jenniferkentucky

Also what size are your sleeves?

I have no idea lol

Does this help? This is from my operative report:

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (85% subtotal gastrectomy) over a 36 French bougie dilator

Hey Jenn! I have a nice stockpile of Gas-X strips. How long after surgery can I start using them? I have heard of people using Gas-X and Halls while still in the hospital.

I am packing my bags this weekend. Not much to take, I guess. Clothes, spirometer, Gas-X and phone. Not sure if I need anything else.

I forgot all about the drain! Is that the one you pull out yourself - like the On-Q? I am not looking forward to pulling anything out of myself! LOL

Well guys, this is my last weekend with my full size tummy. I kind of want to have a big good-bye dinner full of yummy carbs - but I am resisting. Wish me luck and see ya on the loser's bench!!

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Please update us as soon as you can......hope you are doing okay. Sorry that I'm just now getting back to you but you have been in my thoughts!!!

Jennifer

Finally made it in here! LOL.

I am Heather and I will be Sleeved on June 6th (monday - eeek!) by Dr Oldham and Weiss in Louisville (Baptist East). I don't have any co-mo's but I do have elevated BP right now; maybe due to nerves about surgery IDK. I am trying [oh so hard] to stay on my pre-op diet of shakes and a small low carb meal. This is truly a test of my willpower!

Jenn - did they give you a PPI post op?

Also, I am kind of wierded out about taking the On-Q pump out of my skin... bleh! Otherwise, I am super excited and ready to start this journey!! I am praying for no complications. *fingers crossed*

Hi Heather.....

No, Dr Weiss doesn't do the PPI test post op. I am not sure if Dr Oldham does or not. Girl, I'll tell you the truth........they took my On Q pump out in the hospital and I don't even remember it. I had to stay an extra day because I was having breathing troubles so before I left it was empty. However, the drain being removed was just terrible. I have talked to other people who said it didn't bother them at all.

Have you bought some of those Gas X strips? Those helped me alot after surgery. Have you packed your bag yet?

Jennifer

I was sleeved by Dr Weiss in Lexington, KY on March 13, 2011 at Central Baptist Hospital. What stage of the process is everyone else in?

Jennifer

I finally, FINALLY made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the pertinent data - I am 54 years young - and had a hysterectomy in 1990. I was left one ovary and went on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) within a few months of surgery. My hormone level has been relatively calm all these years - except when I rapidly lose weight. Fast forward in time to now - I am three months post VSG surgery - have lost 54 pounds - and am in the throws of a wicked PUBERTY. I alternate (sometimes rapidly) from wanting to RIP OFF SOMEONE'S HEAD THAT ANNOYS ME and WEEPING over the most trivial items. My people skills seem to have left me (not a good thing for my career). I have an appointment with my doc to have blood drawn on Monday, and then to have the results of the bloodwork reviewed a week from Friday. I want my hormone levels stabilized! This is driving me nuts!

Anyone else experiencing this? Other than this issue - I feel great after my surgery, and I am happy with my sleeve.

This is so funny that I ran across this post.........because my last name is also Cunningham and I had the puberty too! :-)

I am 32. I've never had acne in my life (not even during puberty) until after I had this surgery. I started breaking out BAD right along my jawline. I used to work for a dermatologist and he always said acne on the jawline area is hormonal. Also had mood swings and hot flashes. I am glad to report that this has all resolved.....and did not last too long after surgery.

Hope this helps.

Jennifer

How long did your surgeon make you wait to eat chicken post-op? (Not pureed)

Are you going home with a pain pump? They are sending me home with one, maybe that's the difference. No idea. Anyway, good luck to you tomorrow as well. Post on here as soon as you can so we can compare notes!!!!!

Too funny! I'll definitely get some alcohol pads. We are being sleeved the same day, Dazy!

I also packed tweezers and I bought one of those little travel pillows at Walgreens because I saw a post somewhere that said it is good to have a little pillow to press on your belly when you are getting up/down and coughing. If you have a walgreens nearby, I paid $4.99 I think and it even came with a little pillowcase.

I am only staying one night so I don't think I'm going to take Shampoo and a hair dryer. How about you?

I am having the same feeling as you. Just over food. I didn't eat lunch and getting ready to go make myself eat dinner. Maybe it's nerves.

Congrats! March 14th is my date too!

I am self pay. My total from start to surgery date was 3 months, 2 weeks.

Red Velvet Cake. Pure bliss and perfection. Goodnight, friend.

I swear by Zicam. Also, saline nasal spray might help.

I am a nurse. Don't be embarassed, they are there to take care of you. Just make sure you tell them so that you don't end up lying in a big mess.

I don't know your specifics but I am a nurse and I encourage you to get a new doctor. The doctor works for YOU, not the other way around.

My doctor told me not to chew gum because it's bad if you swallow it. I didn't ask any questions because I have never been a gum chewer.

My doctor doesn't allow gum. Check with yours first.

I was told no Ibuprofen after surgery.

Plus I didn't notice your user name.....duh. lol

Oops! You had posted that one day earlier than I read it. Mine is the 14th and my bag is packed too! lol I don't even pack this early for vacation. What all are you taking other than your outfit?

We have the same surgery date! I'm having mine done by Derek Weiss in Lexington, KY!!!

Great news! Keep us updated!

Same here, Mystee. Getting mine done Monday the 14th of March. I am a nervous wreck but I know it will be worth it.