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Pre-bariatric surgery questions

Posted by sarah1017 @sarah1017, Apr 1, 2023

Good morning everyone, I am one week away from my surgery date, okay well 10 days 🙂 here are some of my questions..
What did you bring to the hospital with you, was there anything you did not bring you wish you would have?
For those that work how long were you out of work, I am a counselor so I don't do any manual labor.
While healing at home, where there things that made your healing more comfortable? or things you wished you had and did not? Things you found that worked better than others?
Well I think that is all for now, I am sure there will be more as I get closer or as I get answers.
Thank you everyone for your time
Sarah

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joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | Apr 9 9:21am
In reply to @joysmiley64 "My name is Joyce. I had the Roux NY surgery back in August 2024, and weighed..." + (show)
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My name is Joyce. I had the Roux NY surgery back in August 2024, and weighed 270 pounds. I lost 30 pounds before the surgery and have lost a total of 129 pounds since then. I am currently off all Insulin injections, and my A1C is down to normal. I am currently at 140 for my weight, and feel wonderful. I just wanted to quickly share my success, and hope this will be an encouragement to others. Have a Merry Christmas!! Click on photo to enlarge.

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@joysmiley64 Thank you all for the compliments! I thought I would update my progress as of today. I have continued to lose weight and feel good physically. I am currently at 134 pounds with a total weight loss of 136 pounds. The only thing that I am conscious about is how I see myself in the mirror after my weight loss with the extra skin around my waistline. I am currently getting things lined up for what they call a Panniculectomy. I will be having the extra skin and tissue removed from my lower stomach. I won't be having it done until July, so I might change my mind by then. I am quite nervous about doing it. I am only doing this procedure do to it is what my insurance will cover. To do the upper part of my stomach is considered cosmetic, and insurance will not cover that. I keep telling myself that as long as I feel good, what you see, you are still beautiful inside and out. I hope this is an encouragement to you and stay POSITIVE! God Bless!
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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 9 11:20am
In reply to @hope2lose23 "Was just approved by insurance and waiting for surgery date, ready for anything, but would love..." + (show)
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Was just approved by insurance and waiting for surgery date, ready for anything, but would love to know the goods and bads, and what type of weightloss surgery to are having or had! Great to see people to talk to to take away alittle of the nerves!

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@hope2lose23

Glad to hear your surgery has been approved. The type of surgery will be discussed with you and your surgeon. There are pros and cons of all types, and they have changed a lot since I had my Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 13 years ago,

This page gives a good overview of the different types of bariatric surgery:
https://asmbs.org/cp_type/procedure/
Do you know what type of procedure the surgeon plans, or is this appointment to discuss options?

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