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- 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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4 Weeks Out/up And Down With Weight
I lost 7 pounds in the first 7 days then not an ounce for 11 days. It will happen. I think we all are ready but it will happened.
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What Are The Reasons Surgery Gets Delayed Or Cancelled?
Mine was almost delayed due to a high white blood cell count or infection. However, they put me on a high dose of antibiotics for 3 days. Checked it the morning of surgery and it went down. So my surgery wasn't delayed.
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7 Weeks Post Op....i Stay Nauseas.
I have no idea why but a majority of the time I wake up nauseas and throughout the day. Has anyone else had this and how did u deal with it if so? And I'm absolutely not pregnant. Lol.
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Heartburn!
I've had this several times myself. My question is is it the same thing as Gerd. I've never really had heartburn often. So I'm not sure what is causing it.
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New To Vst.
Welcome...I am 6 weeks post op. It has been pretty good so far. The pre-op diet was a little trying for me. Afterwards I didn't know what to expect but now that I'm on solids I am doing better. My hardest part was the emotional hunger. You aren't hungry but your head says you are because that's what we are use to. But I have found that this site offers many answers, tons of support, and sometimes a place to just relate. However, one recommendation I would give you is to not compare your sucesses with anyone elses. I have drove myself crazy doing this. Just because someone loses 25 pounds in 2 weeks doesn't mean you will. But our happy moments no matter how big or how small are ours and we should be glad. It is one more step to our goal of being healthy.
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Top 5 Things You Did Or Should Have Done Prior To Surgery To Ensure Success.
The list above is great.... A few other things I did was cut off of caffeine/carbonated sodas. This was a huge deal for me as I was a Dr.pepper addict. -Have a support group in place. This forum is great. However, during the time I was on liquids post-op. I thought what did I do. -Never be afraid to ask questions no matter how little they seem, you need to completely know what is going on with your body. -Drink as much as you can to avoid dehydration. If I get minimally dehydrated I get a major headache. -Last remember everyone is different you will have your own sucesses and they may not be the same as everyone else's or as much. But we all have a goal and we will get there. The last one has got me a few times to the point of tears but I have to remember my body is gonna do what's best for me. I hope this helps if even just a little bit.
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3Rd Day Post-Op, Qs... Is This Normal?
Also the gas pain is from the gas they blow you up with and gas x or nothing will help. The best thing is to walk walk walk. My Dr also told me some say the gas pain is worse on the 3rd day. It will get better.
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Scared I Might Be Pregnant
I had brown spotting and was 10 days late. Felt sick to my stomach but was not pregnant. I knew for sure. She told me the morning sickness was probably low blood sugar. I hope everything works out for you.
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Drinking Alcohal?
I was told that because our stomach is so muxh smaller that it absorbs smaller amounts quickly. In the nutritionist words....you would be a cheap drunk and have a lot of empty calories.
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Slamming A Drink...
I am 5 weeks post op and I can drink like i always have. I couldnt the first few weeks but after that I drink gulps as I am always thirsty. But beware if you drink to much at first it will hurt and can come back up. So just adjust to how you feel.
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Pre-Op Diet Lesson On Day 6 - Don't Pass Gas!
I had this happened post op. I was so embarassed and to beat it all I was not at home but at my mothers with no spare clothes. My kids thought it was funny...I was humiliated. Considering my mom is tiny i had to wear a pair of men's boxers home. LESSON: always try to go to the bathroom even just to pass gas...lol.
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Wow! I Definetely Have A Sleeve!
The first few weeks on liquids I never got that full feeling...the I ate enough feeling and I wondered if something was wrong with me. Now that I'm adding solids I feel the "you've ate enough" kick in. My weight loss has been slow which has discouraged me some but I'm really trying to see the whole picture. I'm just so glad I feel what I've been looking for.
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4 Weeks Post Op...upset Stomach For 2 Days
I am 4 weeks post op today. I have been sick to my stomach for 2 days. I don't want to eat or drink. I feel like if I could throw up I would feel better. I also am having the gas in the chest pain again. I have no idea whats going on? Anyone else had this.
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Frustrated With The Foods I Can Eat....
Mine was the 28th and I'm able to eat that stuff now also. But it just started Thursday and I was thankful. Maybe you can try changing your chicken up or something.
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Possible Popsicle Overdose!
I love the Edys fruit sugar free popsicles. If you want to change it up. They are rasberry,strawberry, and tangerine. They are great.