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COCOAKP2

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  1.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: February 2019 Sleevers?
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  3.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  4.    Outlinedspider reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  5. Down 28lbs! [emoji122] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  6.    Catherine Wible reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  7.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  8.    Outlinedspider reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  9. Dont ignore the rules[emoji1]No corn or any other veggies. Seems to have eggs in a slightly thickened soup. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  10.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  11.    Outlinedspider reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  12. I tried the egg drop soup (takeout) and I was surprised that it didn't upset my stomach. Oddly enough I'm struggling with the Protein Shakes and yogurt. BTW I had the sleeve on the 19th.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  13.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  14.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: How did you calm your nerves before surgery?
  15. The bloating is very miserable. I used the infant gas drops and had a tiny amount of milk of magnesia (consult with your doctor first). It took about day 5 post op for me to begin to release the bloat. I walked around my house 10 times and when I able to tolerate protein shakes, that really helped. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  16.    xbritt86 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  17.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: February 2019 Sleevers?
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  19.    COCOAKP2 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  20. Definitely! Praying for a successful surgery and recovery! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  21. I have been drinking from a bottle. However, I'm gonna give your way a try... Are you sipping from a cup? Seems like its difficult for me to sip without air getting in. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  22. Day 4 post op. Doing great aside from not being able to get protein shakes down. Not even half, maybe 1/3. Also, has anyone experienced some tension in the esophagus after sipping? No sure what that could be... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  23. I tried not to think about it, but that didn't work. I prayed and let it go about 20 times[emoji1] The night before surgery, my husband and I had an argument simply because he could tell "something" was on my mind. I cried and [emoji24]. Then the morning of surgery, I had peace about it. Some things may or may not work, but deep down you just KNOW you're going to do well. I finally figured that out the morning of... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  24. It is. I'm 4 days post op and recovering well. Hope all is well with you, too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  25.    Maria my turn reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  26. Get well soon! Hope your recovery gets better day by day. Take it easy and stay as long as you need to. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  27. Thanks. These chewable Gas-x tablets are helping as much as I thought they would. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  28.    berryfam reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone get their sleeve February 2019
  29. Had mine on the 19the also. The recovery is a difficult, but the bloating ismore of a challenge for me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  30.    gerl86 reacted to a post in a topic: February 2019 Sleevers?
  31.    Elsy reacted to a post in a topic: February 2019 Sleevers?
  32. Aww thank you so much. If I remember correctly, your surgery is tomorrow. God bless. I'll be thinking about u and praying for you [emoji120] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  33. @Elsy everything went well. I will be discharged tomorrow. Could've left today, but I asked to stay til tomorrow... I am enjoying the treatment and iv meds[emoji1] I'm very sore at one invcision & my tummy is kinda swollen. Bending and lifting is not much of an option. Overall, I'm grateful for a successful pro edure. Looking forward to an even better recovery... Especially concerning this gas[emoji30] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app
  34.    gabybab reacted to a post in a topic: February 2019 Sleevers?
  35. Surgery tomorrow morning! I'm scared and nervous! I'm also upset because I get upset when I'm afraid... Gotta get my overnight bag together. Say a prayer [emoji120][emoji4] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app

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