a date!!!
i got my date today!!! 
i started my process in the middle of june...
saw the psych & nut in july...
first appointment sept. 3...
insurance approved me immediately!!!
got the call this morning, bright & early to set my date!!!
my lap rny is on october 16th!!!
a little about me... i am 25... 5'2"... 224lbs... bmi 41...
if anyone else has had surgery with synergy bariatrics recently let me know how the hospital stay is (i was told 2 days)...
also, any advice on what to bring there...
suggestions for things to get now that i will need when i am home after surgery?
thanks!!!
Congrats to you!! Now that you have your date time is going to fly!! I was amazed at how quickly time flew for me!!
I didn't have surgery with your group but I can tell you that I had lap rny on a Monday morning & was home by 2:30 Wednesday afternoon!!! Just make sure you get up & walk - they won't send you home if you're not walking!!!
You will find lists of things to bring with you to the hospital but the only things I really needed were loose fitting clothing & some kind of slip on shoes to wear home. Slippers if you want them (I personally was fine with the little non-slip socks they gave me!! And don't forget your chap-stick or lip balm!!! I used mine a ton!!! Oh yeah - I also brought a lightweight robe (OK, the only one that fit me back then) & used it when walking to cover me up a bit more!! My hospital provided me with all of the toiletries I needed but I know some people prefer their own stuff... I couldn't be bothered for the day & a half I was there!!
Do you have anyone at home with you? I didn't & found it easier to have all of my laundry, house cleaning etc done before I went into the hospital that way I wasn't tempted by any of those chores!! My first week home all I drank was water - broth tasted disgusting to me & quite frankly water was all I wanted!! Make sure you have what you need for that first week or 2 on hand. Go by your Dr's program & get only what you need - sf jello, broth, decaf tea, etc. If you have someone to go to the store for you then you don't have to worry too much.
I found it easier to get out of my chair (I have an over-sized chair) if I had a pillow propped up behind me!! I learned that the hard way! (On a side note - I used to fill that chair completely & now my 4 yr old niece can cuddle up in it with me!!!)
That's all I can think of right now - my brain is not working well today I swear!!! Good luck!! Follow your Dr's rules & you will do just fine!!!
Cece
I didn't have surgery with your group but I can tell you that I had lap rny on a Monday morning & was home by 2:30 Wednesday afternoon!!! Just make sure you get up & walk - they won't send you home if you're not walking!!!
You will find lists of things to bring with you to the hospital but the only things I really needed were loose fitting clothing & some kind of slip on shoes to wear home. Slippers if you want them (I personally was fine with the little non-slip socks they gave me!! And don't forget your chap-stick or lip balm!!! I used mine a ton!!! Oh yeah - I also brought a lightweight robe (OK, the only one that fit me back then) & used it when walking to cover me up a bit more!! My hospital provided me with all of the toiletries I needed but I know some people prefer their own stuff... I couldn't be bothered for the day & a half I was there!!
Do you have anyone at home with you? I didn't & found it easier to have all of my laundry, house cleaning etc done before I went into the hospital that way I wasn't tempted by any of those chores!! My first week home all I drank was water - broth tasted disgusting to me & quite frankly water was all I wanted!! Make sure you have what you need for that first week or 2 on hand. Go by your Dr's program & get only what you need - sf jello, broth, decaf tea, etc. If you have someone to go to the store for you then you don't have to worry too much.
I found it easier to get out of my chair (I have an over-sized chair) if I had a pillow propped up behind me!! I learned that the hard way! (On a side note - I used to fill that chair completely & now my 4 yr old niece can cuddle up in it with me!!!)
That's all I can think of right now - my brain is not working well today I swear!!! Good luck!! Follow your Dr's rules & you will do just fine!!!
Cece
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... it is about learning how to dance in the rain!"
What I brought with me to hospital
1. Typical over night stuff (tooth brush, mouth wash, brush, glasses)
2. Shorts, to wear when I took my walks, (baseball cap to cover my hair while walking), Crocs to slip on.
3. chap Stick
4. Single Serving Size of crystal light (it seemed very sweet so I deltute to half strength)
5. Picture of my family
6. Cell Phone & Charger (I also brought my IPOD but never listened to it)
7. Credit card to have TV turned on
8. My wife brought a sleep mask and ear plugs.
9. sweat pants and shirt to wear on the ride home, nothing tight across the tummy.
Before surgery shopping list.
1. Broth, I really liked the chicken and veggie
2. Sugar free popsicles
3. Sugar free jello / pudding
4. Crystal light
5. Ocean spray diet juice (very low carb /sugar)
6. supplements as instructed by your doctor (vitamins, calcium etc.)
I was on liquids for 1 week post op
I can't think of anythingelse right know. If you have any other questions, just ask.
Warning the 16th will be here before you know it! start getting everything ready now. it will be a crazy month.
Good Luck
Jim
1. Typical over night stuff (tooth brush, mouth wash, brush, glasses)
2. Shorts, to wear when I took my walks, (baseball cap to cover my hair while walking), Crocs to slip on.
3. chap Stick
4. Single Serving Size of crystal light (it seemed very sweet so I deltute to half strength)
5. Picture of my family
6. Cell Phone & Charger (I also brought my IPOD but never listened to it)
7. Credit card to have TV turned on
8. My wife brought a sleep mask and ear plugs.
9. sweat pants and shirt to wear on the ride home, nothing tight across the tummy.
Before surgery shopping list.
1. Broth, I really liked the chicken and veggie
2. Sugar free popsicles
3. Sugar free jello / pudding
4. Crystal light
5. Ocean spray diet juice (very low carb /sugar)
6. supplements as instructed by your doctor (vitamins, calcium etc.)
I was on liquids for 1 week post op
I can't think of anythingelse right know. If you have any other questions, just ask.
Warning the 16th will be here before you know it! start getting everything ready now. it will be a crazy month.
Good Luck
Jim
Congrats to you as well SoulSister! 
Even though my BMI is 46, I just feel I will hit roadblocks...nothing is ever easy for me.
Speaking of which, I have my psych consult later next month with Dr. Lelito. I have read your suggestions about dealing with him...anymore words of wisdom you care to share?
How did you find out you were approved? Did you get a phone call or a letter?
My 'plan' is to have laproscopic bypass with Dr Viglianco...we'll see!
Even though my BMI is 46, I just feel I will hit roadblocks...nothing is ever easy for me.
Speaking of which, I have my psych consult later next month with Dr. Lelito. I have read your suggestions about dealing with him...anymore words of wisdom you care to share?
How did you find out you were approved? Did you get a phone call or a letter?
My 'plan' is to have laproscopic bypass with Dr Viglianco...we'll see!
Lelito will ask you what you eat on a typical day. I told him since I was dieting at the time. You may be able to get away without seeing a nutritionist before seeing the dr. if you tell him a typical diet day menu.
He will also ask you if such and such a diet worked why don't you just do it? I replied with would you like to be on ww all of yours life and lose and gain weight. When my mom told him she eats fast food 3 times a week his reply was "whats so hard about peeling a banana?" Yep kind of rude I think. I just didn't get a good vibe from him but maybe thats why he told me I wasn't big enough for wls.
He will also ask you if such and such a diet worked why don't you just do it? I replied with would you like to be on ww all of yours life and lose and gain weight. When my mom told him she eats fast food 3 times a week his reply was "whats so hard about peeling a banana?" Yep kind of rude I think. I just didn't get a good vibe from him but maybe thats why he told me I wasn't big enough for wls.
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