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Everything posted by jessfharris
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Burping?
I was told it's because of all the air they pumped in from surgery plus we might be drinking too fast so I take a sip and slowly let it go down... It will get better I'm post op 2 days and I havent burped as much but I do get lil chest pains ... Have any of u had that??
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Surgery 8/15- Feeling Pretty Good!
JUST A LIL PAIN BUT NOT AS BAD AS I WAS THINKING! Im on full liquids and im drinking Isopure Protein drinks and Water - I was given pain meds and nausea meds too. So I'm doing great! I get lil chest pains here and there but they only last a few seconds, any of u get that post op? Is it normal? My starting weight was 347 (highest) and preop diet on my day of surgery 332 and 2 days post op 328.0 - wow !! I'm loving my sleeve !!
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Today Is My Surgery!
Thanks guys I'll keep y'all posted!
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Today Is My Surgery!
I'm done with surgery I went in at 7:30 and was done 9:15 am. I been in my room doing very well and I been walking down the halls. I already used the potty alot 1 and 2 lol ... I have dull pain but thats about it... And I VERYYY thirsty !
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Today Is My Surgery!
I'm at the hospital right Now!! So nervous I can't stop shaking... It's about 5:30 am, just waiting to be omitted, having second thoughts, like what the heck am I doing?!?!??!!, hope all goes well !!
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Surgery Tomorrow!
Thank u all!! Much appreciated !!
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Surgery Tomorrow!
HAVING MY SLEEVE TOMORROW AT 5:30 AM REALLYYYYY NERVOUS!! My HIGHEST weight was 347 I'm now 332... I'm down -15 pounds preop... My goal weight is 180. I CAN DO IT!! lol Well hope all goes well tomorrow !
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Omg I Hope My Surgery Wont B Rescheduled!
Ok so my doctor said it's a spider bite or insect bites they r giving me antibiotics and cream. BUT IM OK FOR SURGERY TOMORROW!! yayyyyyyy!
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Omg I Hope My Surgery Wont B Rescheduled!
Oh man they itch sooo bad! I'll keep you guys posted! Appointment at the doctors today at 1 pm.
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Omg I Hope My Surgery Wont B Rescheduled!
I think it's a spider bite but then again there's so many! Someone meantion to me it could be ringworms from going to the gym.. Oh my god do they itch but I been good.. Don't wanna infected or spread it.
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Omg I Hope My Surgery Wont B Rescheduled!
What r those? Never heard of them?
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Pre-Op Liquid Diet How Much Did You Loose?
I lost 15 pounds !! I did my last weigh in today I had a week and a day for preop diet ... I have my surgery this Wednesday
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Omg I Hope My Surgery Wont B Rescheduled!
Okkk so my surgery is 8/15 this Wednesday but I woke up with a rash or bite of some kind and I scheduled a doctors appointment for tomorrow, the last thing I wanna hear is we r gonna reschedule ur surgery!! It's really itchy and it sorta tingels and burns and it sorta swollen hard like when u get bit by a mosquito ... Any ideas what it might be? Or if you think they will reschedule?? I attached photos please excuse my nasty cellulite .... It's on my inner thighs!! Sorry kinda graphic!!
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3 Month Post -Op Before And After Photo
That's awesome I'm having surgery 8/15 on Wednesday !! I hope I lose enough to wear a nice dress for my sisters wedding in November!
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Excess Skin? How Bad!?!?!
Thank you so much for your feedback!! Much appreciated... I do hope I don't have too much excess skin! I been exercising goin every other day to gym for 2 hours... I started my pre op diet 6 days ago and I've lost 12 pounds- soo hyped about that!!!!!! My last weigh in is tomorrow I hope I lose another 2-3 pounds. Newhoooo Lyssa you look great Hun!! Keep it up! And to all you other sleevers, congrats on you weight loss please keep me informed on the skin...
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Excess Skin? How Bad!?!?!
I really want to know if you guys had bad excess skin? Or very little? Im severely scared of that.... I know I won't have a tight body or anything remotely close to a model but I'd like to have at least a body where I can wear a bathing suit. So how is it??
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How Many Nights Did U Stay At Hospital?
Damn it ! I was hoping you guys would say one night only :-/ oh well... How was your stay? Staff- nurses and cnas ?
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How Many Nights Did U Stay At Hospital?
Im really curious to know how long I'll be staying! I hate hospitals! How long did you stay and how was it??
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What Do You Take With Your Tuna?
I'm not sure how Mexican u wanna go but I love eatin tuna with chopped tomatoes, onion, and a carrano jalapeño and lemon juice- and it's BOMB!!
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What Is Your Goal Weight ?!
I'm 5'10"-5'11" and my starting weight was 347.8 I'm currently 338.5 Im on my pre op I lost 9 pounds in 5 days and my surgery is 8/15 - my goal weight is 170-175 but my surgeon said "realistic" goal weight should be 210-200 but if I lose more then go for it!! I dont know my actual pant size to be honest i actually I haven't known for years, I thinkkkk im about a 24 ?!??? I really don't care wat size I am either just as nice hip my age clothes fit - oh im 25 btw. I just want to be healthy and be fashionably "in" ... Lol
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Pre Pre-Op Diet
Lol yea well I didn't get to have a food funeral ! The day of my consultation with the surgeon they put me on the liquid diet and scheduled me for surgery a week after !
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Day Of Surgery Question
MY MOM AND HUBBY TOLD ME THEY BOTH WANT TO STAY WITH ME...i think i personally would need them for moral support...HOW MANY NIGHTS DID YOU GUYS STAY AT THE HOSPITAL??? JUST TO BE PREPARED!!
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Personal Pms Question For My Ladies! Pre Op
Ok thank you ladies...I think it might be because im losing weight and all my nerves that brought my period at this time...because last year i had my gallbladder removed and same day after my surgery i also start my period...
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Its Been A Year!
You look great!! thats awesome to see that you hit your goal weight...i hope me hitting the gym will also help with the excess skin cus im dreadfully scared of it...i dont wanna lose my weight and still be scared to look at my self naked..
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5 Months Since My Sleeve Surgery
keep it up! thats good to hear!!