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!!

I had my surgery on Wednesday. The swallow test was good. I started liquids yesterday and was released from the hospital today. I'm hearing lots of gurgling and have been passing lots of gas. The pain is tolerable, the hardest part right now is getting up from sitting/laying down.

Feeling so fortunate today. I went to my one week post op appointment and I am down 10 pounds. My surgeon said that I am doing wonderful and right where I should be. However, I also found out that my roommate, my surgeons first case of the day, had a heart attack and died last night. I am so sad for her family. I can't imagine the pain they must be going through. It just makes me realize that I am so glad I made this decision right now before I got to the point where it was dangerous to have the procedure done or that it was surgery or death. She was older and had a lot of co-morbidities but I am just torn up for her family right now. Her husband and I talked a lot during her stay, I just can't even imagine

That is so sad, I can't even imagine what her family is going through.

I had my surgery on Wednesday. The swallow test was good. I started liquids yesterday and was released from the hospital today. I'm hearing lots of gurgling and have been passing lots of gas. The pain is tolerable, the hardest part right now is getting up from sitting/laying down.

That was the hardest part for me too, it was much easier when I rolled to my side first and pushed up on my elbow.

That was the hardest part for me too' date=' it was much easier when I rolled to my side first and pushed up on my elbow.[/quote']

I can't lay in bed yet. Still in the recliner. Gonna try this week but I'm a side sleeper and I don't sleep in my binder so it may be hard.

I can't lay in bed yet. Still in the recliner. Gonna try this week but I'm a side sleeper and I don't sleep in my binder so it may be hard.

What is a binder?

What is a binder?

It is a device that goes around your abdomen that almost looks like a girdle. It has spandex and elastic in it and is held together with velcro. It helps keeps everything feeling like it is supported when you are moving, sitting up, coughing etc.

I am new here. My surgery was on March 13th. So far I'm down 20 lbs. Started walking today. Aside from a little dehydration the first week, I feel great.

Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start! You'll find lots of us "Marchers" on the March 2013 Post Op thread. Join us on the "loser's bench"!!

I am new here. My surgery was on March 13th. So far I'm down 20 lbs. Started walking today. Aside from a little dehydration the first week' date=' I feel great.[/quote']

Welcome!!

It is a device that goes around your abdomen that almost looks like a girdle. It has spandex and elastic in it and is held together with velcro. It helps keeps everything feeling like it is supported when you are moving' date=' sitting up, coughing etc.[/quote']

I don't have one of those.

I don't have one of those.

Some people's doctors recommend them and some don't. I just use a tight fitting cami and wear that under my shirts. Seems to help.

I don't have one of those.

I hate mines. Since I have lost weight it is to big and it is uncomfortable. But if I go without it its horrible.

I hate mines. Since I have lost weight it is to big and it is uncomfortable. But if I go without it its horrible.

Me too.. They had o use two for me but it doesn't fit on my waist - way to loose - but I need it for the lower bits still. Three more weeks and it comes off.

HW 341 GW 150 CW 289.6 RNY 03/25/13

My doctor usually does not use but i was in so much pain his PA gave it to me. I was so happy they did. It really worked wonders. I just used until it got uncomfortable.

Hi, I am having a problem and need some advice, my surgery was March 20th. Ladt Wednesday my diet was advanced to soft

Foods i. Today I advanced further to deli meats, canned pears and peaches vegetables etc. I had some deli chicken1.5 slices and some roasted carrots with cauliflower and onion..I think I didn't chew the carrot enough annd have had hiccups and inability to swallow anything...it may have been a small obstruction. It seemed to clear as soon as vomited. It's been about 5 hours since I ate so I tried a little egg salad,,,my stomach is slightly painful and I couldn't eat more then two teaspoons...has anyone else had this? How long did it take to go back to normal?