Everything posted by Tssiemer1
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When did you decide that gastric sleeve was right for you?
About 4 weeks post op!! Lol. The first 4 weeks I was so sick and had complications that I regretted it. Not I'm 8 weeks out and I love it!!
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Can You Stretch Your Sleeve?
My surgeon said there's absolutely no way to stretch a sleeve, it would burst first.
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How about some NSVs!?!?
I can fit in restaurant booths with room to spare!
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How long did it take from your first consultation until surgery day?
I had my consultation in September. Was supposed to have surgery in November but my kidneys had other plans. Had sugary on May 10th.
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Tastes changing
Beans. They made me sick.
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Not feeling good
I had complications due to low potassium. I was soooo sick all the time and couldn't keep anything down. I regretted the surgery. I thought I had made a huge mistake. I couldn't keep a thing down. I lost almost 50 lbs. But I was in he hospital and got a lot of potassium and now I feel great!!
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Tastes changing
I can't stand plain water and artificial sweeteners make me sick. I live on diluted Gatorade and lemonade.
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Did anyone stay in liquid diet long term post-op?
I was on liquid diet for 6 weeks post op because I was so sick.
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Surgery postponed
Mine was put off from November to May because of my kidneys. Don't sweat it.
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Second thoughts?
There was about 30 at my seminar. 5 got up when they said no more soda.
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What happens when you eat too much?
I get the hiccups for like an hour.
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Airport security issues ?
I have a medical device implanted. I can't go through any of that crap. I have to patted down.
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Which Question or Suggestion Are You Sick of Hearing?
I am literally so sick of people who know about my surgery asking me if I can eat _________. What do I look like? Google??!
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Ashland, Ky
Yeah once I got my potassium up my sleeve agrees with everything but pinto beans.
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1 month Post Op!
I regretted my surgery the first 4 weeks because I was sooo sick from complications. But it's much better 6 weeks out.
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Ashland, Ky
When do we get to have wine?
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Nail polish/Acrylic nails
Nothing was specified but I knew from previous surgery I couldn't have polish on.
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TMI Menstruation
I could not wear a tampon or pad during the actual surgery. It was gross.
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Packing for hospital
I waaaay over packed. Just used Chapstick.
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How has your sex life changed since surgery/weightloss?
WHOA!!!
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New pain
Mine even went numb a bit but he said it was the nerves cut during surgery.
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How has your sex life changed since surgery/weightloss?
Yeah I had kidney problems. But I finally got it!
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How has your sex life changed since surgery/weightloss?
I've lost all sex drive it seems. Could be because I'm still early out. (5 weeks today).
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New pain
Yes. My surgeon said not to worry it's just healing.
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Non carbonated drinks?
I can use straws...