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My name is Denise, I am 45 years old and I live in MD. I have just joined this forum to learn more about my gastric sleeve process and to get help and give help on this journey. I am almost in my 2 week post op and things are moving good but slow. I had a rough time after surgery because I was a high risk patient. What I mean by this is that I was diagnosed with systemic lupus over 14 years ago(which has been in remission, praise GOD) and I have a high risk for blood clots. I had to have a intravenous filter put in before my surgeon would touch me. After surgery I had terrible gas. It was so bad that the doctors were concerned so they ordered a upper GI and the gas was extremely normal but abnormal because of so much. I have been able to keep small liquids down but the calcium citrate liquid gave me diarrhea for 2 days. Still trying to find the chewable wafers. The main complaint I have right now is the soreness and terrible lower back pain. First I thought it was the hospital bed but now I beg to differ. I have my first post op appt on this Monday November 19th, so I will see where it goes. I am excited about the new process, but honestly the Vitamins and diet regimen is extremely overwhelming. It's a lot to learn and sometimes I feel like I don't know what I am doing. Today is my last day of liquids thank GOD and tomorrow I start pureed food so we will see how it goes. As far as the surgery it went well and I had the best care at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Clinic. For all of you that have had this procedure I pray all goes well.

Thanks

Denise

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Welcome to the Losers Bench!!! So glad you could join us! Glad to hear you are doing well. In a few short weeks you should be feeling like a new person :) we are here for you anytime...best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

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Hi Denise.....I am also 2 weeks post surgery and started with pureed food this week.....I still do more liquids though....what has your doctor reccomended as pureed food........r u taking a Protein Shake? I need to start the multivits/pills etc just overwhelmed with the qty that needs to be taken....

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Hi Thanks for answering. I am glad to see things are going well with you. I start my pureed foods tomorrow. My nutritionist gave me meal samples and ideas such as: baby food, chicken, lobster, crab meat along with Soups. I tried the Protein Shake but got terrible diarrhea I am going to try again today. The Calcium was liquid and started the diarrhea roller coaster so I ordered some chewable wafers from off line. So we will see. How is your weight lost coming.

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had a rough time after surgery. - terrible gas. first post op appt on this Monday November 19th, so I will see where it goes. I am Vitamins and diet regimen is extremely overwhelming. It's a lot to learn and sometimes I feel like I don't know what I am doing.

Denise

joined board to get more information??? you'll get plenty of good info, advice, help

sorry you have medical issues :mellow:

soreness, lower back pain??? feel better soon - dr will help you/advise you - NUT too

this whole process can be pretty over whelming at the beginning, and those feelings can/might continue - but that's ok - you can handle it - its worth the hard work

post WLS can be/is difficult sometimes

theres alot to deal with - for the rest of your life :)

but..........your life will be happier and healthier as you lose weight - you'll be amazed at the new things you will be able to do, how good you feel!!

it is a great world out there for the taking

you work with the sleeve - and the sleeve will work for you

good luck

speedy recovery

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Hello

You sure are sweet and very encouraging and I loved what you said at the end you work with the sleeve and the sleeve will work with you. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Denise, I'm pre-op but also in MD. Congrats on your new sleeve!

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Good Evening

Well congratulations on yours as well. How are your feeling and how are you doing?

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