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Topic: RE: Hi everyone I just joined and have a few questions
Hello,I just had lap band surgery with Dr. Giovanni on June 12th. The recovery for the bi-pass is a lot longer and the after math is more delicate than the band. They don't let you eat or drink ANYTHING after the 1st day of surgery, my roomate thought she was going to pass out! (she had the bi-pass) The next day you can only dring a 1/2 cup of water every hour and it has to be sipped, The following day you can start to drink your shakes. Wtih the band they brought me in a shake the first day and I could drink all the water I wanted! The next day I got a shake, jello, chicken broth and a sugar free pop. 4th day in and I am starting to feel myself again, a bit soar from the procedure, but nothing major.
As far as the evaluation, they will have you fill out a million paperwork about your life, eating habits, fears, every possilbe question about your life! So what they do is first paperwork, then someone actually asks you all the same questions that you just spent a hour filling out/ They make you come back after they have accessed the questions. I don't think that you can make it for another day. What I did was, because I had requested the day off from wk. I made appt. in between, nutritionist, primary care so it worked out perfect.
I started to make all my appts. in Feb. and had my surgery date for June. Well I hope this helped!
Good luck!
Chastyty
As far as the evaluation, they will have you fill out a million paperwork about your life, eating habits, fears, every possilbe question about your life! So what they do is first paperwork, then someone actually asks you all the same questions that you just spent a hour filling out/ They make you come back after they have accessed the questions. I don't think that you can make it for another day. What I did was, because I had requested the day off from wk. I made appt. in between, nutritionist, primary care so it worked out perfect.
I started to make all my appts. in Feb. and had my surgery date for June. Well I hope this helped!
Good luck!
Chastyty
Topic: RE: 4 weeks out...
hey there girlfriend! Wow, where do I begin?? LOL
Lets start with the vitamins.. I found all the vitamins they talk about at the meetings and on the board very confusing and time consuming. So what I do is this... I take the 2 vitamins (Bariatric from Dr. Pohl's office) in the AM and the PM. That is all you really need until the doc says different. There is so much to pay attention to right now, you really don't want ot overload yourself and become overwhelmed. Then you can concentrate on the protein and fluids. Thats all you need to really focus on. It really simplifies things. You are 4 weeks out, so you should be able to eat some things now. Do you like Mexican food? If you do, try this... buy the Fat Free refried beans ( they taste no different than the regular) take a 1/2 a cup of that and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese ( your choice, I use mild cheddar) and microwave it for about 45 seconds. Its really yummy and has 13 grams of protein. If you eat it VERY slowly it should go down very well. One scrambled egg and 1 slice of cheese is 14 grams of protein. You should be trying alot of different soft proteins. Greek yorgut like Chobani is 15 grams of protein. These are some of the things I do. I hope this helps.
MOST IMPORTANT THOUGH.. no matter what you eat, make sure you chew to a liquid consistency BEFORE you swallow it. It will make a huge difference.
I will be there Wednesday night and my husband should be coming with me. He has never been to a support group meeting, and i think it would be good for him too. See you there!!! And we can talk too. I will bring my steno pad and show you what I do, if you want.
Take care and good luck! Eldy
Lets start with the vitamins.. I found all the vitamins they talk about at the meetings and on the board very confusing and time consuming. So what I do is this... I take the 2 vitamins (Bariatric from Dr. Pohl's office) in the AM and the PM. That is all you really need until the doc says different. There is so much to pay attention to right now, you really don't want ot overload yourself and become overwhelmed. Then you can concentrate on the protein and fluids. Thats all you need to really focus on. It really simplifies things. You are 4 weeks out, so you should be able to eat some things now. Do you like Mexican food? If you do, try this... buy the Fat Free refried beans ( they taste no different than the regular) take a 1/2 a cup of that and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese ( your choice, I use mild cheddar) and microwave it for about 45 seconds. Its really yummy and has 13 grams of protein. If you eat it VERY slowly it should go down very well. One scrambled egg and 1 slice of cheese is 14 grams of protein. You should be trying alot of different soft proteins. Greek yorgut like Chobani is 15 grams of protein. These are some of the things I do. I hope this helps.
MOST IMPORTANT THOUGH.. no matter what you eat, make sure you chew to a liquid consistency BEFORE you swallow it. It will make a huge difference.
I will be there Wednesday night and my husband should be coming with me. He has never been to a support group meeting, and i think it would be good for him too. See you there!!! And we can talk too. I will bring my steno pad and show you what I do, if you want.
Take care and good luck! Eldy
Faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. - anonymous
Topic: Jules!!!
When is your Living Life Support Group? Someone told me it was next Wednesday, but I saw you post on someone else's thread that it was this Wednesday! Can you give me the info? Thanks!!!
Topic: RE: Hi everyone I just joined and have a few questions
Hey there, Deliah, welcome!
As far as all my research is concerned, the only difference between the two bands is the port -- the Realize port is lower profile, and is attached via metal clips. Go to the LB board and the Realize board here on OH. To the right of each board is info about each type of band. Read about each. On each board, you'll see people who have to decide themselves which band they want. I left it up to my surgeon -- she's got the MD after her name, not me.
As far as the psych eval, I didn't ask for the next appointment, so I don't know what the lead time is. I had days farther out that I was looking at, and they were able to schedule according to my desire. What you do need to know is that you need to go for a 3 hour appointment in the morning, and then back that same afternoon for a 1/2 hour appointment. They will not make the appointments on different days. That was a HUGE schedule killer for me!
As far as all my research is concerned, the only difference between the two bands is the port -- the Realize port is lower profile, and is attached via metal clips. Go to the LB board and the Realize board here on OH. To the right of each board is info about each type of band. Read about each. On each board, you'll see people who have to decide themselves which band they want. I left it up to my surgeon -- she's got the MD after her name, not me.
As far as the psych eval, I didn't ask for the next appointment, so I don't know what the lead time is. I had days farther out that I was looking at, and they were able to schedule according to my desire. What you do need to know is that you need to go for a 3 hour appointment in the morning, and then back that same afternoon for a 1/2 hour appointment. They will not make the appointments on different days. That was a HUGE schedule killer for me!
Debbie 
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: RE: 2 day in the hospital
I'm sorry to hear your weren't feeling well. Hopefully those headaches are a thing of the past now! I wish you the best of luck getting approval for the skin removal!
Topic: Hi everyone I just joined and have a few questions
I was just wondering if there is a big difference between the two types of bands and if the recovery time is about the same? Any help would be great I have my first appointment with Dr. Giovanni on July first. Also does anyone know how long it takes to get in to get in to the
RI Hospital for the psych evaluation? Thanks Deliah
RI Hospital for the psych evaluation? Thanks Deliah
Topic: 4 weeks out...
hi all...
i should actually be posting tomorrow, but hey..what's one day early. things are going ok... i am going to see the dr on thursday. i am getting better with fluids, but i am officially shaked out.
which means... i am not getting the protien i need. i am also not taking my vitamins regularly( not liking the flinstone chewables)
i know this is not good, and i am hurting myself, but i plan to discuss all this with the dr, and see what he suggests....
i have to get into a routine of some sort. i'm not sure if it's the anticipation of eating something, and it's going to hurt...or the taste of another shake or chewable will make me vomit???
i need help!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have every intention to attend the meeting on wednesday night...can my hubby come too?? he has been so supportive, he wants to learn too..lol
well, that's it for now.. i am going to record my weightloss on my health tracker...yay!!!
i should actually be posting tomorrow, but hey..what's one day early. things are going ok... i am going to see the dr on thursday. i am getting better with fluids, but i am officially shaked out.
which means... i am not getting the protien i need. i am also not taking my vitamins regularly( not liking the flinstone chewables)
i know this is not good, and i am hurting myself, but i plan to discuss all this with the dr, and see what he suggests....
i have to get into a routine of some sort. i'm not sure if it's the anticipation of eating something, and it's going to hurt...or the taste of another shake or chewable will make me vomit???
i need help!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have every intention to attend the meeting on wednesday night...can my hubby come too?? he has been so supportive, he wants to learn too..lol
well, that's it for now.. i am going to record my weightloss on my health tracker...yay!!!
"The only thing I have to LOSE is weight,
after that I have everything to GAIN....."
starting weight =272
pre op =256
surgery date = 240
Topic: RE: Endoscopy scheduled!!
Hi Kelly Jo-
I meant to say that I have my test on the 25th not the 24th. And I find it has been way too easy as well. This is why I think I am going to have a problem when it comes to the insurance company approving me. It seems all to good to be true. What I liked is too I did not have to wait months to get an appointment for any of the tests which I find is great. Especially if you are like me and are anxious to get going on it.
I meant to say that I have my test on the 25th not the 24th. And I find it has been way too easy as well. This is why I think I am going to have a problem when it comes to the insurance company approving me. It seems all to good to be true. What I liked is too I did not have to wait months to get an appointment for any of the tests which I find is great. Especially if you are like me and are anxious to get going on it.
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