303nursemom

Hi 303nursemom, doing great , 5 lbs from a normal BMI . Still losing , but slow , about 2-3 lbs a month

Toradol (Ketorolac) use among gastric surgeons varies, but it can be a great option for immediate post operative pain control. Because it is non-narcotic, it doesn’t cause the drowsiness that effects breathing or cause Constipation. To minimize risks of ulcers or kidney issues, I wouldn’t take more than 3-4 doses of Toradol during the course of your hospital stay. It is given IV form every 6-8hrs, so nothing for your stomach to absorb. If you require pain medication, the risks of Toradol in my opinion are far less then narcotics, but again it may be surgeon specific and only if you don’t have pre-existing kidney issues and/or a history of gastric ulcers. Do not take NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) by mouth at home without doctor approval however, Tylenol only. Tramadol is an oral pain medication option you may want to ask your doctor about if you are concerned about ulcers, but don’t want the drowsiness and constipation side effects of traditional narcotics like Oxycodone or Hydrocodone.
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303nursemom you are my surgery twin! What surgery are you having? I am going the sleeve.

Congratulations to all my August Buddies!!! We are going to ROCK this!!![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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Lol!!! We'll all be fine don't worry! The key is to think about the wonderful things life would offer at a normal weight. Obviously we are going through this because life was untenable the way it is. We'll support each other through our fears!!

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Congratulations! I am hoping to schedule for late August. Please keep us posted!

Just got my date! August 26th, super excited to get this tool in my tool belt!

August 16th here!!
I also want kids back in school and in a regular routine prior to the life changing surgery.
The wait seems so far!! Especially when I know I can get it as Early as 2 weeks from now [emoji25]

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I'm August 5. Seems so far away!! I'm excited (with a touch of scared) and ready to rock this!!

Cute kiddo! That’s so awesome you are taking this step to get fit and healthy. I too am waiting until August for my sleeve. I am looking at late August after my kids are back in school. I can’t wait to be able to be more active outdoors again! It’s gotten tough to do the things I love and be the mom I want to be.

So the reason I choose 8-2-19
Was because I'm an out doors kinda guy.. I love my fishing and taking dips in the lake.. my son turns 2 in April and I want to enjoy his day.. If I do it early I feel like I would get dehydrated with this central California heat and get to miss out on a lot of fishing and swimming with my little one 
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FINALLY of 4 months having two bumps in the road preventing me to get approved to finally getting the call Thursday from my surgeons office telling me to call them back to schedule surgery and my insurance approved me! They first gave me the date of July 8 but I had to get an AUGUST date due to work schedule for the next 2 months!

I been in the process since Dec. 5 (consult day)

I am so excited, after I got the call i called my mom, sister, and grandparents with the news with tears in my eyes. All day that day I was so emotional wanting to scream to cry of happiness.

I can not wait for my new journey in getting healthy.

Family have asked me if I’m excited and scared. All I’ve told them is both but that I am not trying to think of the scary things.

.... just wanted to share with all of you

Ugh, that’s awful! I am a nurse and debating about whether to tell coworkers about my upcoming surgery. I don’t want to deal with those reactions and negative comments! I have told one of my co-workers who I consider a close friend. I was relieved she was very supportive of me. I’m really sorry your co-worker couldn’t be!

Ugh, that’s awful! I am a nurse and debating about whether to tell coworkers about my upcoming surgery. I don’t want to deal with those reactions and negative comments! I have told one of my co-workers who I consider a close friend. I was relieved she was very supportive of me. I’m really sorry your co-worker couldn’t be!

Ugh, that’s awful! I am a nurse and debating about whether to tell coworkers about my upcoming surgery. I don’t want to deal with those reactions and negative comments! I have told one of my co-workers who I consider a close friend. I was relieved she was very supportive of me. I’m really sorry your co-worker couldn’t be!