Saw my surgeon today and got my date.

17th Jan. Lapband removal, possible hiatus hernia repair and revision to RNY

2 minutes ago, elcee said:

All the best, hope everything goes really well

Thank you!! * walking out the door*!!

I’m interested in why the surgeon said to bring a heating pad for? If it’s something helpful, I may do the same lol

I haven't been on here the past few weeks, but best of luck to all of us now that we are here in January.

Yesterday was the first day with my new insurance
Today is the day my Doctors office will submit to insurance. LOL

NOW, my stomach is officially in knots.
Fingers and toes crossed

Good luck all...I just got my date. January 30th. Still sort of in disbelief that I decided to go through with this and terrified. But will be soooo worth it!

Im January 21, 2019. Hiatal hernia repair and sleeve revision to roux en y gastric bypass, at Anne Arundel Medical Center w/ Dr. Gandsas

And you will be doing so so good with the surgery. may it be the upgrade in your life you so want!

10 hours ago, SimoneMonet said:

Alrighty - here goes January! Headed out to the hospital to be the first surgery of the day! Packed with heating pad, charger, robe for wandering the halls to remove gas from gut..LOL. I'm at 290 as of this morning. Lost 17 lbs on the liquid diet.

See y'all on the flip side!

Good luck! Sending well wishes and catch ya on the flip side!

10 hours ago, SimoneMonet said:

Alrighty - here goes January! Headed out to the hospital to be the first surgery of the day! Packed with heating pad, charger, robe for wandering the halls to remove gas from gut..LOL. I'm at 290 as of this morning. Lost 17 lbs on the liquid diet.

See y'all on the flip side!

Good luck!! Let us know how it goes

3 hours ago, CurvyMom said:

Good luck all...I just got my date. January 30th. Still sort of in disbelief that I decided to go through with this and terrified. But will be soooo worth it!

Im trying so hard not to be scared but I just looked at my ticker and it's 2 weeks and 6 days. Omg!

Just heard from surgeon office surgery was moved to 1/22 . I’m ok with that very nervous but excited as well . Lots of luck to those who are having surgery soon

Anyone have a final decision appointment? I guess it is with the nutritionist and surgeon

Next Tuesday i go in for mine!

Insurance approved. I see dietitian on the 8th.

Hi All, one day later..I am home. Admittedly in a little pain, but tolerable. Check in wa 6 am yesterday, surgery at 8: 15 to recovery by 10 in room by 2. The heating pad was for the back ache caused by the surgery table, to control pain, and help dispel gas. I highly recommend it. They wouldn't let me use mine even tho' surgeon recommended it but room put in an order for it had it by 6pm. Was up and walking by 7. Worst experience was nausea from the sickly sweet Tylenol, gabepetin, hydrocortisone liquid after surgery meds. Sipped water by time got to room, but they would not allow ice chips. I had such a dry mouth still do. Walked again at midnight, and at 5 am. My potassium IV was hell, it burned so badly. I was grumpy with nurses - apologized. : \ My 8 am walk was a breeze but I still had surgery gas to dispel. You can tell bc your shoulder might hurt. Was packed and ready to go by 11. Had a wait at hospital pharmacy for oxycotin...BUT now home, climbed the fifteen steps to 2nd foot easily, but honestly my gut is sore. Started the protein in room, did not want to stay down but now doing fine.

They did say to expect pain. I have minor soreness. That's all.
Thanks for all well wishes, on phone do can't quote ppl.
Y'all will be fine. I'm the biggest wimp in world, so you can do it!!

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Aww! Glad everything went well. Thanks for following up! I will consider the heating pad. I had gallbladder surgery and had trapped gas in my shoulder. Holy crap, I wasn’t ready for that but this time I know at least what to expect in that regards.