I have OHP/careoregon

I found out from one of my doctors today that i was approved for gastric bypass surgery,I was really surprised cause i didn't think OHP would pay for it!!!! But i'm still waiting for the actual approval letter.  I don't have a date yet but i'm on my way.....WOOHOOO. so exited, but very nervous!!!!

Good for you girlie!!

Get ready for your new life!!

Good thoughts for you!!

thanks Girl
I am so happy, this is the greatest news i could get,
How was yr surgery? are you doing ok????

I went good.... was in a little pain I have not had any side effect... no more than constipation thought; I was very tender in the stomach area for around three to four weeks... you will do fine!!

I am really looking forward to my surgery.It's nice to talk to people like u who know exactly what i am feeling . So how long has it been sice yr surgery? how long did u have to stay in the hospital?  do u only do liquids the first week? Just curious....  how are u feeling now??

The first day after surgery .... 2 be honest you feel and look like crap... it will get better the second day I was very tender  all over though... when I first started walking after surgery I was so week and dizzy... it's not perfect picture... but through it all it was really worth every min... to see and feel the results.. I did quite we'll.. except my asthma... gave me grief because of the anesthesia.. but I went home on the third day after surgery... I did exactly what i was told...I had surgery on 07-16-09... I'm doing quite we'll knock on wood..but for three weeks I was strictly on liquids... three weeks soft/puree.. then after that on normal foods... each doctor will give you different instructions.. BUT I FEEL GOOD.. I was not in the best state at 380 LBS.. But after the first 30 lbs come off you can tell.. you will know exactly what I mean when it occurs for you.. GOD BLESS and you are in my thoughts and pray..

What is a VGB?  If it is Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, then Dr. D does not perform this operation.  He performs only the RNY and revisions.

I don't know what vgb is?  i am gonna gen the RNY??? I think thats what its called. but my weight is so high right now at 546

I have Dr. Wolfe-I like him.  He explains things pretty well and his nurse practicioner is nice too.  He is out of the office a lot but you should be fine with RNY  I did lapband and it requires a lot of check backs for fills and such.

Tina

Congrats on your approval! I've heard some great things about Dr. Wolfe. Hope you get a date soon!