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How much time off work for revision from band to sleeve
WASaBubbleButt replied to Oregondaisy's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Since you are having surgery with Aceves you'll be in the hospital for three nights following surgery, all total you'll be in Mexico for 4 nights/5 days. So if you took a total of a week off, that would be fine. Two weeks is ideal, one week is fine, or was for me anyway. -
So Dr. O's diet restrictions lighten up at 3 weeks BUT I am too scared to eat. I know it sounds crazy but I take the smallest bites of mashed potato - which is the thickest thing I have had so far. I was living on broth, SF pop and thin cream soups. I moved onto mashed potatoes but that's it. My last visit with the NP I was told to start eating. Imagine that?!?! Me? Not eating and having to be told to eat?!?! There is some comfort in full liquids - they feel good going down. And warm soups feel very good!!! So yeah, there is a bit of fear about trying new foods and testing out my new tiny tummy. Any advice for this big chicken sleever?!?!
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Well, Smooth Move Tea is NOT my friend.... I tried it for the first time last night before bed. Instead of smooth moves today, its more like spend your day in the bathroom. Ugh. Does this bathroom issue ever resolve?! It's either days without or all freaking day long. I'm only 3 weeks post op. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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First steps, any advice??
thebandedgirl replied to spaceycasey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Your doctors will walk you through the process. You might have to do a doctor supervised diet for six months with monthly check-ins for insurance approval, even though there is documentation with check-ins every three months. You might not have to, though; it all depends :smile2: -
My First Vid Pre Op
OleHippieGal replied to OleHippieGal's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks all for the great comments. It's only the first one. Plan to do another one day of surgery in the hospital after surgery. And every day for 2 weeks after to show you how I feel so stay tune -
Hi Barry, I'm being banded on Jan 28th, and am having the same anxiety--so you're not alone! (I keep telling my boyfriend that I feel like I'm about to get on a plane--I am a terribly fearful and panicky flier!) But I just keep reminding myself that I am putting myself in the capable hands of caring experts! Being completely up front with my anesthesiologist during my pre op testing last week and telling her exactly how I am feeling was a HUGE relief for me--she talked me through the whole process of exactly what will happen. It made an incredible difference to my mindset just to say it out loud to the people who will be taking care of me. While I'm admittedly still nervous, visiting this forum and reading people's posts is a major help, too. Thanks for sharing how you're feeling--and if you want to chat, just drop me a note! Good luck--it'll go great! Val
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Less Than 48Hrs Till Sleeve
hbritt replied to Ladybug78's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My sleeve was done last month. The surgery was not too bad. There will be some discomfort but you will have pain meds to combat it. You can also given IV meds for nausea if you experience it. You will be feeling better in just a few days. I actually went back to work exactly one week after my surgery. I wish you the best of luck! Don't worry...you'll do fine and, trust me, you will loose weight! -
Mine stayed on like a week!!
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Just be careful with the clinical rotation. I am not sure if the stages of nursing rotations but with my therapy rotations the first one was just observing; but I am going back to work after 3 weeks and the doctor urged I be put on light duty, only ambulatory patients if possible. I will also have a technician assisting me, so just let your C.I. Know that you just had major surgery if they ask you to do anything too strenuous. But then again, you’re young and may feel like the hulk in 4 weeks lol
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renee5d commented on dying2Bhealthy's gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
hi!! We have lots in common!! I am a freelance photographer, sleeved in November and getting ready for my first post-sleeve 5k in two weeks!!! You look fabulous!!! -
It took me about three weeks before I could comfortably sleep on my stomach. Before that I used a pregnancy pillow. Not the same quality of sleep as actually sleeping on my stomach but it helped. You'll also be so tired during those first weeks, you might not care what position you are in! Good luck!
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I too am a stomach sleeper. I am almost 2 months post-op and have no problems sleeping on my stomach now. I had to sleep on my sides for a few weeks after surgery. I would forget and roll over to my stomach. It never hurt, it was just uncomfortable.
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Where To Begin?!
Threetimesacharm replied to deestudentrn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a lapband and am going to Mexico for a revision to the sleeve. There are many qualified surgeons in Mexico who do very top notch surgery at hospitals with all of the latest equipment. The cost is 1/3 to 1/4 that of the states and you can get it done immediately(I booked and could have gone in two weeks). Just an option if you don't want to go through the loooong process in the U.S. -
Has anyone been on the rollercoaster where it seems like your sleeve loves a particular food and then as time passes all of a sudden it doesn’t.? For example, my sleeve “liked” the crumbled Jimmy Dean turkey sausage for breakfast. Today, my sleeve did not like it, not even the taste! I didn’t eat this every morning but the few times I did I had no problems and I was excited that I found something I could eat. Then today I ate a soft scrambled egg white and the sausage and I got extremely nauseous and stomach upset! This is so frustrating! I’m only 5 weeks since vgs, does things eventually stabilize?
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Being on the two-week preop diet gives you license to whine, you don't need to apologize for it around here. How much Protein are you getting in each day and are you drinking your Water? Can't speak for the arthritis but I'm hoping someone will chime in that can.
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I attended my pre-op class on Wednesday and received my psych. eval today. Dr. Sabapathy at Shawnee Mission Health is wonderful. He approved my surgery after completing my psych eval today with him. I did have several questions to answer on paper then visited with him. Now all I am supposed to have left is my 8 coaching visits with my United Healthcare coach. Anyone else ever done these coaching calls?
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Insurance Mandatory Pre-Op Diet
thisfathasgot2go replied to bbp4114's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I did the kaiser mandatory 3 month pre-op diet. From my first class on Jun 16 to my surgery date of Oct 7, I lost from 225 to 196. No liquid diet. Just walking 30 minutes 5 days a week and eating 1200-1400 calories a day. -
I just went for a consult last week and now I am scheduling a surgery for May sometime. I have been thinking about thue surgery for a year. But now that I have started the process I feel rushed. Time is a little tight since this year my husband and I have a lot going on. Also, I have 2 people close to me that went through it and they have not been that positive about their experiences. I am really worried about the port flipping and the food getting 'hung' up. I go to dinner with one of the people who I know had it done and they throw up a lot. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!!!
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I had a ct Iv contrast and still two weeks and only spots swollen are where I have tatoos
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My surgeon required a three day liquid diet. I am not a smoker so maybe that is why I was not asked about CO1. Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I wish I only had 1 week of the liquid pre-op diet. I'm so scared I won't be able to do it!!
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Hi Everyone This is my first time message so I wasn't sure where to post it, but I figured I would try here. Long story short I was banded at the end of July. I had a lower BMI and have lost 40 pounds so far and am more than half way to my goal. I had to have two revision surgeries due to excessive burping, which has been fixed due to a new band (so thankful!). I had the realize band put in a little over a month ago. These past few days I have been experiencing severe port pain. It is very difficult to bend over and go from sitting to standing or visa versa. If I even move the wrong way a little bit I get a very painful twinge. I know it is common to be uncomfortable with the realize band port in the beginning, I just wanted to know if anyone has had an onset of more severe pain a few weeks after. I did see my surgeon today and he does not seem to be concerned about it. He checked for infection and said that I don't seem to have one, but obviously to come back if I develop any of the symptoms (I already had an infection so I know what to look for). He also said that my body is healing from the three surgeries in a short period of time. I trust him completely and I do think it is my body just getting used to the hooks in the muscle, but was hoping to hear from someone that had a similar experience and has advice as to how to make it feel a little better because it is pretty painful. My other question was to see if anyone had any granulation tissue at the incision site. After the third surgery I had an infection. After it went away I noticed a hard scab on my bellybutton. Once the scab came off I realized that I had what looked like a hard sac of Fluid covering my bellybutton. The doctor put silver nitrate on it and said it was granulation tissue that had pushed out through the incision. He said the silver nitrate only works in 30% of patients and that if it didn't work it would have to be removed. I was so nervous because I did not want to have anymore procedures. Luckily I went back today and it has reduced so much. The doctor put more of the silver nitrate on and said to monitor it, but it should disappear. I just wanted to know if anyone else had granulation tissue at the incision site because I have searched through the threads and haven't really found anyone that has. Sorry for the randomness of the questions. I am in grad school and don't really have anyone else to relate to about this. I just want to be back to myself as soon as possible and really appreciate any advice or helpful info anyone has Thanks!
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I keep reading about people who are on a two week liquid diet. I don't have to do one of those. I wonder why hospitals are all different. Has anyone had to have a test for carbon monoxide from smoking?
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Got My Date - Nov 6
Savedbyamazinggrace replied to cmf1267's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow three weeks..yikes thats a long time. You need support..just give a yell ! I'll be starting my diet on the 25 or 26 of this month....So some of it Ill be there right with you. -
Got My Date - Nov 6
shellbell125 replied to cmf1267's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm November 5th. I have a 3 week diet. It's mainly liquids, but I get very little protein and vegetables and a couple of other things each day.
