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  1. 2 points
    arrivan

    New around here

    Thank you everyone for the well wishes. I am finally back to being able to sit comfortably in front of a computer screen. I had my procedure done at Maine Medical Center, the staff were excellent and I couldn't be happier with my choice in providers. The big day however was still full of unexpected surprises. I was told to arrive at 10:30 for a noon surgery. I arrived at 10:20 and was in the pre-op room at about 11am. Unfortunately there were some hold ups we were not privvy to and I didn't actually go into surgery until about 3pm. I was out by 7 pm, but instead of the 5 holes I was told there would be they made 6. I was brought to my room at around 10pm. That first night was brutal. I barely slept. I hurt everywhere. They did a great job administering nausea medication and sent me home with a bunch to use as needed. I had quite a bit of gas pains. It wasn't like scream in pain painful more like really uncomfortable nagging that grew old quickly. I walked a lot pretty quickly after waking up. Honestly it was harder to swallow the pills with my throat all inflamed and only being able to sip water. I was home on Tuesday by 7pm. It felt good to be home and while I was't at my water goals yet I was close. Wednesday saw me try my beloved protein shake, the same one I have been drinking for breakfast and lunch for nearly a year now. I was worried I wouldn't like the taste, but it was like an old friend waiting for me. I have spent most of the time since then working a larger sips, more water, and gaining on getting to two full servings of protein shake to meet doctors orders. The pain is less frequent now, it seems to come and go based on how much I try and push the envelope. So far it seems like the worst of it has passed and I am eager to get back to moving around again.
  2. 2 points
    AshleyDosie

    Pre surgery fears

    I am scheduled for my VSG on Monday, 6/17.
  3. 2 points
    I had Medicare through UHC and was approved the same day! They didn't waste time. However, my Dr office was slow and I waited 2 months, 1 week to have my surgery. Good luck!
  4. 1 point
    debra102364

    Nervous

    Busy GastricSleeve Day. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I have 3 appointments 1 is not for the sleeve. I go to see my own therapist first appointment, then nutritional class and then the psychiatric testing results , this is the one I am nervous and worried about. I so hope I pass with all my issues. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app
  5. 1 point
    Walking for now at your own pace. I started to walk on the treadmill one week after surgery for 30-40 mins. I tried the elliptical at 2 weeks out but did not have the strength and stuck to the treadmill. I am 6 weeks out and started spinning 2 weeks ago and the elliptical machine is a breeze. I am waiting for clearance for weights next week once I see my medical team on Wednesday. Congratulations and good luck.
  6. 1 point
    Good Luck and Congratulations!
  7. 1 point
    catwoman7

    Am I getting enough calories

    nope - you're fine. DO NOT worry about your rate of weight loss. For one thing, they pumped you full of IV fluids at the hospital. It takes a few days for that to work its way out of your system. For another, rate of weight loss is a very individual thing, depending on many factors - gender, age, starting BMI, metabolic rate, etc. It's way too early to even tell what your rate of weight loss is, in fact. Once you start dropping weight, though, keep in mind that your commitment to your program will have an INFINITELY greater effect on your ultimate success than your rate of weight loss will. I was a slow loser from the get-go, but I really stuck to my program and lost 100% of my excess weight. I know several others who have as well. You really have no control over your rate of weight loss - the only thing you have control of is whether or not you stick to your program. And the weight WILL come off if you stick to your program. For now, just focus on getting in your protein and your fluids and try not to worry about how fast or slow you're losing weight!
  8. 1 point
    debra102364

    Nervous

    I passed my psychiatric testing. I am finished as far as I know of with all my requirements for my insurance. Yeah! Me! Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app
  9. 1 point
    imct

    permanent skin discoloration from shots

    I have the same and they are still there six months later
  10. 1 point
    GreenTealael

    THROWBACK THURSDAYS

    A year ago...

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