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I has surgery yesterday and my pain in on right side for drain tube. I had exact symptoms as her but today they removed the tube and the pressure released. I had out patient so last night was a doozie. But I'm slowly getting back to me.


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My dr let's me do it and put it in the container. Doesn't hurt when you do it yourself. I've had 4 now with this dr .

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I started the gastric bypass process End of April after choking to death on a salad. Who wants to die from a salad. After getting scheduled for exploratory scope foubd out I had a " monster size hienal hernia " per my dr and was scheduled 2 weeks later due to surgery schedules to have it fixed. While waiting for surgery I got dr approval from my primary and all test required by my insurance. The lab work was the hardest to schedule of all things due to limited appointments. This included the Psychiatric Evaluation.

Once I healed from liproscopic surgery, I was seen for pre-op consultation. And scheduled July 14th for Gastric Sleeve. With liquids starting week of. My insurance was Ameriben and my retainer fee for final surgery was 3500. My out of pocket for hernia surgery which was done first was 800 as our family has met deductible for year, just to give you an idea of cost. Dr requires upfront payment and they refund what is left over. My actual cost per insurance should be about 2000.

My Dr. Was Dr. John Debarros a d he us awesome [emoji108]. He is in phoenix, AZ area with WLIA Arizona.

Everyone is different but my journey so far has be pain free and a wonderful experience.

I did not have to do dietian counseling or wait a period of time to get going. But, that said it depends mostly on your insurance.

Stay tuned for part two.

I follow people on tic tok who have had surgery and they offer great tips like the no drinking 30 mins before and after, small sips, genpro as a Protein option that's tasteless and being patient with scale one day to next.

I'm fully stocked on sugar free Jello, Popsicles and pudding. Premier shakes my fav. And Pro20 waters as protein options as well as Better than Boullon broth in beef, chicken and vegetable.

CW 236 at 5'5

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July 14th!! [emoji322][emoji898] I had to have hianal hernia surgery first so just healed and ready for step 2

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Excited to say I got my date. JULY 14TH! I had to have hianal hernia surgery first and heal and now off to phase 2. Gastric sleeve. Here we go

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Post-op week 1 of Hianal hernia surgery. Day 1 of surgery body had 5 tiny 1/2 incisions just under breasts. Sent home 1 hour after surgery. Took a percocet ahead of pain and never needed another pill . Took Tylenol every 4 hours rest of day but had 0 pain , slept in separate room so I wouldn't disrupt husband and stay comfortable. Day 2 - 0 pain, no meds . Incisions healing already. Only 1 massive bruise from the blood clot shot in stomach.

Days continued on with nothing but success. Facts : 0 heartburn or acid at night in throat, 0 choking to death at every meal. No more protonix medicine for heart burn. Ate regular food after day one even spicy. I suffered 3 years longer than I ever needed too.

Next step is gastric sleeve in 4 weeks. So, stay tuned !! [emoji106]

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For anyone who has to have hernia surgery first.

I had it 5/262021 and I was shocked how easy it was. Had it liproscopic so 5 little cuts and I had a monster hernia. No pain except for the chest /shoulders due to the gas they use. But it went away today. So only 1 full day of feeling uncomfortable.

Next step is the sleeve, ready to get it going but have to heal 4 weeks first

Day 3 I'll be back working as I can work from home. So, only needed 2 days off.

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They broke up the surgeries due to the size if the hernia. Their words were it's a monster size so they do not want to put me at risk.

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Had to do a diabetes consult and Dr signed off on surgery #2.so, May 26th Hienal hernia surgery and heal 4 weeks then move to next phase the gastric sleeve. Thankful my Dr. agreed that the sleeve with proper diet will take care of the diabetes. So, moving forward.

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Has anyone has hernia surgery 1st the the sleeve? My dr found a "monster size hernia he said " so they are fixing that first. Wondering recovery process for hernia and how long after for sleeve?

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I hope not , I do not want to have to have all the battery of test done again. Not cheap but I want to be safe and heathy

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Thank you for the information, I'm lost all the sudden. Mine came back 6.6 but I see my surgeon in 2 days for the scope so I'm going to address as everything is in order but my primary releasing me now. So nervous how this will affect a may 27th date

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I'm scheduled for the sleeve in May and had to do the pilimary blood work which came back that I'm type 2 diabetes now. The Dr won't release me till video conference for a plan of action but can't see me till just before original surgery date as she is booked out on appointments. Has anyone else had this set them back from moving forward ?

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I laugh with you on the panties [emoji1787]. My victory will be wear the already beautiful new pairs I own assuming they would fit to only have to save for the " when I lose weight" With surgery soon, that day will come!

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Yes, I'd like to know also!

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I just got my Surgery date! Its April 26th...anyone else having surgery in April??

Thank you! I will check out Unjury. I have not even heard of Fairlife Milk till researching on this site.

Thank you! I appreciate any feedback as I don't want to buy a product that is gross, you're already recovering the last thing I want to do is recover from bad taste! 😝

Hello All,

I'm looking for guidance on the best go-to liquids for week one that will fill you up and taste great. Product recommendations please and Thank you! I have surgery May 27th and I want to make sure I'm fully stocked with products that help me get through step 1.

Hi everyone , I'm about to change my life for the better. After years of weight-loss struggles due to hysterectomy and hormones I finally got up the nerve to walk into a weight-loss clinic and forever change my life.

Scary as it seemed the team at the center were and are beyond helpful and kind. Not only that but my Dr. Had bypass surgery himself so he knows all the struggles we will face.

My greatest shock is I've suffered for 24 years with GERD and the Dr said you have a hienal hernia let's knock that out and get you a gastric sleeve and put this behind you. So here I am headed for scope and ultrasound next week then to the next step.

Today I weight 236 at 5'4 yet I'm beautiful so I can not wait to find that hot mama just dying to be set free. #happywifehappylife

#dothisforyou  

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Rock it!!![emoji173]

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