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dawners73    19

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I came close 2x however did not throw up. And I do not think it is possible to tear open what is left of your stomach.

When I get threw up my stomach felt like it was being ripped out as well...but don't worry its still there and I'm still alive lol. Didnt take long to get over it

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Marerz    21

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I also have a fear of throwing up. Before surgery I told the anesthesiologist and nurse that I would need anti-nausea medication. They hooked me up with a patch placed behind my ear. Then while in the hospital they have me anti nausea Meds every few hours. However, My first day back home I ate a whole Popsicle and threw the whole thing up and continued to dry heave and throw up a few more times and into Friday. Called Friday morning they had me come in and Nicole sent me home with some Zofran that would dissolve under my tongue instead of having to swallow (which swallowing the pills was making me gag too). It worked wonders and I haven't thrown up or dry heaved since. I didn't even need to finish the prescription either! Side effects of the pain Meds can be nausea so Nicole suggested that I could take extra strength Tylenol for the pain instead of the loritab which I had gagged on and the liquid version was just as gross! Once the Zofran was in my system I was able to take the Tylenol. Good luck to you! Don't be afraid to speak up when you don't feel well or share your concerns! Take care!

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Marerz    21

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There is a support group meeting this Thursday at 6:30 I am planning on going to. Anyone else?

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QueenCityGal    76

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There is a support group meeting this Thursday at 6:30 I am planning on going to. Anyone else?

Thank goodness someone mentioned it, I was going to ask as well. Yes I am planning on going too (this is the free meeting held at Synergy in Williamsville). Very interested to see/hear other people and stories in person.

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savannalila1    19

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Hello Buffalo ..I got sleeved on 8/12 by the awesome Dr Pham! Luv him n his girls also. So far I have lost 23 lbs. So can't wait to be normal again lol. Congrats to all ur achievements!

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dawners73    19

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There is a support group meeting this Thursday at 6:30 I am planning on going to. Anyone else?

Hmmm...I might try. It depends on when my hubby gets home from work. I'll let you know. :)

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dawners73    19

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Thank goodness someone mentioned it' date=' I was going to ask as well. Yes I am planning on going too (this is the free meeting held at Synergy in Williamsville). Very interested to see/hear other people and stories in person.[/quote']

I may go too.

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Marerz    21

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It is good to go before surgery too. My pcp advised me to go while I was considering surgery. They had a PA there who talked she was very informative! I should see you there!

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pammie37    103

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Another thing that also worries me about this surgery is the puking too. Not worrying of the actual throwing up part' date=' but the "what if my fresh new tubular stomach rips open from a forceful heave???" type worrying... now THAT is what scares me. What are the chances of that happening? Has that happened to anyone before? Erff...![/quote']

You will be fine.. :) I was throwing up right out of recovery and I was OK....the pain meds made me sick as ever..but trust me you will be just fine :)

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JIllette    57

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Hello Buffalo ..I got sleeved on 8/12 by the awesome Dr Pham! Luv him n his girls also. So far I have lost 23 lbs. So can't wait to be normal again lol. Congrats to all ur achievements!

I too had Dr. Pham. His office has monthly support groups I have been going.

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AmBeR09    60

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Had my pre op class today!! Now I just need to call and get my EKG/bloodwork set up and my medical clearance from my pcp!

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dawners73    19

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Had my pre op class today!! Now I just need to call and get my EKG/bloodwork set up and my medical clearance from my pcp!

Yay! The pre-op testing was really quick for me. I was in and out within and hour. Do you have to have a chest xray done too?

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AmBeR09    60

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I do. Luckily I can have all my pre op testing here instead of more traveling. I know how to do ekgs! Too bad I couldn't do it myself at work. Lol. These are the final stages. I'm excited and so nervous.

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JIllette    57

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Returned to work this week and it has been crazy Water has been a struggle. I have been exercising at least and at work taking the stairs not the elevator in my building. I work downtown so I do walk everywhere. By 9 pm I drop. Missing my time off lol.

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