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kadie777    50

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Another question for Kadee777, if you don't mind answering What kinds of tests were required before your surgery?

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He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.
Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.

Oh man. 10 days of Clear Liquids before the surgery? How hard was that?

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Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!
Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth.

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He used robotic.

I got my surgery date (and time)! Next Wednesday here in WA state. I'm excited!

Awesome!

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MissKay    329

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I'm post-op, and over here in the Tri-Cities, but still wanted to pop in and say hi!

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I'm post-op, and over here in the Tri-Cities, but still wanted to pop in and say hi!

Welcome! When were you sleeved? How's it going for you?

I'm still deciding on a surgeon.

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MissKay    329

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Welcome! When were you sleeved? How's it going for you?

I'm still deciding on a surgeon.

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I'm only about a week post-op! I was sleeved by Dr. Illan as part of the BariatricPalTeamMX in Tijuana as I had to self-pay. However, I'm super glad. I got amazing care, and I'm feeling good! Tired a bit, but I imagine that's my body adjusting to the lack of 'normal' food I'd usually be eating. Incisions are healing, and I've been good so far with all the broth and drinks I've been able to have.

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Welcome! When were you sleeved? How's it going for you?

I'm still deciding on a surgeon.

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I'm only about a week post-op! I was sleeved by Dr. Illan as part of the BariatricPalTeamMX in Tijuana as I had to self-pay. However, I'm super glad. I got amazing care, and I'm feeling good! Tired a bit, but I imagine that's my body adjusting to the lack of 'normal' food I'd usually be eating. Incisions are healing, and I've been good so far with all the broth and drinks I've been able to have.

I've heard great things from those who have gone to Mexico for the surgery. Thankfully my insurance covers 100% so I'll be able to do it locally. Wow, one week post-op! Congrats! Any surprises along the way you wish you had known? How'd your pre-op diet go?

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MissKay    329

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I've heard great things from those who have gone to Mexico for the surgery. Thankfully my insurance covers 100% so I'll be able to do it locally. Wow, one week post-op! Congrats! Any surprises along the way you wish you had known? How'd your pre-op diet go?

Yeah, it sounds scary and sketchy, and some of the places in Tijuana even look sketchy. But the team was amazing, I was well taken care of, and they really made the entire thing easier than I expected.

The pre-op was rough for me. It was a challenge to not everything in sight, and also it was slightly emotional and eye opening about my eating habits. I found it extremely hard to stay under the carb limit, but extremely difficult to even reach the calorie count that I was allotted.

As for the surgery itself, I was really surprised by the amount of pain I experienced. Mostly people kept saying they didn't feel any pain, just discomfort from the gas. Maybe my pain was from that, I don't know. But it took about 2 days for the pain to subside. The gas pain itself is real though. I'm still taking gas-x here and there for it. Every day is easier and better. Tomorrow I start my second week of all liquids (the first week was clear liquids). I'm just excited to have some fat free yogurt.

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Camber    30

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Another question for Kadee777, if you don't mind answering What kinds of tests were required before your surgery?

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He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.
Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.

Oh man. 10 days of Clear Liquids before the surgery? How hard was that?

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Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!
Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth.

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He used robotic.

I got my surgery date (and time)! Next Wednesday here in WA state. I'm excited!

Awesome!
Hi! I'm in the Tacoma area and I'm going in on 6/22 to have my vsg done by Dr. Srikanth. I'm glad to hear things went well for you! I'm getting nervous now that it's getting close.

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kadie777    50

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Another question for Kadee777, if you don't mind answering What kinds of tests were required before your surgery?

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He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.
Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.

Oh man. 10 days of clear liquids before the surgery? How hard was that?

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!
Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth.

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He used robotic.

I got my surgery date (and time)! Next Wednesday here in WA state. I'm excited!

Awesome!
Hi! I'm in the Tacoma area and I'm going in on 6/22 to have my vsg done by Dr. Srikanth. I'm glad to hear things went well for you! I'm getting nervous now that it's getting close.

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Hey! Best wishes! It will go great!

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teacherjen    18

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Another question for Kadee777, if you don't mind answering What kinds of tests were required before your surgery?

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He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.
Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.

Oh man. 10 days of clear liquids before the surgery? How hard was that?

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!
Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth.

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He used robotic.

I got my surgery date (and time)! Next Wednesday here in WA state. I'm excited!

Awesome!
Hi! I'm in the Tacoma area and I'm going in on 6/22 to have my vsg done by Dr. Srikanth. I'm glad to hear things went well for you! I'm getting nervous now that it's getting close.

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Hoping things go well tomorrow! Update us!

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Camber    30

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Another question for Kadee777, if you don't mind answering What kinds of tests were required before your surgery?

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He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.
Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.

Oh man. 10 days of Clear Liquids before the surgery? How hard was that?

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!
Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth.

Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He used robotic.

I got my surgery date (and time)! Next Wednesday here in WA state. I'm excited!

Awesome!
Hi! I'm in the Tacoma area and I'm going in on 6/22 to have my vsg done by Dr. Srikanth. I'm glad to hear things went well for you! I'm getting nervous now that it's getting close.

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Hoping things go well tomorrow! Update us!

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Right now I can't sleep because I'm fretting about it all too much! I'll post updates as I go along. I check in at the hospital in just 2.5 hours!

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Seastars    175

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Woo-hoo, Jen! I'm excited to follow - I get sleeved today, too! Here's wishing you very little pain and no nausea!

Today's weight 201.4 after the misery of yesterday's fast. I will be in One-derland soon!

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Camber    30

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Woo-hoo, Jen! I'm excited to follow - I get sleeved today, too! Here's wishing you very little pain and no nausea!

Today's weight 201.4 after the misery of yesterday's fast. I will be in One-derland soon!

Good luck! I'm still sitting in the waiting area... waiting. Nerves are getting bad.

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Seastars    175

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Is your surgeon here in Washington?

I admit, I woke up at 5am, pretty darned excited. (And hungry!). Crossing my fingers and toes against post-op nausea for me/you/all of us.

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Is your surgeon here in Washington?

I admit, I woke up at 5am, pretty darned excited. (And hungry!). Crossing my fingers and toes against post-op nausea for me/you/all of us.

Yes, dr. Srikanth in federal way

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Seastars    175

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I'll be sleeving in Issaquah. Hope you get to go under soon!

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