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joeg

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Everything posted by joeg

  1. Chapstick your mouth is so dry and its hard to drink water. Day 2 i started chewing gum and that helped to
  2. Today was 1 week for me they had me on protein shakes as soon as i got home from hospital
  3. I really like this app and appreciate everybody's responses it really helps ease the mind on some stuff
  4. Thanks for both your responses.
  5. Today is 1 week since my surgery. Is it normal that i don't really need to sip fluids i can take decant swallows with no discomfort?
  6. That is crazy how insurances are different i had my first class last may and just got my surgery april 3rd. Im not complaining just glad i finally got it done
  7. Today is a lot better it took a hour and 15 minn but i was able to drink 8oz of protein
  8. I had mine april 3rd also. Is anyone else having problems getting all the fluids they want you to get in a day im feel so full and only getting mybe half of what they expect in the first week
  9. I am 10 hr post op right now. For me there is a little gas pain in the stomach but it is nothing that cant be handled. I have already been up and walking 3 times today. The first one was with the nurse then she cut me lose to unplug my iv and go whenever i want. Good luck tomorrow im sure you'll see its not that bad
  10. I was told to drink 2 tablespoons in the morning and 2 tablespoons in the evening. You have to drink the whole bottle?
  11. Mine was approved in 2 weeks but then it took the hospital 3 month's to fit me in.
  12. Thanks for the feed back. I am actually doing the sleeve
  13. I am diabetic and I am getting the sleeve. I was told i probably won't have too take my medicine anymore after surgery and thday they would know for sure before i leave the hospital
  14. When you get home are you able to take care of yourself our do you need someone there with you
  15. Drinking lots of water. Low carb high protein diet. I went to a nutritionist told them i need to shrink my liver and what surgery i was having and paid for 2 weeks of prepped meals
  16. 1Sassymom deff alot of hoops to jump threw my surgery is scheduled for april 3.
  17. Just wondering what is the difference of having it in the usa or Mexico
  18. Davenport, iowa. Surgery set for next Monday
  19. I am 1 week into my pre-op diet and down 16 pounds. What is the average loss during those 2 weeks.
  20. Its not really 0 carbs 0 to low i went to a nutritionist and paid for prepped meals for two weeks I'm just curious how some people have to do a liquid diet and I don't
  21. Started my 2 week diet Monday. I dont have to do a liquid diet i have to do a zero carb high protein diet

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