Everything posted by cjnorris
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Young and sleeved?
I'm proud of you for being proactive at your age. You have your whole life ahead of you as a healthy person. Endless possibilities lay ahead. Best of Luck.
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Restriction varies daily
Take each day or meal at a time. Perfectly normal part of this journey.
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Squeamish Sleeve
For the first several months the smell of cigarette smoke on someone would make me nauseous. And some perfumes. I was very sensitive to odors. But it is much better at five months
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Severe Pain in roof of mouth when I eat or drink
See you surgeon
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Cold all the time post op day 10
I'm 4 months out and still cold. Not uncommon with weight loss I was told.
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Protein bars
I would wait and not stock up as your taste buds will change. I did this pre surgery with protein shakes and there was a few brands I did not like after surgery. So I had over 8 4 pkgs of protein shakes I can't drink.
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Opinion needed
This is your journey. I remember wanting cottage cheese too. I could only eat two bites as it was so filling. So don't be surprised if it is not what you thought it would be. Good luck
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Thru hikes long section hike advice PCT or AT
You will be able to...give your self time.
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How long was your hospital stay?
2 nights
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Scared please help
I'm 58 and had never been in the hospital. I was terrified of going under anesthesia. I turned it over to God and my surgeon. It is normal to have fears. But the surgery has saved my life. I'm 4 months post and each day is a new me. Praying for you.
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May 19th Surgery scheduled...
Congratulations and best Wishes.
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X-ray of itty bitty tummy!
Very cool...I would love to see mine.
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Just went to doctor 8 days out
Congratulations
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Using a straw.
I started using one at 3 months with no problems.
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Thank God for my Sleeve!
Amen..God and a positive attitude has brought me through 4 months post op with great outcomes. Could never thank my support system enough too. Good Luck on your journey. You are going to do great.
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Back to work blues
Getting some sunshine helped my fatigue as well as making sure I was getting my protein in. Good luck
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Liquid vitamins?
I found a multi vitamin that just melts in you mouth it is made by Nature Made and I got it at Walmart. Chewable kind of made me sick after surgery.
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SHORTS!
Sweet..good for you.congratulations on your successes
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First day of soft foods - and I over ate!
It is a learning process.
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Hospital overnight stay/tips/advice 5/5/15
Chapstick was a must..loose clothes to go home in is really all you need
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drink Soda after surgery?
Don't go there..
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Feeling better already
That is so wonderful...going to get even better.
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To hell with it
Good for you...
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Not losing. Not peeing
I would mention it to your surgeon and team.
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Extreme Diarrhea
My surgeon warned me that it may happen. It did twice within my first month. It is normal.