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WillInAtlanta

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. WillInAtlanta

    It's so easy to get discouraged

    Very true.. Sent from my iPad using VST
  2. WillInAtlanta

    Diaries of a man *****

    4 women?!? Kudos, but you must have some serious cash or a great job lol Sent from my iPad using VST
  3. WillInAtlanta

    Anyone who has had Cigna who had sleeve this year?

    Cigna is a stickler for the details. I was denied on my first round because my 3 month span with the NUT was only 89 days and they wanted to see 90 (thanks feb for being 28 days.) I met with my NUT immediately, they resubmitted, and I was approved days later. I was sleeved 5/23 Sent from my iPad using VST
  4. WillInAtlanta

    Steri strips

    My dr told me I could remove my steri strips 3 days post op. So, 4 days post op I started taking one off and I saw some of my belly fat peeking around the incision. It wasn't infected, just looked gross so I stopped. When did everyone else remove their strips or did y'all wait until they fell off? Sent from my iPad using VST
  5. WillInAtlanta

    Steri strips

    Thanks...I'll let em fall off Sent from my iPad using VST
  6. WillInAtlanta

    Pre-Op Shave

    I'm 6 days post op. I didn't think anything about getting shaved until I saw this post. I look at my incisions at least 10 times a day...however it wasn't until today that I realized they shaved me. I guess that could explain the itching Sent from my iPad using VST
  7. After getting sleeved my whole belly started itching. Days 2-3 my incisions started itching like crazy. I googled and everyone says that's part of the normal healing process. Now, my whole body itches from my head to my feet. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Sent from my iPhone using VST
  8. WillInAtlanta

    Post op itching

    Yep, I'm still on the pain meds. Thanks for reassuring me I wasn't crazy lol Sent from my iPhone using VST
  9. I'm pretty sure I scared her away...I yelled and pushed her away all in one breath. What a nice way to start the day. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  10. WillInAtlanta

    protein drinks, and sleeping on my belly

    I was sleeved on the 23rd. I feel your pain with the shakes. I'm on my 4th brand already lol. You can start sleeping on your stomach when it feels comfortable. Some are able to do it the next day and some take a week or 2 weeks to feel comfortable doing it. I slept on mine sat night and woke up an hour later coughing stomach acid. I tried again last night but woke up 2 hours later in pain so I'll give it a few more days before I try it again. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  11. I tried to sleep on my stomach again last night. I lasted for 2 hours. Epic fail...now I'm more sore than I've ever been. To top it off, my dog greeted me good morning by jumping and landing right on top of my middle incision. Eh. My dr said I can start working out at 3-4 weeks, but everyone can start off by walking immediately. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  12. WillInAtlanta

    Atlanta,ga?

    I didn't convert from a lapband...but have you been to one of the classes at emory jc that dr Johnson and dr hart have? After I went, I got a call like 2 days later to schedule an appointment. I started this process quite a few times in the past, but I can honestly say that both dr Johnson and dr hart care and they want people to physically be at their best in the end. It's been a pleasure dealing with both of them. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  13. I was sleeved on the 23rd too. Last night I tried to sleep on my stomach and an hour later I woke to coughing up stomach acid..definitely wasn't a good feeling. I'll give it a few more days before I try again. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  14. WillInAtlanta

    Constipation HELP!

    My dr recommended miralax since it doesn't clump and goes down easily... Mix some into a Protein shake Sent from my iPad using VST
  15. I go in tomorrow morning. Are there any other 5/23 sleevers? And am I the only one that's tired of friends and family asking if I'm excited/nervous? I'm just ready to start living my life! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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    May 23 sleevers?

    Yep I'm super sore too! But it's like night and day how much better I feel today compared to Thursday & Friday. I'm off for 6 weeks only because I work for a college...I'm usually off 6-8 weeks each summer, so I purposely scheduled to have my surgery during my first week off. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  17. WillInAtlanta

    May 23 sleevers?

    All done and in my hospital room. I can't even describe the pains ive felt today. I'll be discharged in the morning Sent from my iPhone using VST
  18. WillInAtlanta

    May 23 sleevers?

    I know how you feel. I haven't packed my bag yet, but I got the house ready because I plan to enjoy my 6 weeks away from work. I haven't taken time off in years... Good luck! Sent from my iPad using VST
  19. WillInAtlanta

    May 23 sleevers?

    Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  20. WillInAtlanta

    Atlanta,ga?

    That's great (the losing part.) Moving is a rough time for everyone and I guess I'll have fun with that in a few months, myself. Sent from my iPad using VST
  21. WillInAtlanta

    Atlanta,ga?

    Congrats! How're you doing post op? Sent from my iPad using VST
  22. WillInAtlanta

    Gettin' sleeved tomorrow!

    Good luck! I get sleeved Thursday...I think I'll feel the same way Sent from my iPhone using VST
  23. WillInAtlanta

    Atlanta,ga?

    Hey journeybegins05032013! I live intown in north Druid hills. I've only heard great things about Dr. Hart. I checked both doctors out but ultimately felt more comfortable with Dr. Johnson. How are you doing post op? Sent from my iPad using VST
  24. WillInAtlanta

    Atlanta,ga?

    I'm in Atlanta. I'm having it done with dr Johnson @ Emory johns creek on the 23rd Sent from my iPad using VST
  25. WillInAtlanta

    Protein ideas?

    I'm using body fortress. It's pretty good. Even their chocolate is good (I hate chocolate anything). I've also tried unjury and their stuff is tasty too. Good luck! Sent from my iPad using VST

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