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Lammy
on 8/23/11 12:32 am - North Providence, RI
Topic: RE: Today marks.....

I am 7 weeks out today and Dr. Pohl worked his magic on me.  Between my 5 week preop and my 7 weeks post op i have dropped 86 pounds and feel like a new man.  I can eat anything.  Nothing makes the pouch cranky.  Steak, Chicken, what ever...  I am at 800 calories a day and not starving.  getting 120 Grams of Protein with some shake help and as little carbs as possible.  I have a ton more energy and feel wonderful...  I know I am a poster child for how this is supposed to go, but I have plenty of space on the poster for another poster child.  I hope it all goes as smooth for you as it did for me

 

Lammy

 

     

THE HARDEST STEP OF ANY JOURNEY IS THE FIRST ONE 

(deactivated member)
on 8/22/11 6:52 am, edited 8/22/11 6:53 am - RI
Topic: RE: Today marks.....
Thanks, Pam. I am glad to hear that you are doing well.

To everyone else...thank you for your kind words.


MUCH APPRECIATED!!
talula216
on 8/22/11 6:39 am - RI
RNY on 01/16/12
Topic: RE: Psyche Eval
I am all set had my eval done.  I was able to find one within my plan. Took a few phone calls.  But whew its done.

Talula
Starting weight 369

                           
gogt
on 8/20/11 10:31 pm - RI
Topic: RE: Psyche Eval
I would stick to one that takes your plan. Call them and ask if they have done this type of evaluation. I used one that the Dr's office recomended and I didn't know a thing about who was doing the evaluation. Try to make it as easy as possible, get a copy of the evaluation and work within your insurance.
talula216
on 8/19/11 12:31 pm - RI
RNY on 01/16/12
Topic: Psyche Eval

I am hoping some one can help me.  I need to have my Psyche eval done before they can submit for approval,  The surgeons office gave me a couple of names but one is not on my plan and the other is booked through the end of time.  If you can tell me who you went to see I would appreciate.  you can Im me or message me with a name if you don't want to put it on a public forum.

I have called my own doc office but the one they gave me hasn't called back.  There are 200 different ones on my plan but I don't want to pick one I know nothing about.  thank You for any help

Talula
Starting weight 369

                           
oceansunset70
on 8/18/11 9:05 pm - RI
Topic: RE: Today marks.....
Take a deep breath it will be here before u know it.. I did and let me tell u it didnt hit me till i was rolling down the hall to the OR room ...i think the happy drug guy knew it cause by the time i got to the or i was completely relaxed..lol..i think he slipped me a mickey lol...but anyways u will do fine i did i am almost 2 weeks out ...im walking and talking fine..doing a little better everyday..

I can honestly tell u....u cant eat like or drink like u use too after this surgery..i am having a hard time but im forceing myself too..and its going pretty good so far...

So my prayers are with ur as u start ur journey..see ya on the loser bench...btw when surgery is done keep saying to urself this too shall pass it does help ..lol...

pam
talula216
on 8/18/11 8:22 am - RI
RNY on 01/16/12
Topic: RE: back to work tomorrow 2 weeks after banding
When i first started looking in to WLS i didn't tell anyone including my family.  Only because my Dh was  very sick.  When he got home from the hospital i sat both him and my DD down and told them.  After that I told my mom and siblings.  They have all been supportive, 

As far as work.  I am just starting to tell some co workers.  A woman I work with had it done last year.  So I was able to confide in her.  She had been so helpful.  Slowly I have been sharing with others. So far everyone has been very supportive.  It turns out another woman I work with her daughter had it done a few months ago. 

This is the hard part I have not told one of my closest friend who i work with because she will tell everyone.  Right now I dont want everyone to know.  I don't plan on keeping it a secret.  I just think if any one asks I will tell them its amazing what a pair of scissors and a stapler can do.lol

Talula
Starting weight 369

                           
marymcd54
on 8/18/11 7:37 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: back to work tomorrow 2 weeks after banding
my first day and week were great! Everyone knew why I was out the two weeks, they are all
very supportive. (all skinny ladies) lol
Do the people you work with know?
Marylmcd
    
marymcd54
on 8/18/11 7:35 am - Warwick, RI
Topic: RE: Today marks.....
Kaila,
It will be here before you know it!  Excited for you and all the others in process!
I am so glad I did my band, I am sure you will love your RNY just as much, when the weight just starts
falling off!
Marylmcd
    
(deactivated member)
on 8/17/11 11:37 pm - RI
Topic: RE: Today marks.....
good luck to you too Talula!!! 

Hopefully I will see a post soon that says you are approved and that you have a surgery date. woooohoo!
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