made it through that, pretty sure I can do anything.

I'm the same way. Sweets aren't my weakness bread and Pasta are. So even when I'm allowed to start eating them I don't want to. I feel like it would make all this pointless. I'm not even 3 weeks out yet I will be on Thursday but I'm not on the pureed diet anymore. Sent from my moto e5 plus using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm the same way. Sweets aren't my weakness bread and Pasta are. So even when I'm allowed to start eating them I don't want to. I feel like it would make all this pointless. I'm not even 3 weeks out yet I will be on Thursday but I'm not on the pureed diet anymore. Sent from my moto e5 plus using BariatricPal mobile app

And I have been. Posting. Like. This. Has. A tone. To. It. So you can say it isn’t bashing but when you say I repeat myself and finish a comment with The end. Your tone is condescending and implied.
It’s ok. I am not one of “your crew” here so carry on. I just won’t post anymore but you might consider that bc some people won’t call you out. They will just delete their account.

Wow. I didn’t ask for a verbal lashing. I posted in recipes with a question. I am on soft foods. I have followed all my doctors orders and don’t need to be reminded of why I had surgery thank you very much. Aa0

I didn’t say I was making it tonight but I was asking for suggestions because it was a strong craving that hit me today in between my egg salad and shredded chicken chili I had for dinner.

I noticed a tendency of new members to be ridiculed for not being part of the “wls elite” on this site. I have seen you and several others make nasty posts to new members asking questions. Some may be trolls. Some may not. I didn’t ask for a coach to yell at me. I have a dr and a nutritionist. I asked for suggestions.
The assumption by some people here that we all are the same and need the same tough love and scolding is obnoxious. I don’t need scolded. I’m working my plan and asked an innocent question. You jumped on me for it so I probably won’t post in here again. Thanks for that. Now I’m sure 10 people will like your comment so you don’t get your feathers ruffled bc you all are the BP elite and sit higher than everyone else here to judge. Incidentally, I lost nearly 100 pounds on my own several years ago with diet and exercise. I know how to eat. I also lost a child and both my parents and used food as a coping mechanism instead of more dangerous choices. I quit smoking and had three children and and was under tremendous stress and gained. I could not get all the weight off this time and was concerned for my health. That’s why I had MY surgery. Not because I eat Fritos all day.

I only packed my charger, a little extension cord, headphones, deodorant and a change of underwear. I wore sweats to the hospital and that's what I planned to wear home. The only thing I ended up using was the deodorant and the change of panties.

They put me in my room at 10 am and I didn't turn my phone back on till midnight. They were giving me IV pain meds and I was in and out all day. So I didn't need the charger, the headphones or extension cord. I wore their slippers to walk in and took them off when I got back in bed. They gave me Gas X, face wash, a tooth brush and tooth paste.

Good luck with your surgery!



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I have an Rtic 40oz tumbler. I love how it holds temperature whether it's hot or cold. It fits well in cup holders and a huge plus is it doesn't sweat!

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Welcome to the fun and always changing side of Bariatrics. Now the things you learned before get put to the test! Most of Us turn out to be very successful, some of the hardestvwork you will ever enjoy doing, but the good lasts clear into your Future! And 99.9% of us- WE ARE SO GLAD TO BE HERE!

I'm hoping the one on my thigh doesn't end up over my knee. I considered taking it further down my leg but not like this lol


On Wednesday I got a call from the surgeons office asking if I was ready to schedule. I asked about the clearance and she said she didn't know since she's in a different area but the insurance had approved it.


So I have my pre-op on Thursday my nutrition and hospital class Monday and tues and then I'm having surgery next Thursday!

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The Baritastic app has some simple recipes. Ricotta bake was one of my favs.

One of my favorite is Tomato feta Soup. If you do a google search you will find a lot of different variation of recipes. I also like the ricotta bake from the baritastic app. You can also search for split peas soup they are delicious.

The hospital gave me the chewable ones. So those are the ones I bought too. If you do go that route the Cherry Cream tastes like cough Syrup so go with the mint.

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I only packed my charger, a little extension cord, headphones, deodorant and a change of underwear. I wore sweats to the hospital and that's what I planned to wear home. The only thing I ended up using was the deodorant and the change of panties.

They put me in my room at 10 am and I didn't turn my phone back on till midnight. They were giving me IV pain meds and I was in and out all day. So I didn't need the charger, the headphones or extension cord. I wore their slippers to walk in and took them off when I got back in bed. They gave me Gas X, face wash, a tooth brush and tooth paste.

Good luck with your surgery!



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That's awesome! I hope everything starts moving quick for you!

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Knew you would, knew you could, so so very proud of you and I know there are more good things ahead for YOU!

I passed my psychiatric testing. I am finished as far as I know of with all my requirements for my insurance. Yeah! Me!

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Good luck! I hope everything goes well!

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I gained 6 lbs right before my surgery and freaked out. I had been told the same about delaying the surgery and I was doing the same eating all the food I wasn't going to have again. All my worrying was for nothing though. I was honest before I was even weighed that I was going to be heavier and they told me "you wouldn't be here if you didn't have a problem and could do this on your own."

So I wish you luck and hopefully your office was as forgiving as mine.

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Thank you for sharing!

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I gained 6 lbs right before my surgery and freaked out. I had been told the same about delaying the surgery and I was doing the same eating all the food I wasn't going to have again. All my worrying was for nothing though. I was honest before I was even weighed that I was going to be heavier and they told me "you wouldn't be here if you didn't have a problem and could do this on your own."

So I wish you luck and hopefully your office was as forgiving as mine.

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If it is I've messed up lol. I think they we're okay as long as you're not chewing them and swallowing pieces.

My Dr said that you can swallow air but the main reason he didn't want gum chewing is because it can cause a blockage if you accidentally swallow it. Then followed that with a wait 6 weeks if you're not going to listen anyways.

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