I have a question for all the post ops.. How long
did it take till the fatigue went away? I’m almost 6
months postop and all I think about all day long is how
tired and exhausted I feel. The thought that if I’d had
a job to go back to, I’d have fallen flat on my
face. Can anyone help with some quickie energy answers,
and am I the only one this far along who is so
doggone tired?<br><br>Thanx!<br>Laura H.
I found out yesterday the surgeon my pcp referred
me to does not do gastric bypass surgery! In fact
there aren’t any surgeons in KC who accept Humana that
do the surgery. So, now I have to try and convince
my HMO to allow me to go out of network to Dr. Scott
in Wentzville. I am so depressed and upset that all
I do is cry whenever i think about this. And of
course as everyone knows this is all us pre ops think
about. I am not very optimistic about being approved
now. I am still considering changing jobs, but, its
another state job and they offer the same insurance
options, all HMO’s! So, there isn’t any hope of getting
better insurance. It stinks! My pity party is still in
full swing! <br>Helen, have you considered finding a
different doctor? You have done so well, it is not right
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I am very upset right now. Went to my regular
doctor for my yearly checkup. I have always been happy
since I had my surgery because I felt I could finally
go to a doctor without constantly being reminded
that I am overweight. Last year I went and weighed-in
at 146. The only thing my doctor said was…."You
could stand to lose another 20 pounds." (This was after
weighing in before at 255 lbs.) This year I went to the
doctor and I weighed-in at 149. A three pound gain from
last year. I think this is amazing since I had always
been able to gain a good 50 pounds in a year with no
problem. Three pounds up to me seems incredible and not
such a great gain that it is unmanageable. WELL, the
doctor hounded me about this three pounds and now wants
to do a battery of blood tests to have my blood
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My lap gastric bypass was approved for June 1st
at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.
<br>Now I just have to convince work to give me the time
off. Actually, I have over 60 sick days and will need
less than 20 because school is over June
19th!!<br><br>Woohooooo!!!!!!<br><br>Sorry, Im excited!
Hey everyone! Thank you soooo much for the advice
on how to break my plateau problem, as well as all
the encouragement. You were right, by changing my
exercise routine and eating habits, I dropped another 8
pounds virtually overnight. I’m so close to goal..
pictures are definitely coming soon!<br><br>Last night my
hubby took me clothes shopping for some shorts and the
like, and I was able to buy shorts that have the
button/zipper, with a belt, and TUCK MY SHIRT IN! I looked good,
I mean, I even dared look at the mirror in the
dressing room in shock at how thin and good I looked. Wow!
I keep doing double takes in the mirror, holy
cow!<br><br>Thanks again for all your kind words!
Huggems!<br><br>Laura H.
had his open RnY yesterday at Port Huron
Hospital in Port Huron Michigan performed by Dr. s. A. Ali
MD. I talked to Tim today and his first word was
ouch. He sounded great and is walking every 2 hours.
The next step is his swallow test that will happen
late this afternoon. As always all prayers and good
wishes will be greatfully accepted by Tim.
I just found out today that I have to have a
bunch of tests done. The surgeon Humana referred me to
said she wants these test done before she will even
talk to me. All the nurses are saying Humana will
never pay for the surgery simply based on my weight.
So, they want me to have the tests to determine if I
have GERD. I was supposed to have had the tests months
back, but, there was a big confusion as to what surgery
I was wanting. Needless to say I didn’t have the
tests, and if I would have I’d be that much closer to
knowing if Humana is even going to pay. Depending on the
outcome of the tests I could still be denied. I am so
depressed. I just wish I had the money to pay for it out of
pocket. If Humana won’t pay I will have to wait 2 years,
when my car is paid off. I didn’t even realize ins.
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Im 4 months post op- and have lost 80 pounds. I
posted 3 new photos of back/side and front views.<br>It
doesnt look like 80 pounds to me, but take a look and
tell me what you think.<br>Michelle St Claire<br>335
pre-op, now 255
I have my gallbladder ultra sound tomorrow at 7 am. UGH. Wish me
luck!!<br><br>:o)
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