Everything posted by NikkiRT
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What did you all take to the surgery?
Change of underwear, robe, some minor toiletries and flip flops. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Pain under left rib cage
Hey everyone... I would like to start by saying I will call the MD tomorrow if this persists but I am wondering if anyone has experienced the same... Surgery date was October 10. Today I have been experiencing and uncomfortable pain just under my left ribs. It's been on and off all day. Not piercing, just annoying. Anyone else experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My week 3 results
Thank you:) My highest weight was 244, and the day of surgery I was 230. My surgery was October 10th. We all got this!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My week 3 results
30 pounds lost in total since pre-op. First picture is from week one, other is today in week 3. Already happy with my results!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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3 weeks out, food volume?
When I mentioned it above I was referring to the swelling in my stomach. After the operation my surgeon told me that it was swollen but it would go down, and my stomach would only hold 2-3 ounces once that swelling was down. I can feel it because I can only take a couple bites and I am FULL! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Cold cuts
A good quality cold cut like Bors Head doesn't. Stick to the good stuff ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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OUT OF SURGERY
Congratulations!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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3 weeks out, food volume?
That's how I felt when I first started the purée as well and then suddenly it changed! Now I can eat a few spoonfuls and I am done!!! It may just be that the swelling has not gone down yet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Aetna/short term disability
Anyone else have issues with Aetna and their short term disability? They have been such a pain to work with! My surgery was on October 10, and my doctor had me out until The middle of November. Aetna only approved me until the end of this month. I have had to call them a million times and have the doctor office fax over additional clinical documentation. I have been calling all week and have been told they have what they need. Today the Aetna case manager calls to say they didn't get the correct notes. SO FRUSTRATED! He tells me despite what the date is the doctor gave him he will review and make a determination if o should go back??? What??? Aetna can go against the Doctors order??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So many biased one sided opinions on here...
Totally agree with this post! The post that bothered me was the one regarding the halo ice cream. To many unnecessary opinions were given on that one. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Update on OCt sleevers.....
I was sleeved on October 10th and on purée. This may sound silly but I feel a huge difference today! I can hardly eat before feeling sickly full. Thinking the swelling has gone down and maybe that's why it's so totally uncomfortable? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Fluids and protein.
Ughh i was sleeved oct 10th and still on full liquids and feel starving. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App I was on liquids for 21 days. It was never a hunger issue for me; I haven't really be hungry since the surgery, but I was sick to death of those liquids by the end. Now that I am steadily adding in solids, I am retiring those liquids one by one, and I am hoping to be done with Protein powder on a daily basis in about 3 weeks. That stinks!! I think a lot of the purée foods are sliders. I think once on solids it will be different. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Extremely painful backaches
I was having terrible back pain as well. Today I went for a pedicure and sat in the massage chair and it was wonderful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Fluids and protein.
I was sleeved on October 10 and I am on purée and sometimes feel like I'm eating to much. My hw was 244, surgery weight was 230 and cw is 218. I feel like I am in a stall because it has not moved in the last couple days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Sleep?
I'm on zero pain medication. I only take protonics and that's all. Hopefully it gets better:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Sleep?
Anyone else having trouble sleeping since surgery? There's no pain, nothing keeping me up other than I am wide awake as of 4 am every day! Not sure if maybe I need to start taking some melatonin or what? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Why does drinking hurt?
Oh goodness.. sorry to hear that you have had a rough time! How did you know you had a leak? What were the symptoms? I have read where others were told to start back at liquids and work your way through the stages again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Snacks other than protein drink
http://www.joyfulabode.com/low-carb-snacks-homemade-baked-cheese-crisps-recipe/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Did anyone else have an easy recovery? I'm getting downright paranoid....
Hey everyone!! My surgery was on 10/10 and it has been a great experience. Minimal pain, no gas and getting fluids in just fine. Today is my first follow up appointment with the surgeon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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How insensitive...
Lol!!! It's the initials of my middle and last name Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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How insensitive...
Lol.. odd question.. why do you ask? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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October sleevers?
Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Feeling awesome!
Yes, the sleeve Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Tomorrow is the day
You are going to do great! As soon as the anesthesia doctor comes to see you let him know to give you something to relax. Second day feels rough but after that every day gets better! I never had painful gas pain. I am on day 5 and feel amazing and I am down 21 pounds since pre-op. You got this!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Sleeping After Sleeve Surgery
I sleep on my side with a pillow tucked right up against my stomach Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App