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CarryOn7

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from JourneyToLife in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
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    CarryOn7 reacted to kellypb in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Good luck to all those awaiting surgery this month. I had mine on 9/3 and am feeling almost back to normal. I took two weeks off work and am going back on Tuesday, even though I could have gone back after one week. I have enjoyed the extra rest.
    A couple of things to expect. First, they fill your abdomen with a gas that enables them to see what they are doing better. That is what is uncomfortable when coming out of recovery. You feel pressure in your chest and hopefully they will remind you that it is normal because if you didn't know it, you would worry. It is uncomfortable.
    I wasn't allowed even ice chips until after the GI to make sure there were no leaks. I thought that was very uncomfortable also. I was given mouth swabs though.
    I had a tube in my nose for the first day and that was uncomfortable. It wasn't horrible getting it removed but it burned for a minute.
    Getting up and sitting up seems to really help get you on the road to recovery. I had a morphine pump and frankly, I don't remember that much about the 2 day hospital stay. I had no complications which I'm very grateful for.
    I went home with a drain tube and got it taken out at my first appointment which was 7 days post-op. As soon as that came out, I felt great and could move so much better without soreness.
    Now, after 11 days, I'm 14 lbs down and able to drink without feeling burpie and no discomfort.
    I can't say I was ever in any serious pain. There were just parts that were uncomfortable. I don't think I have any huge pain tolerance or anything. I've had two children and my gall bladder removed in my lifetime and I would say it was mildly worse than the gall bladder surgery and not as bad as a c-section. (I don't know if that helps puts anyone's mind at ease a little, but I hope it does.)
    Good luck again!
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from chattykathywlc in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    I found out the past few days why I haven't told to many people. I actually had someone whom I thought was a big help for me in the past tell me, I was taking the easy way out. I about wanted to burst into tears. I held them back & said, you obviously have no idea what this is... Now my decision is solid. No one else will no. I don't need that in my life, it's part of why I am the way I am, I don't need approval from anyone, this is my life & I'm taking it back for me.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to funmama707 in September 2013 Sleevers :)   
    I'd love to get in a group. My email is funmama1@yahoo.com. I'm on fb, but keeping this journey private.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to Jenni77 in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Hey everyone. My surgery went great sk far. Im up and walkjng. Having a hard time texting. Talk more later
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    CarryOn7 reacted to MandyNoel in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    So my surgery went well yesterday.... Still in the hospital resting.. My tummy is pretty sore and extremely swollen. Walking around has been pretty easy, the worst part is trying to sit down or get back up.... Luckily the hospital beds make it easier to lift you up. I have not administered pain medicine very often and they turned my auto med thing off so if I need pain meds they will brig them to me. I did take a shower on my own.. It's just a little difficult getting dressed without any assistance. Good luck to everyone else doing their surgery... Remember don't over drink your liquids cause you will feel miserable.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from janie2024 in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Made it thru surgery! Took about 2 hours
    Had the sleeve & hernia. Doing ok, on oxygen about 2 hours after, some gas pain, went to the bathroom. Already & up on my feet walking in my room twice. Still light headed, so they said no laps quite yet. It's still early. So there's still a lot that could happen. Time will tell. Just remember while in the hospital to Breath Deep as you can, it helps with the gas pain. Move you feet while in bed or sitting, helps prevent clots. & walk ASAP
    Good Luck to everyone that's doing the surgery today. & any other time.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Glad to hear everything is going so good for ya!
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    CarryOn7 reacted to Masf1220 in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    So glad the two of you got home and are doing well.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to Shonda0811 in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home too! Surgery went great! Tender but that's about it. Taking my Protein Drink very slowly!!! Happy to be home. No need for pain meds yet...looking forward to all the exciting changes mentally and physically!
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from SDH in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Home & in my own bed. In my own clothes!
    I already feel even better just being here. Plus I can sleep the way I want. Hope everyone else has a good recovery. I have to give tons of gratitude to my Surgeon & Surgical team.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to Kathie5353 in August Sleevers?   
    These are all liquid and taste great!
    http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wellesse&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3306564981&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=19450941891714320563&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3upeg3rpxq_e
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    CarryOn7 got a reaction from hubbachubba in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    We will. Off for the hospital.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to Dj Sleevage in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Officially sleeved can hardly wait to see what my future holds!
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    CarryOn7 reacted to kbierbaum in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    I'm having a little pain from the gas but I've been walking laps as soon as I could! I imagine it will just get better from here on out! I wanted this so bad so I think that my optimism is knocking out the pain. I knew this was for me when I was willing to put myself on national television this summer when I tried out for the Biggest Loser. I thought, yep. I'm ready for big change.
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    CarryOn7 reacted to kbierbaum in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Finally! Surgery done! Went great and so excited!
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    CarryOn7 reacted to debraeve in Whos in September? We need some September buddies!   
    Tomorrow my big day !!!!
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