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vanessak8    158

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I'm having my surgery tomorrow at 730 am. I consider the weight at my first visit with the surgeon to be my start weight. I didn't even see the Nutritionist for another 3 weeks after that appointment

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amorga    35

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Hello,

I am a LVN and currently a RN student. I am new to this site and I have tons of questions. I recently went to a Bariatric Seminar and most of my questions were answered however I still have sooo many more.

When will my official weigh in be? Will it be with the nutritionalist or with my PCP who will be referring me to see the Nutritionalist? Or will it be once I see the surgeon!? I am Soo confused lol.

I had my insurance verified at the seminar and I do know that I will have to see the nutritionalist 3 times once a month for 3 months. What does this appt generally consist of?

Please HELP.

Thanks In Advance~

I think everybody's experience is a little different depending on where you get the surgery and the requirements of your insurance. For example, I was only required to do a 3 month medically supervised diet instead of 6 months like I know a lot of people have had to do and I only needed to have one meeting with a NUT. My insurance didn't require a psych eval, but the center that does the surgeries required one for everybody regardless. So I think your best bet will be to call the place that held the seminar to clarify what is needed during your sessions so they can write a good report to send to your insurance, that's what I had to do for all of my stuff. I even had to spell out for my PCP what he needed to write up, lol!

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vanessak8    158

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Nurse 17 years... Currently in NICU I have been sleeved!!!! Today @ 730 am Woke up and had horrible pain/--- something anti nausea meds, dilaudid and a nap didn't cure!!! Gist is I feel great!! Already up and walking. Good luck for anyone else that is having surgery and the anticipation was much worse than the actual event.

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chrisrn    11

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Rock that sleeve! So happy for you! Sounds like

My sleeve is a go on Thursday- even thou I have mild case of shingles-

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Monte0828    46

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Hello. I am a CMA in Oregon. I am four days post surgery and am going back on Monday. I am blessed to work with an awesome group who are all super supportive. I am nervous, but it will be fine. I just have to remember to try to get my Protein in! Any advice? Renee

I am post sleeve 5/27/14

Tips for active nurse once back to work

1. Stay hydrated!

2. Get in your protein. Since your so new post op. Protein Shakes. Boost your shakes protein with Greek yogurt.

3. Rest when home you may find you tire out faster than usual.

4. Take your vitamins!

Most common re admit post surgery is due to dehydration .

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amorga    35

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Did you have any issues with lifting? I work in ICU so not many of my patients are mobile and do a lot of boosting and turning. I'm going to be off for about 2.5 wks and nervous about hurting myself.

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Monte0828    46

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Hello, I am a LVN and currently a RN student. I am new to this site and I have tons of questions. I recently went to a Bariatric Seminar and most of my questions were answered however I still have sooo many more. When will my official weigh in be? Will it be with the nutritionalist or with my PCP who will be referring me to see the Nutritionalist? Or will it be once I see the surgeon!? I am Soo confused lol. I had my insurance verified at the seminar and I do know that I will have to see the nutritionalist 3 times once a month for 3 months. What does this appt generally consist of? Please HELP. Thanks In Advance~

I had 3 months with nutritionist for insurance but I saw surgeon first. Weight was done at each Dr visit and nutritionist visit. Some insurance require a certain BMI to be meet before approval. I had a 35 BMI but because I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and string family history diabetes insurance approved. I had to NOT lose weight during three months nutritionist visit. I know sounds crazy but insurance may have not approved if I dropped below 35 BMI. Ask a lot of questions we are all different.

Good luck! Us nurses are a tough breed I am sure you will do fine.

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Monte0828    46

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Did you have any issues with lifting? I work in ICU so not many of my patients are mobile and do a lot of boosting and turning. I'm going to be off for about 2.5 wks and nervous about hurting myself.

My dr said no lifting greater than 15 lbs. for a couple weeks. I still had a sore spot on abdomen so I was extra careful. I would recommend and abdominal binder so help support you abdomen and then use all your resources to help yourself with patients. But binder was very helpful!

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vanessak8    158

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Rock that sleeve! So happy for you! Sounds like<br> My sleeve is a go on Thursday- even thou I have mild case of shingles-

I guess you are having you surgery today... I came home yesterday. It has not been too bad. Just initially when I came up from recovery. Got up to go pee and it made me nauseas and have the dry heaves... All my pain was right under my diaphragm ( also had a hiatal hernia repaired). After some meds and a 3.5 hour nap I woke up feeling like a whole new person. Pain was manageable. I was up walking the halls. So all in all everything has been good. My only complaint is this awful taste in my mouth makes everything taste yucky. Also spur worried about going #2, (maybe TMI), but it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Thank god for that. Only took pain meds once since I've been home.

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vanessak8    158

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Good luck!!!!

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amorga    35

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Glad to hear! And yes today's the day! On our way!!

So happy and excited for you! Hope everything goes smoothly :)

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alamergrl    8

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I would like to join this group. I've been an RN for over 27 yrs. I work for a major insurance company as a supervisor of utilization managment. My surgery is scheduled for August 12. I'm so excited to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. My job is very sedentary and I struggle with remembering to drink while I'm working.....hopefully will get in the routine. Good luck to everybody just starting their journey.

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SWEETTEA43    9

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Hi all! I'm a NICU RN and was sleeved on May 14,2014. HW 235. SW 225. Today am 188. Having issue with milk products. Never been lactose intolerant before. The bloating and nausea is unreal. Has taken me 24 hours to get over a Greek yogurt! Any suggestions to deal with this? I get a lot of my Protein from dairy :)

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

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        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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