MzLisa

I am 11 days post op gastric bypass. Since surgery I am down 4kg! Total loss of 10kg including pre-op diet! Feeling really good, more and more energy each day :)

I had my sleeve surgery on 12/15.

It was the hardest part being separated from loved ones. My surgery was the 9th and I hope to go home today. FaceTime helps

So exciting everyone! Hoping everybody who had surgery this week is feeling good and healing well!

I just got all my instructions for the big day (22nd), mine is outpatient so I’m grateful for that. However, I’m super scared now because hubby is not allowed to stay there. It’s drop off, surgery recover usually 8-9 hours and then he can come back and get me. I’m not used to that. Any major surgery I’ve ever had he has been right there when I woke up. So I’m just very nervous to be at it alone, with nurses I don’t know. I wish he could come so bad!

My surgery date is December 28

Just got my call today about the time of my surgery. I need to be to the hospital at 11:15 on December 14th.

December 9th I will have my lap as removed and get gastric bypass. Preop diet begins right after thanksgiving. Looking for the best clear Protein now.

Day 1 of the pre op diet today. I’m so nervous!

I'm having band to RNY revision on December 11th! I am right there with you! Wishing you lots of luck!

I am sore, running a low grade temp... super full feeling. I got some Protein in today which makes me super happy. I obviously need to keep walking more. It is nice to have people to talk to that are gong through it at the same time!

Preop waiting 😃

Hi Gang. Meow here. 5.5 months post op bypass. I've had slow but steady losses. (SW:217 CW:178. GW: 150)
And I just felt the need to make a post about my sweet addiction. Before my surgery I found myself very concerned about dumping. Often asking in the forum whether Bypass meant I could never have treats again and being assured I could "eventually" or "a bite or two" or "in moderation" etc. This brought me great relief. I knew then I wasn't in the ideal frame of mind but I was doing the best I could.
I found at about 4 weeks post op I could tolerate about 5 of my favorite chocolate covered almonds and ate them every night as a reward for hitting my Protein and Water goals. Eventually I increased that to 10 choco almonds. Then it moved to other Desserts or candy. What I've found is my entire eating plan is focused on getting my "healthys" in so I can have a treat at the end of the day. I become obsessed. I realize I've always been that way. Eat healthy so you can indulge.
I find I get nauseous if I eat a full portion of dessert. But I can usually get away with eating half. So I do. Every day. Or I eat the full portion and get nauseous. I get thru it. Usually lasts about 30 minutes. I feel miserable. I don't throw up. When I'm in the middle of the nausea I swear I'll never have sugar again. But then it passes and I'm the addict again.
The last couple months I've somehow justified 2 treats a day. And this Thanksgiving was the first time I really realized how deeply I don't have control over my treat addiction. I was surrounded by baked goods. I'd eat a small one. Feel sick. Then a couple hours do it again. Over the 2 days of celebration I made myself feel sick about 5 times. The nausea is miserable. Sweats, light headed, toe-curling nausea. Then it passes. And I'm fine. And like a drug addict I indulge again. It's shocking. It's like I'm binging. Except I never throw up and it's only one treat at a time.
I guess my point is... bypass didn't cure me. I do feel sick when I eat too much sugar. But it doesn't stop me from doing it. From constantly seeing how much I can have before I feel sick. I have a lot of work to do before I am no longer "unhealthy" regardless of my weight. Wanted to share in case others are sweet addicts and wondering how the surgery will affect that.

I am scheduled for bypass December 9th

I might as well just live in the bathroom if that was the case. I'd never be able to sit at my desk and get work done!

Welcome to the forums.
Generally, no, Vitamins or supplements used for general health are not eligible.
They can be eligible in the case of them being used for a medical condition. For example, prenatal vitamins (for pregnancy) and supplements related to joints in the case of chronic joint pain.
I should think supplements after WLS would fall into the medically necessary group, at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
My approach is that I put the few supplements and OTC allergy and NSAIDs I take on my HSA. If the IRS takes exception to the $100 a year and my medical records supporting the medical need is not enough... well, darn.
Good thing they didn't catch that soda I felt so terribly guilty about. It was a mistake. Honest.
Good luck,
Tek

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