tathomas1
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None. I had tylenol, liquid and pill form, at home. I have a high pain tolerance level and dislike the feeling pain meds gives me. Also, the longer you take them the longer it is before you can drive.
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How long before it goes away? I stepped on the scale and have a 6 lb gain. I know it's fluids and air, but not what I wanted to see.
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away. I remember waking up in my hospital room. You have an amazing memory.Funny, I remember so little of the day after being wheeled
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Funny, I remember so little of the day after being wheeled
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I'm 3 days post surgery. Mostly I feel fine. I find that lying on my right side is very uncomfortable. My Water consumption increases daily.
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I've chosen not to. After I heard one snide comment about someone who may or may not have wls, I decided to keep my mouth shut. Since I don't eat with them, I figure they'll assume I'm repeating the medical diet (my last failed eating plan).
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Some higher quality stores have personal shoppers. My mother used to use a shopper at Bloomingdale. She, too, hated shopping and as a college administrator needed a professional look.
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Isopure is a brand of clear Protein Drinks on my list of post surgery items. I found it at Vitamin Shoppe.< /p>
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My sister and my trainer at the gym. I haven't told many others. I don't feel like explaining myself over and over.
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The tipping point occurred when my A1C went up, the endocrinologist added a new drug and increased another. I regained weight lost on a medically supervised diet and couldn't re-lose.
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Bitterly cold, but very little snow in my Northern Virginia area.
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I was told walking or recumbent bike. After 4 weeks I should be able to return to pilates and light weight training.
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He gave me a specific weight loss goal before my second visit, 3 monthly dietician meetings, and medical clearances. My surgery is pending insurance approval. Hoping for mid January.
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Dr. Fitzer has scheduled my surgery at Fair Oaks. I would love to read any experiences there.
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I'm also 215 at 5ft 5in with surgery on Jan 17. I've limited my conversations too. My cardiologist joked that I was the smallest bariatric patient he'd heard of. My goal is better health, no meds and of course smaller body. Ironically I share more with gym classmates than friends
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Not mentioned. Hate auto correct.
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I let the surgeon talk first and then asked items mother mentioned. Also he encouraged me to email any additional questions.
Packing for Surgery
in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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I packed based upon suggested lists on support sites. I was in hospital 1 night. The only thing I used was my toothbrush, toothpaste and my favorite pillow. I made sure to use a colorful pillowcase so I could keep track of it.