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MAMITA518

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. I had the sleeve surgery 21/2 years ago I have since gained 10 lbs very upset I can't seem to loose it no matter what CAN I resume the protein Shakes for about 3 months, and will my insurance pay for it I now have MEDICARE SSDI
  2. IT'S BEEN 3 WEEKS SINCE MY SURGERY(SLEEVE) FEEL GOOD BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EAT, STILL ON SOFT FOODS, AND 2 shakes A DAY food DOES NOT ATTRACT ME AND I COOK FOR MY HUSBAND REGULAR FOOD. IS THIS NORMAL? HOW SOON CAN I GO BACK TO WORK I DO CNA WORK AT A NURSING HOME, DR SAID I CAN'T LIFT MORE THAN 50LBS FOR A WHILE
  3. HEY THERE!! WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY, I WAS SLEEVED ON MAY 14TH,2014, I DIDN'T HAVE PROBLEM WITH GAS NOR DRINKING ALL THE AMTS REQUIRED, BUT NOW I NOTICE IT TAKES ME LONGER THAN 45 MINS TO EAT 2/3 OZ OF CREAMED FOOD CAUSE I FEEL FULL RIGHT AWAY BUT HAVE NO TROUBLE SWALLOWING IS JUST THAT I GET FULL AND HAVE TO WAIT
  4. HOW LONG AFTER SURGERY DOES SWELLING LAST? IT'S BEEN 11 DAYS SINCE SURGERY STILL TAKES ME OVER 1/2 HR TO EAT 2-3 OZ OF CREAMED FOOD, "IT" DOES NOT HURT WHEN SWALLOWING BUT DO GET FULL AFTER 2 OR 3 TEASPOONFULS, IS THIS NORMAL?? DOES OR DID ANY ONE EXPERIENCE THIS??
  5. My Doctor told me no alcohol/beer till 9 months after :(
  6. HI!! MY NAME IS Ana!! just joined today wanted to say send my regards to all sleevers. Had my surgery on 5/14/2014 check n at hospital weighting 217 left next day at 223 lbs I wanted to cry but nurses explained that was due to all liquids I was giving thru IV had my 1st visit post-op on Friday, 5/23/14 down to 209 today 206. I was on liquid(broth, Jello, Protein + waters for 4days on 5th day I started cream of wheat 2 tbsps very soft, for dinner cream of chicken Soup ,again 2 tbsp very THIN, still doing this, 2 Protein shakes a day + Water, water, popsicle (1) NOT really hungry but thristy, have no problem chewing vitamins/calcium/b12. I drove on Fri 9 days after for about 10mins each way no problem. Took myself off medication after 3 days cause I really didn't have pain just felt SORE, and I deal with it. Dr. said after 2 weeks complete it going on 3 start t eggs, Beans, cheeses., I'm really looking forward to this change BUT is ONLY 11 days today. :( I'll give my self another 5 days on this creamed stage).
  7. Images added to a gallery album owned by MAMITA518 in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
    ANA'S PRE-POST OP, a weight loss surgery photo album by MAMITA518 on BariatricPal. 2 photos in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos.

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