Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

Good morning Judy. Welcome to the club. To answer your questiins:

- my dr has me on a similar diet i know a few have the liquid diet in order to reduce the size of the liver prior to surgery and i assume as a way to get acustomed to taking the liquid protein.

- For those that have a negatove understanding of rny all that needs to be said is that you are doing it for yourself and the benefits out weigh the dangers or anything along those lines.

Also, I suppose we give up caffine because once the process has been completed our body reacts differently to it seeing as it is a stimulant just as with the consumption of alcohol. But then again I'm not 100% sure, but that is my understanding of that situation.

Hello! It's great to meet you all! I'm Judy and my surgery date is September 17th!

I have a few questions if you don't mind?

•why do we give up caffeine?

• I have read about liquid diet pre-op but' date=' my Dr. has me on a low fat low Carb and protein shake diet. Has anyone else done this?

• What do you tell people who are negative about RNY gastric bypass surgery?

Thanks everyone!!! This is an awesome thread!!!![/quote']

That's a good question. Why DO we give up caffeine? Although I'm only drinking tea to get ready and used to new diet when I do have surgery. I used to drink 4-5 sodas a day. It hasn't been too bad cutting down.

Its so strange. I didn't have problems giving up pop/soda but, I replaced it with unsweetened ice tea. I also love adding instant expresso to my protein shake! So I've actually upped my caffeine intake! I would love to know why we should give it up. Thanks for your help everyone!

Caffeine is a diuretic... It works against us trying to stay hydrated.

Jessica

Just got my surgery date for September 7th!! Anyone else going this day?

Just got my surgery date for September 7th!! Anyone else going this day?

Congrats!! I have been waiting and hoping to see this post. I am SOOO happy for you!!! I don't think anyone else is on September 7. I'm on September 10, so just a few days after you. Thanks for sharing your awesome news! What a sweet victory!!

username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha..........Sept 5...............Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..........Sept 5...............Courtney

Tiffbp...........Sept 5...............Tiffany

Landensmommy10....Sept 7.........Lexi

Ciobella.........Sept 10..............Maria

NurseTab.........Sept 10..............?

Amazeyem.........Sept 10..............Lisa

Momof6...........Sept 10..............Kimberly

moffie...........Sept 11..............Mo

Mustangsteve.....Sept 11..............Steve

lydiajohnston611.Sept 12..............Lydia

Missyjack........Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..........Sept 13..............Angela

Riverbuff........Sept 14..............Mark

Judeaboo.......Sept 17..............Judy

Cholosladii......Sept 18..............Lilli

Big Lou..........Sept 18..............Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18..............Leslie

janelane.........Sept 18..............Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19..............Jessica

Stardusted.......Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana........Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo........Sept 25...............Rachael

rurias...........Sept 25...............Ramona

25 of us wowsa Yeah us!!!!

I just had my two hour pre op dietician class. Caffeine is a diuretic and initially post op keeping hydrated is a serious issue. Many people wind up in the ER getting an IV because they could not hydrate enough. Caffeine is also irritating to the stomach lining and incision line remember your pouch is swollen and sensitive. We were told 8 week no caffeine but decaf is acceptable after the first couple of days. It is recommended that you wean down to decaf pre op so you don't get the withdrawal headache. Even after the 8 weeks they want you to limit your intake to 8 oz per day. I think I will make half decaf and add my protein powder ( I have a recipe on my desk top) about 12 ounces. That keeps me under the 8 oz.

username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha..........Sept 5...............Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..........Sept 5...............Courtney

Tiffbp...........Sept 5...............Tiffany

Landensmommy10....Sept 7.........?

Ciobella.........Sept 10..............Maria

NurseTab.........Sept 10..............?

Amazeyem.........Sept 10..............Lisa

Momof6...........Sept 10..............Kimberly

moffie...........Sept 11..............Mo

Mustangsteve.....Sept 11..............Steve

lydiajohnston611.Sept 12..............Lydia

Missyjack........Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..........Sept 13..............Angela

Riverbuff........Sept 14..............Mark

Judeaboo.......Sept 17..............Judy

Cholosladii......Sept 18..............Lilli

Big Lou..........Sept 18..............Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18..............Leslie

janelane.........Sept 18..............Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19..............Jessica

Stardusted.......Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana........Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo........Sept 25...............Rachael

rurias...........Sept 25...............Ramona

25 of us wowsa Yeah us!!!!

LEXI

I just had my two hour pre op dietician class. Caffeine is a diuretic and initially post op keeping hydrated is a serious issue. Many people wind up in the ER getting an IV because they could not hydrate enough. Caffeine is also irritating to the stomach lining and incision line remember your pouch is swollen and sensitive. We were told 8 week no caffeine but decaf is acceptable after the first couple of days. It is recommended that you wean down to decaf pre op so you don't get the withdrawal headache. Even after the 8 weeks they want you to limit your intake to 8 oz per day. I think I will make half decaf and add my Protein powder ( I have a recipe on my desk top) about 12 ounces. That keeps me under the 8 oz.

Wonderful thanks so much! I bet I won't be able to take lasix either then? (Water pill).

Howdy! I hope everyone is doing well! Getting nervous/excited I'm sure. I have a new situation. My surgery date has been moved to sept. 25th. I don't mind too much. My biggest concern is that I carry my own insurance right now. I am going to quit my job as soon as I can and I wonder how long my insurance will cover me after I quit? Do I have to work up until the surgery to keep it covered? I will switch to my husband's after, do I'm not worried about no coverage, just about the surgery. I've been approved by my and I don't want to start over again. I work over nights. My husband and I have decided to keep me home to take care of the house and our children. I'm excited, but, like I said, I get very worried that something will happen and they won't want to pay for this surgery. ----whew, there's my venting for the day! Good will to everyone and I hope you all have beautiful days!

username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha..........Sept 5...............Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..........Sept 5...............Courtney

Tiffbp...........Sept 5...............Tiffany

Landensmommy10....Sept 7.........?

Ciobella.........Sept 10..............Maria

NurseTab.........Sept 10..............?

Amazeyem.........Sept 10..............Lisa

Momof6...........Sept 10..............Kimberly

moffie...........Sept 11..............Mo

Mustangsteve.....Sept 11..............Steve

lydiajohnston611.Sept 12..............Lydia

Missyjack........Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..........Sept 13..............Angela

Riverbuff........Sept 14..............Mark

Judeaboo.......Sept 17..............Judy

Cholosladii......Sept 18..............Lilli

Big Lou..........Sept 18..............Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18..............Leslie

janelane.........Sept 18..............Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19..............Jessica

Stardusted.......Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana........Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo........Sept 25...............Rachael

rurias...........Sept 25...............Ramona

25 of us wowsa Yeah us!!!!

What do you think about putting our starting weights and as we have surgery in september(-----5days for me :/) we can put what weve "reduced"? Just a thought

Visit to the "nut"' date=' yes, my visit was strange, she asked me if I had ever killed anyone and when I informed her I was in Marines, she switched subjects- very strange person![/quote']

I wonder what the killing have to do with WLS?

Chunky usually your insurance is canceled as of the day you quit. Some policies give you 30 days. You can call the insurance company and

Ask so that you can be better informed before making that decision.