LindsayS0917

Today I am one week post-op. I got to the hospital last week and got prepped and then surgery was delayed because of an emergency (which scared me a little because it was a patient from the previous day with a leak). I was the last one to go to surgery and the last one to leave so that made for a long day. I had my three bags of fluids, walked the halls and used the restroom and I was ready to walk out of there. Got to the hotel and had a popsicle and walked the halls, took my meds and slept great. I was told I had enough fluids I didn't have to focus too much on them that night. I had minimal pain except for gas pain and some nausea. Clear Liquids for 5 days and all I drank was Water and diet cran-pineapple. I got to start full liquids Monday and I'm already so over it. I can tolerate one shake and maybe a yogurt a day and still not reaching my water goals but I'm getting those steps in and that helps so much with the gas and even nausea. But as of today I am down a total of 23.8 lbs since pre-op and 10.6 just since surgery, my BP is normal and off meds for that and also one of my insulins. I just really don't have an appetite to even wanna try anything.

On 4/11/2021 at 11:30 AM, Sab_Hof445 said:

Hi ! I am a newcomer, scheduled for a sleeve on April 28th. Starting preop diet on April 18th. I will spend one night at the hospital.

Welcome. My surgery is the same date. Im on day 4 of my pre op diet. Mine will be outpatient. So excited to join the losers bench

On 4/3/2021 at 5:53 AM, HoltHope2021 said:

April is here!!! Mine is 4/28. I can't believe I only have 25 days. It's coming up quick. I'm so nervous and extremely excited. What's everyone packing for the hospital?

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Twins, mine is the same day. How are you doing on your pre op diet?

7 hours ago, Jennlovesfit said:

My surgeon wants two ducking weeks

Its definitely tough, especially when you have a family to feed and its the weekend. We tend to eat out more on the weekends.

28 minutes ago, Jennlovesfit said:

I feel like I am dying now! On my third day of liquid diet! I want to give up!!!

Don't give up!!!! You got this. How many days of pre-op do you have to do? Today is my 3rd day as well. I only have to do a week and one of those is Clear Liquids. My surgery is the 28th. I can have sugar free pudding and Jello and that has helped me feel like I'm having something of substance.

On 4/7/2021 at 7:20 PM, Michele 2021 said:

April 28th surgery here..I’m also having. The gastric bypass. I start my pre-op diet on 4-16..I’ve stocked up on the Premier Protein shakes and jellos but need to purchase some chewable vitamins.

Mine is the same day. I start pre op on the 21st

Just got my surgery date. Mine will be on the 28th and I only have to do one week of preop liquid diet. Nervous but excited to be joining the Losers Bench.

On 4/8/2021 at 12:45 PM, BootzNbacardi said:

April 28

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I just got my surgery date and mine is the 28th too.

My online nutrition class is March 10th. So i'm not sure if I will be in March or more like April now.

9 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

There's a risk you'd fall back to old ways even if you do have it. Lot of folks gain all their weight back...surgery or no surgery. I hate to say this, but it's a truth that no one brings up and it really should be brought up....weight loss surgery is no guarantee for success. It helps. But the real work is in your head. They fix your stomach...not your brain. And your brain is very sneaky. LOL.

That said....statistically, odds for longterm weightloss are MUCH BETTER with the surgery.

I think your health comorbidities would be improved with the surgery, for sure.

Wishing you the best.

Thank you so much. I am leaning much towards proceeding. I understand that its no guarantee but feel that it would be a useful tool. I have a great supportive husband. The dr even said that its up to me to change. Its the grains and carbs that keep him in business. To me its definitely more about the comorbidities, I want to be around a long time for my husband and children.

3 hours ago, OAGBPal said:

Hi there!

So obviously, I can't tell you what to do I was wondering, however: are you at a stable weight? Is your health declining, or has it been this way for a while?

If you're gradually going up in weight and you're feeling the side effects of that escalating, I'd definitely consider the surgery if I were in your situation.

In terms of how it works, it's pretty accepted now that the main effect from any WLS other than the lap-band is metabolic. That means it's not the restriction or the malabsorption or the combination that does most of the work. It's the change in our GI hormones.

And speaking of those: I'd suggest you look into comorbidity resolution with the different procedures. It seems the resolution rates are higher for procedures that bypass some of your small intestine.

Since you're self-paid anyway, have you considered the Mini Gastric Bypass? It's revisable and reversable and offers higher resolution of comorbidities than both the sleeve and RNY.

I have been pretty stable with my weight. I have lost and gained by changing my eating habits. Thank you for your reply I havent thought about the mini bypass and not sure where that is available, I will definitely have to do some research.

12 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

Changing your habits and dealing with the surgery is serious work...it works best when you're completely committed. Wait until you're 100% ready for best results.

I agree and I feel that Im so ready and confident that I could stick to the changes but Im wondering if its just because I would know that I spent that much money to make it happen. Like I would fall back to old ways if I dont have the procedure

So I have been in this situation before where I have decided that I do want the surgery then backed out. So I have been for a consultation this past Monday. I am 5'10", 220lbs so my bmi is 32ish. I take medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I would have to be self pay even with the comorbidities. Its $10,000 @ Alabama Weight Loss which is near where I live. I have been reading where some people dont feel the restriction after surgery and its easy to eat anything. Should I save the 10 grand and maybe try the preop diet to jump start weight loss then do a high Protein low to zero carb diet? So on the fence about this. I was sure my mind was made up this time.

4 hours ago, Jnfinney said:

I don’t know much about diabetes, but shouldn’t that be an indicator that this surgery is necessary for you? Especially if your A1C is high? Best of luck to you!

well its lower than it has been in the past. They said they would just look at the lab work and see what it says. hopefully its good enough to get scheduled soon

2 hours ago, LoveSimcha said:

Some surgeons want to see an A1c in control (7 or under) and some surgeons see it as additional proof that the surgery is needed. The issue with an A1c being very high is that it will hinder your ability to heal faster after the surgery. My previous surgeon wanted my A1c under 7 but my current surgeon doesn't look at A1c because he realizes that some patients are just going to be unable to get their numbers low enough - especially that is takes 3 months to see movement in A1c results. Whatever it is, it is. Your surgeon will guide you and hopefully after the surgery your numbers will improve drastically. Good luck - I know the dreaded A1c waiting for results feeling.

I called and they said they would look at it. I know it was close to 9 when I had it checked last. I agree I think it would just show that I need this surgery that much more. I had an appointment with my PCP but it was canceled due to the weather. Hopefully I can get in soon.

I had my consultation today, I'm self pay so I have to get a letter from my Primary care dr, lab work and do an online nutrition class. If all my labs come back normal I will get scheduled for the nutrition class then should be scheduling surgery soon after. worried about my A1c because Im a terrible diabetic and know its not what it should be.

I remember seeing that now. Thats not too far off. Good luck!!!

57 minutes ago, LoveSimcha said:

You will be! I was in a similar situation with my BMI and my meds (all the same as you) and I had a lap band put in. I was off almost all my meds - it was amazing. I lost over a hundred pounds and kept it off for years until my band slipped and was removed and then it was all back on and more.

Are you going through the process again for the sleeve or bypass?

Great Job, NSV's are sometimes the best one!!!

11 hours ago, LoveSimcha said:

Hopefully they can get you scheduled! Sorry you are out of pocket - that is terrible but you will probably be saying it was money well spent. I had a number of procedures to have a baby that were all out of pocket and I don't regret a thing.

I wish that I wasn't out of pocket, that is what has held me back before is the $10,000. My BMI is about 32 which I know is low. Its more than just the weight loss that I'm hoping to have, its freedom from medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. I sure hope that is it money well spent, I keep talking myself in and out of it.

I hope I am in March. My consultation is Feb 15th and I'm self pay so hopefully things move along quickly.

$9990 is what i have been quoted in Alabama @ Alabama Weight Loss. That includes the outpatient surgery, post op visits and surgery complication insurance. I have my consultation the 15th and will have more details. I will be self pay because my insurance has bariatric coverage but there is a 6 month waiting period and my BMI isnt high enough even with the comorbidities I have.