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I might submit for a mileage reimbursement. It's an hour drive to and from Kaiser SSF. If for some reason I have stay in the recovery room, if they have no rooms for me, then I will want them to reimburse me for a hotel room for my husband. What about you?

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I had my gastric sleeve surgery last thursday @ kssf with dr Khayat, i was home friday morning. Except for gas pain and some nausea everything went as planned. The staff at kssf were all nice and extremely helpful and dr Khayat, hes just simply the best.

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That's great to hear Jones! I have heard nothing but awesome things about Dr Khayat so I am hoping my surgery will go well this coming Wednesday.

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That's great to hear Jones! I have heard nothing but awesome things about Dr Khayat so I am hoping my surgery will go well this coming Wednesday.

Good luck Miss mojo. I'm now 12 days out. If I didn't have those ugly incisions on my belly, I wouldn't believe I had surgery recently! It's a wild card though, you never know how your experience will be. I have been lucky and haven't had gas or any of the other side effects. The first 24 hours were brutal, but it's been smooth sailing since then. Back to work today and I'm going great! Hope your experience is similar!

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Thanks Bluesea! I have to keep on the positive and just hope that everything goes as smoothly as yours is going! :)

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Goodluck with your surgery tomorrow, you're in good hands at kaiser ssf, they're the best in the bussiness, dont forget to ask for pain meds! I know dr Khayat and his staff will take good care of you, remember walk walk sip walk sip...ill say a prayer for ur quick recovery.....

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Thanks Bluesea! I have to keep on the positive and just hope that everything goes as smoothly as yours is going! :)

I was incredibly nauseous in the hospital. I finally figured out it was the pain killer in the IV doing it. I can't remember the name, but it was synthetic heroin! Don't be afraid to ask for something different if you feel nauseous.

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Thanks Jones! I hope everything is going well with you and your recovery!

Thank you too Bluesea! I will be sure to ask for something else if there are any probs.

Wish me luck! Tomorrow at 9 my journey really begins!

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Miss Mojo

Whats up sleeve sister? Hope you're better and on ur way to quick recovery, this is my 7th day post op and let me tell you this, it gets better every day!! Sip sip sip walk sip. Later

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Did anyone with PCOS have trouble losing pre op? I haven't met goal and it's been a year. So I still haven't qualified

I had trouble losing weight when I came off the pill and my PCOS showed it's ugly head. I had tried every diet under the sun and could not lose a gram!! I know it's hard but when I did my 2 week pre op Optifast diet I lost 7kgs. Maybe if u haven't tried a shake diet u might want too. Or go back to ur GP and ask for some help

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I am so excited to have my sleeve surgery Aug 12th! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17 and have had weight issues all my life. My cycles have been all over the place, from having a constant cycle for 8 months straight, to having no cycles for 4 months at a time. On and off B/C pills to control symptoms, but now I have been trying to conceive for the past two years with no success. Obese, infertile, and hairy do not make for a very positive self-image. With a supportive husband and a strong will to succeed, I'm looking forward to getting sleeved and starting our family!

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I am so excited to have my sleeve surgery Aug 12th! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17 and have had weight issues all my life. My cycles have been all over the place, from having a constant cycle for 8 months straight, to having no cycles for 4 months at a time. On and off B/C pills to control symptoms, but now I have been trying to conceive for the past two years with no success. Obese, infertile, and hairy do not make for a very positive self-image. With a supportive husband and a strong will to succeed, I'm looking forward to getting sleeved and starting our family!

I have PCOS and am currently new to the surgery and getting started on my journey. I feel so good knowing there is so many supporters that are here to help me with it all. My periods have never been normal or regular. Got a DNC in may and it helped for a month or so. Please feel free to talk to me and share whatever you like. I always have an open ear.

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@@Tiffy1026 How far along are you in the process? I started Nov 2013 and just got approved by insurance and given a surgery date last week. The insurance "game" can be very frustrating, but I feel in the end it will be worth every bit of it.

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@@Tiffy1026 How far along are you in the process? I started Nov 2013 and just got approved by insurance and given a surgery date last week. The insurance "game" can be very frustrating, but I feel in the end it will be worth every bit of it.

I have my first appointment with my PCP on August 16th so I'm not very far yet. Called my insurance today to see what requirements I need for it. I know its going to take time and I'm good with that. Like you said it will all be worth it in the end. I wish nothing but the best for you!!

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