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BariatricGirl 4Life

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    My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am tomorrow morning. 11/23. Let's do this!

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    How are you feeling? I'm miserable currently... hoping as the days go by I'll be much better... do your breathing thing... I have Fluid in my lungs because I haven't been doing it right

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    I'm doing okay. I went in for RNY and had to the sleeve because my intestines are twisted. I'm being discharged today since I'm doing okay walking and drinking Water. Can't bend over to get my shoes on so will need to ask a nurse for help. Just waiting for my sister to come get me.
    So how do you feel about being sleeved instead of RNY?? I'll tell you what...I NEVER thought my pain level wld be this BAD!! Thank goodness my fiancé took this week off or idk what I'd do!! He helps me around & even to bathroom etc... they found my stomach was all twisted up in my chest so Surgery took 5hrs instead of normal 1 1/2hrs....idk if that's the reason I'm in soooo much pain? But the Fluid I my lungs isn't helping!!! Can't explain enough to do your breathing exercises!!! Hope you feel better soon...prayers

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    They had to call my sister when I was on the table to ask about switching to the sleeve. My sister knew I wanted the surgery so she told them yes. It's okay. I really couldn't decide between the two. I don't have any gas pain. The only pain I have is from the one incision on my right side. I have a raging headache though so I'm going to get liquid Tylenol. I doubt I'm drinking enough liquids and need to do better. All I've had since I've been home is Water and diluted juice.

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    Wow....you had it good (as far as pain level)...not sure how I'd feel in your position...def wld want the sleeve if no other option...but waking up being told you didn't get RNY?? but it's better than them telling you, you can't have surgery whatsoever...right

    I've been in & out of hospital/ER every since my surgery! Lots of labs & IVs....potassium infusions etc....been siiiiiick & not able to eat or drink for days...two weeks out & 20+ lbs down... not the healthiest way to lose it..but today I started taking Carafate (spelling?) & meds to curb my sickness & man has it done wonders! I can finally eat & drink (found some YUMMY tortilla broth @ Woodman's) & im HOOKED! I dilute it w/ water to get my liquids in (cuz nurse said count broth as a liquid now) & it don't mess w/ my pouch (aka Hermione)...so I'm happy I can start getting liquids in!!! Yaaay!

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    Mine is scheduled for Nov 28th. I've already done 2 weeks preop diet in hopes of a Halloween surgery but that didn't happen. I'm eating 1 sensible meal a day but keeping to the liquid for the most part. I start liquid diet again on Nov 14th.

    I'm the 28th too!!

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    Did you find our NOV FB SUPPORT GROUP?? Lmk if you need it....prayers to you for your upcoming losers bench day!!!

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  4. Posted

    My RNY was 11/14/16 I would love to have buddies to get through this together

    HTwist~255~RNY 11/14/2016

    Hi Heather, my surgery was also on the 24th. I am so glad its over. I still don't have my strength back and find it difficult to walk too far but I know I'm healing. Thanksgiving day has been difficult...but I'll survive. Two of my incisions are still pretty painful and make it difficult to get up from a sitting or lying position. I have to say, I am very hungry and can't wait till I can have real food to eat. So how are you doing???

    Yup again...those two incisions...plus gas pain/pressure...omg wasn't prepared for it to be this bad....prayers you have a speedy recovery & hope you found our support group??

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    My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am tomorrow morning. 11/23. Let's do this!

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    How are you feeling? I'm miserable currently... hoping as the days go by I'll be much better... do your breathing thing... I have Fluid in my lungs because I haven't been doing it right

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    BariactricGirl4Life

    I'm doing okay. I went in for RNY and had to the sleeve because my intestines are twisted. I'm being discharged today since I'm doing okay walking and drinking Water. Can't bend over to get my shoes on so will need to ask a nurse for help. Just waiting for my sister to come get me.

    So how do you feel about being sleeved instead of RNY?? I'll tell you what...I NEVER thought my pain level wld be this BAD!! Thank goodness my fiancé took this week off or idk what I'd do!! He helps me around & even to bathroom etc... they found my stomach was all twisted up in my chest so Surgery took 5hrs instead of normal 1 1/2hrs....idk if that's the reason I'm in soooo much pain? But the Fluid I my lungs isn't helping!!! Can't explain enough to do your breathing exercises!!! Hope you feel better soon...prayers

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    BariactricGirl4Life

  9. Posted

    Had surgery on the 11th... I won't lie. It was not a good experience. Dr casually mentioned he nicked my liver... spend 2 days in a hotel room feeling like I was going to die the pain was so bad. Had a drain in. Passed some God awful used motor oil looking bile... thank God the drain was there for that... still feeling a little rough, it's slowly getting better. Watching for fever and praying for no leaks.

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    Omg!!! How are you feeling now? What happened in the days leading up to today? I pray that things are better and you have a speedy recovery....

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    I'm Nov 22nd....and very nervous. Anyone else's doctor NOT require a liquid diet prior to surgery?

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    I was not required to do a liquid diet either... I thought it was weird and ask them about it and they said they rather you get used to eating like you were supposed to....so you're prepared for after surgery... to eat correctly...

    They required a bariatric diet which consists of meat... veggies...and fruit... and only Water and Crystal light (sugar free drinks) to drink... also sugarfree Popsicles... limit to three a day... I have surgery on November 21, 2016....

    There is a Facebook page specifically for bariatric support for anybody that has their surgery in November etc. if you want to join???

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    Hey guys! I'm new to the app. Decided to seek some support and hear other people's stories.

    I'm scheduled for RNY on November 15th!! Excited but nervous

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    Welcome girly! I found so much support using this app...as well as YouTube ...the RNY made Facebook pages ....and now Instagram... obviously you can follow me on all three under my username (Bariatricgirl 4life)...

    This journey is so much easier when you have support!!! My RNY will be on 11/21/16! Looking forward to seeing you on the "losers bench"

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    BariactricGirl4Life

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    I'm a newbie on here, and have my surgery scheduled for Nov 2nd. Yay but getting very nervous. Don't have much of a support system, hoping to find some on here!!

    Yay BariatricGurl4Life!! It won't be long. Do you have to do the boost two weeks before to shrink the liver? I'm struggling with that! Bleh!!

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    Sorry just saw this...but no...my surgeon said jst stick w/ meat, veggies, & fruit & no liquid diet required ????

    I see your Surgery date passed....how did it go? What was your experience ...mine is in exactly 2wks (11/21) & I'm excited & scared....the more stories I hear, the more it prepares me...

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    I was wondering about the patches! Has your Nut or Doc said they were ok or anything about them on approval any cautions? Thank you for sharing.
    I saw that too and was wondering about it! I am currently using Vitamin Patches...[/q

    Unfortunately I have exactly 2wks before surgery & I feel absolutely UNEDUCATED about ALL of it!! My only education is what I've been looking up online & this site! I haven't met w/ my Surgeon or anything yet! My 1st real appt is on 11/9...for endoscopy & physical/history... then I FINALLY have an education class & meet w/ my surgeon on 11/17 (4DAYS before my surgery?! ) ...sigh ...too many questions, not enough ansrs ....

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