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Surgery tomorrow Aug 30th...
EliyshevaLovesYahweh replied to Jennifer H's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember my situation, it was difficult for me to sleep, I was so anxious. However, I wish I knew then what I know now regarding surgeries and hair loss - I would have taken more Protein at least three weeks prior to surgery to avoid hair loss. Sorry, a moment of aberration -- Try to sleep early to speed up the process...lol. Everything will be okay. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Hmmmm...I need him at the moment..lol If he doesn't give me the go ahead after this next test, it is going to get ugly and fast! I have an appt with my surgeon and the last appt with my NUT on 10/2 and then I'm to be scheduled for surgery shortly thereafter. So, he has one week to get her done..or it's going to be WWIII!
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Depending on your profession, a 4 week notice is not unheard of.
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I am in Fort Worth and I will be banded May 3,
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Worried Mom.
Ginger Snaps replied to HalloweenBaby24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WebMD has some very useful and medically accurate information about all 3 surgeries. They have slide shows and have statistics that talk about the benefits and risks. I think there might be some animated slideshows in it, too. -
Anytime. I am now 4 weeks out and 33 lbs less and happy.
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Help a Noob out...Please?
auntmissa1 replied to PurpleDiosa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone's experience is different. I have seen some need a full six weeks off of work. I have a desk job and took one week. That was perfect for me! I was shopping on day four (though hubby pushed the cart) and back to walking when I returned to work on day seven. I have a three year old and go to school full time as well. Long recovery - ain't got no time for that! Lol! I'm nine mos post op now. 110, about 40 to go. -
Help a Noob out...Please?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to PurpleDiosa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi PD, Post op for the first few days I was in the hospital. Likely you will need to find someone to care for your children during this time. I was quite weak too due to the lack of food and nutrients I was getting though it wasn't dibilitating. I was back to work in about 3 weeks for what I recall. You should ask every single question that comes to your mind. Keep a note pad with you, so you won't forget any. Write them down as soon as you can. Our brains can zoom a mile a minute during the pre-op phase with so much data and information! It will be easy to forget what you wanted to ask. As far as coffee, wean off it slowly. It took me an entire month to function without it. Going all at once you will find yourself miserably and all headache-y. No reason to put yourself through any extra misery when it can be prevented. One last thing you should know: This is NOT the easy way out. Your life is not going to miraculously become better post-op or once you reach your goal. You will have to work really hard to get to goal and you will have to work even harder to stay there. That said, I do not regret getting my surgery! It has saved me from gaining all my weight back and more like the old days. But I can eat a lot of bad foods if I don't watch myself. I can't eat too much of the good stuff though. So food choices will be super important. Good luck! If you ever need any questions asked, I'm around. -
Finally. My sleeve surgery is Sept. 9th.
Arlene G posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not know till the last minute if my surgery was going to happen. It is scheduled for Sept. 9th. I am so exhausted today. Because of an abnormal EKG, slightly bradycardia, and the fact I am over sixty, just last week my PCP ordered an echocardigram and a stress test. The echo was performed last week. The stress test was performed yesterday with a rush on it. My doctor received the test this morning. The WLS office did not receive the results although the doctor faxed it. Also the PCP did not have the sign off sheet from the WLS's office that I KNOW I gave to them. A doctor has to sign a legal piece of paper stating it is OK for surgery to be performed, and this is the paperwork I KNOW the doctor's office had. One hand did not know what the other was doing. I asked the WLS office to fax that piece of paper to the doctor's office and stated I would pick up all the paperwork in person including the results of the stress test, the already faxed echo results. . I then ran to the WLS office for my last pre-op appointment. Why can't some offices get their stuff together? Anyway, it is all over, the last appoint with the WLS is over and the surgery is a go. I am way way way too tired to stress out over the surgery. One last thing. The WLS surgeon is awesome. I know 2 people who had the VSG with her within the last week. HOWEVER, the first patient was scheduled for 8a.m.; the hospital and the doctor got their messages crossed and the surgery did not happen till 3p.m. The other patient's surgery was scheduled for 3p.m.; the doctor was backed up and her surgery was not performed till 1am the next morning. Always hurry up and wait. But she is an excellent surgeon. -
Discouraged. I hate insurance companies!
Heyher replied to sleever427's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to be at a BMI of 40+ for 5+ years. I didn't meet the requirements. I went through the whole internal appeal and made it to an external appeal and ended up paying for the surgery. I have a self funded plan and asked my employer for an exception. Was told no. My coordinator said my plan was one of the least accommodating she ever worked with. I was so stressed I got shingles on my face and ended up delaying my surgery by three weeks. But I read a lot of people on here who had great success with the UHC appeals. My plan sucked butt. -
Young Children Visiting Post-Surgery
Dravens_Mommy replied to miss_cee85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a 3 year old who is non verbal with autism. I plan on having my husband bring him in to see me. -
Young Children Visiting Post-Surgery
sleevie.wonder replied to miss_cee85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think about this, too, and I don't even have a surgery date lol. I am just weird about hospitals... I wouldn't want my 3 y/o (will be 4 by the time I have surgery I'm sure) to catch something while visiting me. But then again, I haven't been one night away from her... EVER... so I know I will miss her. She is very attached to me so I hope she handles it well... -
Woohoo Psych consult over and done, now just for my worker to submit to insurance which she says mine gives a response around 2 days so hopefully this week I will have a date
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So I'm six years post op, 250 lbs down, 61 years old and in the best shape of my adult life. I'm at the gym 5-7 days a week. I swim laps 4 days, do cardio and weights 2 days and on the 7th day I either bicycle or walk on the beach. When I started my journey I was 424 lbs and exercise for me was getting out of bed in the morning. I just did a blog post about how I got started exercising - you can read it if you like at Use It To Lose It! and realized that I really didn't know how to get started exercising and there may be many more like me out there. I thought I could use this forum for all of us who currently have some sort of exercise regimen to let those who don't, or those who want to, or those who are interested, or those who may want to change it up know what they are doing and how they got started so- How do you get your exercise? When did you start? (how soon after banding) How did you start? I started by just walking around more in stores, etc. Then I took up swimming laps, starting at 300 lbs and swimming for 5 minutes 3 x per week, working it up to 1 hour per day. How about you? __________________
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Hi Sandi, I had been working with a personal trainer for about 2 years before my surgery (I'm 4 years post-op) but we couldn't do much cardio because of so much weight on my knees. Still, I had good muscle tone under all the weight and I think that helped both my surgical recovery as well as my ultimate weight loss. I didn't exercise much -- maybe a couple of walks a week - for the first 100 lbs, which poured off me in about 5 monhts (I'm only 5'1 and my body was dying to shed some weight once I was eating proper quantities with the band). Then I started walking longer lengths (maybe 3 miles) about 4 times a week. When I got to 200 lbs, I started running small spurts within my walks and got really excited about having a tummy tuck (I'd been told I could have one at 180), so I started running more and walking less, probably working out 5 times a week. Once I recovered from my tummy tuck, I trained for the NYC marathon back in 2007, which took me below my goal weight! I've had some health problems unrelated to the band (a miscarriage) this year and have gained about 25 lbs. My band is perfectly adjusted, but now that I'm out of the depression that goes along with that experience (I'm 37 and have no children), I've signed up for the NYC marathon again and I know I'll be back to goal weight in no time. I'm so thankful for my band. Without it, I know I would have gained 100+ lbs while I wasn't "minding the store." I'm so glad I have this adjustable tool and a body that craves exercise and responds to it. Thanks for the question. It feels good to own up to what's going on with me. It's been a while since I've checked in with LBT and it's a valuable support tool. Take care, JulieNYC
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YIPPEE!!!! I have a sugery date!!! August 21! I'm even excited about my 2 week Medifast diet! LOL :whoo::clap2::bounce::high5::rockon::becky::banana:cheer2:
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Feeling More Hopeful!
Delena2/11 replied to petra1124's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good for you Star! I would also keep practicing not drinking with meals. I wish I took that a little more seriously because I'm finding it really hard. Not that I have much solid food yet at about 2 weeks out but still. I find myself constantly having to be reminded before grabbing a drink. Best of luck to you! -
My new life starts tomorrow!
cindyw41 replied to tbump88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm also starting my 2 week diet tomorrow. I'm excited to get started. -
sleep study and reports done. Lab work done. EGD - 10/9 1st of 3 Nutrition classes - 10/10 Psychiatric consultation - 10/14 Pulmonary consultation - 11/18 I am thinking surgery isn't too far away after all this is done. What does everyone else think?
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Pcp doesn't want me to get the lapband!!!!!!!
BettyXOXO replied to NewSexyMe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi, i have surgery in 2 weeks. i changed my pcp to one that works with bariatric specialist. my bmi was high enough to qualify at 43 but insurance required that i visit dr each month and talk about weight and fill out form with doctor for 6 months min. our hospital has a class each month and then you find out who does the surgery and what insurance company needs or requirements are. it will be 11 months since i started process. i explained to pcp doctor what i wanted to do and why. laying out a logical explanation to him. i think he understood my need and after visiting each month i felt very comfortable to ask for referral..i see him in morning for final visit before surgery with pcp. july 6 i see the surgeon for preop. sell it! sell the idea that this is for you. good luck. i am not sure but they want you to make the big commitment for health. -
From the album: Post Op
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Got a date sooner than I expected...now I'm panicking
Christinamo7 replied to mollydeez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on pause for SO LONG due to another medical condition that when I finally got my date it was just a couple of weeks away also! I actually had to take a second date a few days later, just to feel like I could get all my ducks in a row. I understand all the emotions flying around you! thankfully I did not have a two week diet ahead of time, just the normal fasting the night before surgery and bowel clean out. all I can say looking back is it was completely worth it. I look forward to seeing your success. -
I Finally Got A Date!
Liberated Sleeve replied to D1NOnlySexyLady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a 2 week pre-op diet with 2 shakes a day and a small meal with 3 oz lean Protein and vegetables prepared with no extra fat - lost 13 lbs during that 2 weeks and my surgeon loved my liver! LOL - Congrats on your date!!! -
I Finally Got A Date!
hellonurse replied to D1NOnlySexyLady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's great, congrats to you!! I start my per op diet next week on the 11th, my surgery is on the 24th. Good Luck to you!! Sent from my iPhone using VST -
First Steps Of Lap Band
jennifer1 replied to amanduuhh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I kept a notebook with me for about 4 weeks before I met with my surgeon and I would jot down questions as they came...when I finished I had about 50 questions! Lol...I thought he was gonna think I was crazy..but he took my notebook and answered every question...I felt very informed going into surgery...I even asked if he ever had a patient die and if he was ever part of a malpractice suite...yeah I asked! Lol...I told him I already knew cuz I had googled him! Lol...feel free to PM with any questions..best wishes to you
