Anybody from the northshore of New Orleans; Covington, Mandeville, Slidell???

Hey Dana..what was your post op diet like? How long were u on liquids?

Hey MK,

The first 2 week post-op were the hardest. Actually the first 3 days were fine because I did not feel like eating or drinking anything. I made myself drink though because you really have to stay hydrated. A lot people end up dehydrated and in the ER. I was able to drink a few hours after surgery with no problems whatsoever so when I got home liquids were not a problem. I just didn't FEEL like drinking.

I had Jello, broth, popsicles, fudgesicles the first 7 or so days. Then I was able to add full liquids which meant I could do Protein shakes, S/F pudding, watered down oatmeal and cream of wheat, creamy Soups....

Once you get past the first 2 weeks it opens up a little bit.... it's only now (6 weeks post op) that I'm eating somewhat solid food. Mostly baked fish, eggs, egg salad, etc....

Do you have your surgery date yet?

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Where do you live? I know you told me but I can't remember...[/quote']

Slidell

Hey MK' date='

The first 2 week post-op were the hardest. Actually the first 3 days were fine because I did not feel like eating or drinking anything. I made myself drink though because you really have to stay hydrated. A lot people end up dehydrated and in the ER. I was able to drink a few hours after surgery with no problems whatsoever so when I got home liquids were not a problem. I just didn't FEEL like drinking.

I had Jello, broth, popsicles, fudgesicles the first 7 or so days. Then I was able to add full liquids which meant I could do Protein shakes, S/F pudding, watered down oatmeal and cream of wheat, creamy soups....

Once you get past the first 2 weeks it opens up a little bit.... it's only now (6 weeks post op) that I'm eating somewhat solid food. Mostly baked fish, eggs, egg salad, etc....

Do you have your surgery date yet?[/quote']

No surgery day yet but everything will be ready for submitting on the 15th..i was hoping for early March because i have plans for late March..they are shooting for ok late March.....

Hey MK' date='

The first 2 week post-op were the hardest. Actually the first 3 days were fine because I did not feel like eating or drinking anything. I made myself drink though because you really have to stay hydrated. A lot people end up dehydrated and in the ER. I was able to drink a few hours after surgery with no problems whatsoever so when I got home liquids were not a problem. I just didn't FEEL like drinking.

I had Jello, broth, popsicles, fudgesicles the first 7 or so days. Then I was able to add full liquids which meant I could do Protein shakes, S/F pudding, watered down oatmeal and cream of wheat, creamy soups....

Once you get past the first 2 weeks it opens up a little bit.... it's only now (6 weeks post op) that I'm eating somewhat solid food. Mostly baked fish, eggs, egg salad, etc....

Do you have your surgery date yet?[/quote']

Hi Dana, did you remember how long it took from the time you signed consents to your actual surgery ?

Hi Dana, did you remember how long it took from the time you signed consents to your actual surgery ?

Hey! I had my pre-op appt at the hospital on Wednesday and my surgery was Friday morning.... What hospital will you be at?

Hey! I had my pre-op appt at the hospital on Wednesday and my surgery was Friday morning.... What hospital will you be at?

Everything was submitted....it will be at Cresent surgical in metairie...not approved yet

Before and current

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Before and current

You look good!

WooHooooooo Shane!! You look great!!

133 lbs difference

35 lbs to goal weight

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You look great Shane. I sure wish I had documented my progress through photos better.

You look great Shane. I sure wish I had documented my progress through photos better.

Never to late to start!

Hi everyone!

I'm just starting on this journey. Still gathering information and looking for a surgeon. It's awesome to see people having such great results. Any information or insight into this whole process is welcome. Checked with my insurance company yesterday. It is covered by them if the criteria is met. Now begins the process of having the documentation of criteria. My doctor (GP) has been working towards the documentation for a while. I've thought about this but never committed so he started documenting in anticipation that I would decide in favor of doing it. Hopefully that will help speed things up. Still have to have another sleep study done. It's been about 8 years since the last time and it was moderate sleep apnea at the time. With my BMI less than 40, I have to have comorbidities.

My biggest stumbling block is the surgeon I was planning on going with will not be available and I'm looking for an alternate now.

Just wanted to say "Hi"! and this looks like a wonderful and supportive forum.

riding in "Tour de Cure" in Mandeville this weekend!

never thought i would be able to do this!

im still $20 short of goal

go to link below to donate

http://main.diabetes.org/goto/shane_martin

thanks