afmomofthree

Maybe we could create a FB group and that way we can keep up with each other easier online and set up meetings that way too? Just a suggestion.

I'm in. I live in Aurora. Schoen is my surgeon. He's in the same office as Rothchild.

Ten more days before I have my revision from band to bypass. hopefully it goes by fast!

Good to hear! I hope my experience at University goes as well.

Hi. I'm having surgery July 20th. I would love to join the group if that's ok.

I would push the issue. I was told by the scheduler at my surgeon's office there was no way tricare would approve and it was in two days. It is possible. If they don't approve it don't take no for an answer!

Hope everything went well. Let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it.

So the scheduler at my doctor's office didn't read the schedule correctly. Doc isn't even in town the day she told me was surgery day. Now, surgery is scheduled July 20th.

Just found out my date was moved to the 20th because the scheduler can't seem to read the schedule. Grrrr. I would be interested in a support group. I work night shifts at a hospital and can't make the center's meetings.

I have Dr Schoen. I am addicted to cherry coke so I need to break myself out of it. I'm thinking I'll be on a liquid diet prior to surgery.

I will be at University of Colorado Hospital. The waiting seems to be the hardest part right now. Now that I know, it's taking forever! I haven't had my official pre-op appointment yet. It's Monday. Did you have to do a pre-op diet?

I'm having a revision from the lap band to rny July 13th.

Congrats on the approval. I'm being revised from band to bypass on July 13th. I have been struggling with horrible GERD that causes me to sleep upright. Sometimes I wake up choking. After serious persuasion by my surgeon I was convinced to revise. It was a struggle because the scheduler at my surgeons office didn't want to submit for the approval because she was SURE Tricare would say no. After reporting her and starting the process of changing to a different surgeon she submitted and I was approved within two days! I didn't expect it to happen so fast so I'm scrambling to get things in place and people to cover my shifts (I work 12 hour night shifts in a hospital). Whatever it takes to not have to sleep sitting up! Best of luck to you and everyone else having revision surgery!

I'm having a revision from band to bypass July 13.

Hi. I had surgery on the 19th with a hernia repair and some umbilical adhesions. I had the chest and shoulder pain along with some pain at the port, but I'm doing much better now. I am starving. I am not supposed to start soft foods until Thursday but I didn't make it that far. I had some mashed potates and chicken (little bites) and had no problem. I think everyone is different and if you decide to have something ahead of time just be careful. Good luck! Salena