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Robbino    32

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As happy as I am with my experience' date=' I'm stunned to read 'one' excision. I have 5! Add that to my many other prior surgical scars on my chest I'm looking like Edward scissor hands

Sister underneath my clothes :(

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OH! Im sure you'll be healing up in no time. Just to clarify' date=' I have 3 incisions total--One drain hole, and two slit incisions.

The technology and technique is improving all the time, and they told me the'yd be doing the single incision within a month, on some patients. But everyone is different: although my BMI was around 42, I am tall and my belly is not very big. Im pear-shaped and carry most of my weight in my butt and thighs--I believe body type has a lot to do with how many incisions we get. Also, everyones insides look a bit different, so they probably do what is safest for us.

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I had my surgery exactly two days before Zenoosh with the same Dr and I have three incisions and a drain hole, so I'd say a lot depends on the persons weight, build, and BMI. I carry a lot of my weight in my stomach. I also had a BMI of 49.33 at the time of surgery. 50 is considered a higher risk.

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CarolinaGurl    17

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5 days post op and just wanted to say all is well! I have lost a total of 11 lbs and praying they keep falling off:-). I had a very pleasant experience at Star Medica with Dr. Rodriguez. The facility was state of the art and the staff was excellent. Better treatment than I have ever received here in the states. I'm not gonna lie the first two days were hell. I literally felt like I had swallowed a basketball until the morning I flew home. Didn't sleep hardly at all cause I just couldn't get comfortable which I guess was ok cause it made me walk (pace) the floors. Anyway, hope everyone else is doing well!

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dhowell64    4

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So no leaks, both the blue dye and the other stuff were disgusted, GACK!! I was extremely nauseated the day of and after surgery. I think I recall this from my one prior surgery, just not this bad. I'm thinking some of how I felt might have to do with not getting sleep before hand and then getting my period the morning of surgery. Such luck since it wasn't due till next week. Anywho...I am drinking broth and juice and frequent walks help with episodes of nausea. I get the drain & I'VE out today then free to go home tomorrow. It will be great to be home and even more wonderful to not feel this nausea. Wishing everyone well, happy healing, happy travels...oh and I have 5 incisions. 2 are really small, the other about twice their size and the larger is about 1.5cm in length.

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zenoosh    112

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So no leaks, both the blue dye and the other stuff were disgusted, GACK!! I was extremely nauseated the day of and after surgery. I think I recall this from my one prior surgery, just not this bad. I'm thinking some of how I felt might have to do with not getting sleep before hand and then getting my period the morning of surgery. Such luck since it wasn't due till next week. Anywho...I am drinking broth and juice and frequent walks help with episodes of nausea. I get the drain & I'VE out today then free to go home tomorrow. It will be great to be home and even more wonderful to not feel this nausea. Wishing everyone well, happy healing, happy travels...oh and I have 5 incisions. 2 are really small, the other about twice their size and the larger is about 1.5cm in length.

Woo hoo!!! Congrats!!! Im sorry you're nauseated. Its such a horrible feeling...but, doesn't it feel great to be sleeved and leak-free?? You'll only feel better and better. Im happy you're done :-)

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dhowell64    4

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Yes it does and now I'm back in the IS headed to the airport. I feel ok today. Keeping my fingers crossed. I had a terrible headache last night and I think it was caffeine withdrawal because a cup of Joe with sweet n low did the trick. I can't wait to get home and see my puppies & kitties and my own bed...

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abetterme4.2    268

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Congratulations! Glad e headache is gone!

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weezer    13

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One month post op. 27 pounds gone.incision in belly button still oozing but healing. Exploring new foods. Strange how little food you need.

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Robbino    32

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One month post op. 27 pounds gone.incision in belly button still oozing but healing. Exploring new foods. Strange how little food you need.

WTG on the WL, weezer! I feel you on the strangeness of the amount of food we eat. Im three weeks post op and every day when I log MFP I get the warning I'm eating too few calories and could go into starvation mode. I look at the recommended 1200 calories and just laugh.

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zenoosh    112

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Hey there, everyone! Hope all the Octosleevers are doing well. I weigh tomorrow, and I better have a decent loss! Im feeling good...trying to get in more Water, and Protein. My only issue has been taking bites that are too big, and not chewing well enough, then having that golfball in my chest type feeling--not fun!! That'll teach me to eat too fast! I've been on myfitnesspal everyday, and if anyone wants to add me, its "zenoosh"....

Hazelsmrf, how are ya doing, girl??? When is your surgery? Im thinking about ya, so keep me posted <3<3<3

Good luck to those who haven't been sleeved yet, and Happy Recovery to those of us who left our stomachs in MEXICO!

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weezer    13

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Ok I am dehydrated. I couldn't get enough sugarfree and Water in. Use to drink 2 two litersl of diet coke a day. Consulted Dr said ok to drink diet coke iced down and flat. Hopefully this is ok. Opinions?

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allnewme    262

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Weezer, I know someone that drinks soda flay also. She really struggled with being able to drink anything for several months. If you Dr. Says it is a better alternative to dehydration, try it and see. Cola Syrup is a stomach settling ingredient , my dad used to get it from the pharmacist when I was a kid to settle my stomach. The fizz/ carbonation is not good for our new tummies so let it go flat for sure. I took a sip of my husbands one day in the car thinking it was tea. WOW! That was different. Good luck to you. I too struggle with my Fluid intake because nothing tastes right to me but coffee. :0

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weezer    13

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I wish I could find something else to drink. Idontdrink coffee. I started yesterday drinking diet coke. Allot of ice and no fizz. Seems ok.

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lilly's journey    41

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I wish I could find something else to drink. Idontdrink coffee. I started yesterday drinking diet coke. Allot of ice and no fizz. Seems ok.

What about drinking Powerade or gatorade it has some electrolytes.

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weezer    13

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Ok I want to know the progress of the Octosleevers. My weight loss has slowed down. Surgery date. Oct 7. Loss 40 lbs

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

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        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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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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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

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