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I had my gastric sleeve done at Doctors Hospital in the Bahamas with Dr. Charles Diggiss. I spent 1 night in hospital.

U look awesome!!!! Shantell500

You look beautiful. Awesome job. Keep it up Shantell500

I was very skeptical at first. She sounded like a bill collector you know offering all kinds of "deals" to get payment over the phone right away. But she did have a lot of information on me(DOB, address, social security #) and my surgery. It seems so crazy to me that they would call 2 days before surgery with such a large amount due. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hi Hun sorry u have to be going through this at a time you are supposed to be celebrating. I work at a private hospital and our patient registration department is open 7 days a week 24 hrs a day. So it might not be a scam. They probably contacted you today to give you more time rather than contacting you tomorrow when you have even less time to figure out how to get the money. However wouldn't suggest giving credit card info over the phone without giving a call yourself to the hospital to verify it was really them calling. Also depending on ur insurance and the plan ur on the 20% is required for both surgeon fee and hospital. The 3,000 u paid may have only been ur 20% copay for ur surgeon fees. However the fees for the hospital which include operating room, recovery room, hospital room and anaesthesiologist is separate. With my insurance and the plan that I am on it's a 80/20 split as well for the surgeon which ran me into 3,000 as well, however a flat copay of 250 for hospital regardless of procedure or length of stay. I would suggest you speak frankly to the hospital and let them know you were not prepared to come up with that amount of money and make a payment arrangement. I don't know any hospital that would refuse service when they are already guaranteed 80% of the payment. Shantell500

Surgery was at 12pm on a Saturday and I was released at 1pm on Sunday. I was given 4weeks sick leave. Shantell500

I'm so happy for you. Congratulations Shantell500

If you can have room for your "soup" then you have room for protein shakes which have much more protein. I know you had bypass, but after 3 weeks you can certainly drink three shakes ins day. You just have to work at it.I'm two weeks out and I force myself to complete one can of pure protein shake in a day which is 35 grm of protein. Between trying to get through that can and getting my water in I am crazy full So to say a person can drink 3 in a day at 3 weeks is hard to believe. Shantell500

Thank u and best wishes to u Shantell500

Hi guys. I had gastric sleeve surgery on July 9th. On surgery day I was 222 lbs. Today I'm 215 lbs. Why is the weight going so slow. My twin sister had the same surgery with the same surgical team 2 years ago and she dropped 15 lbs the first week. I just started drinking Protein shakes on Saturday so was on Clear liquids before then. I got so depressed this morning when I got on the scale and saw 215. My heart dropped and this time is different because I no longer have food to turn to to make me feel better so I stayed in bed all day. Am I overreacting or is there something else I can do to increase my weight loss? Shantell500

See u on the losers bench!!! Shantell500

My stage three is puree foods. Stage 1 was clear liquid( broths, diluted apple juice, sf pops etc.), stage 2 full liquids ( Protein shakes and cream Soups no chunks) stage 3 soft foods ( cooked veggies and fruit pureed, baby food cottage cheese etc.) Shantell500

Awesome!!!! U look so good. Keep up the good work Shantell500

Crazy to say I miss subway's spicy Italian with all the veg on flat bread Shantell500

I was still on clear fluid diet before Saturday and at 1 week doctor follow-up was cleared for full liquids. I made appointments to see both my therapist and nutritionist this week and spoke to my patient advocate already. So I'm okay now. Thnx Shantell500

Thank you. I appreciate ur response. I will stay off the scale and keep focused Shantell500

So this day has FINALLY arrived and I am more nervous than before. I'm about to leave home to head to the hospital. Check in is at10:00 and surgery will be at noon. I will keep you updated. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks guys and see you all on the loser bench. Shantell500

Omg u look so good. You even look 20+ years YOUNGER. Thank you so much for sharing. Shantell500

Omg that is so funny. Shantell500

Good for you for choosing a more quality way of life. I'm 3 days post op. At day one I had a lot of gas pressure but now the only pain I experience is acid reflux. I take the medication my doctor provide and I'm good. There is abdominal tenderness but I wouldn't call it pain Shantell500

You are so right. I'm one day post op and the gas pain in my chest is bad. Did ECG and that came back normal. Finally was able to have tea this afternoon and got some relief. Incisions no pain at all but oh the gas pains. Shantell500

I'm on the loser bench guys????. The nurse said I got out of surgery around 2:30 and was in and out of sleep all afternoon. I have absolutely no pain right now but earlier there was a lot of pressure in my chest. They did ECG just to make sure it was just gas which it was and gave me medication. I thank God and you guys for all the support you have been giving. Your words of advise and well wishes means so much to me. Here's to our healthier longer lives. Shantell500

I am glad to hear you are doing well. Take care. Shantell500

Praying for your speedy recovery guys. I'm have my surgery on the 9th so I am crazy excited and nervous all at the same time. Shantell500

Nassau, Bahamas and surgery is on July 9 Shantell500

I'm sorry to hear such terrible things that has happened to your family so far this year, but hold faith that God will help u through this. Shantell500