Recent Posts
Jackie
I had my surgery on 9/29 and I went home last night (30th). I feel pretty good. I do have LOTS of gas though - any thoughts on what I should do? I haven't gotten on the scale yet and probably won't for a couple of days. I think I"m afraid - LOL How are you?
Hi everyone! Just looking for people around the same surgery time frame as myself! I had Gastric Bypass on 9/25 and would love to hear how everyone is doing that had their surgery around the same date!
Thanks!!!! Whitney
Before surgery, my nutritionist told me that if I was doing well, and all was sitting ok I could start the next stage a day or 2 early, but no earlier than that.
Hope that helps!
Debbie
Highest: 292 / Surgery: 246 / Current: 182/ Goal 150ish ??
I'm not sure what the exact procedure is for Medicaid, I got it as part of my SSI but I know it includes having below a certain income and some other factors to qualify. If you call the NC medicaid phone-line or go to your local Social Security office (that would probably be easiest) they can tell you everything you need to know about whether you qualify, and if you do, how to start the process
. Are you looking at the RNY or DS surgery? I know when I contacted Dr. V's office in Charlotte I was told Medicaid didn't cover the DS but I'm not sure if thats true, have they told you Medicaid covers it? At this point I'm looking for another job with insurance so that I can get the surgery, if Medicaid actually does pay for the DS then I'm all over it.
I am hungry and so tired of this liquid diet. Does anyone think it would hurt if I had a little bit of mushies tonight? In the morning will be the 2 week mark and that is when I can start that stage. I am just really wanting to eat something and I keep get all these "BAD" food thoughts. So what do you all think could I try a little bit tonight?
Live,Laugh & Love Everyday because tomorrow is never promised!
I am only posting a very brief reply for now, because I am leaving to go to my two week follow up at Dr. Kuhn's office in 15 minutes!
I will post more later.
Teri
I had my RNY on Sept 15th. After two weeks at home, I started back to work yesterday. I expected to be worn the slap out by the time the day was over, and though I was definitely tired, I had more energy than I expected. I'm mostly pain free with only an occasional twinge that reminds me I've major work done on my innards.
I'm struggling with feelings of head hunger. When I can listen to my vody and my digestive system, I know that I'm not hungry for real. But that doesn't stop me from wanting all those great foods I used to live for. It's a difficult habit to break myself from, but I try to remember that my surgery was a tool--a very effective tool--and it gives me strength and willpower I simply did not have before September 15th.
Starting back to work was good, but I've been a little self-conscious. Nearly everybody I work with knew I was going in for WLS, and now I sense they're looking me up and down to see whether or not it's working. In their shoes, I'd be just as curious. But their curiosity is unnerving. I need to get beyond that. It's not about them, it's about me (that's one of my new mantras.)
Anyway, I've been mostly lurking for the past couple of weeks, and I appreciate all the good info I'm getting here. Thanks, guys!
Perry in Nashville
