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Well I'm back amongst the living. I was sleeved on the 9th and finally went home Friday evening. Had problems getting my HBP under control' date=' fever, vomiting, and because of my deep short veins - problems with iV. I have bruises ever inch of my arms, wrists, stomach, hands, and finally had to put them in shoulder. Having hard time trying to get Protein drinks n liquids in. I am improving everyday.[/quote']

Glad you're ok. Welcome to sleeved world!

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Just wondering how long it took to get in the required fluids? I'm so nervous now and thinking about backing out the surgery. How is something like this good for weight loss, if one xan barely get in fluids just to come down on the weight can't this causes health problems too? I'm new please help me understand.

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Hello All,

First let me say, Nice to see this post. I am African American, and its nice to know that i will be going through this Journey with follow brothers and sisters. :). I had a question, My surgeon had me do a test for H. Pilory and the test came back positive. The Nurse says that it is common for African Americans to hold this type of bacteria, and that it will be healed with a oral medicine take over two weeks. Has anyone else had this test done and it come back positive? If so have you had success riding yourself of the bacteria using the medicine? I'm a little concerned with the bacteria because they said it can promote stomach alcers, so its important to be rid of it before surgery.

Any one out there going thru this?

Thanks

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Hey My People! I am excited to say my date has been moved from Sept. 23rd to Sept. 3rd. PATs on Aug. 13. I AM FEELING EXCITED TODAY! Can you tell? Lol!

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Hey My People! I am excited to say my date has been moved from Sept. 23rd to Sept. 3rd. PATs on Aug. 13. I AM FEELING EXCITED TODAY! Can you tell? Lol!

I am sooooo excited for u!!!

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I am sooooo excited for u!!!

Thanks Honey! How are you doing in recovery?

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Look great DeeJack08! Keep up the great work!

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Well I'm back amongst the living. I was sleeved on the 9th and finally went home Friday evening. Had problems getting my HBP under control' date=' fever, vomiting, and because of my deep short veins - problems with iV. I have bruises ever inch of my arms, wrists, stomach, hands, and finally had to put them in shoulder. Having hard time trying to get Protein Drinks n liquids in. I am improving everyday.[/quote']

Hang in there Shay1030. Get as much Water in as you can.

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Hey My People! I am excited to say my date has been moved from Sept. 23rd to Sept. 3rd. PATs on Aug. 13. I AM FEELING EXCITED TODAY! Can you tell? Lol!

Happy for you! September 3 is not that far away!

Sent from Slimmer Everyday!

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Hello All' date='

First let me say, Nice to see this post. I am African American, and its nice to know that i will be going through this Journey with follow brothers and sisters. :). I had a question, My surgeon had me do a test for H. Pilory and the test came back positive. The Nurse says that it is common for African Americans to hold this type of bacteria, and that it will be healed with a oral medicine take over two weeks. Has anyone else had this test done and it come back positive? If so have you had success riding yourself of the bacteria using the medicine? I'm a little concerned with the bacteria because they said it can promote stomach alcers, so its important to be rid of it before surgery.

Any one out there going thru this?

Thanks[/quote']

Hi SigmaChefSpe,

H. Pylori is very common in a lot of folks and not just us...stop worrying, take the medication as ordered and it'll be past tense. There is enough to worry about here like what new outfit I'm going to buy when I get this wait off, or I'm going to look better and healthier after I begin my journey. How about I'm sick of this liquid diet but I shall prevail and do what I got to do!

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