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gabbyd reacted to Jaelzion in Excruciating Pain Post OP
I did have quite a bit of post-op pain (I also had a hiatal hernia fixed, so perhaps that was part of it). I called my surgeon's office and explained that I was in a lot of pain and needed something more for pain control. The office called in a prescription for a stronger pain med, my sister picked it up for me and it did the job. I'd definitely call tomorrow, they should be willing to work something out to get you more comfortable. Hugs.
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gabbyd reacted to Creekimp13 in Update on my post op appointment
Listen to your doctor. Go to the hospital now. Your BF can call Uber for Pete's sake. Very seriously...your life could be in danger.
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gabbyd got a reaction from Colleen in Incision Pain
My surgery was 3/18 and I am experiencing the same thing.
That particular incision send shooting pains when I go to sit/lay/squat. It is very difficult to wipe myself after I pee. It is extremely painful when I get out of bed too. I’m wearing a binder and they seems to have helped a little but wow...was not expecting it to hurt this much.
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gabbyd got a reaction from Believe2021 in HELP!!! Did your Incision hurt for over a week?
Oof I’m 3 days post op and my main incision site is stinging tremendously. That whole general area feels rather swollen as well. It literally stings when I go to sit and stand and also when I initially start walking. After I get to walking for a while, it feels better but this is extremely painful. I’m wearing my binder and have been since day 1 but I don’t know what else to do and I just want to break down and cry it hurts so bad.
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gabbyd reacted to Elahnen in PCOS and sleeve success?
I am in a very similar situation that you are in. I have pcos and high BP. I am done with my requirements just waiting in a date. I actually just asked the dietician these questions. She told me something I didn’t realize after all these years with PCOS. She said that I should try to be as dairy free as possible bc dairy causes inflammation with pcos. I was drinking Premier Protein shakes and she said stop bc those are dairy based. She recommended a really good plant based Protein Powder to mix with almond milk. Hope this help! Your not alone!
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gabbyd reacted to Creekimp13 in WLS Veteran is back and looking for support
It absolutely can be done!
Please consider adding visits with a bariatric therapist to your tool box.
For me, this was as important a tool...as the surgery itself. Maybe moreso. Self sabotaging behaviors always have a cause....and learning to see that cause and get ahead of it made all the difference in the world to my maintenance.
Everyone should read posts like yours to realize this is a lifelong battle. The surgery doesn't "cure" the condition.
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gabbyd reacted to ShoppGirl in Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to a new you. 👍
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gabbyd reacted to Allan Cameron in Not Everything In Western Washington has to do with Seattle
I'm from down Olympia way, got my sleeve surgery down at Madigan on JBLM. Got to loose the weight so my wife and I can enjoy our sailboat once again... That and travel around the country. The military sent us all over the world, to the point that we've been to more countries than states here in the good ole US of A, now is the time I choose to lose the weight and start a wonderful retirement.