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Pre- op visit/slash boot camp
Metime replied to speeding02gt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know I am going in a week before surgery to meet the anathesiologist and take ekg and bloodwork. If a whole group is coming in a the same time, maybe that is why it takes so long? After that hospital visit i have to go to my doctors office for a visit with him to go over all the previous test results (blood work, phych eval, nut eval, sleep study etc) and he'll talk about the surgery itself. Maybe it is similar? -
February 14th is the big day!!!!!!
StacyS replied to Stargurrl*'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You did it!!!! All that waiting paid off, huh?? Yay!! I'm so excited for you!! I'm waiting for my approval right now. Hopefully before the end of the week!! -
Pre-approval frustration
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today is day 8 after I have completed all of my doctor's requirements for the surgery. Today is day 4 after the day my doc's surgery coordinator should of submitted my papers to the Insurance for approval. As of 3pm today - Insurance received nothing. I still can not reach the 'right' person at the doctor's office to find out why. Doctor is on vacation second half of Feb, and I have to have 2 weeks of pre-op diet... That means February surgery is most likely out of the question. I now understand why NYU docs require psyche evaluation from all patients - they don't want us to go mental on them from all that delays. -
pre op diet - need advise asap pls
jrz0006 replied to jennyflower's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was put on a 2 week pre op diet where 2 meals were a high protein low sugar shakes - like ensure or carnation and the 3rd meal was under 1200 calories. yea, i so did not follow it and my surgeon never said anything after surgery about my liver being too large (whew!!). i had hoss's for lunch and olive garden for dinner the day before my surgery! i've been reading that some surgeons are not even reccomending the pre op diet because it isn't worth it. i'm not advising that you do what i did, i'm just telling you what happened for me =) getting a lot of protein is the key, i think 40 grams per day. walmart and other stores usually have a section w/ high protein shakes. good luck!! -
clear liquids AUGH! any suggestions
hopeandfaith replied to DonnaG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This past week I had Wonton Soup....OH HOW I WISH I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT during my LIQUID stage. IT was WONDERFUL!!!! Just drinking the broth was a treat...the FLAVOR...was OH SO GOOD!! I'm still on mushy's but I went out to eat with a friend to PF CHANGS and that is all I could think to eat. I told my friend she could have my fortune cookie. She opened hers and it said, "Today you will be with a friend and have lots of laughter"! WE were like OMG so she said I HAD to open mind and read it! My fortune cookie said, "Don't give up the beginning is alway hard, it will get better"! We were BLOWN away! LOL First time the fortune cookie spoke the truth!!! LOL We did have LOTS of laughter that day and it IS SO HARD at the beginning but it DOES GET BETTER!!!! -
Brand New to VSG Idea -- Suggestions?
Tiffykins replied to MorganCath's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I added you to my friend's list, and sent you a comment on your profile with the link to my blog on here for you to peruse. The hair loss thing is temporary. The post-op liquid diet is max 2-4 weeks, and full liquids include pudding, yogurt, oatmeal/hot cereals (thinned out), Protein shakes with milk, so it's only temporary as well. Gastrographin is a contrast Fluid that is used for leak detection and it's colorless and flavorless, it actually tastes like flat unsweetened sprite (in my opinion), kind of like when you get a soda and the syrup level is low so it's all icky tasting, it's not horrible and it's a small amount. I only had drains because I had a leak repair post-vsg revision from the band they are more cumbersome than anything, not painful, just annoying. Urinary catheter never had one. Dumping is pretty uncommon. A lot of us that experience issues with sugar, or high fat have been able to pinpoint it down to high milk fat. My issue is butter cream frosting, and fondant. Other than that I can pound back the Reese's Peanut Butter cups without issue LOL. One good "lie" about VSG surgery you can use is, "I'm having ulcer surgery". It's post-op is really similar to VSG, lots of liquids, lots of sipping to let the stomach heal. The first 2 weeks are typically the most difficult. Exhaustion, and fatigue are common due to lack of calories, and general recovering from major surgery. The more walking, sipping fluids the better. Best wishes in your research. -
Long haul flight after surgery
iegal replied to groovearmada's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I assume you want to fly after having surgery. I was not earied to fly until a full seven days after surgery. Took a flight on that eighth day with two legs for about 8 hours. Now, was I smart to do this? Hmmm. Question is how well you will be able to hydrate during that time frame. In 15 hours is it good to go without protien and just Water? Since you can not take in liquid protien through security yiou are going to need to consider this. Hydration is key after sugery. So - yes, you can probably do this, but consider what you are going to do if you have any complications? You are up in the air without medical attention. If you have a leak, you could be a a heap of trouble. Consider legging your trip into smaller portions, where you can get a hotel room ,rest and drnk some liquid Protein. I was exhaused after return trip and slept for the next week to recover from lack of hydration and protein. Ask your surgeon. If on day of flight, you are not feeling right (would say gut feeling here) rebook. Good luck! -
Newbie, a little freaked out
Virginia S replied to Mana's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome. I haven't been sleeved yet, but have surgery scheduled 4/18. I can answer some of your questions: The sleeve shouldn't affect the IBS if it's intestinal. If you have heartburn/reflux as well, make sure you take a daily medicine such as Zantaz 150 as soon as you're allowed back on meds (some surgeons prescribe one of these meds for all their patients - if so, just take what they prescribe). You may have diarrhea until you get back on solid foods, but that's not an IBS thing - many folks have it. Some folks seem to lose faster than others - I've seen some on here who've lost 100 lbs in 6 months and others who've lost like 50 lbs in the same time. A lot of factors determine this. Exercise - I've been walking too. Exercise is great for speeding up your metabolism. I've read that weights after surgery really help firm things up (but you won't be allowed to do them for maybe 6 weeks - again that figure varies from surgeon to surgeon). Basically you'll need aerobic exercise - your walking will be great to start, but as you lose weight try to increase your pace and walk a little farther in the same amount of time - and some kind of resistance thing for toning. I'm going to start with pilates and move up to weights - I'm 295 right now (down from 319) and need to start small. I've researched and researched and I'm ready to have this DONE. Good luck to you! -
Fighting the urge to give up on my surgery
kelli replied to christiemon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sounds very familiar, which Surgeon do you have, if you dont mind me asking..just curious if it is the same one or if they are all the same. I would send a fax and call and leave messages to find out if they got it, b/c the first fax sat on their desk for two weeks..ugh -
Fighting the urge to give up on my surgery
Cmsumom replied to christiemon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW - i read that and thought you must be going to the same one i am here in MO. I called my insurance at the beginning of last week and they said I was approved and have sent two letters to dr stating that- but girl at the office says they havn't gotten anything and can not schedule my surgery till she gets the papers- OMGoodness! I am going crazy- My insurance says they have sent it twice now- very frustrating to know that the only thing that is keeping you from having surgery is some one who does not know how to do their job- plus- like you the office I go to most ly does lap band- and even tho on everything I wrote I wanted the sleeve done- she turned it in to insurance over a month ago- but come to find out- for the BAND not the sleeve- so she had to resubmit everything the beginning of March and now I am approved but can't get her to schedule the surgery - and to think if she actually knew how to do her job I could have been sleeved over a month ago!! - UGH!!!! I so understand your frustration! -
Surgery is Scheduled for March 8th - No Pre-Op Diet?
Rachael replied to azbtrfly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not sure what I just did. I wasn't put on a pre-op diet either. I was told to do two days of Clear liquids and eat/drink nothing on the day of surgery. I was doing some Protein shakes. I did add a couple of frozen strawberries but will not do that after surgery. I have been sick with a sinus infection and haven't felt like eating this week....so I have lost about 3 pounds. I plan to get back on track....my surgery is March 18th. I have been doing high protein/low carbs meals and drinking Protein Shakes for breakfast/dinner. -
Day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet!
iegal replied to smileforamile91's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A journey of a thousand miles (or several pounds) begins with one step. 2 week preop diet is difficult but the results are so worth it! -
Anyone else having surgery in am??? Or last week???
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Well your doctor is right I would call your surgeon and see if you can move it up a week. I would stay on the liquid diet though. I hate really hate that you are sick and can't go through with the surgery.. You defintely don't want to be sick with the flu post op. It would be really bad on your recovery..good luck and hopefully you will be able to have it quickly..
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OMG!!! I'M GETTING BANDED TOMORROW YIKES!
beach lover replied to beaner5522's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck, I'm sure you're already mentally prepared, just think thin! I am going to my first seminar this week to find out about the procedure, and hopefully, I will be in your shoes soon.... -
Yep! It sucks when your kids tell you that your breath is bad. I was wondering if it goes away, and boom three weeks post op it went away. I still feel like I always need to brush my teeth though. Tamara
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I'm trying the same thing with a tea. Two weeks to go til surgery & starting the liquid diet! Thanksgiving will be interesting!
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SO EXCITED!!! I GOT MY SURGEON'S REFERRAL!!! I'M ALL SCHEDULED FOR THE SEMINAR IN TWO WEEKS! The journey continues!!! Thatgurl!
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I have my individual appointment with the clinic in two weeks, am excited and anxious. I'm wondering if anyone on this site has been sleeved in Halifax and has any advice for me. I know there have been a lot of VSG's done here in Halifax, but I guess they haven't been fortunate enough to find this web site. That's too bad because I've sure read some wonderful information on this site.
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I have done a year of the diet with my main doctor, i got 10 years of medical history, i did the phys evel, I wrote the letter stating why and what all i have done to lose weight. i got the letter from the doctor saying it is medical ness. Surgery office said they sent them over 3 weeks ago...insurance co still saying they dont have them.. so going today to get copies of EVERYTHING and sending them to the insurance co myself.....
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Documented bmi for the last 2 years....Aetna insurance
AbbieRoad posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Aetna HMO insurance and they do cover lap band surgery. The selection criteria says "For adults age 18 years or older, presence of severe obesity that has persisted for at least the last 2 years (24 months), documented in contemporaneous clinical records, defined as any of the following: Body mass index (BMI) (see appendix) exceeding 40; or And here lies the problem for me. Though I have been overweight pretty much all my adult life...I very rarely go to doctors. I had been to the obgyn in January of 2009 weighing in at 325, and then not back in a doctors office until February 2011 weighing in at 375, and then again last week at 363. Do you think they will count the OBGYN's weight documentation even though it's older than 2 years? I could go back farther than that and get my old obgyn's docs from 2006 when I was pregnant with my son, and also overweight (though closer to 275 then). I've finally made the decision to get the lap band, I'm attending a seminar on June 7th and I'm really looking forward to this. I meet (and beat) he BMI requirement (at nearly 50bmi) but I'm worried because I've not really been an active doctor frequenter. I would really hate to have to wait 2 years since February to 2013 to get my weight records! Too bad pictures of my fat ass from those time periods couldn't suffice : / Anybody have any idea? This is also my first posting here, been lurking for a few months. I'm 6' tall, 363lbs, size 26/28, 29 years old momma of 1. Only other comobidities that I have is high blood pressure, high cholesterol...but the doc has recommended weight loss and that's it. No sleep apnea, that I know of! Abbie -
I am getting banded in 2 weeks, and the only thing I'm nervous about is that I might have to give up beer. I haven't really talked it over with the doctor yet. Are there any beer lovers out there who have some insight?
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IM GAINING weight !!
debbie815 replied to SkinnyInside=)'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I lost weight prior to surgery, not one pound since. I am on my Fitnesspal.com which was an easy way to track calories. I am supposed t be eating 1200 calories a day and seem to be consistently under that. I have no interest in eating any more than I am. And this includes a McDonalds low fat cone whenever I want one. I can't have ice cream in the house. Its a trigger food and I know it. I go to the gym 4x a week for an hour. I'm hoping the pa will have some suggestions to help. This is not easy. Its like a puzzle I can't quite figure out. Good luck, Keep the faith -
Ok after I got the clearance from insurance(they told me it would be at least 3 weeks before I even would be scheduled) my surgeons office called Tuesday Sept 21st and gave me a surgery date of Monday Sept 27th. At that time she told me to start on a liquid diet I had already had breakfast and lunch by then, so I started the liquid diet the next day the 22nd, my dilema I struggled and slipped twice since then now my Surgery is tomorrow and I am scared, But the other dilema is if originally I was told I would need to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks and I was scheduled for surgery with only 5 days of a liquid diet how important is it really? my BMI is 43 wt 267 ht 5feet 6inches need help dont know if I should cancel tomorrow and rescedule.
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Surgery 4/27/11 OMG I'm nervous lol
Jenn1214 replied to Jess_Zamora1310's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're going to be fine! After the surgery, walk around as much as you can. Follow your doctor's orders to the letter and follow the post op meal plan carefully. Concentrate more on healing in the first few weeks and don't worry so much about weight loss. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
