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SAHM=Stay at home Mom.
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I took my Zoloft as usual.. I actually couldn't tolerate the liquid lortab or reglan they gave me--had to have it switched to pills!!!
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Amazing.. It is the little things and not always the scale!!!!! Congrats
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Good luck tomorrow!!!!!
It's so motivating hearing from all you sleevers! My surgery is finally tomorrow morning...I'm a little nervous but more excited.
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Try gas x strips... they dissolve on your tongue.. They are wonderful!!!
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How are the new sleevers out there doing????
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So.. I had surgery on March 10th.. I was so incredibly nervous going in (always a little scared about anesthesia). Procedure went well, woke up in PACU and my O2 sats were on the low side. Had a really hard time waking up. I was not conscious for more than an hour that first day.. I got up to use the restroom and back to sleep. Could not keep my eyes open!!! (this may have been due to the 2mg dilaudid I was given!! post op)
So on POD1, things were rough, I was in a lot of pain--not surgical mind you, but stomach. Once I started taking Omeprazole regularly, that pain went away.
So here I am POD 11 and things are going wonderfully. I am adjusting well to my new stomach and learning what I can and cannot do. It is still so hard to slow down when eating... I was so used to eating fast, it is a hard habit to break. Drinking is getting easier as I don't have to sip, I can take a real drink now. If I find I am low on fluids, I'll have a popsicle or 2 to help bring that number up.. Today I actually got about 58! Gms Protein in.. How exciting
Would I change anything?? On POD1 I would have cancelled sx.... But today.. I feel better, I am lighter and I am going to live longer. Dr. Westmoreland has given me the tools to change my life-it's in my hands now!!!!!
Good luck to all still waiting for their March Surgery!!! Congrats to those already sleeved and doing well
-19 pounds post op!!!!
Jenn
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I don't think I drank that much while in the hospital.... Sip sip sip... Keep sipping
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Congrats on your goal. So very sorry about your dad!! Nothing I can say will help, just know you are in my thoughts.
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I am one week out, post op and have lost 13.5 this week... My total for pre-op and now is 28#. It totally depends is what I am finding
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@Debby, I understand completely. My first day home (and the next) I could not find a comfortable position to be in. That was awful. My doc said to use heating pad for my back/ice for belly. I have also been loving the gas x strips--supposed to help with trapped gas from procedure too! I am totally sympathizing with you Hang in there!!!!!!! Jenn
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WOW! Thanks guys for all the replies. It's good to know I am not alone. I knew this was permanent and it just hit me these last couple of days that it really is. I am happy as the pounds are coming off like never before, I just want the negative feelings to be gone! Thanks again for the insight, I really appreciate it!!!!
Jenn
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First off, please don't flame... I am just venting here.. Immediately post op- and POD1 I was feeling immense regret over having the surgery. I know a lot of that was pain because I was in a lot of it.. But now here I am POD6 and I don't know if I am still having that nagging feeling of at least some regret over having the sleeve done. I don't know where this is coming from or why. I am grateful for my life, my family but just need to hear if others have went through a period of regret (or maybe I am mourning my fat self).... THanks in advance,
Jenn
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Usually only a couple of days!!!!! Hope you get your approval!
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Good luck tomorrow !!!!
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Congrats!! Hope you are feeling well. Surgery day was rough for me, as was POD1!! I am now POD3 and feeling much better Get your fluids in and as much Protein as possible!!!! Hang in there!
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Check with the center that you had your surgery done at. Ours does clothing swaps.. You bring something and you can take something!!!
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THanks eylish! I agree.. I wish I had done this a long time ago so I wouldn't be going thru this now... I am happy I had it done, believe me, I just was in denial as to how much I would be hurting..... Very excited for you-this week will FLY by!!!!
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Checking in... Surgery tomorrow (Mar 10) with Dr. Westmoreland in Middle Tennessee
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I had noticed that too!!! Back to normal now it appears...
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Sorry for no post, been on vacation.. liquids have been tough and now I am day before surgery!!!! Nervous as heck !!!
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Looking for anyone else who is a March Sleever for some encouragement. Have my date finally after starting the process 18 months ago, getting sidetracked and finally going for the gold Have a date of March 10 and getting ready to start my 2 week pre op liquid diet... This seems like such an obstacle for me, though I know it is for the me to have a safe surgery... Any thoughts, words of wisdom to get through these next 2 weeks???
Thanks--Jenn
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It took several days before I was able to get all liquids in and then probably a week before I could get all my Protein in!!! But.. I am almost 3 weeks post op and am feeling great My incisions are healed. I am not having pain or discomfort and am grateful for my sleeve Good luck to you!!!! Jenn