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shalliha got a reaction from jenuinelygenuinely in August Surgery Buddies!
Well I’m getting psyched up for my surgery on the second. The one thing that has me freaking out is that apparently I’m going to have to give myself injections of anticoagulant afterward…in my stomach….how did I miss this in the bazillion videos and posts I’ve pored over??? I have a high pain tolerance and I’m not afraid of much but I am a huge baby and terrified when it comes to needles. I may have to have my husband do it for me I don’t know if I’ll be able to stand it…gahhh, isn’t there just a pill for that? 😂😂😂
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shalliha reacted to Mariann812 in August Surgery Buddies!
I had shots in the belly while in the hospital but was given Eliquis pills - 2/day for 1 month - when I arrived home. I’ve done belly injections before, and I was initially scared as heck to do them, but after giving myself the first one, I was fine. The secret for pretty much everyone is to ice the injection site before giving the shot. And then ice afterwards. The icing makes the shot impossible to feel and cuts down on bruising. I also have a very high tolerance for pain, and I’m sure you can do this. Additionally, the needles are very small…usually they are the size used for insulin…really small. I never felt a thing. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and good luck. Personally, this surgery is the best thing I’ve ever done for me. My surgery was 6/8/22.
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shalliha reacted to jenuinelygenuinely in August Surgery Buddies!
Have you tried PB2? For me its coffee! I live off of that stuff plus the cream!
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shalliha got a reaction from I Am Enough! in August Surgery Buddies!
Hello friends! I'm a lurker the last several months while I've been reading up on everything, fretting, and trying to be patient...but WHAMO I had my psych eval a couple of weeks ago and and as soon as that was done they scheduled me - I'm set for August 2nd and I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I saw my surgeon earlier today, and have a few appointments between now and the 2nd but it's almost here...!
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shalliha got a reaction from tranquil_chaos in August Surgery Buddies!
Let the angels sing hallelujah, my surgeon said I can have a cup or two of black coffee in the mornings during my pre-op diet the next two weeks and post-op (if tolerated ok) - I can give up a lot, but coffee was going to hurt 🙂
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shalliha reacted to RaisnHL in August Surgery Buddies!
Just got my date! August 9th!!! I’m very anxious…
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shalliha reacted to I Am Enough! in August Surgery Buddies!
That's Fantastic! So happy for you Congratulations on such a successful surgery and recovery. That is truly inspiring and I cannot wait to write my own post-op! ❤️
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shalliha reacted to Mariann812 in August Surgery Buddies!
Congratulations!
I’m 3 weeks out from bypass and I feel like a new person! You will not regret doing this. It is the best thing I have ever done for me!
I’ve lost 30 lbs, and I feel amazing! I had NO pain post op. No gas, no pain, I never needed pain meds, and I am not hungry. I could not be happier!
You are almost there! Yay, you!!!
I also had 2 months of pre-op testing for insurance and 2 weeks while they review everything. My insurance picked up 97% of the bill which was $70,000. It was ALL worth it! -
shalliha reacted to celloville in August Surgery Buddies!
Thanks for the welcome! I'm really trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies and cut down on sweets. I figure the time for the pre-op diet will be here before I know it.
What things are you doing?
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shalliha reacted to celloville in August Surgery Buddies!
Hello everyone! Just got schedule for gastric bypass surgery on 8/24. Very excited to be moving forward!
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shalliha reacted to Jen-ny in August Surgery Buddies!
I’ve had quite a journey already and I haven’t had surgery yet! I was suppose to have surgery in November. Then covid shut surgeries down at my hospital. I didn’t get another date until June 8th. That was rescheduled for June 22nd. So, the night before my surgery on June 21st the hospital called me at 10:16 at night to say that my surgery was canceled due to my surgeon getting covid! So, my new date is August 10th. Phew! My very first doctor appointment was June 3rd of LAST year! Haha! I’m having gastric bypass with hiatal hernia repair.
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shalliha reacted to jenny143 in August Surgery Buddies!
Congrats! I’m on August 1st! It will be here before we know it!
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shalliha reacted to July2014 in August Surgery Buddies!
My date is August 1st! So excited to start this new journey. My required insurance visits were three months long as well.
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shalliha reacted to I Am Enough! in August Surgery Buddies!
I finally got my date! August 18th! It took three months to jump through all the hoops, but finally I got the call with the date I changed from the sleeve to the bypass due to a few minor complications with acid. I feel strong about my decision and I'm super excited to move forward.
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shalliha reacted to ECarr352 in August Surgery Buddies!
My date is August1!! I can’t wait to begin the next chapter of life! I’m only 44, but you know what I mean 😁
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shalliha reacted to July2014 in August Surgery Buddies!
I’m 48 and I say I’m starting the second half…lol. Better late than never!
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shalliha reacted to lisafrommassachusetts in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
Waiting for my surgery this coming Monday....thank you for the inspiration tonight. You look amazing, strong and happy.
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shalliha reacted to Je$$ica36 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
Almost 3 years out. 250 to 135 ❤️