Hi, new here.
On January 8, 2012 at 10:08 PM Pacific Time, OneFinger wrote:
Questions: My doctor is listed on this site but her reviews are not recent, is this indicative of a problem? The reviews are excellent but the newest is from 2008. I initially called to make an appointment on 12-26, it took 2 days for anyone to return my call and I have yet to get a date for my initial visit with the surgeon. Realizing it is the holiday season and folks take time off etc., am I expecting a response too soon? My doctor also has no current reviews on this site. But, there's not a lot of people from my state participating here. Personally, I wouldn't trade my doc for anyone else. He did amazing work and his reviews here are meaningless.
I would be more concerned if the doctor's office is a Baritaric Center of Excellence. I've found this to be a much better endorsement than other factors.
How long did it take you to have the surgery after your initial consult? I don't expect any issues with getting insurance approval due to my co-morbidity and because my insurer does not require a history of failed weight loss.
I had my initial consult in July and surgery in October. FYI, I was approved by my insurance on the first try.
What type of pre-surgery diet was required? What do you miss most post-surgery?
I didn't have a pre-surgery diet. But I did stop all carbs, caffine, carbinated drinks, etc. about 2 weeks before surgery.
Lately, I've found that I've developed a post-op problem with carbs. Eating carbs causes me to get very tired and fall asleep (even in public). So, I avoid unnecessary carbs at dinner and my evening meal is usually a salad.
Thank you for the detailed answers, I guess this process runs on the doctors schedule, not mine! I am very comfortable with the group I have chosen... now that I am committed to doing it I'd like it done soon! Most stories I've read put the pre-op preparations at around 3 months, looks like the weather will be nice while I get with the exercise. Brian
Hi Group,
I got on a scale for the first time in a long while last night...
270 and 5'8" puts me around a bmi of 41. I think I've been as high as 286, my HMO has an online health records site so I think I'll look myself up and see.
A couple more questions if anyone wants to chime in: What do you tell family, co-workers, or others who you might not feel close enough to want to blurt out all the details? I am extremely private, I've only told my wife and daughter so i really don't feel like it is anyone elses business?
I hope to have RNY Laproscopically, is 2 weeks off work too optomistic? For those that have had this procedure, how did your recovery go?
And, what does fart stand for? You guys don't seem to be talking about passing gas sometimes?
Thanks again, Brian
I got on a scale for the first time in a long while last night...
270 and 5'8" puts me around a bmi of 41. I think I've been as high as 286, my HMO has an online health records site so I think I'll look myself up and see.A couple more questions if anyone wants to chime in: What do you tell family, co-workers, or others who you might not feel close enough to want to blurt out all the details? I am extremely private, I've only told my wife and daughter so i really don't feel like it is anyone elses business?
I hope to have RNY Laproscopically, is 2 weeks off work too optomistic? For those that have had this procedure, how did your recovery go?
And, what does fart stand for? You guys don't seem to be talking about passing gas sometimes?
Thanks again, Brian
Concerning work, it depends on how active your job is. With many desk jobs, people return in 2 weeks with no problems. I am a security guard...with a lot of walking required. I needed 3 weeks. I was losing the weight so quickly, the work started to drain me. One week I lost 10 pounds!! Try and do physical work with that weightloss...It was a real killer. One thing you need to be aware of is dehydration...Know the signs and symptoms. Dehydration is the # 1 reason WLS people return to the hospital. Concerning going back to work, what I tell people is to try and do a couple of 1/2 days...4 to 5 hours. See how you handle it. That also helps you get organized for the food and water...And you can take a nap later if needed. Remember it takes energy to get up, go to the bathroom, eat breakfast, go to the car, drive the car, walk into work, sit and work...It can really drain you the first few months. After awhile it gets much better...You are lighter so you can move better and go farther. But again, the first few months can be hard for some people.
Concerning the fart...Someone might post the link. The Men's Forum came up with it several years ago. We couldn't stand those "WOW" moments on the other forums...Butterflies and dogs dressed up in "cute" outfits. Don't remember what the acronyms are for...But it works here in the "Men's Locker Room".
Concerning the fart...Someone might post the link. The Men's Forum came up with it several years ago. We couldn't stand those "WOW" moments on the other forums...Butterflies and dogs dressed up in "cute" outfits. Don't remember what the acronyms are for...But it works here in the "Men's Locker Room".
| From: | Don 1962 |
| Subject: | RE: FARTS |
| In case you were curious as to what a F.A.R.T. was on this forum. This is taken directly from a message I got from Don early on: "Our board predessors came up with the acronym FART. It is the male counter part to a female WOW. It stands for Fantastic, Awesome, Remarkable, Terrific. It is used on the Men's board only. Must of us use NSV, Non Scale Victory, when on a surgery or state board."..."If you break below two hundred pounds on the scales in Men's speak it is "Century City" instead of "Onederland". Loosing a hundred pounds is still considered joining the "Century Club" and if you want to get one of those century cards you can."... Hope that clears it up a bit. Again, thanks to Don for the quotes above. Regards, Mike |
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