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Hotels for Dr Alvarez patients
AmyInOrlando replied to MCM13's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Call Susan, she should be able to help you 1-866-697-5338. When are you having your surgery? I'll be there on July 31, for surgery on Aug. 1st. I'm still waiting for my pre-op instructions, so that's the only information I can give you. I'm excited... it's gonna be a long 5 weeks waiting. -
Hi...im seven post-op and I was not placed on liquid diet until day before surgery. ...Am wondering why many of you need to be on it for weeks before??? Im under Kaiser Permanente. I did a 12 week program. .list 10 lbs total from beginning of program till day of surgery. I knw some say 10% weight loss us required. ..but not for me...my hubby is scheduled for his surgery on February 11 and he too has to only do liquid diet day before..
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Hello everyone, My surgery (gastric sleeve) is scheduled in a little over two weeks and on Monday I have to start my 2 week high Protein diet, mostly liquid. I have been looking all over the internet for reccomendations on which on the best tasting ones and have been getting mixed reviews. I know that my tastes will change post surgery so I really just need some to get me through the two weeks. Any and all assistance would be most appreciated so I can pick it up this weekend. Thank you so much.
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Worried about the possibility of insurance denial?
raspberrylime posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have jumped through all the hoops required by my insurance company (BCBS IL) and have my last nutritionist appointment the first week in August. They'll submit to insurance that day. I'm trying to stay positive and optimistic but the closer we get to submitting the more anxiety I have about not getting approved. I'm curious to hear if anyone has gone through this whole process, did all of the requirements, and was still denied? Did you appeal? Self-pay? -
Jackson is my Schnauzer & Mabel (short for Mabelline) is my mutt. Mabel chose us last summer & showed up when she was about 6 weeks old, outside of my chicken pen screaming! She is so loveable! I'm glad she chose us! They are so bad! I couldn't get them to put the toy down for a group picture!
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Week 5.... No Weight Loss
cmarie317 replied to mtbarry5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel the same way. I am two weeks past op and I have lost 14lbs but haven't seen a change. At week 1 it was 14lbs.. so idk I'm feeling stuck. -
Hi everyone, I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow and for the last 3 days I have been experiencing very bad headaches. I haven't taken anything because I'm afraid to swallow any pills and my doctor said no Advil, Morton. Etc.. Think ill give my doc a call tomorrow to ask him what I can take. I'm having about 300-400cals a day and drinking lots of Water. Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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I feel the same way as you. I'm 23 and want to start a family soon with my fiancée but my unhealthy weight is preventing that. It took a lot for me to get the nerve and I had my surgeons number in my wallet for a month telling myself "Ill call tomorrow". I went shopping with my sister and mom right before Easter and was so depressed when my 28 year old sister was buying size medium tops and no stores had my size. I had a mental breakdown, told them my plans and they instantly became supportive. I called then and there but the office was closed. Vowed to call back but didn't. Finally about a week later I said "screw this", picked up the phone and made an appointment. I'm currently only in my first month of 6 month supervised diet but this forum has been nothing but support. I feel I have taken good steps to a NEW me! Welcome and I hope you decide what is right for you and if it is WLS, you've come to the right place! Best of luck!
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yes we have someone to help just for 3 weeks. We should be golden after then
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Hi Ya'll So....I am having surgery soon (the next 4-6 weeks) and am trying to get my ducks.... um, I mean my drugs, in a row I take many prescription meds and now I will also need to add the Vitamins and supplements after surgery. I was looking at chewable options but they all seem gross. So I was thinking of going the liquid route. Are there any brands you love? Any you hate? What are your secrets to life post-op, with the constant need to take these supplements? Thanks bunches! Have a blesses day!
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. Yes, EXACTLY!! I am in school as well and wanted to be sleeved the beginning of the school year versus the middle or the end. It seems like as of now, they are waiting on the surgeon to do his part before they can submit to my insurance. How were you able to get the insurance approved before they submitted to the insurance company? I have united healthcare.The insurance company kept telling me that they would approve in 5 days -- that's their policy now -- and that they could work on my timeline if only the surgeon's office would get the pre-auth request filed. The surgeon's office was *sure* it would take 30 days to get approval and would not believe me. Also, my insurer changed their requirements in July -- they went from a long list of requirements and a 6 month supervised diet to basically a statement that they trust the surgeon's judgement. My doctor's office didn't believe that. So, I didn't get the insurance approved before the surgeon submitted it -- but my insurer was totally ready to approve, and to work with me. At some point, the nurse/coordinator made it clear to me that she didn't think I could do all the things in a timely manner and that's why she hadn't been pushing it. She thought I still had to do the EKG, etc -- and I had done all of that. So, even after I got my insurance approval, she was like, "Oh, well, but it will still be two weeks or more to get the rest ready." I had to point out that I had already DONE all those things in the first week of August, just to be ready to go. I'm glad I pushed, and it looks like I won't have to miss more than 1 or 2 classes total -- but I am a little irritated at the surgeon's office's handling of it. However, I am VERY happy with my surgeon, the care I've gotten, all that. I just got a call from my surgeons office saying that the surgeon FINALLY gave his piece and that it SHOULD be submitted today or Tuesday....we shall see. For now, I'm really trying not to stress over it because it pisses me off! We will see what happens over the next 2 weeks.
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. Yes, EXACTLY!! I am in school as well and wanted to be sleeved the beginning of the school year versus the middle or the end. It seems like as of now, they are waiting on the surgeon to do his part before they can submit to my insurance. How were you able to get the insurance approved before they submitted to the insurance company? I have united healthcare. The insurance company kept telling me that they would approve in 5 days -- that's their policy now -- and that they could work on my timeline if only the surgeon's office would get the pre-auth request filed. The surgeon's office was *sure* it would take 30 days to get approval and would not believe me. Also, my insurer changed their requirements in July -- they went from a long list of requirements and a 6 month supervised diet to basically a statement that they trust the surgeon's judgement. My doctor's office didn't believe that. So, I didn't get the insurance approved before the surgeon submitted it -- but my insurer was totally ready to approve, and to work with me. At some point, the nurse/coordinator made it clear to me that she didn't think I could do all the things in a timely manner and that's why she hadn't been pushing it. She thought I still had to do the EKG, etc -- and I had done all of that. So, even after I got my insurance approval, she was like, "Oh, well, but it will still be two weeks or more to get the rest ready." I had to point out that I had already DONE all those things in the first week of August, just to be ready to go. I'm glad I pushed, and it looks like I won't have to miss more than 1 or 2 classes total -- but I am a little irritated at the surgeon's office's handling of it. However, I am VERY happy with my surgeon, the care I've gotten, all that.
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Hi everyone...i have my sleeve surgery date set for feb 4th..and i was wondering how much weight everyone lost during this time period? Im terrified that i won't lose enough for the surgery. So far i have lost 11 pounds and its hard..i hope im not this hungry in the weeks after surgery! Definitely feeling nervous but also excited for this journey to start
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i think we all go through that I did after 2 weeks I swilled coke in my mouth as mad as it sound I was over it my sister just popped a can I said give it to me and fizzed it up in my mouth it was like my mouth came aliveeeeee!!!!!!
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I have not had vsg yet but that is my plan and hope at this point . I have one ore month of supervised weight loss & then should be on my way . While having my Egd the doc said I had signs of avid acid reflux. This was new to me, I very rarely had any issues, only when I was pregnant. (3years ago). He then put me on med. for this "problem". I then within a week of taking this me started having indigestion like crazy and have felt awful ever since. I also was told during my stomach ultra sound that I have gallstones in the neck of my gallbladder . I felt like crap ever since they went fishing around doing these test. I had a attach of some sort the other day while eating dinner ( baked pork & carrots ) horrible chest pain, back pain between shoulders , hot flashes, nausea, dry heeves felt like something was stuck. Horrible pain! Went to ED, they gave me a GI cocktail and zofran. With in 10 min. I felt much better. Called the gastro doc next day & they switched me to nexium. I still have mild pain on left side of chest when I take deep breaths. And after I eat. Most psin is on left side of chest, right under sternum, and left side of stomach / abdomen . I am worried that my surgeon will say no to the sleeve due to this new issue. Anyone have issues like this before or after the surgery? So frustrated & I am so close to the finish line that I'm afraid of everything going wrong at this point. :/ -
I hope you soon find your problem solved!!! It's no fun working hard and having it not pay off. I am going to be banded 3/28/11, and have lost over 20 lbs. since Christmas with just getting really serious recently and finishing up a week of liquids. I also just meet with my nutritionist and psychologist so it's all fresh. I agree that at times you have to up your caloric intake but that is usually when you hit a plateau because you have been eating well for quiet a while and your body is used to that lifestyle. I haven't heard of it happening early on in the program so I would cautiously up those calories. Do you journal your daily intake? I use an application on my phone, that is easy to use and keeps me honest! I think writing down what you eat is a must!!! For instance I had to make a birthday cake for my grand daughter and before I even thought about it I brought the knife up to my lips to taste the frosting!!!! Yikes, I stopped but as I went through out the day I had to stop myself several times before I condition myself not to "taste test" batter, cake, icing, decorations. I could have easily consumed 300+ empty calories while I was "baking". On my visit this week it was stressed, eat protein first and don't eat 30 minutes prior or 45 minutes after a meal and make sure you exercise. We should also chew are food throughly and enjoy each bite. I would call your MD and ask for a f/u appt. with the dietician to go over your food plan, if you still have questions. Good Luck, Joleen PS I am sure there is more advice that ppl can offer!
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i am one week away from surgery (sept. 19th) and currently on the liquid pre op diet. however, i have horrible dry mouth. i am drinking more than 64 oz of Water a day...yet it is still really dry and I am afraid to talk to people for fear of bad breath. Anyone else having an issue with this??? Any idea why??? Thanks,
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Surgery on 05/14/2015
JamieLogical replied to mik3sparks's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome and good luck! I know that the couple of weeks before surgery can seem like eternity, but it will sneak up on you in the end! -
Hello everyone, my name is mike or some know me as big mike. I weigh 335lbs at 39 years old and I am ready to loose it! I am having the VSG in one week today and I can't wait!
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Plus I heard, or I have been reading, that a lot of people do not have their first fill for three to four months, is that right? So, if that is true, we aren't restricted during that time? Why would they wait so long? Ohhh, so many questions.......
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Did anyone have problems sticking to their pre-op diet and cheat eating carbs or anyone with a lower BMI (35-36) that didn't have do do a week or two of protein shakes? I'm worred my liver won't be shrunk enough and my surgery will be cancelled.
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Getting your energy back
DrmBig4Evr replied to BelleShelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I work at a desk job. I had my surgery on a Friday afternoon, released Saturday morning from the hospital. Worked from home on Wednesday. Was in the office on Thursday and Friday, but I slept right when I got home and all weekend. The next week was a bit rough with nausea in the morning, but I had a prescription for that. Otherwise, I was good. I made it! -
Getting your energy back
kari61 replied to BelleShelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome Shelly and congrats on your surgery date! I was sleeved April 2nd and went back to work 2 weeks later..I sit at a computer all day and did fine..I had no problems with my energy level, I guess the protein shakes help with that, not sure..but I did well..good luck to you.. -
Posted in this site as when I was reading some of the messages it scared the tripe out of me So I am three day after surgery feeling great as long as u take all the pain relief given Walked into theatre on the 6th had met the surgergon before hand, nurses lovely made me feel really at ease In recovery for 2 hrs can't really remember much Up to the ward morphine given and loads of other pain relief Daughter arrived in 13/16 fixed the hair and facial Consulant arrived late evening asking why I was still in gown, patient feel better he says in pj Got into pj got coffee and yogurt up to the loo Too excited to sleep much Next morning coffee then porridge 30 later Shown how to inject anti clotting drugs given loads medications for home. wounds to b left alone for ten days And then I take off Pass the hospital/ clinic daily when back driving and to call in if any worries Got dress a bit make on checkout at 11:30 Good to b home Purée loads of dinner and homemade soups Eating low fat yogurts and custards Only time will tell re weightloss But the whole experience to all you worried pre bandsters For me it was the equivalent to key hole sterilisation I am not saying it will b the same for everyone but that mine So I hope that puts some of u at ease Take care
