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How is everyone! I am 4 days post-op and doing good. Hope you all are too! So far most of the pain has been the gas bubbles..other then that very tolerable. Take care and and let us know how u are doing!
Renee'
Good Luck ... ! And congrats let me know how it went , You will be just fine !
Hi guys,
Thanks for the response. I was given 2 different liver reduction diets. First I had the liquid protein diet with some added foods like ff pudding, unsweetened applesauce etc. The problem is I hate milk and that diet called for milk to be used with the protein powder. Then the doc's office sent me a food based liver reduction diet that really is a lot simpler to follow. I'm hungry, but not going crazy. Starting Monday I'm going to do the liquid diet just so I can get used to it, since I'll be on liquids for a couple of weeks after surgery.
I hope you have an easier time of it as the big day approaches.
Rhonda
Hi Philip, my name is Kathleen J and I live in UT. My insurance is an HMO through Medicare and weight loss surgery is excluded. Imagine my joy when last week I was notified that they gave authorization to my surgeons office. I obtained mine on medical grounds, arthritis in both knees, acid reflux, depression, but to name a few. My family doctors office really co-operated with me and sent my insurance five years of medical records. Do you have any health issues? If so maybe this would be an option for you. I go for my pre-op on October 29th, 2008 and it's gastric bypass surgery for me on November 10th, 2008. Good luck and don't give up you can do it to!
I'm doing the pre-op diet now- torture- 10 days of liquids. Does your doc require this too?
Every passing moment is another chance to turn it all around
I have to admit I've been having a really hard time this past few months and yes, I've strayed from this site. I think it's because I only have 30 lbs to meet my goal weight so this weightloss board isnt on the front burner anymore. Now, I'm faced with the emotional roller coaster of it all and in my opinion, it's the worst part.
I struggle daily with my emotions and even though I see a therapist, I find it getting harder and harder. I feel like I'm sinking futher down. I'm just so sad and I feel like such a failure. The ironic part is I have lots of friends and family I can turn to but I still feel so alone.
As always, I will continue to move forward but I wanted to thank you for your message. It made me smile.
Hello, I am interested in finding a support group of folks who have had lap band and other type bairatic surgery...I am still in the initial stages of getting information for my surgeon, whom I saw yesterday in Mobile....trying to get all my ducks in a row...any help would be great as I live alone, have two friends who are positive about me having the lap band done, but have negative remarks from my mother and another friend. I need lots of support to help me through all the tough times. I live in Butler, Al, but work in Meridian, Ms, 45 miles up the road. IF anyone knows of a support group I can get involved with, please contact me. Thank you...Sheila B
