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luckis32

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  1. Posted

    I’m doing well. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how great this recovery has been. I had an appendectomy last year and it was more painful than this sleeve recovery.
    @ReneKiser yes I’m on full liquid right now. I have my follow-up appt on the 18th and I have to eat an egg before my appt to see if I’m ready to transition to soft foods. I don’t have a drain for my incisions.


    HW: 321
    SW: 271
    GW: 180
    Sleeved: 5/10/18

  2. Posted

    I had surgery on the 10th. I tried my Protein Shake this morning and it was disgusting!! 🤣 I work on 4 oz of a premiere shake right now which is much better. I can drink, but it still hurts and is uncomfortable. I had a hiatal hernia repair as well so that could be why it is so hard to swallow.
    How are you guys pain wise?


    I’m same as you. I think it must be the hiatal hernia repair making it uncomfortable for me when I drink.


    HW: 321
    SW: 271
    GW: 180
    Sleeved: 5/10/18

  3. Posted

    I woke up in recovery with crazy gas pain. Kept begging for something and the nurse said she gave me all that she could in recovery. Once I made it to my room I tried to lie in bed but the pain was too much. They got me into a chair/lounger that sits up straight and that has been heaven for me. I slept for a couple of hours in the bed tonight but started feeling that painful gas again so I’m back in my chair. I’ve been able to walk around with no problem. It seems like when I do feel pain it’s only from gas. I’m only allowed ice chips for now and will complete a swallow test in the morning before they start me on liquids. The Dr. ended up fixing a hiatal hernia during surgery. I was surprised because I never had any symptoms.


    HW: 321
    CW: 276
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

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    My day 1 was awful! I decided to have a bash at the bar the afternoon before I started liquids so I was hungover and hungry! By day 4, I was much better with getting my energy back and not feeling like I’m starving. I only want other things just because I want them but just have to keep the goal in mind. I’m down 8 lbs so far and day 6 is today.

    HW: 321

    CW: 278

    GW: 180

    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

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  8. Posted

    Suggestions wanted!!

    I am 4 days in my pre op diet and I’m craving so many foods. It’s torture. How long does this last? Has anyone experienced this? I even had a dream last night that I ate a donut and the surgery got cancelled.






    I know how you are feeling! This is my 4th date and it is super hard. I just keep telling myself to get through it. Also, as some people have suggested, I am binge watching Netflix and Amazon prime shows. Helps the time go by.


    HW: 321
    CW: 278
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

  12. Posted

    Anyone having surgery May10? I am very nervous and have read so many posts on here. Just looking for any tips for right after surgery. I am scared that I will be hungry but unable to eat. I currently never feel full. Does anyone have experience of this feeling? Did anyone have complications right after surgery that’s another fear of mine. Thanks in advance



    I’m May 10th as well. Little nervous but I’m just trying to focus on baby steps. First step is the liquid diet starting tomorrow. I’m going to start back reading and other activities to keep my mind off of the hunger.


    HW: 321
    CW: 278
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

  13. Posted

    I went on a cruise last month and it was wonderful! I have just recently had my food funerals. I started my liquid diet today. Lord give me strength! It is actually easier to do it while I am teaching, because I am busy and not able to stop and munch like I can at home. See the optimism 6 hours into this! Tonight will be a different animal. Remaining positive. I have Disney World planned 5-6 weeks post-op and that will be quite a change from indulging on the dining plan as I have in years past.


    Oh wow a cruise would’ve been great as much as I ate on the last one. I’ve been doing the same with my food funerals. Start liquid tomorrow for 2 weeks.


    HW: 321
    CW: 278
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

  21. Posted

    Congrats Luckis32!! Thanks for the info, I’m trying to patiently wait for an approval. How did you find out that you were approved?


    Hi, I called the insurance co to find out. I also later this afternoon received an email from my Patient Advocate at the Dr. ‘s office letting me know that I’m approved.


    HW: 321
    CW: 278
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

  23. Posted


    Congratulations!! Did you call and check with them or wait for the approval letter?




    I called to check. Previously, I called on 3/27 and they told me that the Nurse has 15 days to review the submission and it was still under review at that time.


    HW: 321
    CW: 278
    GW: 180
    Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18

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