Hello Everyone! I am new the group and in anything obesity. I am looking for support and followers through my Journey. My surgery will be at Mt. Auburn Hospital which I can tell you that I am already not feeling that...and not to mention no one I have met including myself feels I need the surgery...so I am still trying to wrap my head around it all.

I started out with Hi Triglycerides, than yrs later to pre-diabetes...to sleep apnea and now to type 2 under control diabetes....i don't need meds etc just need to monitor my sugar intake...i dont even have to stick my finger thank god...

So I guess my body says i need the surgery and doctors...just my mind and everyone says no...so still struggling with it...I carry my weight well so most people who need the surgery are 3-4 times larger then me. I am very small and petite...so I guess that I why I am having a hard time with all this...so follow me why dont you!?

I have already had my psych eval, nutrition meeting, I have immersion day on the 27th of Jan (this month) and going to 2 classes soon...all I am waiting for is my surgery date...since I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes couple weeks ago everything is happening so fast...surgery date they say will be in March/June!! Since Diagnosed with Type2 I am stricter on my food intake etc and already have lost 10lbs with out trying...I am going to the gym 4-5 times a week...even bought myself a fitbit HR which I love...so Im ready...guess my mind isnt...

Oh and I have to pay a $200.00 fee on immersion day...which are costs ins does not pay...$200 is not bad I think...not sure what others pay.

My husband is my biggest help and supporter. I have NEVER had a surgery not even broken bone or stitches so scared...

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Thats good to know! Yeah i hear the leak test and the in-between is horrible!

How soon did everyone have the leak test done?? Im the first surgery of the day...so trying to get an idea.

Thats good to know! Yeah i hear the leak test and the in-between is horrible!

How soon did everyone have the leak test done?? Im the first surgery of the day...so trying to get an idea.

My leak test was exactly 24hrs after surgery and the contrast that u have to drink is beyond disgusting. They approved me to drink tho within an hr

Ugh!!! Yeah the "devils nectar" is the best i have heard it called. Lol

So what did you all take to the hospital? Anything you wish you DID or DIDNOT take?

Edited March 5, 201610 yr by shortstuff4ever78

Ugh!!! Yeah the "devils nectar" is the best i have heard it called. Lol

So what did you all take to the hospital? Anything you wish you DID or DIDNOT take?

They didn't allow me to shower so honestly all I used was the clothes I wore there and a hair brush. Everything else could've been left home

No shower here either. I brought 2 piece pj's to wear, mouth spray, my tablet and phone. Don't forget phone charger. I had the leak test the following day, 24 hours later and then I could drink. My main problem was my oxygen levels, too low ,so I had to sleep with a cpap the first night.

If your look at my picture i posted a few days ago i have extremely long hair...my co worker gonna braid it for me. Ill wear a bandana to keep it nice...so i wont need to wash my hair...i can NOT have a shower this gonna suck...but you can sponge bath right? I have a cpap machine now so i am debating to bring it with me. Yup phone is for sure, chap stick, gas strips etc...i actually live down the street from the hospital so even if i forgot something no big deal....

U can sponge bath, definite chapstick and I dont have a cpap machine but if you do my dr did want me to bring it

Oh ok i was gonna ask them cause i want to make sure a sleep comfortably..

Hi I'm new here. I am having my surgery at Mt Auburn on April 4th by Dr Shah. Margie122 I think I was at immersion day with your mom and you in December.

I have a couple questions. Why can't you shower in hospital? I have sleep apnea so will I need to bring my own machine? What else is a must have at hospital?

I had my surgery Tuesday with Dr Kim at Tufts. I took 3 showers while inpatient.

Yay...i guess its case per case? Keep you posted on mine lol...

My husband is looking for a support group for only husbands/boyfriends their is none out there...if anyones husband would like to talk to another husband please let me know...

Usually you can shower as long as the doctor writes an order for it, I really wasn't up to it on the day after surgery then the next day I wanted one but she hadn't written an order, I didn't push it because I was going home that day.

That makes total sense!

Although im sure my husband would jump at the chance to sponge bath me lol.

Edited March 6, 201610 yr by shortstuff4ever78

Well that may be fun!!!!

I agree!