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I'm Approved for Surgery - Stuart, FL
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I was patiently waiting for approval for the...
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I was patiently waiting for approval for the Sleeve Gastrectomy from my insurance. I received the call today saying that I am approved and that I will need to start my 2 week pre-op all liquid diet next week. I am so ready for this life change experience. I have been over weight for most of my life(20+years). I am at my heaviest weight right now(400+ pounds). I need this more then anything right now. I have tried all the diets and working out is not WORKING OUT.
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UPDATED FROM MissG2daG
7 days pre
One Week before my Life Changing surgery.
I ONLY have one week left, and I have had a lot of mixed emotions. I am very excited, but I am also a little scared.
The first week of my liquid diet was not that bad. The first days I thought I was going to die, but I made it. I am a person who used to eat sweets whenever I had a lot on my mind. This week has taught me that I would need something else to deal with my stress. I am looking to pick up a new hobby.
I can not wait for this life changing experince. I was asked to pick one thing that I want to do after I reach my weight goal that, I couldn't do before. I picked traveling on a plane without a seatbelt exten. I also want to be able to ride a bike, and sit on any chair without any doubt of it bending or breaking under my weight. There is a lot more, but the list is too long.
I will keep everyone updated and and will post pre-op and post-op pics soon.
The first week of my liquid diet was not that bad. The first days I thought I was going to die, but I made it. I am a person who used to eat sweets whenever I had a lot on my mind. This week has taught me that I would need something else to deal with my stress. I am looking to pick up a new hobby.
I can not wait for this life changing experince. I was asked to pick one thing that I want to do after I reach my weight goal that, I couldn't do before. I picked traveling on a plane without a seatbelt exten. I also want to be able to ride a bike, and sit on any chair without any doubt of it bending or breaking under my weight. There is a lot more, but the list is too long.
I will keep everyone updated and and will post pre-op and post-op pics soon.
Replies (14)
September 2, 2013
Keep the faith MsG..... I am so scared my date is 9/4/13
September 2, 2013
I have my surgery tomorrow. If I can get online when I get to recovery, I will update my profile. If I can 't post before your surgery, just know that I am going through the same procedure! We will be just fine!
September 3, 2013
Good luck my prayers wil be with you. My date is 9/20/13.
September 3, 2013
I had my surgery this morning. The first hour post was the worst, very nauseous. I am feeling much better now. Don't have much energy, and don't feel too much pain . The pain meds eork well.
September 3, 2013
Welcome to your new world. Get some rest but get up and walk as soon as they let you. And don't forget to use the pain meds. No one should be in pain.
September 3, 2013
When did you have your surgery LisaM2013? I'm guessing you only just had it coz your sayiing you've done 3 loops!!! how was it? and is the pain level easy controled?
September 4, 2013
My prayers are with you!! Cant wait till you update us.
UPDATED FROM MissG2daG
3 days pre
Less then 5 days left.
With only 4 days left I recv a call early Wed. morning, to let me know that my surgeon will be out of town the day of my surgery. I was told that I will either need to wait for him to come back into town or change surgeons. I picked Dr Bacha that I have heard alittle about, but have not met yet. How did they think I was going to start over after only a few day left.
I felt like this was just a minor set back, and I will not give up. I am too close to the finish line. I want to thank everyone that has me in their prayers and I will keep you guys updated. Hope to upload a video soon.
I felt like this was just a minor set back, and I will not give up. I am too close to the finish line. I want to thank everyone that has me in their prayers and I will keep you guys updated. Hope to upload a video soon.
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September 5, 2013
I had surgery yesterday morning, waking up my pain level is a 12:(. I feel much better except for pain on my left every time. I moved. Haven
September 5, 2013
I start my liquid diet today.... Happy me. Thanks for all the prayers and best wishes.
September 5, 2013
The only thing that's going to get rid of that is walking. And make sure your bed is elevated. Don't sleep laying flat down it will make the anesthesia move up into your left side and shoulder. And walk, walk, walk it will make you pass the gas and you will feel better. Good luck sweety. If you need any other post-surgical help feel free to ask me.
September 5, 2013
Thanks Kevan....... I am doing a lot of waking.... I did an X-ray to see for leakage. It came back ok. Now I am waiting for my liquid food
September 5, 2013
all I can say is that each day you will feel alittle bit better then the day before, and soon it will be memories of the pain you have today. Give yourself a good month to feel some what like your old self.
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