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Vizslamom
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by Vizslamom
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You look fantastic!
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Happy I could help.
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Take care of yourself.
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Fantastic! I was overjoyed and relieved when I got my approval.
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I truly feel your pain. This is gross, but I sometimes have better luck squatting in my shower and using my hand held shower to moisten down under.
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Congrats surgery twin! I'm focused on 60 grams of protein and 60 ounces of water. Using 2 premier pure protein for 60 grams of protein. Decaf coffee in the morning for liquids and drinking 2 tumblers to get me there.
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I had no pain whatsoever. Mosquito bites hurt more.
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The only lap band procedure my surgeons are doing is removal. I have mine removed a year ago. Going with sleeve tomorrow. But for the first few years I was very happy with it. But the dilated esophagus, horrible heartburn, pain with eating had to go. I would not recommend.
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Good luck!
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My surgery is Wednesday also. Haven't even thought of what to bring. I know they will supply me with toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer. My suggestions lip balm, slip on shoes that are OK for walking the hallway, loose workout shorts to wear under your gown so there are no free shows, hairbrush. I'm not bringing them with me. I'll have hub bring them when I get to a room. You'll just sleep, walk the hallway, and be annoyed by how often you are woken up by people in the middle of the night taking vitals.
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Good luck! See you back here in a few days.
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57 here. Getting sleeve on 8/22. I was banded pre-menopause with solid success. But alas, band problems caused removal and regain. I am aware post menopause weight loss may be considerably slower.
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I am taking 4 weeks - surgery coming up on 8/22.
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WOW!!!!!
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Everything will be fine. Your medical team knows what they are doing. And you'll sleep through the surgery!
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I hate tracking too - so no advice from me. Catching yourself at 13 pounds is a victory.
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Welcome home! Wishing you smooth sailing for your recovery.
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Fantastic!
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Right with you. Had lap band 12 years ago. Dropped 100 pounds and stayed in the 220's for years. Then the trouble started. Dilated esophagus. Slip. Blah blah blah. Had the band removed a year ago - my doc does not do revisions at time of removal - I had to clear up damage first. Horrible weight gain since removal. I'm getting the sleeve next week. Can't wait.
