Everything posted by jjsasha
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Oh no! My hair is falling out!
I lost a ton of hair! I didn’t think it was going to stop but it did eventually. Months 4-9 were rough but I didn’t go bald! And you won’t either!
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Calories post gastri sleeve
Probably 400-600 calories. I'm 5 months out now and averaging 1000-1200.
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Looking for perspective
I'm 2 weeks away from 5 months and have lost 24%.
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February 2017 sleevers
Hi! I was sleeved on 2/15/17 and have lost 62lbs since surgery and a total of 74 since I started my journey!
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Is this normal?
Yes! Very common. I talked to my doctor about it at then time... he said liquid going in, liquid coming out. Ew. Hang in there, it will pass. lol
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Barium Swallow test?
I had one. Some surgeons require them and some don't.
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Struggles
Have you reached out to your doctor? Something doesn't sound right. I'm have some similar issues, I'm 10 weeks out. I recommend colace if you're having constipation issues. I hope things start working soon!
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How much water should I be drinking?
I know I need to make this much more of a focus. I'm finding it difficult to get the fluid in and the food in. Still figuring it out I guess.
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How much water should I be drinking?
I find it hard to get water (or any liquid) in. What should my goal be? Almost 11 weeks out. I'm probably averaging 32oz. Is that enough to keep dehydration away? I was admitted to the hospital once already for dehydration and would really like to avoid that again.
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I'll eventually be able to eat more, right?
Not mean at all!! It IS an amazing tool. I'm just ready for the next stage. Because of all the back and forth in the hospital I think my stomach is weeks behind. Thanks for all your help!
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I'll eventually be able to eat more, right?
Oh I don't want to eat eat eat, I just want to be I don't know more normal.
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I'll eventually be able to eat more, right?
I have a portal vein blood clot and just got over a nasty throat infection. Thanks, glad to hear. I think my stomach is just behind.
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I'll eventually be able to eat more, right?
I've had a couple or complications but now I'm back on track, my issue is I can't eat! I'm 6.5 weeks out and can eat 2oz of yogurt, or 1.5oz of chicken salad, or 1 slice of deli meat. At what point should I expect to eat a somewhat reduced regular diet?
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5 weeks out and still feeling horrible.
I've been in to see them twice.. no leaks, no inflammation, nothing. Just nausea. Their cure is to wait it out..
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5 weeks out and still feeling horrible.
Has this happened to anyone else? When did it subside? I'm (no exaggerating) am nauseous 24/7, having a hard time getting liquids and food in, nothing sounds appetizing. I've been the the ER twice for pain and dehydration and have had every test in the book. There is nothing wrong. I'm miserable. Is this going to be my new life? HELP
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Help! Redness on abdomen
It could be an infection or allergic reaction, OR just the fact that you had major surgery. Hang in there!
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spasms and nasueous
Same issue here. I'm 4 weeks out and nauseous all the time. Hospitalized for 7 days due to extreme stomach and back pain and they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm miserable.
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Plastic Surgery Before Goal
If it's bothering you and possibly hindering further weight loss I would absolutely have it removed.
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Let's talk about stalls...
When was your 1st stall and how long did it last?
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Doctors Appointments Galore
When do you start work? I was able to make a lot of my appointments either before work or on my lunch. You don't NEED to tell her anything but I guess it could get awkward.
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How long did it take to get approved for surgery by ins?
5 days. Good luck!
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How concerned should I be?
I'm 9 days post op and have a huge amount of back pain, it starts in the middle of my back and radiates up my left side. I spoke to my doc and he said it sounds muscular and to rest. I've also noticed I have a slight fever, 99.2 and my heart rate is roughly 95. I just feel crappy. Any possibility this could be a leak?
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How long did you take off from work?
Exactly the same for me. Surgery on 2/15 and returning to work on 3/8, 3 full weeks.
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2/15! Anyone else?
I'm still struggling to get in the required fluids. I'm usually coming up 10-15oz short each day. I'm getting in all the required protein though so I guess that's good. I've lost 12lbs since surgery. I don't start soft solids until next Wednesday, it can't come fast enough.
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Bowel movement
I went on day 5. No issues.