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Angela77

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Angela77    0

Angela77
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I am on my 4th day out. I had my surgery at Royal Jubilee in Victoria, BC by Dr. Bradley Amson. I have to comment that the staff were AMAZING. All the nurses were so kind and genuinely concerned with any little complaint I made about pain. They were so accomodating with my family visiting as well. I was sleeved on Wed. Nov. 18th. Left the hospital Thursday morning. I am still taking T3's for the abdomin discomfort. I was seriously asking myself why?why?why? Wednesday night. The pain was unbearable. But now I think I am at the stage where I am feeling myself again (in a good way). I am happy that my wait is over and I had no complications. I am finally on the other side!

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Tiffykins    673

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Congrats and welcome to the "loser's bench".

Hope your recovery continues to go smoothly, just keep sipping and walking. Keep us posted on your progress.

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*susan*    1,709

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Hi and welcome. It sounds like everything went very smoothly for you. If you have any questions, let us know. We look forward to taking this journey with you.

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JudyJudyJudy    7

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I am on my 4th day out. I had my surgery at Royal Jubilee in Victoria, BC by Dr. Bradley Amson. I have to comment that the staff were AMAZING. All the nurses were so kind and genuinely concerned with any little complaint I made about pain. They were so accomodating with my family visiting as well. I was sleeved on Wed. Nov. 18th. Left the hospital Thursday morning. I am still taking T3's for the abdomin discomfort. I was seriously asking myself why?why?why? Wednesday night. The pain was unbearable. But now I think I am at the stage where I am feeling myself again (in a good way). I am happy that my wait is over and I had no complications. I am finally on the other side!

Unbearable pain? Don't the give you good pain medication in the hospital, especially on Wednesday night? I've had 2 C-sections, and a hysterectomy. Does it compair? :) I mean I had morphine in the hospital after my Hysterectomy. I would think they'd give you something similar.

I little confused.

Judy

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cajun    46

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Dr Aceves gives his patients Toradol injections, which gives better pain relief than narcotics like morphine, demerol, or codeine. It also does not cause Constipation stomach irritation, or groggyness, like the narcotics, and no chance of "becoming dependent on it like narcotics. I think it's the best thing since sliced bread! Before leaving the hospital, he gives patients a supply of sublingual Toradol to take home. I don't think that you can get the sublingual in the USA. It was great though, no need to put anything harsh in the new tummy. I did not need any pain medication after day 5 post op, so I still have some left. I never had such attentive pain management after surgery as I did under his care.

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Malaika    50

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Wow, I must have a high pain threshold, as I didn't take any pain medication after being released from the hospital and even rode home 6 hours in the car and still didn't need anything.

I guess everyone's level of pain is different.

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Ky.hen    5

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Welcome to Vst. I'm sorry you were in pain. The worst part is over now. Everyday will get easier for you.

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*susan*    1,709

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I hardly experienced any pain either. I just had a lot of nausea.

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Norma    10

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I had no pain at all due to Dr Aceves' great pain management routine. I do have to take pain meds for my knee pain being bone on bone without any cartilage but am taking a stool softener and vegtable laxative to avoid Constipation issues brought on by the hydrocodone for the knee. Sleeve surgery is the best especially if you pick a great surgeon like I did.:confused1: I have not had even one second of regret and am doing great.

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shutterbug    1

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Hey Angela,

I was sleeved on the 17th, here in Michigan. I'm doing pretty good. I have not had much pain at all except for chest pain(gas or heartburn) and am gradually adding full liquids in already... how are you doing getting in your fluids? Keep in touch... we are only a day apart in our surgery.. will be fun to watch each others progress. :) By the way I want to lose 120# .... 5'6 and 310#

One thing I've learned so far.. warm liquids seem to be the best or "room temperature"

Talk to you soon,

~Chandra

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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