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My dr wants me on a 1200 calorie diet for three months. Anyone else have thus same type of supervised diet? Dang if I could do 1200 calories I would not need this surgery!
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I'm a newbie here anyone from Central Florida I'm using Dr. Ramos in Ocala Fl.
eacarpenter replied to tinagatorfan79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh my...have you thought possibly about Dr Joel Sebastien in Daytona Beach? I am almost 3 weeks out from a Roux-En-Y and I only have 5 (less than 1 inch) incisions from laproscopic surgery...and he is absolutely awesome! I am not sure about the insurance though...but I would definitely reseach more and find someone to do it laproscopically! (My weight at surgery was 310...now I am almost 40lbs down after only 3 weeks...my MD and NUT say this is mainly due to being able to get up and walk so quickly) -
This is really happening!
Kamp86 replied to happymama2014's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the 2 weeks liquid diet is mainly to shrink your liver so it is easier to move around inside. i wish u the best of luck. -
Surgery date has been moved up!
MrsSugarbabe replied to MrsSugarbabe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was handling the waiting okay for the most part. Now feeling anxious about getting all the appts. scheduled, paperwork ready, telling my boss again that the date for everything has changed (again), and finding folks to cover my desk while I'm off. Needless to say, I have to start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet TODAY, which really isn't too much trouble since I drink Breakfast and lunch anyway. Of course, now all I can think about is FOOD!!! It doesn't help that I'm physically hungry at this point. My hubby was excited for me when I called to give him the news about the new date. -
Having Upper GI EDG Scope, anybody had one?
Jamie Murray replied to Beanthere's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had mine last week and it was fine,i was nervous as heck but the staff had my fears gone in no time. -
@ hi I'm on south beach it's a lot of protein and vegs no pasta rice bread Potaoes no junk food no starchy vegs or high sugar fruits it's difficult but I've gotten rid of anything not allowed no junk in house no ice cream cookies snack foods such as pretzels chips only buy quantitys of needed foods for planned meals with no leftovers to go back for later if it's here I'll eat it u can't eat what isn't there the first couple weeks are really hard it gets easier after that the less carbs and sugar u eat the less u crave good luck
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Great story, I guess my worst fear is that my liver won't have shrunk enough. I've lost 11 lbs in the first week of pre op. One more week to go.
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I was able to drive three days after the pain pills were out of my system. That is about four or five days after surgery.
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Pre-Op diet mistakes
DayOne Health replied to NYDani's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The reason for the pre-op liquid diet is to help shrink your liver. Your liver and stomach are close together so making your liver nice and thin will allow your surgeon better access to place the band around your stomach. When you follow a calorie restricted, low sugar, liquid diet, your liver will shrink enough to allow for a safer and quicker surgery. The purpose of the diet is not to make you lose weight, although that is often a side effect. In regards to cheating preventing you from getting the surgery - your surgeon will cancel the surgery only if you you will still have solid food in your stomach just before the surgery. In other words, if you feel like you need to cheat, stop 3 days before the surgery and you should be fine. Words of caution: Liquid diet is hard, but its additional benefit is to upstart your diet and lifestyle change. Following the surgery, you will need to stay one more week on a liquid diet, and then slowly progress toward solid foods (week 4). Without the prior prep in dieting, you may find it even harder after the procedure. Diet following the lap-band surgery is intended to get your stomach used to the band and slowly ease you into a new lifestyle. Good luck! -
I finished my last class on Friday, and I now have a tentative surgery date of July 28!! Only 5 weeks away. The past 6 months have flown by, and I can't believe I finally have my date! We're just waiting on approval from insurance now, but that's in Gods hands, and being as though I met their requirements, I'm not too worried. The reality of it all is really sinking in, but I am so ready and excited to start this next chapter of my life!!!
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I'm 6 weeks out and my NUT said I was cleared for all foods. I have to say I feel horrible today. My stomach just feels sick and sour feeling... I got worried and started reading my notebook from Dr. And it says no raw veggies or beef til 3 months. -__- I had meat (pepperoni slices) and small baby carrots yesterday. I'm worried.
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scared to remove 60% of my stomach forever.
zoftig replied to inmatchesout's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think most of us feel guilt and shame, but fact of the matter is that 95% of people who lose, gain it back...plus some. I finally realized I was not in that 5% so it was either make peace with my size or surgery, (which is the one thing shown to make inroads into battling obesity). Also, it's not like you get surgery and get to do whatever you want. Trust us there is still lots of work to do, but the sleeve is a tool making the motivation and work so much easier (I'm hoping, only one week out). You can still take pride afterwards in watching what you are eating. -
Help after surgery?
Bufflehead replied to happymama2014's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't have children but I do have three cats and a big dog. I was on my own after surgery without any problems. I didn't need any help at home other than someone to change the kitty litter, due to the lifting restriction. My dog was very happy since she got to go for at least three walks each day, even though they were short. If your dogs are big and tend to jump up I would start training them out of that habit now, as taking a big paw to the stomach could be painful! You don't want to be lifting heavy bags of dog food so make sure those are positioned where you won't need to move them -- or make sure that your children are up to the task of taking care of the dog food for a couple of days. I did not need any help getting in or out of bed. If I had a recliner, I probably would have slept in it but I didn't need one. I was pretty tired but managed to take care of everything just fine. Depending on how old and how self-reliant your children are, they may need a little coaching to take care of some of their own needs for a few days I guess. -
question for all you insurance savvy people.........
lovedXJesus replied to lovedXJesus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The doctor that I go to is already booking his surgeries into December. Maybe even January by now! Anyhow, his office has not even called yet to tell me that I was approved. I found out as an aside when I called the insurance company about a question concerning my daughters physical. That was a week ago. I am not too worried about it I guess. If its going to happen, it will. I was really just wondering if anyone else had the same thing happen and how it had worked out. Thank you for taking the time to answer my post though. I appreciate it. -
Hi all, I joined this group 2 weeks ago and love it thus far, there are so many supportive people here. I have considered getting the lap band for years, I have been yoyo dieting for 15 years, I now have a 9 month old son and have decided I need to get the weight off and keep it off so that I am here for the long run for him. He was my motivation to move forward with the process. Im also done with the joint pain, fatigue and everything else that comes with being overweight. Years ago it was for vanity, but now Im doing it for a healthier me. I went for my initial consultation at True Results-Houston 2 weeks ago, I have completed all of my insurance requirements and just waiting on all the paperwork to be submitted to the insurance BCBSTX which I hope happens this week. I am hoping for a December surgery date, because Im ready to get my new life started plus I've paid my maximum out of pocket so everything is covered at 100% which is always a perk. So Im keeping my fingers crossed. Im nervous, excited, scared all at the same time. I was ALL excited before the ball got rolling, now that its rolling Im nervous. Im a Nurse Practitioner so sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing. So I just wanted to introduce myself instead of just lurking around. Good Luck to everyone.
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January 2015 Sleevers! ????????
Ready_For_Me_13 replied to KSTUZ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is 1/12/15. I've been considering some type of surgical help for quite some time and finally decided that VSG is best for me. I started seriously considering it in July and made outreach to my physician who got me started on the right path in August. I got my approval on Wednesday last week and now I'm a nervous wreck trying to physically and mentally prepare for an invasive procedure. I'm looking forward to it though and look forward to getting much support and giving support to others. Best wishes on your surgery. Be sure to post how things turn out for you! -
Does your surgeon...?
Elode replied to CountryGirl5584's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nope. I did a two week liquid diet. -
Today I got a surg date BUT Insurance
phillyfan99 replied to Slimsoon1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My PCP wouldn't even write a letter. So the DR submitted it to insurance without it. If you meet the requirements of the insurance company then approval shouldn't be a issue. I was approved in a week. My insurance is Horizon -
Today I got a surg date BUT Insurance
Slimsoon1988 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today I finally got a surgery date, Feb 25th! I imagined I would be jumping around but today I was informed of an obstacle. Apparently my physician's letter is not all that supportive of the surgery. She crossed out the part where it said "I recommend surgery" and wrote I would like for him to meet with a nutritionist. My doctor said that it's not great that she did that but it's not all that bad either because i have met with the nutritionist and multiple times. He said if my insurance denies me he will work to fight on my behalf. I'm very upset that she would write that. She is the one who told me that due to my BMI I qualified for surgery so I thought she would have no problem supporting it. Does she not know I will see a nutritionist before I get to the operating table?? They are submitting my paperwork today and I should know in two weeks if I'm accepted. I still feel hopeful but I was not expecting this. Any thoughts out there? -
Last week I had my one month follow up with my primary care provider and everything was great with me physically and with my labs. I have since developed this sensation in my sleeve that I've posted about before. It's almost like a hunger pang. It can't be though because sometimes I feel it immediately after I finish eating. It's so weird. My health provider told me to restart Omeprazole twice a day and/or try TUMS or Rolaids. I have tried those things and sometimes it helps but not always. So then I called my provider again and asked if it was ok if I tried GasX and they said it was fine. I have discovered that sometimes that works too. Pre op I took Omeprazole once a day for acid reflux but never had any problems with gassy stomach. I am wondering if anyone else is, or has been, going through this? Maybe this is something that will resolve after more months on healing? Please chime in if you have any experiences with this. Thank you.
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January 2015 Sleevers! ????????
downsizingdiva replied to KSTUZ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep I was approved in September but surgeon for unknown reasons pushed me out til January. .I'm just now getting over the anger so I'm still just counting down the days and trying to be thankful for the approval alone. I should get a surgery date at my appointment the first week of January. If it is out further than January I will seriously blow a gasket! -
January 2015 Sleevers! ????????
mkw10 replied to KSTUZ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@"verionca page" yea I'm having to wait to get my long copy of my birth certificate which is located 4 hrs away so I have to get that before I can apply so hopefully next week and did u do its reg processing time or expidited? -
Charlotte NC here Doc info please
Dabliss111114 replied to Salonboi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I had my surgery in Charlotte on Nov. 11. I believe Dr. Voellinger is part of the same group as my surgeon. It's called Carolina's Weight Loss Surgery. Dr. Roc Bauman did my bypass at CMC Northeast. Where does your doctor do his surgery? If I'm correct he either does his at CMC University or downtown at Mercy Hospital. The pre-op experience was very complete and and staff was wonderful. I've heard that all the surgeons in this group are excellent. My surgery went well, with no complications. I've saw Dr. Bauman at 1 week and 4 weeks post op. I saw the nutritionist at 2 weeks out. I will meet with the nutritionist once a month for a full year. I'll see Dr. Bauman at 3,6,9 and 12 months. As far as my success, so far so good....... I've lost 34lbs so far. I feel really good with the exception of some constipation. I'm now adding new foods everyday or so, and am tolerating them well. I'd love to hear from you. Good luck. -
Approved Through UHC COMMUNITY PLAN
lynette85 replied to ngoycoanaya's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! I have uhc community plan too and was approved 2 weeks ago. Exciting!!!! -
Does your surgeon...?
wannaBthinsoon replied to CountryGirl5584's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
some folks say the 1 or 2 weeks of liquid diet prior to surgery is your bowel prep.
