Date Set for Surgery

I finally went to my appointment yesterday and got my appointment for surgery.  It is May 4th.  We are now waiting for the approval from the insurance but they did not seem to think it would be an issue.  I go in at 6AM for a DVT filter (which I thought was very cool) then 8:30 sharp under the scope.  Wooohooo I am so excited.  I had to cancel some Mother's Day camping plans but I don't really care.  Have a great weekend!!!!

 we will be having our surgery the same day.  I wonder how soon we will be able to start swimming afterwards.  Probably once the incisions have healed.  I am not going to need a filter.  My EGD is scheduled for the 22nd.   My PCP drew blood yesterday to check my iron levels and my A1C.  My new PCP is wonderful and a real proponent of WLS and has other patients who have succeeded very well and knows how to care for them.  A hugh weight off of my mind.

I am really excited for you.  I hope the time passes quickly for both of us.   Yes, I am cheating this morning, I didn't go swimming.  There is a dusting of snow on the ground (no excuse) and I have a hair appointment in an hour.  

Again, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
Janet

Congratulations Janet, adding you to the may list toooooo.  Doing the happy dance with you and Lucy.

I know Janet isn't it great. Swimming buddies, surgery buddies life is great.  I was told I can swim at 3 weeks.  I have not been swimming since Last Monday  YIKES.  I have had a horrible cold and am coughing allot!!!  Should be back at it tomorrow.  I finally got my ipod for swimming and I am so excited.  Ill talk to you soon.

Congratulations Lucy, adding you to my may list.  YeeeeeeHaaaaaaaw

congratulations on your surgery date. it will be here before you even know it.  best of luck to you. vick

YEAYYYYYY!!!!!!  So happy for you! It'll be here before ya know it!
I had laproscopic RNY, and was released to swim at 2 weeks out. (I had no open areas from surgery) As soon as all open areas re healed over, my surgeon allowed us to begin getting into a pool, with the caution of DO NOT over do it. My first time was a beginners level water aerobics clas, and I did find I had to not do some of the things, as it was a bit much doing certain things. My suggstion is start off slowly and at the first sign of fatigue or discomfort, call it quits for that day.

Will keep you BOTH in my thoughts and prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery, and amazing success in your wls journey!

Congratulations LUCY 42, I am so happy for you well keep intouch and let me know if you need to know anything,  I had my surgsery nov 30th so if you need some tips just let me know.  From one Lucy to another Lucy.  GOOD LUCK  Hope to see you on chat again on Monday have a wonderful weekend bye.