January 2020 Surgery Date

[Uomograsso 364]

1 hour ago, ChrisXStitcher said:

Hi! Got my date yesterday - 1/28/2020. Having RNY - Overland Park, KS (Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists; surgeon is Dr. Roger de la Torre). Surgeon said it's the best option for a newly-diagnosed Type 2 diabetic. Nervous, excited, everything all rolled up together for the life change! Pre-OP requirement -1 week liquid diet. I may have more pre-OP requirements when I see the nurse-practitioner Jan 16th.

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I am having VSG with Dr de la Torre on Jan 16. I just started my 1 week liquid diet. I found this at Walmart and they are delicious, but won't be able to have them after surgery for a while because they contain caffeine.

Cafe Latte

Edited January 9, 2020 by Uomograsso

[rene50 147]

14 hours ago, DebDown said:

Good evening! I’m finally feeling up to checking my phone and thought I’d let y’all know I made it through surgery wonderfully. It’s not so bad. I’m about to lay down again, I will give you all the details tomorrow and answer questions!

So happy to hear it went well! Please keep us posted on how you are feeling.

[rene50 147]

11 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm just about ready, wanted to share with my graduating class as well. (Broths, plates, utensils and other items not pictured) maybe later when I get closer.

Wow! Thanks for sharing the pictures of all the items you've purchased to get prepared. I'm not nearly that well-prepared yet and seeing your pictures is helpful.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Just now, rene50 said:

Wow! Thanks for sharing the pictures of all the items you've purchased to get prepared. I'm not nearly that well-prepared yet and seeing your pictures is helpful.

You're welcome, when is your surgery?

[bandsmom74 21]

Just curious, is anyone who is scheduled for next week still awaiting insurance approval? Or anyone who just had the surgery not get approval until the few days prior?

I am scheduled for Wed. 1/15 and I still do not have approval. I'm being told this is very common in January as the insurance companies are bombarded with requests due to people changing coverage.

It's really stressing me out at this point...I am not a fly-by-the-seat of my pants person. Tell me I'm not the only one?

[rene50 147]

32 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

You're welcome, when is your surgery?

January 27th. I've purchased a few items, including Vitamins, but I'm not ready yet. When is your surgery?

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

13 minutes ago, rene50 said:

January 27th. I've purchased a few items, including Vitamins, but I'm not ready yet. When is your surgery?

We are bookends, your surgery is on Monday/27th and my surgery is on Friday/31st. costco has Premier Protein on sale (2 cases max) for 19.00 each until 01/26 I believe. Wal-Mart grocery store is good for our Jello and sugar free Popsicles, Trader Joe's has plenty of broth varieties. I've been shopping as I go, building my supplies and getting ready for the transition to bariatric surgery. I also live alone and don't want to be without my needs during recovery time. My focus is going to be on rest, hydration and walking in the proper time intervals.

[TattooedSeaStar 139]

Preop with the surgeon today!! I now have my preop/hospital appointment and I am stoked.

Sooo ready for 1/27! Not ready for 1/13 to start liquid diet, but I’ll muster through somehow!

[rene50 147]

Has anyone started taking Biotin before their surgery to help lessen Hair loss? I read somewhere to start taking it a few weeks before surgery.

[Uomograsso 364]

52 minutes ago, rene50 said:

Has anyone started taking Biotin before their surgery to help lessen Hair loss? I read somewhere to start taking it a few weeks before surgery.

I read that as well. I have been taking it for a couple of months now. I haven't noticed any changes positive or negative. Doctor said to stop all supplements 1 week before surgery, so I will pick it back up after surgery when my stomach has recovered a bit.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

2 hours ago, TattooedSeaStar said:

Preop with the surgeon today!! I now have my preop/hospital appointment and I am stoked.

Sooo ready for 1/27! Not ready for 1/13 to start liquid diet, but I’ll muster through somehow!

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

[TattooedSeaStar 139]

2 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

My hospital preop is also Jan 17! I have my one week appt on 2/4 🤨. On one hand I’m ready (bags already packed) but I’m nervous.

[TattooedSeaStar 139]

5 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

As I was typing that, I got an email that my surgery was scheduled for 7:30am on 1/27. Cool.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Just now, TattooedSeaStar said:

My hospital preop is also Jan 17! I have my one week appt on 2/4 🤨. On one hand I’m ready (bags already packed) but I’m nervous.

I'm too darn emotional as of this week, because its a lot closer than I thought. I'm going to pack my bag after I come from the appointment next Friday, I already have too much going on. I'm cleaning up my domain this weekend and getting ready for recovery. I guess these emotions are releasing with the fat, I have no clue....PMS magnified times a million.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Just now, TattooedSeaStar said:

As I was typing that, I got an email that my surgery was scheduled for 7:30am on 1/27. Cool.

I'm happy for you, if I weren't sitting in the dentist's chair I'd start crying for you, lol. Crazy