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I dont think I can tell u the exact size of my tummy, altho there is a simple test to figure that out, I just havent done it. I know that my surgeon uses a 32F bougie, which is abut the standard used now I think..I havent seen one use lower, but have seen those that used higher.
I am Diabetic as well.. before surgery, I took 2 shots a day plus took 6 pills a day. Now, I only take 4 pills and thats it. I was sooo thrilled to get rid of my insulin and syringes...I actually still have some, just in case.. But Im sure I wont ever need them again.
Its great that u have already made some excellent changes, that will help u alot!
I was self pay as well, so I know about the $$ issues. I went to Mexico for my surgery, so it wasnt as costly as here in the US, but it was still alot.
Heres my OH profile
take care...and remember, we are all here to answer questions and to help
big hugs
Lisa
Cindy Fullerton <auntonion2001@...> wrote:
Thanks a lot for your info..and honesty.
Do you know how big of a sleeve the surg left? I have read that some Drs leave them too large.
I have been a diabetic for about 8 months now..so I have already kicked the sugar habit, so I think that will be a benefit..and I have not had a carbonated beverage in that time either (I never liked diet drinks). So My sugar cravings are gone.
I have read so much! I have a close friend that had the RNY. she had a very high BMI. She has done pretty good. I also have another friend (old college buddy) that had the Lap Band, and her BMI was in the 90's! I didn't even think that could be done, but shes done great!
Practically everyone in my Dr's office has had one of the surgeries, the PA that we saw for the exam has had the sleeve. I am very confident this is the surg for me...I just want to do it right. Esp since I will be self pay....I dont want to waste the $$$!!
Whats your ID on OH? I'd like to look at your profile.
Thanks
LisaRN <ladiesassie2@yahoo.com> wrote:I was sposed to go on a 2 wk preop, liquid diet....well i did, to a certain extent..but I cheated everyday... I did manage to lose 11 lbs during that time which i was really proud of....however, it didnt help me in the least once I got to surgery. My liver was still really large and difficult to move out of the way so that the surgeons could get to my stomach...in the process, my liver was nicked and i bled alot...it was repaired well and i didnt suffer any further problems with it. I had to have 2 transfusions, but really, thats nothing new for me.. Ive always had to get transfusions after surgery, mostly...im really anemic.My struggles....well, many say that they arent hungry after the sleeve...or that they have to make themselves eat, forget to eat...all bc they dont feel hungry, dont have an appetite...none of this has been true for me.....so Im still battling the hunger...and i do eat alot more than everyone else ive talked to.. but what is weird is that everyday is different....one day it feels like I could eat the house, the next day, i cant eat hardly anything and im stuffed... Ive found that its ok to eat something "naughty" once in awhile...bc i dont eat much of it, get full fast, so theres not much going in... I probly get about 1200 cal/day now...sometimes a tad more probly, sometimes alot less on those days I cant seem to eat much... I think to prepare urself.....read everything that u can about the Sleeve. Talk to people who have had it, ask lots of questions... If you are apart of ObesityHelp, read the profiles of those of us who have had it.. Find a local support group and go to a few meetings...see if there might be anyone whos had the Sleeve. Talk to ur doctor or nurse..ask to be placed into contact with other Sleevesters if they can... they cant give out personal info, but they might be able to pass ur name/number onto someone else....talk to people in the waiting room at the doc office. Also, really learn about the post op diet.. what it entails, what u will be eating and drinking. Get stocked up on the kinds of foods and drinks that u can have, particularly high protein items, including protein supplements/shakes..try them out, find out what u like. However, after surgery, ur tastes will change regarding some foods/drinks. ..I swore that wouldnt happen to me..but it did. I was a confirmed chocoholic before surgery... i could sit down with a 6 pack of Hershey bars and eat them all within a nites time! Now, I dont really like the taste of chocolate so much...its the weirdest thing ever! I like chocolate milk or the chocolate protein drinks that i put in milk...but i cant eat a choc bar anymore.. I took a bite of one just yesterday and snarled my nose up to it.. So Strange!!! hmmm...i cant think of anything else...right now lolbut if u have more questions...im always here! hugsLisa
Cindy Fullerton <auntonion2001@yahoo.com> wrote:I am having the sleeve.
What have been your struggles? What can I do to prepare?
Did you go on a pre-op diet?
I guess thats all the questioning for now...
Thanks!
LisaRN <ladiesassie2@yahoo.com> wrote:Hi Cindy.. welcome to the group..I started with a BMI of 73...so I know where ur starting at...which surgery are u going for?Lisa
auntonion2001 <auntonion2001@yahoo.com> wrote:My name is Cindy. I have a BMI of 71.7. I will be starting a preop
diet soon...so it should be down before my actual surgery.
I am very excited as I embark on this journey!
Lauren...your story is very inspiring! I would like to know more...do
you have a blog somewhere?
Cindy
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