Everything posted by KWeilbrenner09
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Where is everyone from City & State
Louisburg, NC Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 SW-279 CW- 262.2
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Spouse helping
Not my spouse but I stayed with my mom for the two weeks after my surgery. What helped me was having all my "food" in one place on the counter and one shelf in the fridge. She also would go on my walks with me and that was super nice. Also, helping to remind your wife to eat and drink on schedule. It isn't easy but the reminders are nice. I needed help getting up and out of bed for the first week as well as taking showers and going to the bathroom. Lastly, because I went to bed so much earlier, I was sleeping 12-14 hours per night post surgery, mom would tuck me into bed. It just felt nice to be cared for. After the first week, I was much more independent! Hope this helps! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Clear liquid diet
Get Better than Bullion. It tastes so much better than premade broths and they have a ton of flavors. It was the only thing that got me through liquids! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Pureed food stage
I just started my puréed stage and I bought and/or made the following things puréed in my blender. Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt Cottage cheese Protein pudding Egg salad Buffalo chicken Ricotta bake Black bean soup Tuna salad Laughing cow cheese Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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How much time have you taken off work?
Two weeks for me! I had my lapband removed and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. I have more of a desk job so it isn't too bad! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Dry skin...lotions?
Omg. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've had super oily skin all my life and now I'm two weeks post op and need moisturizer. I'm following this to see what others suggest! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Just over a week.. Pain
I called my doctor and he said to take Miralax! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Coughing post-op. Any tips?
Mine was lap! The pillow really helped! Thanks you guys!! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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DS-ers! Question about food intake!
Thanks!! You guys are awesome! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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When did you guys go back to work?
I'm a band revision to sleeve with duodenal switch and I took two weeks! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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It might be a fine line...
A fan of The Walking Dead, perhaps? Glad you caught that Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Psych eval ?
I have anxiety and told mine that it was well controlled with medicine and therapy. I talked with them about how I planned to deal with the emotional side of things post surgery. I was approved. The point is to have a plan in place instead of just entering into the surgery blindly Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Sleeve or DS
I had my band removed and got a sleeve with duodenal switch. I knew that I would want the most help possible so I opted for the DS Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Band removal and possible sleeve revision in the morning
I'm a band to sleever! I had my band removed and a sleeve with duodenal switch done on 12/26! So far I love it! I'd would be happy to chat! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Shouldn't I feel more sick?
I had severe nausea the first two days after surgery. After that, none. In fact, I only take my nausea meds to help me sleep at night. I'm one week post op, so next Monday 12/9 I'll transition to puréed and see how I do! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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It might be a fine line...
These are my two. Daryl and Carol. My mutant fattie, Carol (the grey one) eats just about anything. I like to play this game called, "What will Carol eat?" Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Anyone in north carolina
Louisburg, near Raleigh! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Hunger Pains after Surgery?
Okay! Thank you! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Hunger Pains after Surgery?
Hi All, I am a week post op and I have cramps in my stomach area that radiate to my whole abdomen. They are pretty uncomfortable and last for a couple of seconds. Are these hunger pangs? I didn't think I would have them after surgery! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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BCBSNC coverage
I have bcbsnc and at my first appointment they outlined all the costs for me. I had my surgery on 12/26 so I am still waiting for hospital bill Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Coffee Question?
My doctor won't let me have it till 3-6 months after surgery! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Insurance coverage of band to sleeve?
My Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC does cover it. I just had band to duodenal switch revision on 12/26 Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Pain Meds - How Long Did You Take?
I'm a band to duodenal switch revision and I'm post op day 6. I'm still on my hydrocodone and Tylenol mix. I have one incision that is giving me the most trouble and is the reason I take it. I'm hoping as I start to feel better that I will wean off of it Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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Pain!
I had my lapband converted to a Sleeve with duodenal switch on 12/26. It does get better every day. Getting up and down hurts like a bitch. Most of the time though the pain from the gas in my back and shoulders wakes me up before my abdomen. I've been walking at least three times a day and then resting. It gets a little better every day. I notice that it's not so painful when I get out of the chair or out of bed. Just little by little. You can do this! I'm here with you! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt
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What's everyone doing for NYE
I will be sucking on some sugar free popsicles, taking some pain meds, and cuddling with my cats. A true partier at 25 years old I go back to work on the 9th so I want to get as much rest as possible! Katy W- Louisburg, NC Lapband revision to VSG with DS HW- 297 Weight at Surgery-279 CW- will update at two week appt