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How Much Out of Pocket?
DrinkMoreRadium replied to FlowerGirl44's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
$150 administrative fee for me, but everything else was covered 100% through Tricare. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That will definitely help! I started doing 30 min of stationary bike on week 3 - just be really careful about how much you're exerting and make sure you're well hydrated. Prior to sx I was in the gym 2-3 times a week and definitely miss being able to guzzle half a bottle of water when I start feeling too hot. 29 lbs as of this morning - 4 weeks and 3 days postop! It feels really good and I'm actually starting to notice some differences in clothes. 30% to my goal! -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oooh no I've never tried it that way! I'll have to remember that in the summer time. I know some people do better with avoiding the scale, but I do not 😩. I weigh myself at the same time everyday and every little 0.1lb movement is encouraging to keep going. My scale doesn't list ounces, but it does go to the 1/10th pound, so I do track it like that. I have a garmin scale so everytime I weigh it syncs to my app so I have all my activity tracking from my watch and my weight progress in the same spot. After a week of very little scale movement, it dropped 2 lbs this morning so I think I'm over the stall! I'm cleared for working out so I've just started back in the gym last week and I added some jogging in yesterday as well so I think that will help keep things moving more than just walking or biking. -
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Mine lasted for about 3 weeks - hopefully yours are almost gone!
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February 2023 surgery dates!
DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's crazy how much tastes change! I used to love pickles and now I can't stand them. The first week or so postop I couldn't do cold water and didn't really want room temp water so I drank a lot of gatorade zero. I tried the gatorade zero protein, but could not deal with the after taste. Last week though everything started to taste really sweet so I went back to water and have no issues now with cold water. When I feel like I want something other than water, I just grab a crystal light packet and add it in. Fruit punch is my favorite flavor, but I have to double the water I mix it with because it's pretty strong. Monday was 4 weeks postop for me and it's amazing how much difference 10 days can make! Physically, I feel totally fine - no remaining soreness or pain. My doctor cleared me for soft foods including "chewing non-soft foods to an applesauce consistency" so I haven't stuck to any specific foods but still trying to figure out what works for me which is mostly chicken and shrimp. I finally hit the (delayed) 3 week stall and haven't seen the scale move at all this week, but I'm keeping my motivation up with exercise and hope to see that big dip soon. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon allows peanut butter and I'm in the soft foods phase 15 days post op. Every program is different so I suggest using your best judgement on what you can tolerate or reaching out to the surgeon office. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 13 days post op and I can tell you it does get easier! I didn't make my fluids or protein goals at all until about 4 days ago and I've been able to make both (barely!) If i concentrate on it. This is also with me going back to work last week as well so hang in there! -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to ReadyForIt128's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't speak to the insurance part, but my surgeon doesn't require anything from cash patients. They told me that if I was paying cash, I could be scheduled for the next available surgery date. So it's very possible that your surgeon wouldn't require anything additional if your insurance approves it outright. Good luck! -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to hills&valleys's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second the biotene spray or lozenges. I am 10 days post op and these saved my mouth in the first couple days. I did ask the clinic nurse if I was allowed and she meant to ask the surgeon but never got back to me. I imagine they would have said no, but I snuck them in anyway. I only used them about 5 times within 24 hours post op though. After that, I had water and ice so there was no need. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to justsillyme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on Monday and was discharged Wednesday evening. I worked with the nurse to time my last pain meds for right before discharge to help with the 1.25 hour ride home. Definitely second the pillow idea. I asked my husband to bring one and he forgot and i really wish I had one. You never realize just how rough the roads are until you feel every little dip and bump. If I were you, I'd drive way before flying. The air pressure changes with flying might cause a lot of pain if you still have gas build up (which you likely will). -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had dry heaves after coming home and was not meeting my hydration goal. Definitely let your medical team know. The nurse upped my nausea medication, and I am slowly getting to where I should be. I found warm liquids caused less cramping. Have you tried broth yet? Oh I couldn't imagine being nauseous and heaving! That sounds horrible. I'm glad to hear you're doing better. I tried broth at the hospital and that was an immediate no after 1 sip. Lukewarm water is definitely the least painful option. Hopefully as inflammation starts to go down, the cramps will lessen. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@gingermem0rial sounds like your doing pretty good. I just got discharged about 30 min ago. I have only had water, nothing else. I was doing laps in the hallway as well but the pain is still an issue. Every time i drink hardly enough water to even swallow, my stomach cramps. So I'm already behind on hydration. -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@gingermem0rialHow are you doing? Yesterday (surgery date) was pretty rough for me and even over night I'm barely getting more than an hours 2 of sleep at a time. Doesn't help that my foley cath isn't draining on its own so i have to alert the nurses everytime I feel full so they can manipulate the tube to drain. The first time I got up to walk, I got the sweats, super hot, and nauseous. The second time was better. Hope yours is better! -
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DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
RNY Surgery is tomorrow morning and my anxiety is through the roof. 12 more hours... -
February 2023 surgery dates!
DrinkMoreRadium replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@HeidiNSydneyAus I just got scheduled for Feb 13th as well! Also RNY