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I have my surgery on 03/28/14 I found out maybe 3 weeks ago that in pregnant. I'm 7 weeks now I was happy because me and my husband had such a hart time getting pregnant. My Gyn said do t worry everything will be find. Yesterday I went to my Follow up with the Surgeon his nurse told me that me I should consider my as high risk pregnancy now I'm worry. I have horrible nausea and vomiting but for my first miracle baby she going to be 2 yrs old. I was like that I vomit everything I had for dinner or lunch. I put everything in god hand.
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I just had my evaluation about a week ago. They ask about your history with weight, support, how you plan to be successful, why you want surgery, etc. My Dr. asked what sort of things am I going to do post surgery that I don't or can't do now. The whole session lasted about 45 minutes. He also added some good advice about eating habits and how to be successful. It wasn't as useless as I thought it was going to be going in.
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Is it realy only the first few weeks the hardest time and then it gets much bette?
Magician44 replied to 22pix's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I agree with u Terri. I'm a month post op and one day too. The most difficult thing it's listening too ur body. There are a few things that have help me: A) grab very small bites ( the size of the tip of my small finger, I would say). Chew my food a lot. Sometimes I swallow 2-3 times in one bite. C) wait about 1 min between bites. D) I stop eating when I start to burp or hip cup. This is the way my stomach tells me "no more food please" Eating take me about 1/2 an hour. Good luck in your journey -
Is it realy only the first few weeks the hardest time and then it gets much bette?
Losing in PA replied to 22pix's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I agree with you. I am 17 days post op. I can tell the first week was rough, mentally mostly but it got easier.I got the hang of it now. First post op visit today so hopefully my doc will be happy. Good luck with your journey it will be worth it. -
I just need some support
blondie66 replied to Beautiful Diamonds's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
The pre op diet sucks!! Just do what you can. Mine was 3 weeks long wth!! I had to have optifast I was dehydrated constipated starving and just plain miserable!! It gets much easier post op. I lost 6 pounds pre-op so u can tell I didn't stick to the diet very well! But I kept to liquids and my liver was small enough to have my RNY. -
im having sleeve done in 2 weeks was wondering f anyone has used Dr. Kimm
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Seems like enough to me but honestly, my doctor said try to get the Protein in...so I drink a Protein shake every morning..although I feel I eat a lot and I eat what I want but it is usually healthy I haven't gained a pound and I am 25 weeks...so I would keep a book of what you eat and talk to you doctor about the amount of food your taking in..only he/she can tell you if your eating enough..and if you don't eat enough your baby will get the nutrients from you regardless...congrats :devil_smile: Also keep taking your prenatal Vitamins, I actually take extra folic acid but you have to talk to your doctor about that..
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Hey! Im Jewels. How are you all? I live in Philadelphia, and have just swithced insurance's so that I can get the lap band done. Ive been on the forum's for about 2 weeks now. Ive read alot of posts and do everyday. A little about me: Im 5'3 - 205 lbs - I have a lower BMI of 36.3. I have an appointment with Dr.Kowalski on Tuesday of this week. (11/17/08) I think I may have sleep apnea, but the receptionist told me that even if I dont my insurance (Keystone Health Plan East) is very easy to get an approval from and that she has seen people with bmi's of 35 get approved with no co morbid's. :thumbup: Which I do not have - I dont have the traditional co morbid's. The doc I have chosen does consider knee joint pain and low back pain a co morbid and my insurance doesnt have any requirements except it being med nec. So I think I have a good shot of having it approved. Im super nervous, but super exicted! Has anyone here seen Dr Kowalski? Or is anywhere from the Philly area? Any tips or pointers? Hope to hear from you all! :thumbup:
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I am scheduled for August 21st in Los Angeles, California. Im really excited and looking for some to share this jouney with. I am currently 268 and I dont have to do the full liquids for two weeks. What's your status???
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Non Liquid Pre-Op Diet?
robynt201 replied to amb052492's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my final visit this morning with my surgeon before surgery 10/9. I was surprised too as he said the only day I would be doing liquids only was the day before surgery. These next 2 weeks will be low fat low carb. He sad he didn't do the liquid diet because it's not good to put your body in shock like that right before surgery. -
Non Liquid Pre-Op Diet?
mzsantiago88 replied to amb052492's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you send me your email I can send you the diet my doctor gave me which allows one snack per day and it gives an entire list as you I've started my low carb diet my surgery is less than 2 weeks away yay -
Non Liquid Pre-Op Diet?
bigbang52 replied to amb052492's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on the approval and on taking the journey to a better life. My pre-op diet was an 800-900 calorie per day diet that consisted of a mixture of protein shakes and prepackaged foods that the doctors office sold. Some was good some was pretty bad but it worked. Lost 23 pounds in that 2 weeks despite a couple of weak moments - a last Panera's Italian sub. Told the doctor and he said he was there to do surgery and not take confession:) First couple of days will be difficult but you can do it. Just keep your eyes on the final goal - a new you. -
Non Liquid Pre-Op Diet?
KansasDelta replied to amb052492's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! I just received my pre-approval from insurance today too but don't meet with the surgeon to set a date until 9/29. You're lucky on your pre-op diet - ours is liquids only (HMR Diet protein shakes) for 2 weeks. It's gonna be a long two weeks! -
Extremely Nervous About Upcoming Sleeve Surgery On 5/21/12.
cookie2012 replied to banksdea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations to all of us who have been sleeved or yet to have our operations!!! My surgery is in 2 weeks and I am also going up and down but I'm mostly up and think of the things that will give me pleasure again such as exercising, shopping for clothes and wearing jeans. I can't wait!! I am feeling excited about never having to "diet" again - think of all the time and money we will have for other things! -
Extremely Nervous About Upcoming Sleeve Surgery On 5/21/12.
mamamckinzie replied to banksdea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's okay to have doubts before surgery. It is elective surgery so you have the choice. You can choose to something that will forever change your life for the better! Is it easy? Nope! Not at first. My first 3 months were a bit rough but each day got better and better and staying on this board helped tremendously! This will be the best decision you can make for yourself! Soon you will be laughing at all those diet commercials! -
Extremely Nervous About Upcoming Sleeve Surgery On 5/21/12.
carriecat replied to banksdea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you to everyone who has responded. I've calmed down a ton! My nerves are mostly that I won't wake up. I have had multiple surgeries (I'm a klutz), and I've always been fine with anesthesia. Even my husband says I could administer my own. I guess it's just because the kids are growing up and I'm just afraid. I have a lot of support, and I know this is the best thing for me. I'm super excited. The 2 week low cal diet is hard, total shock to my body. I'm not used to eating so little! Of course, that's what got me in this mess in the first place! So, I just wanted to thank you all for your support and advice. I will have pictures up so we can all see how much better I look after a while! Good luck everyone! -
i dont want to scare you but im planing a funneral for a helthy therty year old less then a week after surgery
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Hey all. I'm 3 days post-op and can't feel the difference between trapped gas and being full. What should I be looking for? The trapped gas has improved a lot, but I still have an uncomfortable feeling under my left rib cage. I'm shooting for an ounce of liquid every 10-15 minutes. I also have to use a spoon full of applesauce to get some of my medication down.
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I totally agree with you. Omg! I read and read and read, and still feel like I'm going to fail. But I've read good and bad but u have to listen to your heart and body. The mind is tricky but think strong. Today my hubby bought McDonald's for Breakfast. I smelled it smelled so good. All I got was a snack size parfait to eat for a snack later today, but I'm trying to control it now before my pre-op next week. Good luck to u! Keep us posted. Two years of reading should guide u on your journey for Monday!
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Dr. Schrope Nyc Anyone?
JerseyGirl68 replied to Luckystar12's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I do, November 6. I started my pre-op last week. So far so good. -
I think the first thing you need to do is not go forward with the thinking that you will never have a certain food again! Yes we have to change our ways after surgery but I am able to eat a little bit of anything! I don't normally, but if there is a special occasion or meal I can have a treat sometimes. As far as the food funerals??? When I knew I had a date I went to the store before my pre op and picked up a pint of some kind of ice cream (can't even remember the flavor how sad) went home and ate half of it that night and finished it the next day.. After I ate it?? Nothing, it was just gone it didn't feel special it didn't make me feel better, in fact it did nothing for me except make me feel crappier about myself. And added to the weight I needed to lose.. Fast forward to today, I can eat normal again so if I wanted a bit of ice cream I could. So I guess what I'm saying is don't sabotage yourself with thoughts of "I need to eat this now because I can never have it again" Oh the pre op diet Zare will take care of that for you and provide the shakes, it's two weeks I think? You will go through all of the stages of food after that he has spelled out for you. Now I'm on all foods but I eat a lot different than I used too. Mostly Protein and veggies. No more rice bread and Pasta..
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Hi SunShyne, I started my journey (the group seminar) at the end of June. I had my first appointment with Dr. Pirrello about 2 weeks later. Then I spent from July - September waiting on and going to the other required appointments (nut. eval, psych. eval, etc.). There was a bit of a mis-communication with my psych. eval. and it ended up taking 1 month to have it sent to Dr. Pirrello. So, I probably could have been approved and ready for surgery by the beginning of October or so if it hadn't been for the "psych." delay. I found out the 1st of November that BCBS had approved me, and I had my surgery on the 20th. So, for me it took around 5 months from start to end. But - you sound like you have a lot of the 'little' stuff taken care of, so you should move right along! Hope I didn't ramble too much. :confused: Keep me posted on your progress!!! GOOD LUCK!
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Hey I'm 9days out and have only lost 14lbs I believe some progress at 1 week is better than no progress at all. R u still on liquid diet
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My insurance required weekly classes for 3 months. The time flew by and I made a couple of new friends.
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It took 7 months from the time I went to the first seminar to my surgery date. It could have taken less time but my work schedule did not permit me to go any faster. I only went to one class and one support group meeting, the rest of the hoops were testing and getting various MD clearances. My insurance company approved on the first submital (it took about 3 weeks for them to approve the surgery). I know some insurance companies want you to be one a medically supervised weight loss preogam for 6 - 12 months before they will approve surgery. Your surgeon's office should be able to tell you the hoops you'll have go through for your whatever insurance you have. To be honest I needed the time to get my head around the surgery and to commit to the life style change. I am so glad I did. Good Luck
