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StormWarning    194

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Hey jenn' date=' it's 101.2, I dunno what's going on, I'm worried sick![/quote']

That is high but try not to worry so much so you don't wear yourself down. Did u call Dr. A on his personal number or you tweet him? What about Susan? Is she able to help any?

I know you are prob worried bout a leak but you have no pains right? From what I've read most people have excruciating pains. So let's hope it's something simple. Infection maybe? Anything less serious than a leak. Head high. Soon you will find out.

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dooter55    35

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dooter55' date='

You look like you are doing great on your prep "diet". I keep gaining. I have gained about 30 lbs. in the last two years, after going through menopause at 41! I am trying to do a modified pre-op diet prior to my required one, but I keep gaining. HELP! What is your secret? Any advice would be great.[/quote']

I started at 245 in august 2011 and did a couple rounds of hcg. I got down to 197 and am now back up to 220. Not so great. That is why I've decided to get the sleeve. I'm sick of always gaining it back. I keep gaining now that it's scheduled. I am working on getting it under control. Still have 25 days until surgery.

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TheNewSusie    471

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That is high but try not to worry so much so you don't wear yourself down. Did u call Dr. A on his personal number or you tweet him? What about Susan? Is she able to help any?

I know you are prob worried bout a leak but you have no pains right? From what I've read most people have excruciating pains. So let's hope it's something simple. Infection maybe? Anything less serious than a leak. Head high. Soon you will find out.

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Dr. A told me to take liquid Tylenol last night and so I did. I know I don't have a leak, no pain or anything, just a mild fever. I'm able to take down fluids and I can walk around. I asked him if I should go to the ER and waiting on his response. I'll let u know what he says.

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StormWarning    194

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Dr. A told me to take liquid Tylenol last night and so I did. I know I don't have a leak, no pain or anything, just a mild fever. I'm able to take down fluids and I can walk around. I asked him if I should go to the ER and waiting on his response. I'll let u know what he says.

you still have the fever this morning? I am so sorry I fell asleep last night. I hope you didn't try to get ahold of me.

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TheNewSusie    471

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It's ok, I fell asleep too. Took all those meds, lol. Yeah I still have a fever ;/. I think I caught it from my nephew who I just found out has an ear infection and a fever, my sis who is visiting from out of town took him to the ER this morning and found out. I knew it was something rare.

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allnewme    262

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Susie,

Hope that you are doing better tonight! Do you still have a fever?

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TheNewSusie    471

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Susie' date='

Hope that you are doing better tonight! Do you still have a fever?[/quote']

Not really, it's 97.9 but my throat is killing me, it hurts to swallow ;(. Thanks for asking !

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allnewme    262

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Do you ever get strept throat? If you do, you might get a test done at your clinic. You will need antibiotics to get over it. Hopefully it is not that. I hate it that you are sick so soon after surgery! Please take care and get better quickly.

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TheNewSusie    471

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Do you ever get strept throat? If you do' date=' you might get a test done at your clinic. You will need antibiotics to get over it. Hopefully it is not that. I hate it that you are sick so soon after surgery! Please take care and get better quickly.[/quote']

I got it a few years ago and it was horrible! If I still feel bad tomorrow I'm going to go to the Clinic by my house and see what's going on.

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TheNewSusie    471

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So I woke up in pain guys, ugh, why me?? Earlier appointment was for Thursday morning and I'm sipping on hot tea right, the only thing I can take down without pain. I'm supposed to work today but I dunno of I can. I can't keep calling in and can't get a docs note until Thursday, I think I'll just go in, show them I'm sick, then leave, atleast I'll make an effort, ;/. You all have a good day! Keep up the great job all of u on ur preops. God bless.

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allnewme    262

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Stomach pain or throat pain?

You go to the clinic today if you can get there. Sounds like strept is a possibility. My son gets it so bad. Please take care and try to rest as much as possible!

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TheNewSusie    471

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Stomach pain or throat pain?

You go to the clinic today if you can get there. Sounds like strept is a possibility. My son gets it so bad. Please take care and try to rest as much as possible!

Thanks Joyce, I will get it checked, earliest day would be Thursday. I'll let u know how it goes ;)

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dooter55    35

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I have been kind of freaking out about my medical insurance covering any complications from this surgery. I've looked on their website. It doesn't say anything about not covering elective surgery and complication coverage. I am praying that everything will be smooth sailing but IF something goes wrong, a long-term stay in the hospital (out-of-pocket) would be financially devastating. Does anybody know if this is typically covered or not?

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TheNewSusie    471

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I have been kind of freaking out about my medical insurance covering any complications from this surgery. I've looked on their website. It doesn't say anything about not covering elective surgery and complication coverage. I am praying that everything will be smooth sailing but IF something goes wrong' date=' a long-term stay in the hospital (out-of-pocket) would be financially devastating. Does anybody know if this is typically covered or not?[/quote']

I'm not sure because I can't get insurance due to my type one diabetes and I'm considered high risk, but I know if anything goes wrong Dr. Alvarez will take care of it

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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.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        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!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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