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BigDGal50@gmail.com

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About BigDGal50@gmail.com

  • Rank
    Novice
  • Birthday 12/04/1959

About Me

  • Biography
    Divorced, Mother 3 grown children, Healthcare Professional; grew up in southern Louisiana
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Sports; Soduku, Mah Jongg, Bunko; reading business/medical articles/journals; cooking/baking
  • Occupation
    Nursing Student/CNA
  • City
    Dallas
  • State
    TX
  • Zip Code
    75248
  1. BigDGal50@gmail.com

    june 2013 sleevers!

    I think the consensus of the respondents is correct...everyone is different...metabolism, BMI, food choices, protein consumption, exercise, etc. will all affect how your body responds. I lost 16 pounds prior to surgery, 6 pounds during 1 week pre-op, and 15 pounds since surgery (June 27). I sometimes think this is a slow process. However, I did not gain the weight in a few weeks, so why would I lose it in a few weeks. The majority of the research indicates 6-12 months for weight loss w/ a common baseline of 6-8 months when people realize they have lost a significant amount of weight.
  2. BigDGal50@gmail.com

    Question about Post Op ADHD meds

    I am on Adderall, and my surgeon said to stay on the same dose I was on prior to surgery, which is 60mg/day. I would question if you are only taking Adderall XR as an appetite suppressant. If you have ADHD, the surgery does not address those issues, therefore your need for meds is still necessitated.
  3. BigDGal50@gmail.com

    Unitedhealthcare choice plus

    I have United Healthcare. Not sure if it is Choice Plus or not. The approved me, and my doctor gave me a figure I owed him LESS what he would get from United Healthcare. It was slightly adjusted downward from the original quote. I am not expecting to get anything refunded to me, however, if I do, it will be a bonus. Hope this helps.
  4. BigDGal50@gmail.com

    Question

    I had my hiatal hernia repaired, liver biopsy and sleeve done laprascopically. I am 5 days post op, and I am having terrible pains on left side of chest, what feels like on top of heart, just under breast and ribs. I think this is from the hernia repair, but could it be something else? Let me know if you had anything like this happen post op. Thanks.
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    Preop liver reduction.

    I am on Day 3 of the Pre-Op diet. Mine consists of 5 shakes, broth, jello, popsicles, and various other clear liquids. It only adds up to about 1000 cals/day. My surgery is Thursday, 6-27.

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