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Got my surgery date!
countrygrl1978 replied to countrygrl1978's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually had to switch dr's. My original one was pretty much scamming my insurance and kept having me come in and billing for bs stuff. I am PPO, so when I got the bills, I knew either I wasn't there or nothing was done like stated. I started 10/31 with my 6 mo. nutritional. New dr I saw 4/28 & 5/15 so he had 2 extra visits on there), it was submitted 5/28 & approved 6/3. I called Blue Shield Thursday to talk about the last dr, and they told me. And today when I faxed over my pcp approval for the surgery, she set everything up. And said I just need 1 week of protein diet. -
Thanks ladies, I had my surgery July 18th and i thought i was going to b on my period since it usually lasts a week, but that pre op diet i was on for two weeks changed it! Lol and only lasted 4 days! Im happy i didnt have to deal with the surgery AND my period at the same time..lol
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2 weeks post op (20 pound weigt loss - 265 pounds)(side)
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From the album: 2 weeks post-op (20 pounds weight loss)
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From the album: my journey
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From the album: my lap band photos before and after
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Starting pre-op diet
RestlessMonkey replied to CountryGirlNY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! I can share what MY surgeon had me do; I think it can be modified to fit your needs, none of it counteracts what your doc said to do.. I used EAS CarbControl AdvantEDGE shakes (NOT the mypolex ones). I could have 2-3 a day; you I guess get 1. I got 1 meal a day (lucky you to get 2!) and i was told to have no more than 3-4 oz of lean Protein (fish, chicken, or turkey...no beef, no pork) and 1 cup of green veggies. That's it. No butter, cheese, eggs, no fried, no ketchup, etc. I think that's a lite meal...3-4 oz of lean proten and 1 cup of veggies I bought some Gorton's fish filets (the ones that aren't breaded) and we ate those a lot...or I cooked chicken (roasted or baked) and ate it. Never did anything with the turkey THe upshot is, a portion is usually considered 3-4 oz of the "meat" (about the size of a deck of cards) and 1/2 cup of veggies... That should help you a little. You might want to try some smart ones or lean cuisine or south beach frozen meals...just keep an eye on the fat, carbs and salt! Good luck! -
New here. Tricare/Humana questions.
smiley922 replied to jems's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not sure about tricare, but I have humana thru the obamacare in GA, and I was approved for RNY, no diet length requirement, just a documented history of weight loss attempts. They approved in 2 weeks once I met my surgeons requirments -
Preop liquid diet for sale
Mrs.FullerRN replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had lost a bunch of weight last year and then got pregnant and gained it all back. I have not even given myself a chance to get the baby weight off as my baby is only 4 months old. I started the preop diet and literally felt like I was going to die. I was shaking and sweating and throwing up. I do not feel that I can be a good mom while feeling that way for weeks upon weeks and lastly removing 80% of a healthy organ is irreversible. I might look into the band. -
After 6 months of working toward this surgery, I have decided not to to through with it. I'm just not ready. With that being said, I have already purchased my preop diet. It's by betterMD and Its 2 weeks, 6 days worth of shakes, Soups, broth and 1 day of Clear liquids. The shakes are mostly chocolate with a few boxes of chocolate mint, strawberry, and vanilla. I paid $225 asking $125 I will accept Paypal only. Please let me know if this is not allowed here.
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From the album: me now
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Today was a hard day for me....I had an ultrasound, and an hour later my gastro called me because I have gallstones (that's why my abdominal pain)...and when I came back to home, I received a letter from my pcp telling me that the results of my last week labs are abnormal, liver enzymes elevated and sodium low..., so I need to repeat the tests the next week...then, my surgeon didn't received my barium swallow test results... I don't know what is wrong with me..., I don't know who are supposed to do my gallbladder surgery? My gastro, or my surgeon will do both at the same time??? Any advise I will appreciate
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Pre-op Diet - Weight Loss
btrieger replied to DodgerFan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It could also be the time of day that you weighed yourself or using 2 different scales. I only expect to drop 6-8 pounds in my two week pre-op because I have modified my eating habits. -
I've been on my liquid pre-op diet for 9 days and only show about a 2 lb loss on the scale. Weird right? My only slip was a few nights ago and it was 3 crackers and a slice of cheese. I swear. I'm worried that my doc's going to think I'm not taking it seriously. Has anyone else seen this happen? It seems like everyone I read about loses so much (water) weight.
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From the album: dmullens
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Got surgery date (sleeve) -- December 17th
Elode replied to Skywalker's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! I couldn't wait for the semester to end so I had mine on the 3rd! Your probably doing it the smart way! I took one week off and then back at it....yay semester is almost over!!!! Good luck on your surgery!- 1 reply
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I would be comfortable to travel abroad after 6 weeks. I'd be comfortable to LIVE abroad after about 6 months. Anytime I'd travel or live abroad, I'd make sure I was with someone trained to take out my fill if I needed it in an emergency and make sure I traveled with the correct needle, for emergency use only. This would be a great question to discuss at your surgical consult too! Good luck.
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If I follow the liver shrinking diet...
Malaika replied to blueskidoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did the post-op diet for 3 weeks -- my liver looked GREAT! Do whatever you can do, it's not going to hurt anything as long as you do the pre-op diet. -
If I follow the liver shrinking diet...
Malaika replied to blueskidoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow Mac that's great ... my whole life has been a diet - down 20, up 12, down 15, up 10 ... I would have done the pre-op diet longer but once I decided on Dr. Aceves, it was only weeks before my surgery. -
Eeeekkkkk! Tomorrows surgery day!
mokee replied to Emilee68's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There is different degrees of pain for everyone. I had no gas pain so I was lucky there but I had bad pain for about a week in the incision he took the stomach out of. But in my case he had to go through a 30 year old scar and he said it took him an extra 15 minutes because it was tough. I stayed on the liquid pain medicine every 6 hours and it was bearable. My stomach. Looked like the himalaya mountains from all the Fluid they had put in me. I gained 10 lbs after the surgery but it left again within a week and my stomach was back to normal. That was surgery but now I am 3 months post op and down 52 lbs. I am also 66 years old. You young woman will do so much better. Just remember it is major surgery but it is well worth it. I could never have lost this much weight before. Best of luck to you all. Get r done, LOL. -
I used protein shots for the first two weeks because I had a problem drinking shakes. They are very sweet but I sipped them slowly The down side was mine were almost 3 bucks a piece.
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Welcome!! Great advice from Miss Mac. I'm in S.C. And will be having the surgery in about 4-5 weeks. My dr. Requires a 4 week liquid and high protein diet for 4 weeks and I don't know if I get to start it next week-I should be able to. My insurance company called me today and said I was approved and they had faxed it to my dr this morning so I'm just waiting to hear from my nurse in the morning to see when I can start the preop diet . Stay on this forum-lots of great info!!! Good luck!!!
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Hi. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and have done tremendously. No pain, easy to eat, felt great. Today after work and keeping my grands for my daughter i am completely washed out I just want to crawl into bed and stay there a long time. But we have the two year olds birthday party tomorrow. I hope this is temporary. When did you all start on soft protein. I feel ready and like this would help.
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I got a call today from my case manager at my insurance company (Anthem BC/BS GA). My doctor submitted the paperwork but the hospital is not Blue Credited (or something like that). When i started my journey, i started with a different doctor, different hospital b/c that hospital was not credited so my surgery would be covered. So i went to the one closest to me that was, which was Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. So now they are telling me that that hospital is no longer on their list. So why in the h e double hockey sticks didnt they tell me that they were taking the hospital off the list so i wouldnt have wasted my time going to all the appointments for what i feel is nothing..I'm really hoping they can work it out b/c i still do want surgery but dont want to drive 3-4 hours just to go to the doctor all i do know right now all i want to do is cry b/c i thought i was doing the right thing and getting healthy but i just dont understand why this road block was put in front of me. Has anyone else dealt with something like this?
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Just make and maintain the habit of exercise. I'm somewhat limited myself in what I can do, (hip displasia). 5 days per week, I'm up at 4:30 am before work to spend 45-60 minutes on my stationary bike and follow up with some floor work\strength training. It doesn't have to be super hard, (and won't be once you are fit). There are days I don't "feel" like it. I do it anyway. I may not train as hard as I would on a good day, but I do SOMETHING for 45 min. For me the habit is the most important thing. It got me to goal and has helped me maintain so far!
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