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Hello I'm Nicole
nicolekalau1976 replied to nicolekalau1976's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I got all my blood work done cardiologist back next week just finish 1 nutrition boot camp 1 more to go tomorrow back endocrinology I seen my pulmonary dr I seen phycologists already I have to see 1 more dr in august and that's it and the 1 on 1 nutritionist then scheduled surgery by September Sent from my BLU Life View using BariatricPal mobile app -
My dic said 2 weeks or until off pain meds
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I met with the endocrinologist at OSU (Dr. O'Donnel). He reviewed my blood glucose logs from the past month and said everything was in the normal range. He said after surgery I would likely be off the insulin and oral meds all together, which was good news. I then had another round of blood work. Today I received a message via MyChart. My A1C had dropped from 10.1 to 7.3. The fructosomine test (shows a more current reading than the A1C) hadn't came back from the lab yet but he said that it would be even lower. He said that he had passed on his approval to move ahead with surgery. I received a call from the case manager a short time latter. She said everything was good to go and she had passed on the information to my surgeon. She said I should be getting a call this week to schedule my Pre Admission testing and surgery date. I am definitely psyched that everything is finally going forward instead of two steps back!
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medifast...
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks for your input folks! i was wondering if anyone has ever used one of these ads that offers two weeks free for medifast??? im super wary of clicking random ads, but it pops up a lot cuz apparently google ads has figured out that im fat. -
I get sleeved on 9-20-2012. I get moments of anxiety where I question whether I've made the right decision or not. I know that I have. I guess I'm faced with this same anxiety when it comes to any big decision in my life. I start my liquid diet this Thursday the 6th for two weeks. Friday is Pre-Op. Friday the 14th is my EGD and then the 20th is D-Day! I went through a whole month of waiting for the appointments to get here and now they are here and the anxiety is sneaking in! I guess I'm excited AND scared at the same time . I am looking forward to being healthy. It's not a size or a look that is my goal. It is to be off medications and living healthy. I want to have the ability to go for a walk with my husband and not worry about passing out 1/2 way through the adventure. I want to go to the zoo without passing out or having to sit every 5 minutes because of back and knee pain. I want to fly without infringing upon my neighbor's space. It's been too long coming for me. Early on when I made my decision to get sleeved, I went out and purchased some protein powder and a few other things 'just to see' how horrific it was going to be. Honestly, it isn't going to be that bad for me. Since I HATE chocolate and sweets for the most part, it's going to be hard for that reason. I don't think the protein shakes are that horrible especially since I'll be using Vanilla flavored and you can add just about anything to that to make it palatable and versatile. My husband and grown sons are amazing with their support. Only one other person knows and he is a co-worker. The only reason I told him is because he's getting sleeved on 10-23-2012. We'll be sleeve partners at work. I'm lucky in that respect. The only thing that I worry about is when the pounds start dropping off that I don't sabotage myself. I see a bit of success and then I have to go and ruin it by overeating to celebrate. Crazy, I know. I can do this. I will succeed. This forum has really been a source of comfort and knowledge. I thank you all!
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Haaa you probably aren't the first to do that. I didn't have to do a liquid diet. Just low fat for one week. I lost 8 lbs that week.
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I have gone past a stall into plateau territory. I have been bouncing between 180-185 for about 2 months. I have increased exercise and have been steadily tracking food. I think I am losing inches. It isn't that I am unhappy, I am only 25-30 lbs away from my weight loss goal, so I feel pretty good. I don't know if this is a plateau or if this is where I stop. I am about 7 months out. I have started running and feel good about that. I have a goal to complete a 5K in a few months. Anyone have any thoughts on distingusing a plaeau from just being done?
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Question about protein drinks
ShrinkingPeach replied to newmebithebypass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every nutritionist is so different. Some are very strict and some not so much. I was on regular foods at 5 weeks out. I did one week Protein shakes after surgery. 4 weeks soft foods then week 5 I reintroduced regular foods slowly. I am sure they have their reasons, ask more questions? -
Question about protein drinks
BLERDgirl replied to newmebithebypass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My program just said 60gm protein a day, 64 ounce of fluids. The food stages were 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks, purees, 2 weeks soft foods, then regular food as tolerated. We could decide for ourselves if we wanted 3 meals, 3 meals, 2 snacks, or 3 meals and 1 snack. I was given jello, tea and non chunky soup in the hospital. I also didn't have a pre-op diet. -
Soft food diet.
captainjason replied to Melissavlasblom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery back in late April, and last week I had my first plateau of weight loss too. This week, I've started losing again. It might have nothing to do with your change in diets; it might just be your body taking a quick break from losing weight. Keep following the diet given to you by your doctor and nutritionist, and you'll be losing weight again in no time. -
I had that post-op, gasX strips helped a lot and I found I handled iced or warm tea better then water. It went away for me about 2 weeks post-op where I could drink without a need to burp or pain. For some reason plain water which I never had an issue with was a no go for me until just this last week (7weeks post op now).
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you have to be 100 committed and determined. its life changing you will never be the same again.. you will never eat the same again and its a long recovery process i am pre op 2days home from hospital and in so much discomfort.. the thought of not being able to just grab a handful of blueberries that i love whenever i want made me cry life won't be normal as far as food for at least 6-8 weeks and even after that you won't be able to eat freely.. but if your getting sleeved for medical purposes to make yourself healthier its then worth if you have truly already tried everything with no success.. then go for it thankfully my insurance covered my surgery.. hope this helps..
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I hated the chewables they made me want to throw up. I switched to regular vitamins after about two weeks. I take a men's multi-vitamin in Target's house brand 3x a day and vitamin b-12 one x a day, and Citrical petites Calcium Citrate 3x a day. I also just started taking fish oil for my cholesterol once a day, it is still a little high. All of my labs have come back normal, besides the cholesterol. I would call my doctor and see what he would suggest. Good luck.
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calories at 10 weeks out
superstartover replied to NicoleLpn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ten weeks 700/900 calories a day Focused on 60 protien and lower carbs -
no. only hot cereal like low sugar oatmeal. No cold cereal until at least 6 weeks, and even then it needs to be healthy cereal soaked in milk. Don't risk the discomfort at only 3 weeks out, your pouch is still sensitive and it can't digest fiber yet. I had the same question when I was early out because I wanted crunch.
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I have blue cross and was able to get in with Scottsdale bariatric center in AZ. I have heard others are going to Texas. There really are now really good clinics here, or maybe it the restrictions are getting in the way here. Dr Robin Blackstone is very experienced. There website is scottsdalebariatric.com. I did all my stuff from here, with the exception of the prelimary visit (they scheduled a 5 hour visit with all the docs on one day) and will go out for a week for pre-op, pre op class surgery and post op class in December Good Luck with finding someone, and keep in touch!
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Well i finally met with the surgeon today and luckily I've had all my testing with the exception of blood,chest xray and NUT consult. So in a perfect world I would be planning my surgery date....BUT.....due to a few meds I take daily( for anxiety and depression) I may be held up another three months. It seems that since I can't swallow pills post surgery I will have to crush my meds. If my meds can't be crushed then I have to try alternative meds that can be crushed. However, I would have to stay on these "new" crushable meds for 3 months to make sure they work before the surgeon will give me the green light. Anyone have this issue?
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medifast...
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
did you click one of those links and get the two weeks free? no catch? no strings? -
First Doctors Visit.
Bandista replied to Sbharris74's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, very excited for you. I have my psych eval and nutritionist appointments this week then the appointment with the surgeon will be booked -- following that the date for the actual surgery. Maybe we will be Bansters together! I think it would be abnormal not to feel a bit nervous. I get worried that I won't qualify for some reason but I know that's silly -- so long as my BMI is 40+ I will be fine. I am a bit borderline, however, so that's been a stressor. Hopefully some others can tell you better what to expect tomorrow. I plan to ask a lot about after-care -- the fills, etc. I have a notebook to write down everything -- my own questions as well as things said in the appointments that I may forget later. Good luck -- let us know how it goes! -
@@stsch06 I am 6 weeks out from my vgs and to be honest the first month i wanted to die. I was so mad at myself for doing what i did to my body. Regret was high and i was miserable. The swelling started to go down and i was able to drink liquids easier at 5 weeks and today i can get 75oz of Water down a day with little issue other then plan water sucks. Once my body started to really heal and i stopped trying to do things according to the book i am able to get my liquids, most of my Protein and Vitamins in much easier. The beginning is hard, is a shock to your body and mind. You prep for the surgery and do the diets and think you're ready but after isn't what you thought it would be. Buuut it truely gets better. At least this is my experience. Good luck Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App
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That was fast! I just got my call .... I'll be the first sleeve of the day on 7/24. seems like so long, but really only 4 weeks from tomorrow!!!
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Help why am I having to wait 6 weeks for a surgery Date I'm already Approved?? Sent from my Z959 using the BariatricPal App
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i would be sure to call whoever you talk to in the surgeon's office about this and that you MUST have it before April 1. I would think that is fine...I was scheduled just two weeks out good luck!
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My insurance changed! I started my journey November 2018, with a consult with my (then) surgeon at Riverside Medical Clinic. With my (then) insurance, Anthem Blue Cross ***, I only needed 3 month (12 continuous classes) supervised nutrition/weight classes. As of now, I finished 10 out of my 12 classes. Last week I found out my insurance changed to Anthem BC PPO and they now require me to go to a Dignity Health Facility to be covered 100%. Well okay... I call my nearest Dignity Health bariatric surgery center to find out more. I was told at Western Bariatric (St. Bernadine -- San Bernardino, CA) that I needed 6 months of classes and basically restart my journey. I started to bawl my eyes out! I'm 25 (November birthday) and I'm getting real close to end of my insurance coverage under my parents. When I had started my journey, I was hoping to have my surgery by March or April. So, I'm worried about having my surgery before my cut off. Anyway, I sucked it up and started making calls. I attended their Seminar, where we filled out new patient packets and made copies of our insurances. The next step is to wait for a call to schedule my consult with their surgeon. I was told that the consult would count as 1 of the 6 months of weight classes. Does anyone believe they will accept my 3 months of classes Ive already taken? (and maybe only need 3 more months to meet the 6mo requirement?) Will they consider the original surgeon consult from November 2018 too (as part of the 6 months wight management?) I'm honestly hoping that Western Bariatric will consider my start (Nov.) to my current (Feb.) for a total of 4 out of the 6 required months. I didnt want to be set further back, but ill take whatever they'll take and Im hoping for the best! Can anyone can give me some insight? Similar situations? Anyone go to Western Bariatric? I'm really anxious.
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Hi, My name is Tashar. I was banded on 3/3/10. 6 weeks after surgery i got pregnant with my 3rd child. Had to have all fluid removed from band. Had lost 15lbs before getting pregnant. Gained 15lbs while pregnant. I have since had my lil Angel & lost all pregnancy weight. I am right back where i started before getting pregnant. But i am at a stand still now I am getting married in 7 months & still want to lose at least 50lbs b4 then!!
