Everything posted by shielanotsheila
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Cranky and frustrated
I had my revision on June 6th. I haven't been able to get all my liquids in because it hurts and I have lots of gas. I am walking taking gas-x etc but nothing is really helping. I went to the doctor and everything is ok. She gave me a prescription dose of Pepcid to help with my hunger. Right now I am at the mall so I could walk. I am cranky because my family is eating food and I can't. I am frustrated because I have lost only 7 pounds including preop. I know this phase will pass but I just want to feel better!
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Liquid Phase
Thanks everyone. That is what I thought.
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Liquid Phase
I just started my full liquid phase. Does anyone know if I can have strained soup on this phase?
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Couldny get my sleeve today
I had my revision on June 6th with Dr. Kim. I understand your disappointment but at the same time my stomach is so swollen! Imagine if there were complications. You wouldn't want to go through that!
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Couldny get my sleeve today
With Dr. Kim? He usually does it all in one surgery. If he felt that way, then you know he is really looking out for you. He is making sure there are no complications.
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This ketosis breath is going to kill someone!
I am in the same boat. I saw my husband cover his nose and realized it was my bad breath. He tried to make me feel better but I don't know what to do about the bad breath. I am 4 days post op.
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For those who had band to sleeve in one surgery..
My band was emptied 2 months prior to give my stomach a chance to heal. I had the revision all in one.
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weight loss
Staci27, that is exactly what I was wondering. I had surgery on June 6th and I have only lost 5 pounds including pre surgery diet. I feel upset that I went through this and the pounds aren't leaving.
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Today is the day
Thanks PainInTheGlass! I am going to try the sippy cup. Hopefully that will help!
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Today is the day
Thanks DaFierce1! I am trying to walk but I am so damn tired too! I need to figure out how to get my fluids in because I seem to get more gas when I sip.
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Today is the day
I woke up nauseated. I had nothing to throw up so it hurt. I feel like crap but noticed I am really tired and just want to sleep! I am trying to sip my water but the gas is unbelievable!
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Today is the day
And I am so scared. I am hope I am making the right decision!
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June 6th. Looking for my sleeve siblings! :)
June 6th too! I am in Dallas,TX. I am so scared! I am more scared of feeling nauseous after. I hate feeling like that!i know this is right for me but I am scared of feeling sick and being in pain.
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dr. kim
Good luck!
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dr. kim
Exactly. That is why I was torn. Hopefully everything will work out. Good luck to you! Keep me posted as to how things go.
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dr. kim
Thanks for the info! I had googled dr. Kim reviews. I don't remember the exact site.
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dr. kim
My experience hasn't been unsatisfying. His staff has been great. I was thinking of switching because Dr. Kim is far from where I live. I live in Frisco. I went to Dr. Kim because he was close to work and it was easy to get to appointments from work. I didn't realize the surgery would be at Wise. I thought it would be at Baylor at Trophy Club. Since it is at Wise, I thought it would be a long drive for my husband. Also, I read a couple of negative reviews about him not caring if there are complications. I also read that Dr. Nick does a leak test right after surgery to make sure everything went well. Guess I am a little nervous because I had a bad experience with my lapbad. I am nervous that if there are complications that Dr. Kim won't be there for me. Hopefully the negative reviews are wrong. What is your opinion of Dr. Kim?
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dr. kim
I am so glad I saw your post. I am using Dr. Kim too. I was thinking of moving over to Dr. Nicholson but he didn't have any early appointments and I don't want to wait. I have my surgery June 6th and I am very nervous!
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Insurance approved my revision!
Thank you everyone! I am hoping I made the right decision.
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Insurance approved my revision!
I am happy and scared at the same time! I am so scared of complications!
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Submitted information to insurane
Just found out I was approved! Surgery is June 6. So nervous!
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Submitted information to insurane
Just submitted my information to my insurance. I hope they approve the revision! They only allow one bariatric surgery per lifetime. I am hoping they realize that the band did crap for me and I haven't lost the weight I wanted to!
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Trying to decide
I feel the same way! I look at this board everyday because I want to be thin but I am scared of being sick!
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Trying to decide
My insurance allows only 1 WLS surgery per lifetime. Plus you have to have a bmi of 40 or 35 with two co-morbidity risks. I have a lapband and my bmi is 36 with no co morbidity. I just had an EGD done and they said everything looks ok.
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Trying to decide
I think my insurance might not pay. How much is it in Mexico and how is everyone finding a doctor?