Just going to use this as sort of a blog to document my journey.

February 11, 2015 - First appointment with True Results for VSG

February 12, 2015 - Had blood taken for Pre-Op blood work.

February 13, 2015 - True Results Insurance Coordinator called me to let me know she was submitting my paperwork to insurance for approval.

February 17, 2015 - I called my insurance to confirm that they had received my paperwork. They said they had received it yesterday.

February 18, 2015 - Insurance approved my VSG surgery (I wasn't aware yet)

February 20, 2015 - I called insurance to see what the status was of my surgery auth. They let me know it had been approved on the 18th!

February 25, 2015 - Went to another True Results location to have a Body Composition test done. (BMR, Body Fat %, Recommended diet)

February 26, 2015 - Finally was able to get a hold of the insurance coordinator and patient advocate to let them know that I had been approved (bad weather in the area past 2 days)

February 27, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. (rescheduled due to weather)

March 2, 2015 - PreOp clearance doctor's appointment with PCP for blood pressure. Doctor said he believes that I am low risk for surgery and sent clearance.

March 6, 2015 - Received a call from the surgeon's office and I have an appointment for 9am on March 9th to meet with the surgeon and hopefully schedule my surgery!

March 9, 2015 - Appointment at surgeon's office. Scheduled my pysch, nut, and stress test appointments.

March 11, 2015 - Nutritional and Pre-Op appointment. 2 week liquid diet starts.

March 16, 2015 - Stress Test - They did an ultrasound of my heart and legs. Then did a breathing test and then pedaled on a stationary bike for 8 mins or so while he monitored my breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.

March 17, 2015 - Pysch Counseling

March 25, 2015 - Surgery Date!

April 1, 2015 - 1 week post-op appointment

April 8, 2015 - 2 week post-op appointment

May 27, 2015 - 2 month post op appointment

Edited March 16, 201511 yr by ladycook9713

In Pre-op. IV done. I'm a blubbering mess.

Ask for something for your nerves!

From the weigh in this morning I have lost 21lbs since starting the pre-op diet.

You've got this!!!

Thinking of you! YOU will do AWESOME!

Ladycook loved hearing about your progress. Thank you for sharing can't wait to hear how everything went.

How are you doing?

Hey everyone,

My surgery took place on 3/25 around 9am. I left the surgery center around 2pm the same day to go home.

First day I had some gas pains in my chest and back. I would say that was the worst part.

Incisions are pretty sore. But I don't think they were as bad as my csection. I only really am bugged by one of them on my right side and I think that may be the one they pulled my stomach thru.

I've been sleeping a lot and in between trying to walk and sip on Water. They want me to get in 40oz a day of Fluid but I'm having hard time doing that. I'm not having issues with swallowing. But I'm trying to be very careful with my sips because if I get a little air when I drink it hurts until the air bubble comes back up.

I won't lie. Shortly after waking up and the nurses having me get up to walk I was regretting my decision. Those thoughts are slowly disappearing as the pain goes away though.

I'll update again soon. The pain pills keep me tired so I've been sleeping a bunch.

So happy ur doing great! Do u need help around the house or anything? How fast are u getting full?

Try gas x they are wonderful.

The more time out the less you will regret the decision. I went through the same thing. Best of luck!!!!

So happy ur doing great! Do u need help around the house or anything? How fast are u getting full?

Try gas x they are wonderful.

My husband has been really great about making dinner and taking care of our 2 kids (one of which is 9mo old). I wouldn't say I've felt "full" yet. But I can say that I don't feel hungry. From what I've read I won't feel a fullness until I start eating more dense foods. Right now I'm only on liquid.

1 Week Post-Op Update: I had my first post op appointment today. From the start of my pre-op diet to today (3 weeks) I am down 29lbs!

They checked out my incisions, and asked how I have been doing getting in my Protein and Water. Answer? Not great. I feel like I'm sipping constantly and still can't get in 40oz of water. They cleared me for Full liquids and when I got home I had a pudding cup (well half of one) and it was amazing!

Really working to get in at least 40oz of water. I'm worried about how I will manage this once I go back to work.

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Edited April 1, 201511 yr by WingFan55

Whoops! This is not where I meant to post. I'll try to figure out how to remove.

But I'm glad to hear you're doing well, Ashley!

Ahhhh! I'm going crazy! I'm so tired of drinking my protein! I want eggs or chicken or jerkey or bacon or SOMETHING. So tired of sweet stuff.

Just gonna keep focusing on getting in my Water so I can not be dehydrated. And get in calories from yogurt, pudding, Soup.

I really need something that needs to be chewed!

Gonna keep on though. I want my tummy to heal right.