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I had pain in my chest eating and drinking the first month. It passed and I'm too months post-op now. It gets better!

Been a while since I updated, and today was a milestone day for me.
I weighed in at 199 today. 56 lbs down in 9 weeks. I’m averaging about 3-4 lbs a weeks still. A lot of that is diet and exercise, a couple weeks back I moved out of the “slowly working my muscles to prevent injury” to “ higher intensity super sets of multiple muscle groups” this type of weight training is what I enjoy the most and was what I was doing until I had significant life/career changes. It’s interesting that when you have substantial positive changes in one area of your life, things that were important change (like my fitness level) which leaves you exposed to more unhappiness. Through al this I’ve learned a valuable lesson, and I can sum it up by the below quote:
“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.”
-Andy Grove

As you all strive to succeed in your wls endeavors, don’t allow the satisfaction you are gaining replace the satisfaction that you have in other areas of your life, only add to it. Finally, if the results you are having with wls are allowing for other greater opportunities for happiness/success in your life, don’t forget what you have had to do to get you to this point. I made that mistake, I’ve learned and now I will stay paranoid.

Maybe skip the Protein Shakes the first week. I was on a clear liquid only and did just fine. I have not thrown up but once and I think I triggered my gag reflex brushing my teeth.
Hope it gets better soon!

Ahh! Yesterday I had my final weigh-in appointment, submitted all necessary documents and labs and did my little hospital stay presentation class. Now, they submit to my insurance and I wait! I’ve already scheduled my appointment with the surgeon and at that appointment we will schedule surgery. I can not believe I’m here already! Any advice? Or input? I’m so excited!

Update. It is a stricture. Having an endoscopy to stretch it on Tuesday.

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I've been diabetic for almost 15 years. I had my surgery 2 months ago today. Before surgery I was on metformin 2x day 1000mg. Glimeperide 2x 4g and 72 units Lantus at night.
I've lost 45 pounds. After surgery my sugars were over 200 and sometimes 300. I was told not to take medicine, but went back on metformin and had terrible diarrhea, so I had to discontinue it because I wasn't getting enough fluids in.
Today I only take glimeperide if my morning or dinnertime bs is over 180. In the last month I have only had to take it once. I was taking between 8-20 units of Lamtus, but now think I can come off that too. My bs has been under 145 each morning without anything. I hope that my numbers will continue to lower as I lose more weight.
Good luck!

Do you like the Calcium? I suppose I'm probably deficient by now.

I take ProCare bariatric multivitamin and supplement it with Celebrate calcium citrate chews twice daily. ProCare contains 3000 IU vit. D but has no Calcium. Celebrate Ca citrate contains 500 IU vit.D. Makes total 4000 IU vit. D in a day.

Just got scheduled for May 21. Excited and glad to start my journey to better health!!
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I called my insurance. It was submitted and approved the same day. Personally I would call.

My surgeon's office called and my surgery time is at 10:00am Monday morning. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the number on my caller ID.

Please don't shave. I'm sure it's in your best interest.
I dont think they care what you look like. I must have looked crazy all sprawled out under anesthesia. lol

SO EXCITED, I had to tell someone! Got approval from insurance yesterday and my surgery date moved up to May 7th! Started my pre-op diet yesterday as well! I can't believe its happening! Wish me luck with these darn high Protein Meal Replacement shakes! Two weeks of these seems very daunting. If you would, please leave me any words of encouragement or advice you have for surgery, I sure could use it!

I can't imagine being discharged outpatient. I was in a world of hurt and they need to monitor your liquids.

I've honestly not heard of outpatient. I think it's pretty typical to stay one night. Where are you having surgery?

Surgery tomorrow at 12:45 in Las Vegas has been a great experience! Looking forward to being on the loser bench

I hope it goes well for me!!

Lol. I know, but before I knew it I was out. I'm sure they see a lot!
I was bruised on my arms. I bet I was hard to move lol

They told me to shower with Dial soap tonight and tomorrow morning as well. I am assuming the wipe they will give me I will have to do when changing into my gown. Lol, I don’t even want to think about what I’m going to look like under anesthesia!

I'm telling you it was a chore using that soap and it was sticky! Lol
I felt it unnecessary, but I just did it anyway.
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! How exciting!

Please don't shave. I'm sure it's in your best interest.
I dont think they care what you look like. I must have looked crazy all sprawled out under anesthesia. lol

Also, I had to shower with an antiseptic soap the night before and the morning of surgery and on top of that they made me use these wipes on my entire body. Talk about taking precautions!

Yes, but only 2 days before. No shaving anywhere. Lol

Do you really think it’s a good idea to ask a bunch of strangers with no medical degree if it’s OK to go against your surgeon’s instructions? There’s a medical protocol for this surgery for a reason.

I don't see any problem with eating fish and veggies. My liquid allow Protein 4-6 oz protein with veggie or salad. Just make sure the fish is steam or baked and skip on the sauce or gravy. Its not like you are going to eat a big mac, or a pizza.
Good luck!