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Everything posted by VSGnewguy
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I erred on the side of staying ahead of the pain and used the morphine pump while in the hospital but used very little of the Tylenol with codeine after I got home.
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Some require a 6 month supervised diet. If your does not require that, then that will be a time saver.
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Are you going to be self-pay or use insurance? If you are using insurance, it will likely take a number of months but you should definitely contact your provider to find out the specifics.
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Getting Discharged today!
VSGnewguy replied to Seahawks Fan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That biotene was a life saver for me. Really helped with the dry mouth! -
Considering a lap band - scared after reading this forum!
VSGnewguy replied to Elrix's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have you investigated the endoscopic sleeve? I just heard of it myself but that may be better with someone with your bmi. Just do a search and you'll find some info. -
How would you rate the ease/difficulty of your first week after surgery?
VSGnewguy replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was about a 6 for the first couple of days but then improved noticeably each day since. -
Considering a lap band - scared after reading this forum!
VSGnewguy replied to Elrix's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well, if you've been reading the forum and seen all the people needing Lapland revisions, then this should be fairly evident. If I remember correctly, the percentage of lapbands done in 2016 was only 3% of all weight loss procedures. That number has dropped dramatically year after year with most of those moving toward VSG. -
Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved yesterday, getting released to go home this afternoon. So far everything is going well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Good luck...hope all went well! Just remember, it will get better each day.
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What was for breakfast this morning?
VSGnewguy replied to etc. etc. etc.'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a carnation instant breakfast with a scoop of genpro. -
Question on Feelings of hunger
VSGnewguy replied to Down South Aussie's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Are you considering the normal side effects of each surgery? Since it sounds like GERD is not a concern, what are your thoughts on dumping syndrome and malabsorption? They'll either be a pro or a con of bypass depending on your point of view. My bmi wasn't as high but I also had the choice between either and went with the sleeve. I'm just a week post-op but things are going well...getting in my liquids just fine now; first few days were a chore. Best of luck in whatever you choose! -
Going to try strained cream of mushroom soup ...still on full liquids this week. I've been using My Fitness Pal to track my meals.
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I push the bowl or plate away from me after a few bites and wait a minute or two before resuming.
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That walking really helps and is for your safety to prevent blood clots. Make it a top priority! [emoji106]
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Endoscopic Sleeve with Dr. Sadek in NJ, has anyone done this procedure with him?
VSGnewguy replied to hope4momof4's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
I had only heard of ESG recently from someone who was considering after a regain post bypass. I guess I would be reluctant to be one of the first for a new procedure, preferring something proven longer term. I had my VSG this past Thursday so I'm just now beginning to see the weight loss. Took a couple of days to shed all the extra IV fluid weight. I am down almost 8lbs. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Endoscopic Sleeve with Dr. Sadek in NJ, has anyone done this procedure with him?
VSGnewguy replied to hope4momof4's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Laproscopic. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Endoscopic Sleeve with Dr. Sadek in NJ, has anyone done this procedure with him?
VSGnewguy replied to hope4momof4's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
I looked for a surgeon with a lot of experience. The doctor I chose has been in bariatrics for about 15 years and currently does about 10 VSG's per week. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Started full liquid stage today. I had VERY THIN cream of wheat for breakfast. My stomach was a little uneasy afterward but it tasted good. Looking forward to a cream soup for lunch. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Ride to and back from hospital
VSGnewguy replied to Nancy Geoghegan's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My wife was able to take me but my hospital would not allow you to use a car service for some reason. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Glad I got Tespo instead of the patches. Part of the nutrition package that comes with my program is a six month supply of the multivitamin patches. Since they were sort of free, I decided to try them out. Here's a picture of the reaction my skin had to the patch...wont be trying that again! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app
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Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pain is better each day. I'm taking the minimum dose for pain reliever a couple times a day. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Continuing to feel better each day. [emoji106] About to take a short trip to Costco just to get out of the house. Starting full liquids tomorrow...looking forward to cream of wheat and pudding. Lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Favorite VSG Youtube channels?
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Lol. Or the word "journey". Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
About the same. Just working on getting in my fluids. Did have a bm today so that was good. Lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app -
Finally made it to the losers bench!
VSGnewguy replied to VSGnewguy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No nightmares but the pain meds aren't doing that much for me so I'm trying to get off of them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app