wlh75

I'm sorry your husband isn't being supportive. I live alone and I chose not to tell anyone about my surgery other than medical professionals, so a ride to and from the hospital was an issue for me as well. I just took a taxi to the hospital, but the hospital told me I wasn't allowed to take a taxi/Uber/Lyft home and I had to give them the name and contact info of the person picking me up. I contacted a local home health care agency and they picked me up. The fee wasn't much more than the taxi ride and included a 4-hour shift of home health care, which was nice because the person who picked me up helped me bring my stuff in the house and picked up my prescriptions for me.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Like the surgery isn't stressful enough! I wouldn't go uber either. Basically some stranger picking you up and dropping you off. I would rather swear a friend to secrecy before that. You could ask the facility what they do since solo adults are probably fairly common these days, they may offer a service or something, Another option is to hire a home care professional. Check Care.com I'll bet you'll find someone on there willing to help you out.
Also since you won't be getting help at home, have everything set up for yourself as much as possible before surgery...foods, drinks, meds, etc.
A LOT of us can lose the weight on our own. It's keeping it off that's the problem. We've all been yo-yo dieting for years or we wouldn't be here.

I'm trying really hard to keep my opinions of your husband's total lack of support out of here, but I'm struggling... UGH.

I think maybe you need to confide in a friend and have them do it. You're going to need someone to talk to ("why am I in a stall?" "omg if I look at another Protein Drink I'm going to scream!").

And—tell your husband this isn't cheating. It's basically a stricter diet and exercise program than he's ever been on, and a physical restriction that FORCES you to behave and re-learn how to eat.

My husband thinks I should be able to lose the weight on my own without surgery. He thinks it's too drastic of a step to take. Your husband sounds so supportive. He's even doing the preop/liver shrink diet with you? That's love!! Thank you for your prayers.

Why isn't he on board with the surgery? Does he not want you to be healthier etc...?

My hubby has been on board since we found out I am at a 52 BMI & I have an overly fatty liver. He has been to all my appointments with me and heard everything the Dr, Dietitian, Cardiologist, & Psychologist has had to say... He is even planning to do the liver shrink diet with me once COVID allows my surgery.

I hope yours comes around soon. Praying for Yall.

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You know I'm not sure. That's all I needed for cash pay was to have the high bmi [emoji45]. I'm new too:) I got to pick my date. I was told dr. Pilcher does surgeries on Tuesdays, if you use him. I'm not sure how different that would be with insurance to be honest.

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I finally scheduled my initial visit with the nurse practitioner. Had to have UGI and submit revision paperwork from my lap band I had years ago. This was all done and turned in May 3,2021. So I am at the very start of my journey. Trying very hard to be patient.

What hoops are they asking you to jump through? I'm going through the long stretch with insurance and won't have surgery until December still. I started this back in April. I don't want to go all this way just to have insurance tell me I need to do more.

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Here's the preop diet from sage bariatric

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I am in schertz! I don't think he would use the word no. I was afraid of that as well. He suggested gastric bypass for me. I have a bmi of 42:( but he listened to what I had to say and dealt with my tears as a sobbing mess. His team were super nice!! Please keep me updated on your journey!!! It would be nice to have a buddy in the area/same dr he's probably the nicest doctor I've ever met to be honest! I was so nervous I felt like I was going to bust up in hives!! He even gave me his personal email and would write me back during non working hours. You picked a good doctor [emoji16]


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wlh75- Sorry this happened to you, it must be very frustrating, especially when you wanted to get it done before school. I hope that you are able to get a new date close to your old one.

Surgery was scheduled for 7/17 & today 7/14 I got a call from central scheduling & my Dr's office that the hospital is under staffed & has no beds.... What a sad day... [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]
I was trying to get this all done & be onto stage 3 by the time school started. Now I have no clue when it will be rescheduled for...
Now back to waiting & Praying it will be very, very soon.

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Dr. Pilcher is my doctor and I haven't had surgery yet but he's so nice and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend. He has high reviews too!

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Are you a teacher?

I’ll be praying with you! I understand the need before school. I have kids and used to teach. I’ve taken last year and this next year off to try to get healthy. Hope all goes well with you

My surgeon will be with me all the way through.. He is still on my INS. & working for a Methodist Hospital... Im so happy & looking forward to Saturday 7/17

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Anytime. Send updates later. [emoji847][emoji847][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120]

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You got this. Just think of the quality of life you will have after... With a little hard work, comes Great things. That's what keeps me motivated. Prayers for you.

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I am so sorry! I can’t imagine getting all ready and psyched up only to get that call. Hoping it can be rescheduled soon

I just finished my endoscopy and looks good now time for the finishing blood work and it's on to the new me! Sal-wa you are a trooper and I hope it's getting better each day

Oh great news!! I misread that. I thought you said he was leaving afterwards! Yay great news!!

My surgeon will be with me all the way through.. He is still on my INS. & working for a Methodist Hospital... Im so happy & looking forward to Saturday 7/17

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Id want a surgeon who would be with me all the way through the process. If you want to come a little further to Houston I had a great surgeon.
Dr. Khoi Du Surgical Specialist of Clear Lake

I’m feeling really drowsy
The first 6 hours after surgery was horrible, I am still in pain , more like a discomfort pain now tho .