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cassieh
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by cassieh
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Your just right down the street from me. How r u doing? Who did your surgery? Dr Zakhour did mine at Texas Regional in Sunnyvale.
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Oh yes, us sleevers dump. Not as much as the Bypass but it happens. Im thinking maybe the B12 since its the only thing new you added today.
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I had my surgery the day before you....3/29. My starting weight was 330, now I am at 297. I was on full liquids 5 days pre-op, full liquids 2 weeks post-op and now I am on soft foods until week 4. No complications. I walk about 2 miles a day and just started doing some toning weight lifting for the arms. (only 5 pounds each)
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I wish I could have been more mentally prepared to deal with my food addiction. I was an emotional wreck the first week.
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I was told no bread unless it is toasted...so I think waffles would fall under the toasted category.
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32 pounds to be exact. Im lovin my sleeve!
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I had my 2nd follow up doctors visit today and I am down 30 lbs since I started my 5 day preop diet. Just wanted to share my good news. :~)
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I am 3 weeks post op, I did not have stitches. My doc used the glue and tape and mine have healed beautifully.
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Post op I just used the cup that the hospital gives u. Its a large cup with the lid that even shows ounces on it. Im 3 weeks out now and just drink regular bottled water. I was scared that I may get to much air from the sports top.
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Congrats! I was sleeved on 3/29 and am also feeling great! Down 31 lbs. Good luck!
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Good luck...it will be over with before u know it.
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Wow! How far postop are u? Im sure everyone is different but I am 19 days postop and had the same thing yesterday, I could only eat a couple if bites of them. I wish I could have ate more because they were yummy.
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I had extreme acid reflux before my sleeve was done. I took nexium and that worked well. After surgery I was put on prevacid that dissolves on the tounge. My reflux has not been bad since surgery. Maybe u should get a second opinion. Good luck tho.
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I had a terrible time emotionally the first week or so. I am 2 1/2 weeks out now and feel much better. It gets better I promise. Just hang in there.
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My 2 children were the reason I had the surgery. They are 10 & 11 and if I hadnt had the surgery I would have surely cut my life short. U know whats right for u, dont listen to the skeptics. Im not saying u should have the surgery or u shouldnt, just follow ur heart. If u are a believer in God then pray about it. This surgery does save lives tho. Good luck
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I was sleeved on March 29th and I have 2 children, ages 10 & 11. I could not have handled it without the help of my parents. I have had 2 c_ sections and this surgery was totally different than that. Its wasnt the pain from surgery that was bad, it was the discomfort from gas. I could not take my children to school for a week. I just didnt feel good. Everyone is different tho and handles surgery different. I am 17 days postop now and feel great. My opinion is to wait until school is out unless u have someone to help u with the kids. Just my opinion. Good luck.
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I have been sleeved and I walk right after I eat. I feel like it helps me digest my food better. It may just be in my head but thats what I like to do . Good luck
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I am 2 weeks post op today and I felt the same as u are feeling. I had everything ready and felt prepared but I was terrified of the surgery. Needless to say, everything went well and my recovery is going great. The one thing I wasnt prepared for is the mental part of it all. I wa severely depressed for a few days after surgery and even felt some regret. My food addiction hit me hard. im much bettet now, just wish I was better prepared mentally and emotionally.
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I was allowed applesauce unless its was during the clear liquid diet.
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I wasnt comfortable traveling to Mexico so I had it done here at home (Dallas area). Awesome doctor. Dr. Zackhour. 9550
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I am 12 days post op and I have lost 27 pounds since my preop diet
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I had my VSG on March 29th and I had terrible gas pains. The very best thing for gas is WALK, WALK, WALK. I cannot stress that enough. Gasx strips work also but not as well as walking. Good luck
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I am 9 days post op and I felt so depressed the first week. It was horrible. I even regretted having the surgery. I also have a history of depression, so I was worried too. But I must admit that I am feeling much better now. It got better each day and is still getting better. My main issue was that I just missed food and felt so hungry. I have a terrible food addiction so I have had to really face that. Not all people go through this so you may not either.
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I put 3 crackers in my broth and once it was mushy I ate it.
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My surgeon doubled me up. This is just to be extra safe as far as leaks go. Lots of surgeons do it. Youll be fine. Good luck