Everything posted by Linkin
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Tips for getting Nexium down?
I am 10 days out now and I break my Prilosec into applesauce to take it.
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Tips for getting Nexium down?
If you have has pains from surgery the meds wont help with that. The gas pain from surgery is from the air they put in your belly to todo the surgery (laparoscopically). The told me walking, walking walking. Good luck.
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So, I've got a conundrum about Prilosec...
I am 10 days out and have struggled with gulping. And i am a terrible pill taker so I have been dumping my Prilosec capsules into applesauce and taking that way
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Heating pad=my new BFF
My back pain was 10x worse than any other pain. I am about 10 days out and it is just starting to get better. Good luck. My heating pad was a life saver!
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Remedy for sour stomach
I am six days out and the last night or two I have been super nauseous in the evenings. Everything I know to settle a sour stomach is a no no at this point. Any recommendations?
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Gums bleeding!
Yes, daily.
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Pain & Sleep
I am three days out and am having the same problem. I think my back pain is worse at this point than the pain from the surgery. I can't wait till I can sleep on my side again. Till then I belong to my recliner.
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Gums bleeding!
My bmi is 38 and my doc sent me home with daily levenox for a week. It's a precautionary measure for any abdominal surgery. Definately call your doc with any unusual bleeding. They may need to change or stop ur dose.
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Any May 16th Sleevers
What makes them suspect leak?
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Any May 16th Sleevers
How are all the May 16th sleevers doing?
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48 hours out - where was your pain?
I am 2 days out from surgery and am feeling pretty good. I am still very swollen and have pain around the incisions (as expected). You can hear my insides rumbling across the room. Is that normal? It is pretty painful when it is happening. Hunger pains? Gas pains? I'm also having lots of mid back pain. It improves if I lay on my side, but that is very painful yet. Not sure if it is deferred pain from the surgery or just laying around so much in an uncomfortable position. Anyway, where did you experience pain and what was it like?
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Post-op back pain?
Anyone have post-op back pain?the pain in my mid left back is much worse than any of the other pains. It gets better if I lay on my side, but it is petty painful on my belly to lay on my side (I was sleeved yesterday)
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Any May 16th Sleevers
Me too!
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Cover story for liquid diet?
Anyone have a good cover story for their liquid diet. I am not planning on telling my inlaws about my surgery. We will be there all weekend for Mother's Day.
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4 Days away from Surgery
Good luck! I have my surgery on May 16, also at a Center of Excellence.
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How much time off before returning to work?
STD= short term disability. Anything more Han a week and I'd have to fill it out.
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How much time off before returning to work?
How much time did you take off before returning to work? How much did you need? My doc does surgery as an outpatient procedure with just an overnight stay. He says people have surg on Thurs an go back Mon, but he likes to see them take at least a week. But, if I fill out STD paper for work he said I would have 2 weeks off since it goes through insurance. I don't want to rush myself by going back early, but I don't want to get bored at home either. I get bored ill want to eat or will feel the pain.
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Dr Hoehn in KS
I enjoyed Hoehn during my consult and have read great things about them. Their admin staff is terrible though. I have been trying for a week to get a call back. I am a week out from surgery and am starting to get nervous. I have questions that need answers!
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May 16?
Anyone having their surgery on may 16th?? I am scheduled on the 16th here in Kansas
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Dr Hoehn in KS
Anyone use Dr Hoehn in KS? How was your experience with him?
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Farther out post-ops, do you feel different than other people?
This is a fear of mine....
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Suddenly able to stick to a diet?
I am still preparing for my surgery on the 16th, but I am starting to get nervous. I have tried diets in the past but was never able to stick it and always gained the weight back. Will the Sleeve really work? Or is it a forever diet? I can handle eating normal with restriction to a certain amount but diet diet scares me. If dieting worked for me I would already be skinny.
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Just curious
My surgeon just keeps you for 23 hours, so overnight but technically outpatient.
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Where the May sleevers i just got my date!
May 16th in Kansas City!!
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Did you discuss your surgery?
I am in planning stages and just got scheduled. I am not planning on telling anyone. I don't want to have to defend my choice.