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Just completed it:)

Excellent. This is my first day back to work so it is good to hear I won't need to worry about this!

How long does the charge stay up on the FitBit Ultra? My iPhone 4s runs down quickly, and I am hoping the FitBit stays charged throughout the day so I don't have to take the FitBit charger to work.

To find surgeons and hospitals that give self pay discounts I spent many hours doing searches on the Internet. Some list the discounts on their web sites and others you have to call. There may be lists available, but I spent time finding a surgeon and hospital I felt provided high quality service at a reduced rate. Good luck in your search!

The Gas X and Pepcid are for two different things. My surgeon explained that the Pepcid helps your stomach to heal and helps prevent ulcers. He prescribed mine twice a day. I have to dissolve it each time in a small amount of water to take, The Gas X does help with the gas pains, but it sounds like you need to get started on the Pepcid. When I was late taking a dose I had pain in the upper part of my stomach and felt sick.

Have you discussed being on the Wellbutrin XL with your bariatric surgeon? At times the antidepressant needs changed, especially if it is an extended release medication.

I had my Sleeve done June 27th. I am from Missouri but went to Dallas Tx since the cash price for my sleeve was $10,995. Normally their price is $12,995 but they are running a $2000 off special. This included the consultation and follow-up with the Surgeon, the operating room fee, anesthesia fee, hospital stay up to two nights, nursing care, standard post op lab work and radiologic studies, medications, hospital dietary consult, Pre op nutrition class, Pre op preparatory class, psych eval if needed, Pre op testing (Labs, EkG, CXR) and post op support groups. Dr Frenzel was my bariatric surgeon and Forest Park was the hospital. I was very pleased with the care and the cost which was much less than available in my home State.

My surgeon told me that duing the first four to six weeks the risk for leaks is greatest. He said after that the risk is very minimal.

I had surgery June 27th. I did not know I would have the pain pump or the Luvinox injections but was relieved I was getting these after I read up on them. The indwelling pump I had was the "On-Q" pump. It is small but it decreases the amount of pain near the location with the largest incision. My surgeon explained that the incision on the left is where he removes the stomach through. He said the pump decreases the pain and swelling as well as decreases the need for the other pain meds. You can do a search for "On-Q" pumps and find there is a lot of information on the Internet. There may be other brands but this will give you a better understanding of this device. The injections decrease the risk of blood clots so it is very important to finish all that are ordered. The bariatric coordinator said dehydration and blood clots are two of the biggest reasons for readmission. So by decreasing the pain with the pain pump it is easier to drink your fluids and with the injections the risk of clots is greatly reduced. Good luck with your surgery. I lost te

I had my sleeve done on June 27th. The first day after surgery I felt great, but the second day I was switched to oral pain meds instead of IV meds. That day the pain I had was gas pain, which can be very uncomfortable so be sure you walk, even if you don't want to, and take the Gas X strips. I am taking it easy and although I am a little sore, I don't have any significant pain. Also I don't have any nausea or cravings. It will help if you make a chart to keep up with your liquid intake and medicines the first week. Without a chart I am sure I would not keep up with everything and probably would not feel as good as I do. Good luck!

I had to have an Upper GI. When the results came back it indicated I had a Hiatal Hernia. I was worried my doctor would cancel my surgery, but I learned this is not unusual. My surgeon repaired the hernia while he did my sleeve.

Sounds like you are very prepared. That is great! I have my surgery scheduled on the 27th of this month. I am thankful for the information posted on this site!