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gabybab

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    gabybab got a reaction from BlueIGT in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Monday is coming and I'm terrified. I'm so honestly scared. I almost canceled last week. The pre-op diet was brutal as a diabetic. So, they switched me to a low cal diabetic diet. Good luck everyone. I will let you know how I do.
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    gabybab got a reaction from BlueIGT in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    I know it will be hard after surgery, but there will be restriction then. I'm hoping to get it all over with and get on the road to health. I have lots of medical issues. I saw my primary care Dr yesterday and she said, now we can get you off most of your meds.
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    gabybab reacted to Gottajustdoit in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    I can assure you there is nothing to be afraid of. Once you are in the hospital in pre-op, if they don't already, ask them to give you something in your IV to calm you down. It helps. Are you a Type 1 diabetic? I am, and want to drastically reduce the amount of insulin I have to take. Post surgery I am down to only 12 units of long-acting in the morning and at night (down from 40 units each time!). That. Is. Amazing. You can do this...many of us in this group were in the same fright stage as you (including me!) and we all made it through. You can too!
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    gabybab reacted to Gottajustdoit in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Don't spend time worrying about the food aspect as you will not feel hunger for at least one week post-op and when you do, you will only need a little bit of full liquids to feel full. I found the pre-op diet a LOT harder than the post-op diet. As for pain medicine, I was sent home with liquid prescription pain killer. See what works in the hospital for you and ask for a prescription when you go home. The post-surgery pain is usually not unbearable so hopefully you won't need too much of it. Not sure about your other pain, though. The nurses will want to work with you on pain management during your stay so be sure to tell them what your pain needs are.
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    gabybab reacted to Goody222 in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    I am scheduled for surgery on Monday too. My emotions range from excited to petrified. I just keep reminding myself that I am doing this for my health ( okay and the really cute clothes I have in storage that I want to fit). It helps me to read the posts of people who have just completed the surgery @Marine79 posted the same day if surgery. We have to believe in us. I will be looking for your post surgery posts.
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    gabybab got a reaction from BlueIGT in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Monday is coming and I'm terrified. I'm so honestly scared. I almost canceled last week. The pre-op diet was brutal as a diabetic. So, they switched me to a low cal diabetic diet. Good luck everyone. I will let you know how I do.
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    gabybab reacted to TheMarine79 in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Gaby. You will do just fine. When you get there things happen quickly so it will be over before you know it
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    gabybab reacted to Formygirls2019 in My Journey   
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    gabybab got a reaction from Miss Behaving in Surgery Tomorrow! 12 hours no food/drink :(   
    Good luck!
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    gabybab reacted to funky_monkey800 in Still Happy!   
    Just wanted to say that today I was looking at the calendar and realized that today is my 4's!
    4 years, 4 months and 4 days since my surgery.....lol
    apparently I have a ton of time on my hands today! anyways, just wanted to let y'all know im still extremely happy with my decision. I could have never have done this without the lap band....
    that is all
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    gabybab reacted to lgredvig in Day 7 post op   
    I finally feel back to myself. I'm off all pain meds and nausea meds. I've been sleeping great ! I'm down 20 lbs (7pre op 13 post op) I have my 1 week FU tomorrow and I'm hoping since I've had a great Fluid intake I'll be moved to purees. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I have 6 little scars and they all seem to be healing nicely so far
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    gabybab reacted to heidiejenkins in My weight loss journey   
    I started my weight loss journey a month ago. I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Jan 24 2019. So far I have lost a total of 23lbs, but I think I've lost more in inches! I can feel the difference a little, but it's still early. I find that taking a weekly picture helps. Here is a picture journey into my journey.... From week one to week four!    
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    gabybab reacted to FluffyChix in One week Post op   
    There will be emotional rollercoasters girl! Hang on! But they pass. There is always an end to the moment!! And you will be on to living your fit fabulous life!
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    gabybab reacted to gerl86 in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    I had a horrible headache for a few days when I first started my pre-op. I hope it passes for you! 3 day left!!
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    gabybab got a reaction from BlueIGT in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    I know it will be hard after surgery, but there will be restriction then. I'm hoping to get it all over with and get on the road to health. I have lots of medical issues. I saw my primary care Dr yesterday and she said, now we can get you off most of your meds.
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    gabybab got a reaction from LoveForMyFamilyAndMyself in February 2019 Sleevers?   
    Monday 25th for me too! They said they will call to verify time tomorrow, but for now I'm scheduled to be in at 9:15. Good luck!
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    gabybab got a reaction from NotActive1234 in Psych Eval Cost.. is this normal?   
    Bariatricpsychevaluations.com
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    gabybab got a reaction from NotActive1234 in Psych Eval Cost.. is this normal?   
    Omg no! I paid $150! My Dr had me do it online. You take an assessment and they call and it takes like 15 minutes. Bariatric Phsyc evaluation.
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    gabybab got a reaction from Liz The New Me in Hello I'm new to the site   
    Hi! I'm almost 54 and having surgery on Monday. I have diabetes, and a whole list of ailments to go along with that. I've been told you will not feel the best afterwards, but will 100% not regret this surgery. I say what do you have to lose? Lol. Good luck!
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    gabybab reacted to Big Bari in February 2019 Sleevers?   
    1 week post op today and I’m down from hw-378 sw 363 1 week post op 345lbs I’m struggling with Protein and Water but I’m going shopping tomorrow to find something else...good luck everyone hope all is going well
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    gabybab got a reaction from Miss Behaving in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! You will do great!
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    gabybab reacted to taylormomto6 in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    Hey buds!

    I just wanted to share an idea I had for making a sf Protein version of Mcdonalds pineapple Mango smoothie :)

    I found flavor drops at Walmart, Great Day brand, in Pineapple Mango flavor, so I put 3/4 c Water, some ice, a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder (I use the Inspire brand from the Bariatric Eating site) and the pineapple mango drops and a few drops of the orange tang drops, tastes great and the flavor in the drops disguise any protein flavor.

    I was so ready for something different at 9 days out. I don’t get to move to purées until Monday.
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    gabybab reacted to Big Bari in February 2019 weight loss buds   
    1 week post op today and I’m down from hw-378 sw 363 1 week post op 345lbs I’m struggling with Protein and Water but I’m going shopping tomorrow to find something else...good luck everyone hope all is going well
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    gabybab got a reaction from NotActive1234 in 6 month post-op weight loss   
    I'm having the sleeve. I've seen a lot of people lose all their excess weight. If I don't, I'm ok with that.
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    gabybab got a reaction from Liz The New Me in Hello I'm new to the site   
    Hi! I'm almost 54 and having surgery on Monday. I have diabetes, and a whole list of ailments to go along with that. I've been told you will not feel the best afterwards, but will 100% not regret this surgery. I say what do you have to lose? Lol. Good luck!

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