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I had surgery on June 15, 2009.  I was in the hospital for 2 days.  The first day and a half I mostly slept.  The nurses had me walking the halls and I could barely even keep my eyes open.  The nurse told me to open my eyes or I might get dizzy and fall down. 

The second day postop (today) I feel really good, but still weak, and I have a nagging headache.  I have developed rectal bleeding that is pretty significant.  My surgeon said it was normal and was not concerned, but I still am very concerned that I am losing too much blood. 

I also miss eating and am looking forward to eating jello tommorow. 

I am sooo happy.  I have been approved for RNY after my first request.  I am scheduled for June 15, 2009. 

I am now on my 2 week liquid diet which I was unprepared for because I got the call that I was approved and took the earliest date available which was 13 days later.  I did however eat a final meal that night at an all you can eat buffet. LOL.  I am now on my my 3rd day of the liquid preop diet and have lost 4 pounds in 2 days.  Honestly, it's been kinda tough.  I have been feeling kinda weak and hungry (of course) and I've had a terrible headache, which I believe is from giving up the coffee!

But of course it's all worth it because I am on my way to the new, healthier me. 

I just want to give a quick run down on how my progress is going regarding getting weight loss surgery

I went to my PCP in April 2008 to talk about having surgery.  She referred me to my insurance.  My insurance got back to me and said I needed to do six months of Weight Watchers which I did and they paid for.  I never lost more than 6 pounds and kept going up and down those same pounds.  

In January, 2009 my doctor submitted a request for a referral to a bariatric surgeon.  The request was denied two weeks later.  I immediately filed a verbal appeal.  Two weeks later, on Febuary 12, 2009 I got a message on my answering machine that said the appeal was approved.  Woohoo. 

Next step is to schedule an appointment with the surgeon.  I am so exicted!!!