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  1. Alioop

    Every thing has come to a halt...

    Last tuesday evening I counted the days until surgery: 16. Later that evening my gastroenterologist called with news that the endoscopy I had as part of the requirement to have gastric bypass, is showing signs of cancer. My world has been turned upside down since. To those of you who have...
  2. Alioop

    Have a surgery date....!!!

    Well, surgery date is now on hold as it seems I have gallstones. My surgeon wants to remove the gallbladder first and then go back 4 weeks later to do the bypass. Gallbladder surgery is scheduled for next wednesday. I guess it will have to be one step at a time. : - (
  3. Alioop

    Have a surgery date....!!!

    Got the call yesterday. Surgery is scheduled in 3 weeks. That will make it approximately 8 weeks since I started the path to surgery. Both excited and nervous. I have done a tremondous amount of research, but, still feel unprepared. Appreciate so much all the insight and encouragement...
  4. Alioop

    Appointment today.

    Hi, Carolyn. Like you I was up early thinking about my process towards surgery. I am hoping to get a call from my patient advocate for scheduling a surgery date as all of my pre-req testing is now complete. Like you..I also hope I don't get any bad news...Wishing a good day for both of us.
  5. Alioop

    Scared

    Hi. Fred, I can honestly say that every few days, since I started the qualification process towards surgery..I start second quesing myself. Even yesterday I woke early with my mind whirling. When this happens I get out my list of reasons why it is important to me to have the surgery..review...
  6. Alioop

    New to group

    Hey, Christine. I noticed you posted a new pic......very nice : )
  7. Alioop

    New to group

    Hi Theresa, thanks for reaching out to me. My progress towards surgery continues with hopes of having a surgery date firmly set very soon.
  8. Alioop

    Gastric bypass plus a Nissen fundoplication procedure during same surgery

    Chris, thank you for responding to my post. I had never heard of the procedure before, but, what I have since discovered is once a patient has the fundo....procedure they can not have a future gastric bypass. But, I don't know if the fundo..and the gastric can be done at same time as part of...
  9. Alioop

    Gastric bypass plus a Nissen fundoplication procedure during same surgery

    Because I have Barretts Esophagus my Gastroenterologist is suggesting to my surgeon that an additional procedure be done during the gastric bypass surgery process: Nissen fundoplication. After the pouch is made some of the tissue is wrapped around the esophagus with hopes that the progression...
  10. Alioop

    Hello, newbie here!

    Hi, Amber. I joined this group a few weeks ago when I started my process towards surgery (Roux-en Y). This site has been a great place to seek information, vent, and gain support. So, welcome to the group..and keep us updated on your journey.
  11. Alioop

    Concerned

    Kurlygurl...You mention gallbladder surgery. I have read that a large percentage of surgery patients need to have gall bladder surgery a few months post op. Although I have no issues related to my gall bladder now..my surgeon is requiring a test prior to scheduling surgery. My question, to...
  12. Alioop

    Vitamins & Supplements post surgery

    Looking to get some informtion on the type of vitamins and supplements that are required post surgery. Is there a particular brand that is better than others? Tx....
  13. Alioop

    Things are moving along..(much to my surprise)

    I still do have gallbladder test, new sleep anea test and an upper GI...all of which are scheduled within the next two weeks. My advocate says once results get back to their office ...surgery date will be scheduled. I am really hoping it will be the end of April. (fingers crossed)
  14. Alioop

    Tools for Surgery tool belt.....

    Thanks Christine. I have since found an App called: Baritastic.
  15. Alioop

    Things are moving along..(much to my surprise)

    Feeling excited. I passed my Psych eval and received clearance from my PHP. Two more things to accomplish ....yea !
  16. Alioop

    Lost some more woohoo

    Christine...fantastic news ! I bet your new self is looking amazing. :)
  17. Alioop

    pre weight

    Rainyanne....focus on one day at a time. I am cheering for you. You can do it. !!
  18. Alioop

    Researching a Surgeon /Bariactric Center of excellence

    Thought this web site might be useful for finding a surgeon and a hospital that has received a Metobolic and Bariatric Center Award for Excellence. www.FACS.org. I have already selected my surgeon/hospital and was relieved to see both were listed with positive reviews. But, if you are...
  19. Alioop

    New to group

    Christine, I am so glad you shared the information about Medicare as I am Medicare also. I was beginning to worry that my surgeon and pt advocate did not tell me thatI needed to have a supervised diet prior to surgery when I started to read how most everyone else had to go through that...
  20. Alioop

    Tools for Surgery tool belt.....

    I am reaching out to gain information on what resourses you consider to be your most important tool (s) both pre--or--post surgery. For example: Books--Web sites--Apps---misc supplies. Etc. Thanks much. : )
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