LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
...Only when I laugh - I love to laugh.  In fact, I live to laugh.  So how surprised was I to find that laughing hurts like heck post operatively.  I'm only 3 days out, but someone please give me your...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I think I'm gonna make it - The early goal, that is.  I am only on post op day two but was told by my surgeon to get 70 grams of protein and a minimum 64 oz of fluids.  The shakes count toward the 64 oz.  ...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
How long does the pain from hiadal hernia repair l - So I was expecting the belly pain, and even the shoulder pain from the gas, but I also have pain in the chest that I think is from the hernia repair.  It hurts to take a deep br...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
post op - sitting or lying down - I'm 2 days since surgery and now in quite a bit of pain in the belly.  I'ts ok to walk or sit but if I lay down, it hurts like hell to get up. I feel like I'm striing the staple...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
First post-op day - I'm home from surgery.  Everything went well.  Dr. C repaired a hiadal hernia while he was in there.   I had chest and right sided belly pain with tightness yesterday.  The ches...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Get me to the hosital on time - So tomorrow is my big day.  I have to be at the hospital at 5:00 am for a 7:30 surgery.  (Just think,in 24 hours I will be sleeved.)  I have utter confidence in my surgeon and a...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Why my surgeon's office rocks! - I had my first visit with the surgeon at the beginning of November and the office staff set up my NUT eval a couple days later and my Psych eval was only 2 weeks later. old the ...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Whoo hoo! Finally approved - It took weeks for my insurance approval. Everyone says BCBS of Ca is fast but it took over 3 weeks. I just got the call and surgery is on 12/17. I'm so excited!

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Anyone use AFLAC supplement insurance? - In addition to health ins, I have some policies throuh work with Aflac. Kne is a hospital and one is a special event policy. I notice that the policy will pay $500 for a partial ...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
The waiting is the hardest part... - Tom Petty was so right. I'm still waiting for insurance approval (Anthem BC of CA) and I am getting anxious because I want to have sx on 12/17 or that week. I've done the psych...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
"Last supper" mentality - I don't have a surgery date yet, but I'm hoping to have it done Mid-December.  My insurance doesn't require a pre-diet and other than a liquid diet a couple days pre-operatively...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Help for those who live alone - Here's a question for you vets.  I live by myself and would prefer not to stay with someone or have someone stay with me when I get home from the hosital.  What do you think?  W...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Pre-op eating - I met with my surgeon's dietician last week for the first time. She took my weight which put me ar a 40.5 BMI. I'm lokking to have surgery the week before Christmas. She recomme...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
First Doctor visit. What questions should I ask? - Tomorrow is my first doctor's visit to start my journey to VSG.  I'm blanking out on what questions to ask.  And I know when I meet him I'll won't ask any questions unless I'm w...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What made you choose VSG over RNY? - I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Monday. I was planning on the sleeve, but now I'm not sure. I'm curious what made you choose VSG over RNY surgery? Thanks

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What made you decide on RNY vs the sleeve gastrect - I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Monday.  I was planning on the sleeve, but now I'm not sure.  I'm curious what made you choose the RNY vs the sleeve surgery. ...

LNC62 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
My first step is on Monday - I have my first visit with Dr. Cirangle on Monday, 11/6/12 to start the process.  I am so excited and can't wait.  I am hoping I don't have to wait too long to have surgery.  I ...
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12/17/2012
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Oct 31, 2012
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