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Sometimes I wonder if people post things just to get a rise out of others. Like, untrue things... just sayin'
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Google the world according to eggface she has lots of lunch combinations for people who have had this surgery. And lots of great recipes and Snacks ect. Even holiday platters. She is wonderful.
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NotThatBright, you are a pioneer and trail blazer! Lol
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I'm 30 day post op. I'd say day 2 was the worst day for me. Just take pain meds and sip Water and sleep. You will feel better tomorrow . And much better the next day. Take care and look forward to the new you! I'm so glad I had the surgery. Down 30 lbs!
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Everything she said....plus get all your laundry done before - bending and lifting will be hard for a week or so.
good luck! you must be so excited.

I get soft eggs and cheese for week 3 then Beans and fish week 4 then chicken and turkey week 5 then finally pork and lean beef week 6 and beyond but only 2 oz 3 times a day for the first 3 months then 4 oz for months 3-6 then 6 oz for months 6-9 and finally 8 oz for 9 months +
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Surgery went well yesterday. Still sore and a little nauseous. Hopefully it gets better so I can go home today. One of my incision is very indented almost looks like I have a second belly button and that spots hurts the worse . Hope everyone elses' surgeris went well yesterday and good luck to all those comin up

That first week was really rough. Everything hurts, your insides are still swollen and tender so you can't drink your liquids, it is hard to bend over or reach, and it hurts to sit up or roll over in bed. I promise that it gets better a little every day. Day 7 for me was a huge turning point where all of a sudden, I just felt better.
Focus on your liquids for now and take your pain meds, they will let you walk around which helps the healing process.
Good luck and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in a few days.

I hope so. I am 2 days post op as well. Stupid gas pain is driving me nuts plus one of my incisions feels super tight so it hurts when I am standing. My husband had the surgery a little over a month ago and he says it gets better each day. And is alot better by day 7. So that is what I keep looking forward to
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Surgery went well yesterday. Still sore and a little nauseous. Hopefully it gets better so I can go home today. One of my incision is very indented almost looks like I have a second belly button and that spots hurts the worse . Hope everyone elses' surgeris went well yesterday and good luck to all those comin up

From the time I got everything cleared ( 2 Mindful Eating 2 Support Group Goal weight Dr London and Kim approval) it took 6 weeks to get my surgery. When I first woke up I was in a lot of pain. I still have some pain and nausea but they give me meds for that when I ask and I think alot of it is for the gas and hiccups and belching
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I just had my surgery yesterday and am currently still in the hospital waiting to be released today. I have Dr Sarkosh.
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December 1st
My preop is only 1 week starts tomorrow. Is anybody else 1 week?
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December 1st is mine
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Meanwhile at my second post op appointment...
Nurse: Do you know how to wear this?
Kristen: Yes.
Nurse: OK. I'll leave you to it.
I lied. I really had no clue how to wear it.

I got 3 of my 4 drains removed. Hurt like hell for 5 seconds each time. I'll get the last one out on Wednesday or Thursday this week when it is draining less than 20cc. She also told me to start taking breaks from my compression gear to help the Fluid disperse. She said I could walk up to 1/4 mile each day. Yay!
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Next time, may I suggest a small sauce pan with Water and a dash of salt and vinegar? Bring to a gentle boil and crack the egg in a separate bowl. Gently pour the egg into the Water. When it's done, fish it out with a slotted spoon.
It takes three minutes and the cleanup is far more pleasant ????
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I would say relationships are built on trust and understanding so you need to be able to tell him and if he truly cares for you he should at least try and understand where you are coming from. For me I was in the same situation 5 years ago and put off the surgery not because my then boyfriend wouldn't understand but because I knew I wanted another child and didn't want to have to wait 2 more years to get pregnant. Now 5 years later we are married and have an almost 3 year old and my husband has had the surgery about a month ago and December 1st I go in for mine.
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I would say relationships are built on trust and understanding so you need to be able to tell him and if he truly cares for you he should at least try and understand where you are coming from. For me I was in the same situation 5 years ago and put off the surgery not because my then boyfriend wouldn't understand but because I knew I wanted another child and didn't want to have to wait 2 more years to get pregnant. Now 5 years later we are married and have an almost 3 year old and my husband has had the surgery about a month ago and December 1st I go in for mine.
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I was sleeved June 27th and have lost over 100 pounds overall!!! So I thought it was time to show my progress. I love seeing everyone's pics so feel free to share yours too!
HW-315
SW-293
CW-212
 
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I'm having mine Dec 1st!
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I am December 1st. I start my preoperative diet tomorrow. The realness of it all is starting to set in.
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I was trying to describe what having the sleeve is like, when it comes to eating to my mom. She is curious as to what its like, eating choices, etc.
I thought the best way to describe it to someone who hasn't experienced it is like this:
Say you are headed off on a month long voyage. You only have a small backpack, no suitcases. What would you pack? You'd pack the smallest, most efficient items you could that would be the most helpful along your journey. You would naturally skip the extra stuff that your large suitcases would have allowed. Your choices as to what you pack into you little backpack would be based on usefulness.
This is what my sleeve feels like. When I am choosing food, I'm leaving behind the filler. Just no room in my little backpack.

I am December 1st. I start my preoperative diet tomorrow. The realness of it all is starting to set in.
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December 1st

Here are some pics of my scars around 4 years post-TT. I had an extended TT (almost circumferential), but not the fleur de lis.
The last pic shows how underwear hides the scar completely. I have much skimpier underwear than that and it's still completely hidden.