IM SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 12

Hoping for a september date. I had to have 3 nut visits for my federal BCBS, and ended up having gastritis and H Pylori when they did my upper endoscopy. Now on 2 weeks of heavy duty antibiotics and prevacid. Mouth tastes like metal as a result, eating less. Worried because I am just over the minimum BMI plus co morbidity (hypertension). Anyway, my hope is after my sept 6 Nut visit, my insurance turn around is quick (as I have been told by others , can be) go on my 2 week pre-op diet to "shrink my liver" and get done at the very end of Sept or early october. i don't plan to be that Svelt for xmas, but at least I will be eating healthier and maybe moving into underland.

You'll have no problem if your paperworks in order. I have BCBS Fed also. I got approved within 24 hours of the submission. Hope you get better and approved soon.

My paperwork sent in on August 16th and I received a letter stating that my medical necessity information was missing , So I have been waiting ever since , HOWEVER just called today and I was FINALLY APPROVED for Sept 17th ...... I am so excited , Now I just have to hear from my surgeons office .... I can't believe it , About 5 yrs ago I was denied for the lapband and I had doubts on getting an approval on this but I have been approved ... I feel so relieved ..... Yayyyyyyyyyy

My paperwork sent in on August 16th and I received a letter stating that my medical necessity information was missing , So I have been waiting ever since , HOWEVER just called today and I was FINALLY APPROVED for Sept 17th ...... I am so excited , Now I just have to hear from my surgeons office .... I can't believe it , About 5 yrs ago I was denied for the lapband and I had doubts on getting an approval on this but I have been approved ... I feel so relieved ..... Yayyyyyyyyyy

Congratulations!!!

I'm through the surgery, now just waiting to go home. Everything went well. I'm sore but not as bad as other surgeries in the past. Definitely remeber to bring Oasis or Biotene for dry mouth. I was out of it a lot yesterday but everytime I woke up I used the mouth spray. It was extremely helpful.

congrats to all the new sleevers. now dont leave us we want to know everything post op so stick around a little while.

i am counting down 6 more days. still havent heard from the mammogram thoughi pray its ok. heres to another liquid day. cheers

I'm through the surgery' date=' now just waiting to go home. Everything went well. I'm sore but not as bad as other surgeries in the past. Definitely remeber to bring Oasis or Biotene for dry mouth. I was out of it a lot yesterday but everytime I woke up I used the mouth spray. It was extremely helpful.[/quote']

No kidding about dry mouth....yesterday i wasnt allowed anything to drink.i was given these wand things to moisten my lips and tonguje. Today i have been drinking water and broth...does it feel funny to you when it hits the new stomach? Im hoping i get released later today. Good luck so far

congrats on the new sleevers. I will be joining you guys on Sept 24th. Monday 9/10 starts the pre-op diet. Kinda like waiting to go on the big roller coaster for the first time. Excited and anxious at the same time.

No kidding about dry mouth....yesterday i wasnt allowed anything to drink.i was given these wand things to moisten my lips and tonguje. Today i have been drinking water and broth...does it feel funny to you when it hits the new stomach? Im hoping i get released later today. Good luck so far

Thank you.

I am going to the pharmacy to by the oasis for tomorrow

I had my surgery on Tuesday and I'm still in the hospital. My actual surgery went beautifully according to my surgeon, but the past 24 hours have been hell for me. I had some adverse reactions to the anestheisa (succinocholine) called postoperative myalgia. My entire body aches and I can't move from the pain. It feels like someone has taken a baseball bat to my entire body and beaten me within an inch of my life. So, I am pretty miserable. They are having to give me blood thinners to avoid clots because I can't walk. I have managed (only with the help of my husband, bless him) to get from the bed to the bathroom and back every couple of hours.

Not how I envisioned things going, but I am still happy to be sleeved. I was already cleared for puréed foods and have eaten and tolerated about 4oz of lowfat potato/veggie soup and 2 oz of cottage cheese. My biggest concern is not being able to get in all of my water so I'm trying to work on that. I love that I feel satisfied after such a small amount of food!

Also, love hearing how everyone else is doing!

Rach

I had my surgery on Tuesday and I'm still in the hospital. My actual surgery went beautifully according to my surgeon, but the past 24 hours have been hell for me. I had some adverse reactions to the anestheisa (succinocholine) called postoperative myalgia. My entire body aches and I can't move from the pain. It feels like someone has taken a baseball bat to my entire body and beaten me within an inch of my life. So, I am pretty miserable. They are having to give me blood thinners to avoid clots because I can't walk. I have managed (only with the help of my husband, bless him) to get from the bed to the bathroom and back every couple of hours.

Not how I envisioned things going, but I am still happy to be sleeved. I was already cleared for puréed foods and have eaten and tolerated about 4oz of lowfat potato/veggie soup and 2 oz of cottage cheese. My biggest concern is not being able to get in all of my water so I'm trying to work on that. I love that I feel satisfied after such a small amount of food!

Also, love hearing how everyone else is doing!

Rach

Sorry for the bump in the road but glad you're in good spirits! Congrats on your sleeve! Contine to keep us posted

Argh. Second day liquids. I can't believe I'm actually doing this when I don't have to. I could use some noodles. Chicken? Juicy hamburger. 6 more days until surgery? That's an awful long time to eat like this pre op. hmmmm

I'm so mad at myself. Only lost 9 of the 12 surgeon wanted so onto full liquids starting Monday. Ugh! Fortunately bought thing of Unjury chicken broth at hospital today. Was surprised to see their pharmacy carries Unjury. Tried the isopure today too. Leaves a strange taste in your mouth but was decent. Expensive as all get out though. Still pissed at myself. At least I won't be tempted to cheat and eat in the new car I am picking up in a bit.

I DID IT I MET MY PERSONAL GOAL. MY DR WANTED ME TO GET TO 286 AND I TOLD MYSELF IM GOING TO 280. WENT TO KAISER TODAY JUST FOR A BP CHECK AND WEIGHED ON THIER SCALE IT SAID 280. EVEN WITH MY CHEATS I LOST PAST WHAT HE ASKED YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Congrats!! Great work keep it up!!

Sept 4th here