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Everything posted by lovelyladynhouston
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What R U Eating 11 Day Postop?
I'm 12 days out and still doing liquids. Protein shakes, G2, Water, Popsicles, and crystal light. I ate like 3 grapes yesterday they went down find.
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Lovenox Injections Post-Op
Yea I'm taking The shots as well. Only paid $10 at CVS!
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4 Days Post Op And Still Cannot Lay On My Side. :(
I'm 12 days post op and afraid to lay on my side.I sleep on my back or sit up.
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Surgery Date 7/30
Thanks @ Miss @ ladie yea I'm bored out of my mind plus need to get back to the money. Wow you are doing good.
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Surgery Date 7/30
Started at 273 now at 256 77!! I can tell I've lost several inches but have no clue how many. I feel pretty good going back to work Monday.
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I Knew It Was To Good To Be True!
I know it's infections but I really don't feel like going to the ER
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I Knew It Was To Good To Be True!
Sleeved 7/30 havent had any pain are problems until today .I have pus coming from my incision. I called my Dr office and the on called Dr called me saying I need to come to the ER
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Huge Nsv
That's awesome!! Not stupid at all.. I have always done the same thing. Soon I will.slip into a booth! Sleeved 7/30
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Five Days Post Op. Doing Great!
I'm also 5 days out sugar free popsicle are my best friend. Oh and key lime pie yogurt is really good. I'm too scared to try anything else been doing good and want to keep it that way. I made tacos for the kids tonight and it didn't faze me at all.
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I Will Call My Dr, Monday
Ok! Thank you all for your replies.
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Sweet Tea 6 Weeks Out?
Have u tried G2 Gatorade? I really like fruit punch. Yesterday I had diet tea 0 sugar it was pretty good. Just make sure it doesn't have sugar.
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I Will Call My Dr, Monday
Do you guys think I can drink Herbal life protein shakes?? I'm 5 days out
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Early Soft Foods
Ok this is too much...... Next!
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The First Few Days
Wow @ Ann how did u find out so soon that ur off insulin? I don't see my dr for another 2 Weeks I pray I have the same results. I'm still taking insulin.
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The First Few Days
Colebort, I was sleeved MOnday!! Have u tried G2 Gatorade it goes down easy for me but when I drink plain water are crystal light I walk immediately. For some reason everytime I hear a funny noise/ strange feeling in my tummy I go for a walk , been walking at lot and it helps so much also haven't had any pain
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Is The Pain Worse Than Labor?
I just had surgery Monday! I had some pain during recovery but morphine quickly took care of that. Haven't had any pain since I been home actually doing very well. I have liquid loritab but haven't used it yet.
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Home From Surgery!
Amfw, how are u feeling? I'm doing good I haven't had any problems or pain. Ok I work at Methodist HOspital did u have urs Monday as well?
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Cant Get In My Protein
Where can we find the protein tubes/shots?
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Diabetes & My Sleeve!
That's awesome I'm praying for the same results!
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After Surgery
Gatorade 2 is going down much better then water. I wonder why? I tried having some chicken broth only 2 teaspoons. Still no pain and that is great!! I haven't taken any pain meds since I left the hospital yesterday
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After Surgery
I had my surgery on Monday as well. I'm doing pretty good no pain only when I get up but its tolerable. Been waking every hour. Hope everyone feels better
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Home From Surgery!
Me too # ppatterson
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Home From Surgery!
That's awesome Vinny! So far everything is good @ dreamer Dr, Vadim Sherman @ The Methodist Hospital
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Home From Surgery!
Hey guys I'm 1 day post op. I feel fairly good some pain last night but overall I feel good. I expected to feel miserable nope not at all. I hope I don't jinks myself
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Surgery Tomorrow.... Pre-Op Torture
Congrats! to you I will be sleeved in the morning. So ready to get this over with as well