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Today's blog is a very real reflection of my journey so far...and it isn't all pretty. Find out what it was that lit this girl on fire this week at Life...With a Side of Carrie.
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Don't listen to other people! Follow your gut!! I am one week post-op and I have sleep-apnea as well. I had to bring my machine but they ended up not using it. They used one of the hospitals. It was put on me post-op. They did not put it on me at night because I had oxygen. The pain was not that bad as long as you get up and walk around. You'll do great!
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Sept 11 my surgert date
marygreenjohnson replied to Lysette's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I worked really hard trying to maintain pre op diet. Once I kicked the soda and bread it wasn't as bad! I had surgery on a Friday and went back to work that Monday, but ended up taking about three days off due to gas. If you walk and get that gas out, your good to go! Good Luck! -
I met my surgeon about 1 week out of scheduled surgery for a last minute prep-op checkout. I was informed about 6 weeks prior what was required of me as how much of a weight loss percent I was required to lose prior to the scheduled surgeon visit. We talked about how I will feel and what to do with pain(I had very little) discomfort(in my case). Just a last minute eye to eye checkout. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.
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Bariatric Advantage's Pre-op Meal Replacement kit?
Beachmamaof4 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Excited to start the pre-op diet, as it's one step closer to surgery! Not so excited to be starving, but I'm committed! Wondering...Bariatric Advantage sells a Pre-op kit (bars, shakes) that I think will last 2 weeks. It's expensive--$200. But, I'm thinking it might be worth it just for convenience and peace of mind (knowing I'm eating correct amounts). Have you tried it? Your thoughts on it? Thanks! -
Starting liquid diet today!
Paula214 replied to TerriJ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start mine on Saturday and I am terrified. 2 weeks seems like such a long time. I will be focused though - I dont want to carry this weight anymore! -
Any July16th out there
troopersma replied to frosty1224's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 16th as well. Going to Tijuana alone. Went to the bank to get cashiers check for surgeon...and asked them if I chicken out on surgery do they deposit money back in my account? Although after 2 weeks of preop diet i dont want to chicken out and later have to redo the preop diet. Guess i will stay the course. -
Hello all! I'm getting my gastric bypass 8/20/13, I was wondering what to expect going in, waking up and the first couple weeks after, any information will be helpful, thanks!
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Has anyone cheated on their pre op diet
SoccerMomma73 replied to taraster25's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tomorrow is a new day! Start fresh, no guilt, just do it!!! I had the standard 2 week liquid diet, my doc lets you have pickles the first week so I added cucumbers (because pickles are cucumbers right?!?!?) and the white from a boiled egg a couple times the first week, by week 2 the urge to cheat was better and it was easier to just roll with it. HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2 -
Need advice from Veteran Sleevers
ShrinkyDinkMe22 replied to teachartmw's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i would say anything that you know you have to give up post op start working on it now. for me soda was a big one. i gave it up in october and was sleeved in december. i have read posts from people who kinda forgot about soda and when they were starting their liquid diets were dying bc they wanted pop. its hard enough to give up food for weeks but to also have to focus on the soda, makes it that much harder. i also started cutting back on sweets and carbs and incorporated a protein drink into my day to sort of prep for surgery. i also like the previous poster spent hours a night and week reading positive stories, negative stories, stories of complications. i wanted to be as prepared as i could be in case something happened. i wanted to know what my options were if X happened and what the signs and symptom to watch for etc. good luck to you!!! -
Hopefully I can met more people there I am going by myself to get my sleeve surgery with Dr. Diaz, very nervous and excited at the same time, freaking out about those 2 weeks pre op diet, please pray for me!
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Hey all.. I know that we have three other threads on here for August.. But honestly with all of the replies I have lost track of who all is on the 27th. It would be AWESOME to get us all together so we can keep each other motivated and keep each other posted on our progress.
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Surgery is a week away and I'm freaking out, not about the surgery but the after what if I can't do it?
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Am I crazy? I dream about my dream weight
JennChap replied to Crabadams72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That sounds AWESOME~ I just had my first surgeon appt about a week and a half ago, and I too was shocked to find out there was no out of pocket cost at all! AMAZING! It seems to be moving ahead quickie for which im excited and a lil nervous. I have my NUT appt. this week and my PHYSC next week and on the 15th I have my second surgeon apt. I think that he said if my other two appts were complete when he saw me next we could pick a surgery date and schedule labs! OMG …. I am excited about my new body too and am amazed at how quickly this is transpiring~ -
is Tomorrow ur big day? September 17th
J.Diesel replied to JodiAnn210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to you three. Your sleeve journeys are about to begin!! -
Preop liquid diet for sale
Mrs.FullerRN replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had lost a bunch of weight last year and then got pregnant and gained it all back. I have not even given myself a chance to get the baby weight off as my baby is only 4 months old. I started the preop diet and literally felt like I was going to die. I was shaking and sweating and throwing up. I do not feel that I can be a good mom while feeling that way for weeks upon weeks and lastly removing 80% of a healthy organ is irreversible. I might look into the band. -
need advice re: constant sleeve pain
Purple_Lady posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been having trouble with my sleeve this week, and I'm wondering if anyone else has had similar difficulties: I had my surgery on June 8th, but due to a leak I was on IV nutrition only until a few weeks ago. Since then I've progressed up to soft foods (low-fat cheese, eggs, fish, etc.), and I wasn't having any trouble until Tuesday, when I had prepared a Breakfast of EggBeaters with a little low-fat cheese & a few spices. I took a few bites, and immediately lost my appetite. Shortly after that, I had a stomachache that lasted a day & a half. It eventually went away on its own, and Thursday I tried that breakfast again, with the same results. This time, though, the stomachache has stayed. I've tried going back to very soft foods, then Clear liquids, but it doesn't seem to make much difference what I eat or drink, or even whether I eat or drink, the stomachache stays. No nausea or vomiting except briefly Thursday morning. I'm on a liquid antacid (Zantac), but that doesn't seem to be helping either. When I do eat, I measure all my food, so I know I'm not eating too much. I'd have thought that any post-surgical swelling would be gone by now, and I can't think of what else could be causing this problem. Thoughts, anyone? -
After 6 months of working toward this surgery, I have decided not to to through with it. I'm just not ready. With that being said, I have already purchased my preop diet. It's by betterMD and Its 2 weeks, 6 days worth of shakes, Soups, broth and 1 day of Clear liquids. The shakes are mostly chocolate with a few boxes of chocolate mint, strawberry, and vanilla. I paid $225 asking $125 I will accept Paypal only. Please let me know if this is not allowed here.
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Cpap Machine...oh Joy...:(
luckyme2g replied to SandeeD's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had my Cpap for a couple of weeks now. I'm getting used to it, but I am not sure how much it helps. Sounds like you got a good deal, mine was close to $700 out of pocket, with insurance! -
Today .... Happy. Nervous. Excited. Jesus Take The Wheel
Simpley_ke posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today starts my two week pre op diet !! I just got really hungry at 1115 and ran to the waffle house and just finished eating .. Now its 1205 and I seriously am shaking in my boots. But on another note 17 days til surgery !! -
3 appointments today
Cindy2013 replied to Cindy2013's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So all went well with my appointments yesterday. The nutritionist visit was an eye opener. My pre-op diet will be 700 calories per day, and I'm expected to lose a minimum of 12 pounds during that 2 weeks. So what if I don't? Apparently my surgeon has actually taken patients to surgery, looked at their liver, and closed them back up with the instructions to do the 700 cal diet for another week or two. So I think I'll definitely be sticking to the 700 cal per day diet! I can't imagine the disappointment those patients had. The nutritionist explained the first 6 weeks post op to me. It won't be easy, that is for certain. But so many of you have done it--I can too. I go back today for the written testing with the psychologist stuff. I also have an appointment with the pain doctor regarding a pain pump, so it was really nice that they fit me in for the testing while I'm in town. Things are moving along! All sorts of emotions going on in my head. Am I sure I want to change my lifestyle so drastically? Do I have a choice if I want to get back to living a productive life? -
Excited, Nervous, Thinking too Much!
Newme4ever replied to petra1124's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Petra 1124, you took the words right out of my mouth. I felt the same way this past week. I'm scheduled for the 24 th and all fear and concerns have played over and over through my mind a million times over . I decided that I was not going to tell anyone except for my husband and my children. I don't want to hear anyone's negativity . This is not the easy way out like I've heard when I expressed to a friend that I was interested in doing this. And guess what even if it is so be it, this is for our health and well being,I want to enjoy my children and do what I love to do with them, just like you, I am nervous that we can't eat the things that we used to but I keep telling myself that is what got me here in the first place. I'm sure in time we can eat what we want in super small portions ( works for me) . Once we start losing weight everything will fall into place . We will do great ! Good luck and don't let anyone discourage you. We are finally doing something for ourselves. ( at least for me everyone else came first and I put myself on the back burner , not any more) ttys -
PreOp Diet - is green smoothie okay?
Back2Petite replied to makeyourself's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 weeks post op and I am a long time GS fan!! I drink them regularly and would just just be concerned about them during a clear liquid phase. -
Approved - Sleevie Here I Come!
crickee replied to crickee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am hoping the week of November 3rd, or before Thanksgiving, I should find out tomorrow. All I have left to do is surgeon visit and hospital bloodwork. It took my insurance a little over a week and I was on pins and needles even though I knew they had everything they needed, I was afraid they would find a reason to deny. Good luck and hang in there! -
So, my doctor, Dr Snow in Hurst, Tx, put me on a 5 day diet before my surgery on Friday. Today is day 3 and I have the WORST headache! I can't get rid of it. . . I even tried a Starbucks singles packet (with a scoop of vanilla Unjury protein powder, of course) this morning! My pre-op instructions say to avoid aspirin or anything that will thin my blood this week! Any suggestions? I'm dying here. . .all I want to do is close my curtains and lay in my bed ALL DAY; but I have things to get in order (family meals, last minute house work, etc.) before the big day!
