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Hello, and congrats on getting your VSG! When I got my sleeve done back in 2018, I had a hard time getting all my fluids in as well, but it does get a lot easier over time. Remember, your stomach is still healing.
I do agree with lisafrommassachusetts though. Track all liquids, including Protein Shakes and broth. You may be getting in more fluids than you realize!
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2 hours ago, Avery's Mom said:I forgot to take measurements before all this got going. I could kick myself because I know it is more dramatic than what shows on my scale! Don't get me wrong, 31lbs in 5 weeks is amazing but my clothes are falling off! lol
I forgot to take measurements at first too. But I am measuring now, and it's so nice to see that the inches are still going down even if the scale refuses to budge!
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I noticed a few NSVs last night/this morning, and I'm just so happy I had to share. So, here they are.
1) I had to tighten the strap on the mask for my CPAP
2) I've noticed that I've started taking better care of myself and have generally been feeling happier
3 (and my favorite)) Today as I was leaving for work, my husband hugs me and said, "You've lost so much weight, I can hug you more completely". Guys. He can finally get his arms the whole way around me. I have been smiling about this all day.
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I had my surgery on Dec. 26th and went back to work on Dec. 31st. However, the reason I was able to do this is because I was allowed to work from home. I also have a desk job, but I didn't actually drive back in to work until yesterday.
The pain meds that you may have been given upon leaving the hospital may impair your driving. Due to this, I would say it's best to ask your surgeon if it's okay to drive.
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You look amazing! Congrats!
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you right now.
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I use an app called BodBot Monday through Friday. It's sort of like having a personal trainer in your pocket! I also have a desk elliptical that I use every day for at least half an hour, and I'm looking to get back into ballroom dancing with my husband.
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I've made those before! It's really easy to do, and works wonderfully as a sandwich wrap.
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I did not have a roommate (unless you count my husband, who stayed in the recliner beside the bed the whole time I was in there). In fact, in the hospital I was at, it seemed like all the rooms on my floor were single occupant.
I do agree with Healthy_life though. You should call ahead to see what the room situation could be, and you can see if you can get a private room.
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It's normal to be afraid before major surgery. But it'll be okay. The surgery itself is safer than getting a hip replacement (.08% vs .4%). And major complications only occur in about 2.4% of patients.
You'll be okay.
Sources:
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30 minutes ago, zombieskayer said:I feel that as well! It is squeaking into my week 4 and I just want to drop weight. I'm sure I'm loosing inches but we are in the middle of moving and I can't find my tape measure to check.
From what I understand, this stall is a very common thing. We will get through this
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51 minutes ago, AutumnTheAries said:I am in this exact same stall. Actually gained 2 pounds which makes no sense smh.
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The human body is so odd, isn't it? But we will break through!
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1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:Hang in there! This ain't your doc's first rodeo. He will be pleased and you WILL lose weight.
Thanks
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Dear Week 3 stall,
Why did you have to happen now? I have my follow up with my surgeon tomorrow, and I wanted to show a larger weight loss. Instead, you had to come early, at week 2.
I understand why you show up.
I understand that you're only a temporary visitor.
I'm just frustrated. Especially since I know I'm losing inches.
From,
Neri
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I had my surgery on December 26th, and I didn't really feel restriction either. At least, not at first. I've moved on to pureed, which includes scrambled eggs. And it was the scrambled eggs that really got me feeling the restriction.
In other words, give it time. You may not feel the restriction with liquids, but as you progress with the diet you will feel it.
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I've been having a lot of trouble getting in all my Water for the day because in the evening water starts making me feel extremely nauseous. I'm able to sip at my water up until that point. I'm also still able to drink Protein Shakes and have Soup just fine too. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Another update: well, yesterday was my surgery. I would have updated then, but I was just so out of it. So instead, I'm updating today.
Yesterday I felt both terrible and awesome. Terrible because I was in pain and horribly nauseous. I even ended up throwing up at one point. But I felt awesome because I did it. I got through surgery.
Today I'm doing much better. I'm still in pain and nauseous, but it is not as bad as yesterday. I'm also up walking more.
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It's just about 12 hours before I have to report to registration for my surgery, and I'm starting to get anxious. I'm afraid of not getting the surgery for one reason or another.
Maybe something will come up and the surgeon will have to cancel.
Maybe my liver didn't shrink enough (or at all), and they'll stop the process.
Basically, I'm afraid something will happen and I won't get my surgery. And I know it's silly to worry about such a thing, but I do. I can't help it.
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I said I would update here on my journey, and so I shall.
It has been an extremely busy couple of months for me. After getting married in October, I had my final appointment with my surgeon. And then began the nervewracking wait for insurance. I waited and waited.
Finally, I got the call from my surgeon's office. I had been approved! That day I scheduled my surgery for December 26th.
Three days ago I started the preop liver shrink diet. It has been kicking my butt. I'm tired and nauseous all the time, but it'll be worth it. I know it will.
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On 11/18/2018 at 7:27 PM, ummyasmin said:Hi Neri, I'm curious, what does a paginator do?
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Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I've been rather busy.
Anyway. My job kind of has two parts. The first is doing a final proofread. I work for a newspaper, and the editor is the one who mostly edits over the articles. However, we do one final look just to make sure there isn't anything that's missed.
The other (and main) part of my job is putting the pages together. We figure out where the articles and pictures should go on the page, as well as pick out the national and international articles that should go in the paper. Then we send the pages to the pressman for printing.
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While I don't have my date yet, it's looking like it should be in November!
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Neri's Journey thus far
in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Oooookaaaaay...So, uh...it's been just a little while since my last update, hasn't it? 14 months still counts as a "little while" doesn't it?
Anyway, the past year has had some big developments in my journey. If I were to narrate everything that happened over the past 14 months, this post could possibly be as long as the first one here, so instead, I'll give a bulleted list.
Guys, I feel really, really good. Not just good, I feel like a person again. I honestly don't remember the last time I felt like a person. I'm taking care of myself again: doing my makeup, trying to tame the frizz that is my hair, cleaning the house, all that sort of thing.