Just looking for some local or cyber support. I'm a 48 mom/new wife. Surgery has been postponed for 6 months and now that it is getting closer, I'm reaching out. Any takers?

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Welcome Amy! I'm a fellow Ohioian, Northeast Ohio as in Cleveland. Where are you in Ohio? I am one month post-op and had surgery at The Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Phillip Schauer.

Where are you having surgery and when? Or do you not have an exact date yet?

Hi! How are you feeling? I'm in Columbus. I am having surgery at Ohio Health /Riverside Methodist with Dr. Sonnanstine on June 3.

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I'm kinda worried because I woke up with a pretty bad cough. I was suppose to have surgery in Dec but got pneumonia. I have a history of bronchitis and pneumonia. I REALLY hope I'm not getting sick again!

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Edited May 12, 201610 yr by AmysShrinking

I hope for your sake you are not getting sick again either! I know there has been a cold working its way around up here in Ohio. Luckily (knocks on wood) I haven't gotten anything like that. I am feeling really good! Unless I overdo it (like I did Sunday with gardening), I wouldn't even know that I had surgery one month ago. I've lost at least 35 lbs so far (may be more; I haven't weighed myself in about a week or so) and I'm loving how much lighter I feel already. I don't regret doing this for one second. I did this because of diabetes being extremely difficult to control. Although I'm still using insulin, I had to lessen the amount I use last weekend, and my numbers are staying within excellent controlled range. This is the payoff for me. The weight loss is just an added bonus.

Keep my updated on your progress as you work your way towards June 3rd! Take care.

I'm kinda worried because I woke up with a pretty bad cough. I was suppose to have surgery in Dec but got pneumonia. I have a history of bronchitis and pneumonia. I REALLY hope I'm not getting sick again!

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Take Airborne (daily). Good luck!

Try a good probiotic daily as well. Definitely keeps your immune system up there!

THANK YOU! Everyone! I definitely do NOT want to have this postponed again because my certification date expires July 20, 2016!

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I'm from Cleveland! Still preop, surgeon is Dr. Schauer

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Okay everyone. It is official Bronchitis! Surgery is 3 weeks away. Does anyone know if there is a set period of time my doc is going to want me healthy before surgery. I don't want to postpone it again!

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Edited May 14, 201610 yr by AmysShrinking

As long as your lungs are clear - I can't imagine there'd be an issue. Hopefully with treatment you'll feel better very soon.

I'm hopefully having RNY in June at Cleveland clinic w Dr Brethauer. Just waiting for insurance approval now. Can't wait!!

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I'm from Cleveland also, going through St Vincent. Unfortunately I'm self pay so I don't know how quick this will go. I'm doing all my pre testing now and meeting with dietitian next week for first time. I would love to connect with some of you Cleveland gals!! And of course cyber talk to you AmysShrinking

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I'm from Cleveland also, going through St Vincent. Unfortunately I'm self pay so I don't know how quick this will go. I'm doing all my pre testing now and meeting with dietitian next week for first time. I would love to connect with some of you Cleveland gals!! And of course cyber talk to you AmysShrinking

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Anytime! It is a slow and methodical process but you aren't alone. Hit me up anytime! I'd love the friendship!

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Hi, I'm in Columbus too. Having surgery at Mount Carmel West with Dr. Miller. I was actually hoping for early August but I am going to have to put mine off until October I think. I am in desperate need of a total knee replacement!!! I am really kind of devastated about it but know that in the long run i will be better off. I also work for Mount Carmel at a Pulmonary specialists office and I think, as someone else said, as long as your lungs are clear you should be fine.

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I'm hopefully having RNY in June at Cleveland clinic w Dr Brethauer. Just waiting for insurance approval now. Can't wait!!

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I heard he was great!

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