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- GLP-1 medication Zepbound, Wegovy, access, side effects, progress, and support.
- Before surgery Compare procedures, plan ahead, and get honest pre-op answers.
- Post-op Recovery, food stages, symptoms, and support.
- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
- Revision Explore revision options, complications, and next steps.
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6 Weeks Post Op! Best Workouts?
And 40 pounds down! I feel and look like a totally different person. I'm thrilled with the results of this surgery. So glad I was able to go through with it! What are some of the best work outs in your opinion? I'm trying to work some new stuff into the usual walking/hiking/elliptical workouts
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18 Days Out, Woke Up Ridiculously Sick
Hey guys, so I had my surgery 18 days ago. Everything has been smooth and wonderful. Except about 45 minutes ago I woke up completely nauseated, light headed, and extremely thirsty. I've not been able to calm my stomach yet. I've had to run to the bathroom a couple times. Is something wrong? Or am I just maybe getting normal sick? Unrelated to my sleeve? I'm worried something is wrong since this is the first time I've felt sickness with the sleeve...
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Just Got My Staples Out! Reccomendations?
Hahaha thank you so much! I'll take all that :]]
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Just Got My Staples Out! Reccomendations?
Well, I just got my staples out and I'm down 25 pounds since pre-op diet..so 3 weeks ago! I'm stoked. I got all my lab work back and not a single note was off. The dr. was thrilled to tell me that every level, every test, everything was perfect. I'm just plan old overweight! NOT FOR LONG THOUGH! Anyways, I'm now into full liquids. Any good soups anyone can reccomend, or shakes that taste good and go down easy? Thanks so much!
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Running To The Toilet
I'm 5 days out, on a clear liquid diet. And starting this morning, any time I drink something that isn't plain water, I end up running to the bathroom and being in there for awhile emptying out. Sorry if TMI. I just hurt so bad. I had some broth at lunch, almost instantaneously it seemed to go through me. Whats the deal?
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How Long Befire Gas Pains
Stupid iPhone. How long before gas pains go away? I'm sorry for spelling errors!!
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How Long Befire Gas Pains
Ow long before gas pains and bloating go away? I'm 4 days post op and it is wearing me down. I feel so full because of all the bloating. Any advice on what to do? I'm walking, drinking and taking gas x. Whats the next few days or weeks look like?
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Average Hospital Stay
I had my surgery yesterday morning and was supposed to go home today. They say I'm "borderline dehydrated" so I'll have to stay until tomorrow. That part confuses me though because I've been on nonstop fluids, drinking 1oz or more every 15 minutes, and my pee is practically clear! (sorry if tmi) my dad thinks they're milking the fact I've got two private insurances paying for all this. I just want to get home to my baby. How long were you in hospital??
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Impatient!
My surgery was scheduled for 7:30 this morning. It's 8 and I'm still in the lobby. Not even to pre-op. I'm running out of patience and I'm so tired. Blah. Okay end of rant //
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Surgery Tomorrow!
Thank you so much everyone! And good luck to those also getting sleeved today! I'm sitting up at the hospital waiting to go back to the room now!
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Breastfeeding And The Sleeve
I don't think I have to wean him. I just think he has began the process himself, so I'm not to worried anymore. I'll pump at the hospital and nurse him as soon as I'm home and we'll see how it goes.
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Breastfeeding And The Sleeve
Hey ladies! Well I get sleeved tomorrow, and I'll let you know how it goes! My son just turned 1 on the 14th, so he's slowly nursing less and less. But I wanted him to wean himself, and me not cut it abruptly. He's down to 4-5 nursing sessions a day, and they are MAYBE 7 minutes long. So I'm thinking he's getting close to weaning anyways. But I will definitely let you know how the next few weeks go!
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Surgery Tomorrow!
Ah yikes, the day is coming up. Tomorrow morning at 7:32 in the morning, I will be getting my sleeve. I am so excited, anxious, nervous, happy, scared..you name it, I'm it. Keep me in your thoughts and send good vibes my way. We'll see if I get ANY sleep tonight!
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Liquid Diet Question
I've been having issues going at all since I started my liquid diet on June 4th
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Average Preop Diet Weightloss? Smooth Transition?
I'm on day 7 and have lost 10 pounds. I'm not starving anymore, thank god, but I've finally grown accustomed to drinking as much water as I can and downing these shakes no matter what. And I've been doing strength training & power yoga daily. What's an average preop weightloss? And do you think this behaviour now is easily Transferred to postop behaviour? I hope so! Haha. Good luck to everyone!! One more week and I'll be sleeved!!!!