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A blog by branc1 in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by branc1 on BariatricPal. 5 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Ten days and raring to go.

I saw my doctor today. He told me I can return to work Monday but he wants me to be light duty a couple of days. I've lost 10 lbs, so I'm happy. I had a hiatal hernia which he fixed during surgery. He asked me if I ever had trouble with ulcers. Nope.He said when they (the lab)checked the part of my stomach that they removed that I had gastritus and the bacteria that causes ulcers. To say the least I was shocked. I had no symptoms. Anyway in a couple of weeks he wants me to do the full ulcer tr
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Tomorrow is the big Day.

Well I am almost there. I am on clear liquids today and this evening I will do my "clean out". My husband who had a colonoscopy said to get my Ipod and the baby wipes and prepare to camp out in the bathroom. I admit every now and then the thought flashes through my head " What? Are you crazy? Why are you doing this to yourself?" Then I get on here and read everyone's stories and I calm back down. I know this right for me. I was originally thinking of lapband, but my doctor suggested the sleeve

Getting ready

Yesterday I went to the hospital for my pre-admission tests-bloodwork and EKG, I felt good after talking to the anestesiologist. I have been a little apprehensive about that since I have COPD. She reassured me that they are used to patients with breathing problems and that they would be taking extra care. I only have 2 more days to work, tonight and Monday. Tuesday I will get all my after surgery meds and do the all evening in the bathroom thing LOL!And then!! Wednesday is the big day.I have bee

Day 3 0f pr-op diet

I've already noticed some changes with the presurgery diets. I'm already back in my "good" bras. They're snug but I couldn't even get them fastened 6 weeks ago! My close are loosening up and at least some of them don't hurt anymore. This may be gross but its already easier to wipe my behind.LOL! My feet aren't swelling up like they were and although they still ache with arthritis, they seem some better. I have COPD but its seems I can walk some further without getting winded. All of these are li

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