Just got my surgery date! So excited!! I got a call from the nurse yesterday and she said since my BP has been dangerously high at the last couple visits & at the exercise physiologists visit, their going to try to move the surgery date to October if any spot comes open! Yaay!

On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Luisajfc said:

Hmm .. I know by second and last c section she told me that I have some scar tissues.. and that for my next ... which I stop her right there and told her I had my tubes cut....... bbbbuuuuuutttt... doesn’t this surgery is way above this areA? So confused.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

I've had three c-sections as well also tubes tied during my third surgery. Did you have your tubes tired with the c-section or thru your belly button? More than likely that is what her adhesions were from. I have had laproscopic surgery to remove my gallbladder so I am concerned about that. The c- section should not affect the laproscopic RNY if that is what you are concerned about you are correct about that not being affected because it isn't in the same area. I actually asked my obgyn about it because she herself had a RNY done before. I'm hoping that the Bariatric surgeon's office calls me back about rescheduling me for December since I had the melt down and was rude with her... Just really upsetting because no one mentioned anything about the $1300 hospital co-pay before they tried to schedule my surgery... Best wishes to everyone!

Edited November 14, 20178 yr by Linz13

I've had three c-sections as well also tubes tied during my third surgery. Did you have your tubes tired with the c-section or thru your belly button? More than likely that is what her adhesions were from. I have had laproscopic surgery to remove my gallbladder so I am concerned about that. The c- section should not affect the laproscopic RNY if that is what you are concerned about you are correct about that not being affected because it isn't in the same area. I actually asked my obgyn about it because she herself had a RNY done before. I'm hoping that the Bariatric surgeon's office calls me back about rescheduling me for December since I had the melt down and was rude with her... Just really upsetting because no one mentioned anything about the $1300 hospital co-pay before they tried to schedule my surgery... Best wishes to everyone!

Well I had them “cut” through my c section. And good it won’t affect.. the last thing I need is more days in the hospital .. the less I’m there the best life is. ( hate them) lol

And that is really messed up tho.. is like after you almost there they tell you that you have more kilometers to go.. not fair so not fair .. but best wishes to you too and I’m hoping for the best for you.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Morning sweet ladies. I had some distressing news yesterday. The doc office made a mistake and it looks like I'm going to have to have 6 months of my structured weight loss plan rather than the initial 90days. I'm fairly sad about this. It means it would be mid February at the earliest before I would have my surgery...maybe even March?

I'm so upset because I'm sitting right at 40BMI. I don't trust my co-morbidities to allow me to progress down below the 40BMI marker. So it's like I will be seesawing back and forth at this weight for another 3 months--which makes no sense to me!!! If I could maintain, and lose naturally, I wouldn't be seeking WLS!

I had seen my 2 other docs (oncologist and PCP) for 3 months preceding starting with my bariatric surgeon/RD--so we are going to see if there is any help that they will give, such as writing a letter stating that they saw me for weight related issues and diet planning. But who knows if that will count towards my other 90 days? It's doubtful, but we're trying.

So it doesn't look like I will be your Nov. bud after all. I will still be your biggest fan though!!! Congrats to all who are on the other side and are doing so great recovering!!! Hugs to all who are working hard for their big day!!! ((hugs))

Morning sweet ladies. I had some distressing news yesterday. The doc office made a mistake and it looks like I'm going to have to have 6 months of my structured weight loss plan rather than the initial 90days. [emoji20] I'm fairly sad about this. It means it would be mid February at the earliest before I would have my surgery...maybe even March?
I'm so upset because I'm sitting right at 40BMI. I don't trust my co-morbidities to allow me to progress down below the 40BMI marker. So it's like I will be seesawing back and forth at this weight for another 3 months--which makes no sense to me!!! If I could maintain, and lose naturally, I wouldn't be seeking WLS!
I had seen my 2 other docs (oncologist and PCP) for 3 months preceding starting with my bariatric surgeon/RD--so we are going to see if there is any help that they will give, such as writing a letter stating that they saw me for weight related issues and diet planning. But who knows if that will count towards my other 90 days? It's doubtful, but we're trying.
So it doesn't look like I will be your Nov. bud after all. I will still be your biggest fan though!!! Congrats to all who are on the other side and are doing so great recovering!!! Hugs to all who are working hard for their big day!!! ((hugs))

Omgggg ... not again. I hates this. After you almost there they take it away farther. I’m really sorry to hear that. And I hope they do count is not fair to you at all. Don’t be discouraged and fight it off. Is not your fault. I hope we can still see you here and let us know how the process is going.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

@Luisajfc Yep. Again. I specifically asked them at the start of this process and when my insurance changed to the new underwriter, if it had changed to 6 months (180days). They checked and said it was discretionary 3-6 months, but the doc office said that we were doing 90 days (3months). Devastated.

Have you heard anything from your doctor?

[mention=320965]Luisajfc[/mention] Yep. Again. I specifically asked them at the start of this process and when my insurance changed to the new underwriter, if it had changed to 6 months (180days). They checked and said it was discretionary 3-6 months, but the doc office said that we were doing 90 days (3months). Devastated.
Have you heard anything from your doctor?

That’s crazy... fight it off! Be on top of them to the point they dream about you. Don’t give up.

And I spoke to my coordinator she forgot to submit my paperwork.. so I gotta wait till Thursday to see if my insurance approve. [emoji31][emoji1374]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

1 minute ago, Luisajfc said:

That’s crazy... fight it off! Be on top of them to the point they dream about you. Don’t give up.

And I spoke to my coordinator she forgot to submit my paperwork.. so I gotta wait till Thursday to see if my insurance approve. [emoji31][emoji1374]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

OMG! Well, so much for being patient patients!!! UGH! Trying to be respectful of other peoples' time in this world just no longer works. We MUST be the squeaky PIA wheels to be heard and to not have things fall through the cracks!!! GRRRR. So sorry hon. But glad you're able to move forward with your liquid diet. Saying prayers it all goes well.

OMG! Well, so much for being patient patients!!! UGH! Trying to be respectful of other peoples' time in this world just no longer works. We MUST be the squeaky PIA wheels to be heard and to not have things fall through the cracks!!! GRRRR. So sorry hon. But glad you're able to move forward with your liquid diet. Saying prayers it all goes well.

Patience Indeed!! And we gotta be in top of our stuff if we aren’t look at what happen. And is fine .. she told me , I guess to make me feel better “ oh but you still have time” [emoji58] girl I’ve been wrecking my head to know if i got it or not. But prayers to both let’s aim for the best.

And the liquid diet not so good .. it’s giving me heartburn.. I dunno if I should drink something to help me relieve it.. [emoji30][emoji848]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Take a zantac or Pepcid Complete. Or take omeprazole. Sorry for the heartburn hon!!! Keep on your game. You'll get approved. ((hugs))

Take a zantac or Pepcid Complete. Or take omeprazole. Sorry for the heartburn hon!!! Keep on your game. You'll get approved. ((hugs))

Flufgychick this is devastating I'm so sorry. Ring you insurance company and start asking questions of why the change. Also get your docs to call, I feel gutted for you. Big hugs hun x

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Take a zantac or Pepcid Complete. Or take omeprazole. Sorry for the heartburn hon!!! Keep on your game. You'll get approved. ((hugs))

Thank you. I’ll get them today! [emoji1374]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

4 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Morning sweet ladies. I had some distressing news yesterday. The doc office made a mistake and it looks like I'm going to have to have 6 months of my structured weight loss plan rather than the initial 90days. I'm fairly sad about this. It means it would be mid February at the earliest before I would have my surgery...maybe even March?

I'm so upset because I'm sitting right at 40BMI...

Sorry to hear this, Fluffy, hope you can work something out with insurance. Its such a let down down to have to wait, especially when you are straddling the weight cutoff line. On the positive side, you can sail through the holidays -- I remember that you were concerned with the impact of another surgery to your family.

Edited November 14, 20178 yr by Apple203

Ugh. I'm on my pre-op diet 8 days in with 6 to go and I'm not doing great. I am eating low carb, definitely, but putting in Atkins snacks and I think that's affecting me. I see some of you are doing liquid protein diets, and I'm thinking of switching to that. How do you all feel on those pre-op diets? What obstacles did you face and how did you deal with them? I'm not a large bariatric patient, so I don't foresee complications (hope, hope, hope), but also want to do what's best for my body.

Okay my lovely November buddies how are we doing on this liquid diet, anyone else suffering with headaches?
How's everyone doing post op?
Thinking of you all and if you have any ideas how to combat this headache is me most grateful.


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Okay my lovely November buddies how are we doing on this liquid diet, anyone else suffering with headaches?
How's everyone doing post op?
Thinking of you all and if you have any ideas how to combat this headache is me most grateful.


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I’m 8 days post op and miserable. I hate the shakes, want to start purée’s. I’m having trouble getting my water in, also the calcium pill I ordered with my other vitamins I can’t get down at all, since surgery and since I can’t take large sips I’m having a lot of trouble swallowing pills. Going to order some chewable ones. My husband was home today so he was able to watch my 1 and 3 year old and I took a three hour nap, guess My body needed it! The pain is better though so that’s good lol. Have you tried Tylenol for the headache and upping her fluid intake ?