• American Bariatrics is a free online Bariatric Support Group. Register for your free account and get access to all of our great features!

Search results

  1. C

    Pre op Diet

    My dr told me he doesn't do them because they want you to be able to poop before you leave the hospital. :)`
  2. C

    Every thing has come to a halt...

    How are you coping Alioop? Any new developments? Thinking about you.
  3. C

    Approved and set to go in 3 days!!

    I feel like I'm in mourning ... for food. Strange as it sounds Just down and needing to refocus more. Odd.
  4. C

    New post-op day 4

    I too had surgery May 4. My stomach doesn't make huge noises, but I have been feeling down. Cant seem to shake it. Tired, and sleeping good at night. Will be glad to see the end of the liquid diet!!
  5. C

    Approved and set to go in 3 days!!

    I am doing fine!.. I had a few BP issues at the hospital, but now has leveled out. Had very little pain at all with it and soreness is almost gone. Thanks for asking!
  6. C

    Pre op Diet

    I had bypass RNY surgery on May 4. My diet was nothing to eat or drink after midnite. I was supposed to drink a gatorade on the drive to surgery. Had the operation and felt fine. The surgeon even fixed a hernia and did a liver biopsy while he was at it. Glad I didn't have to do the before...
  7. C

    Approved and set to go in 3 days!!

    I got my approval from insurance today, and a surgery date of May 4th. I'm nervous but excited to finally be at this stage.
  8. C

    Every thing has come to a halt...

    So sorry to hear this. I will pray for you as well. Hugs
  9. C

    Newbie

    Hi Amber, I LOVE the muscle milk strawberry & cream shake , and the premier protein chocolate. I find I have to jump around to get the taste that agrees with me. I actually switched programs because of one place wanting their patients to purchase $300 of 'their' product to use before and...
  10. C

    Newbie

    Hi MaeMae, Congrats on having your surgery! and already feeling up to reaching out! How are you feeling overall with this new journey? Has your drinking improved? I'm hoping to be approved, and I have a tenative date of May 2/17, so i'm on pins and needles waiting to hear!. What made you...
  11. C

    Tough decision

    Hi Donita, Best of Luck to you as you continue down this road! I know the road must seem long and frustrating, but there will be light at the end of it! You will be a new person and you are young enough to enjoy the rest of your life without most of your health issues you have now. We are...
  12. C

    Tough decision

    You are doing well! congratulations. I looked at my post and realized I put the wrong name on it, but thats ok!! I wish you well with your results! You' are already well on your way! I hope to do as well!! PS When you figure out how to drop it over nite, please share it with me LOL I...
  13. C

    Tough decision

    Hi Tracy, From what you've described, it seems you can only look up with having this surgery done! It would feel so good to have most of those issues resolved with this surgery and get on to being a healthier you. Good luck with your decision. You can do it!
  14. C

    Type 2 diabedic: Which surgery do I pick?

    I am diabetic, have been for 20+ years. I was leaning towards the sleeve first, but after talking with my surgeon I am having the bypass. His reasons for wanting me to have the bypass include 90% success rate of remission of diabetes , GERD gone, HBP gone, and High Cholesterol gone. He told...
  15. C

    New to group from central Minnesota

    Thank you so much Carolyn :). Have you had surgery or is it coming up?
  16. C

    New to group from central Minnesota

    I am having gastric bypass the end of April, 2017 and its a bit unknown to me. All along I was gong to go for the gastric sleeve, until I met my surgeon. His reasons for wanting to do the bypass were because I am a diabetic and have GERD. After explaining those to me, I see it makes sense so...
Back
Top