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Sleeve surgery scheduled 2/5/10
Grateful Heart posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am pretty new to this forum. I've been doing a lot of reading but this is my first post! My surgery was tentatively scheduled for 3/23/10, but my insurance authorization came back very fast (like 8 days) so I got anxious about doing it sooner. Talked to my surgeons office this morning and it's scheduled for Friday 2/5! I am so ready and so excited. Like others on this site, I went to the dr and told him I wanted the Lap Band. He went through everything about the band, but also went into the sleeve and told me a lot of people are now choosing the sleeve, but left it totally up to me without trying to influence me either way. I found this site and made my decision within 2 days. Looking forward to updating with many good posts in the weeks to come! -
Don't question it. I am on a 2 week diet and it sucks big time. You will be fine.
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Houston Band 09MAR2011 w/ Dr Hollis
NewBandit95 replied to NewBandit95's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am so sorry I failed to respond in a timely manner. I have been out of town working. When I say "shocked" I was just a bit surprised by the 14.9% finance charge when financed through Care Credit. It seems rather high, however, I don't have any experience in pricing a elective or medically necessary procedures. But thank goodness there is that option for anyone who does not have insurance coverage. I had my first appointment on a Monday, my pre-op seminar and meeting on Wednesday. I received a call on the following Monday that I was approved for surgery 3 weeks later (March 9). It was a very seamless process and was actually a pleasant experience. Best wishes to you folks using True Results and Dr. Hollis. I really enjoyed meeting him and that staff. I felt he was quite informative and very thorough with the seminar. Keep me posted on your surgery dates and I will try to do better about checking back with LBT. I think I need to check my settings and notifications. I didn't even know anyone had responded to my post. Steph -
I used to be a smoker and i was able to quit. A few weeks ago stress cauggt the best of me and i slipped up and smoked a few cigarettes!!! My surgery is scheduled this week and i don't know if i should cancel it or what!! I will be over a week out no smoking and as stated it was only a few. Everyone in my family thinks i will be ok but i wanted to get opinions on here, anyone have any thoughts?
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That's true I remember telling my husband a few weeks before surgery "I shouldn't be in too much pain I'll probably be back to my old self in no time" I ended up being super sick and in pain. Not intolerable pain so I won't complain! I can't wait for next year at this time!! Thank you everyone for your responses.
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Cheese... glorified fat?
AliNSanDiego replied to gummykandi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I loooooove cheese & I eat it a lot for snacks and I add it to a lot of my meals. Since I use it so much, I buy low fat. I actually found a great cheese with less then 2 grams of fat per serving, low calories and almost zero carbs. It's called lifetime cheese. I love their jalapeno jack cheese. YUM! I also buy Trader Joes Light Sliced Provolone. Yum, yum! I'm losing aprox 2 pounds per week so eating cheese is not stopping my weight loss. -
Hi Melissa! Thanks for the email earlier today and congratulations on being so close to being banded! I imagine I will feel the same way once I have a date... right now I'm just trying to be patient as I wait:cross-eye WIshing you all the best with your surgery... keep us updated... the people on this site are very supportive and friendly and there is a lot of great info in the posts. Don't worry... be Happy! Gretat... WOW... I guess Monday is a good day afterall! Good luck with your surgery and keep us updated on how you are doing. I am really trying to be prepared for what to expect after the surgery and hearing from those that are newly banded really helps me feel more at ease and more prepared. Take Care... Kathy... Two weeks and it looks like you are doing terrific with your weight-loss already! Congratulations! THanks for sharing your post-op experiences... very helpful to those waiting in line. Darcy
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Hello - my name is Brandi and I'm in the process of getting approved for LapBand. It's been several weeks and I'm getting a little anxious about getting approved. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hope everything goes okay. I'm glad to be a part of this board - I've been reading posts for several weeks now and am glad that there is a forum like this that we can come to for support. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!
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My diabetes was pretty controlled prior to surgery so I got to leave the hospital without my meds. I had to monitor my sugar 4x a day for about 2 weeks to make sure everything was fine. Now I check my blood sugar every morning and it is never over 75.
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I think you'll be surprised at the the Bariatic Doctor says, they do this surgery all the time. You should be glad for the referral. I remember once I had a very painful knee and my GP recommended everything under the sun ( working out more, working out less, PT,pain medicine) I went to a knee surgeon and had it fixed the next week. They will be able to help you - might take a little work on your part to make the surgery safe- but it's worth it in the long run. Word of advice- Just do what your doctor requires of you. I read on here all the time where the doctor required 2 weeks of a liquid diet to get your liver size down but the person got so excited that they started the diet a month out. That is a lonnng time to be on a liquid diet so they cheat. Well duh, It's not like we are known for our willpower! lol
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My surgeon actually recommended it for the first 3 weeks post-op.
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I had this really horrible dream that the sutures broke lose around my. I could feel them go "pop pop pop" lol I know that is really silly, or not but can that happen? I'm three weeks out from my surgery and I think my brain is overload thinking of the "what if's" Give a newbie some advice? I am a worry wart right thinking I'll "break" my band or over eat on something because i don't have much restriction and something will happen. I know this all prob must sound familiar to some of you Thanks :thumbup:):thumbdown:
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Confused about this pre-op diet deal
Vida replied to Miss Hope's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What you a meal... only one meal a day... that’s all you eat? I been doing the liquid diet for a week but this last weekend I fall out of the horse... big time I eat one day 2 small slice of cheese pizza n 2inches of a sandwich this was on Saturday. On Sunday I ate only one time but a regular meal no diet. Should I be worry? My surgery is next Monday 8/8/11... I had been pretty good overall... I all ready lost 16 pounds since my last visit with my Dr. I always think that for some reason the colon should be clean too for surgery and that’s one of the reason to keep you in a liquid diet. I don't know if this has any effect on how good or bad the surgery could go post. Any other recomendations on what to ask before surgery or help with the liquid diet I will apreciate a lot!!!!! -
Foods in the house for when I come home from surgery?....q
joatsaint replied to 630racoon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You may not want to stock up on post-op foods just yet. I remember my taste buds being out of whack for a few weeks and things I liked pre-op just didn't taste the same. Pre-op, I bought a case of chicken Soup - 6 months later, I gave it away. I never want to see chicken soup again! :-p You will also be surprised at how little you are going to eat post-op. I had to keep reminding myself of that when I was planning for post-op eating. My 1st 10 days, post-op meals consisted of sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello and Crystal Light. If I were to do it over again, I'd buy a few bottles of my favorite Protein shakes, sugar free jello, and sugar free popsicles and maybe some chicken broth. -
Foods in the house for when I come home from surgery?....q
Chele H replied to 630racoon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did your doctor give you a diet guideline to follow? Clear Liquids, full liquids, pureed, etc? I had sample menus. Don't "stock up" because you will not be eating much. Protein drinks, broth, creamed Soups, cream of wheat, applesauce, sugar free ice pops, sugar free pudding....that is what I had for the first couple of weeks. -
Date Set for Jamuary 2nd!
mokee replied to IndigoOrchid's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You were very lucky such a short wait. It was 9 months from beginning to end for me but now i am almost 3 weeks out and on my way. Best of luck to you and stay in touch. This is a good site with a lot of useful info. -
Vitamins On Pre Op
babyblues4all2c replied to shanbutler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take a multi, B-1 (3x week), B-12, Calcium w/ vit D -
Ok peeps... I need help here. I just came from a foot doctor because I have been having pain in my feet in the mornings for about 8 months now. I developed a pain in my left heel about three weeks ago that wont go away no matter what I do. I finally gave in and went to the doctor about it. Its plantar fasciitis. DAMN. I am now on prednisone for two weeks and then four more weeks of an anti inflamatory. My surgeon gave his blessing on these meds. I am going to gain weight! Its a steroid! What am I going to do??? Has anyone had to take this medicine post op and what happened? Did you gain, stay the same or loose normally? I am totally freaked out. He did say I can keep doing aerobics though. He also said I got this condition from being overweight, on my feet lot and wearing flipflops or no shoes at home. I cant wear them anymore or go barefeet. I cant win for loosing... I am so upset! Someone please tell me I am not going to gain all my weight back with these damn steroids! If my foot didnt hurt so bad and I could walk right without taking them, I would!
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New here. Been reading these boards for the last few weeks, my first time posting. I am scheduled for surgery at 8:30 am tomorrow morning, 12/27. Getting nervous! Excited for what this means for my life, mostly nervous about having actual surgery and complications. But it’s taken me two years to get to this point and there is no turning back now. Sit have to have faith that everything is going to be fine.
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Surgery tomorrow 12/27
Sam37Rosado replied to Flabtofab122717's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck you will be fine had my surgery last week Monday. No looking back -
How long did you guys wait to start drinking coffee???? My morning feels so empty without it! Saturday will be my 3rd week anniversary. SW:219 CW: 203
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It will be 3 months before I try salad per my doc. Following my post op of 4 weeks liquid 4 weeks mushy and 4 weeks soft.
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I got a food scale a few weeks ago and I love it. You will like being able to positively know exactly how much you are eating.
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Food Stuck For 12 Hours
fericito replied to Boniluuu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't had it come up (yet) but I think I had my first stick tonight. I am finally on solids for the first time today... ate really carefully but I did have shredded pork. Waited an hour before drinking but soon after I've got the worst feeling. It hurts a lot like a stone on my chest. Haven't dared drink anymore but it still just hurts, hours later. Is this what being stuck feels like? I'm hungry all the time and scheduled for my first fill next week but I'm genuinely scared for what it might do. I can't imagine how you must've felt for 12 hours. I am SO sorry. Glad it finally came up for you though. -
Food Stuck For 12 Hours
donna12 replied to Boniluuu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMGosh I feel for you. My 2 episodes since surgery June 13th were on chicken 2 and half weeks ago that lasted an hr and half and I spit up frothy and slimy mess till finally I threw it up and it was painful too like you all. Then the other morning I got stuck scrambled eggs, not so long just about a half hr and finally threw them up. Yes its gross and not pleasant and is very painful. I just simply got in a hurry and didn't chew and took big of a bite. So used to gorging on food and I need to make aware of my band now and take little bites and now since I have a fill I especially need to pay close attention. Glad you finally have relief.
