I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea, and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

I'd love to talk with others that are looking at the same time frame as me!!

Am I understanding right that you gain weight right after surgery?

You gain fluid weight from all the IV fluids...will scare the hell out of you on a scale but resolves over 5-7 days....it is not true body fat.....doctors really shoulders us of that!!!! (And maybe poo if you get backed up!!!)

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Hi are you ok. We're you nervous about the surgery to cancel it. Im sorry that happened.

Thanks for asking. I did get scared but I didn't cancel. Doc wants me to come on in two weeks and talk to him about my hernia repair while he's in there.

I gained OVER 20 lbs. after surgery from the IV fluids. Surgery was last Wednesday and today I am actually 1 lb. less than pre-surgery!!! So you do loose it quickly...don't worry!

Pre-surgery:210.5 Post-op:224 1wk p/o: 209.5

Really don't think it's fair that I have to go tomorrow to DMV to replace my license because it expires the day of surgery. Why couldn't it expire next year after the weight loss. Can't have that picture hanging around for the next 10 years. May have to loose my license next year:)

I was just wondering on average how long it took everyone to have their first bowel movement after surgery?

3 days

Janel

Sorry I didn't check in with everyone yesterday. I had a rough day. I am feeling so much better tonight and I am so proud to be on the losers bench. Swallow test was good and hopefully I will be heading home tomorrow. I pray that all of you are recovering nicely.

Sorry I didn't check in with everyone yesterday. I had a rough day. I am feeling so much better tonight and I am so proud to be on the losers bench. Swallow test was good and hopefully I will be heading home tomorrow. I pray that all of you are recovering nicely.

When was your surgery

*Surgery Scheduled 3/21/13*

Thanks for asking. I did get scared but I didn't cancel. Doc wants me to come on in two weeks and talk to him about my hernia repair while he's in there.

Ok well all will be well. Best of luck

Sorry I didn't check in with everyone yesterday. I had a rough day. I am feeling so much better tonight and I am so proud to be on the losers bench. Swallow test was good and hopefully I will be heading home tomorrow. I pray that all of you are recovering nicely.

Glad your feeling better...the first couple of days are real ass biters.

Sorry I didn't check in with everyone yesterday. I had a rough day. I am feeling so much better tonight and I am so proud to be on the losers bench. Swallow test was good and hopefully I will be heading home tomorrow. I pray that all of you are recovering nicely.

Awesome!! Well done, glad that you are in the clear, and welcome to the losers bench. Everyday you will get stronger. And you will feel amazing soon enough.

Hey all. My surgery was cancelled today (mostly my fault). It was supposed to be tomorrow. They are going to reschedule me but it won't be this month. I'll still be stoppijng by to visit and check on all of you. Good luck to everyone with your surgeries and recovery.

Sorry to hear that Fixher! I hope everything is ok on your end and you will continue o be our March surgery mascot!! ☺

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Wow!!.. Awesome.. I keep thinking I'm going through this and I'll be the one person who doesn't lose weight.

Aww don't say that! If you follow the diet of not eating there is no way you can't lose weight!! Sending you positive thoughts!

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I was just wondering on average how long it took everyone to have their first bowel movement after surgery?

Mine was 4 days after surgery...then watch out!! Ll

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When was your surgery

*Surgery Scheduled 3/21/13*

It was Tuesday the 19th. I was so uncomfortable and couldn't keep my eyes open. Today I am so much better.

Hey everybody I'm supposed to be going home today I had a pretty rough morning. I had throw up and drain my g tube 3 times i don't know what caused the nausea. I did just take off my anti-nausea patch last night and i'm wondering if i would have been feeling this way every morning. I've got a headache that won't quit. I'm going to take a shower around noon and hopefully my surgeon will release me to go home. I hope you are all doing well.