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Mermaid out of water! (My journey)

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mermaidgirl    46

mermaidgirl
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After 36 hours I was discharged from the hospital. My recovery was fine, I had minimal pain and able to keep fluids down. I never got nauseous nor threw up! All the hospital staff I dealt with was extremely nice.

I have 5 incisions going straight across my stomach. Luckily enough it is enough down below my bra line and above my pant line where I shouldn't have issues wearing those in a few days.

Hoping the rest of my recovery goes as smoothly as it has started.

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brighteyes377    6

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Yay! Im si glad you're doing so well! I was sleeved 6/9 and had awful nausea and a terrible headache for the 1st 24hrs. I'm drinking fluids and feeling great! I live across the state from you in Sebastian. My surgery weight was 289 and my goal weight is 150. Go us!

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Jlcaud74    9

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Hey mermaidgirl, we were both sleeved the same day in Tampa!

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mmherring    3

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I figured this would be a good place to chronicle my experience and steps. It feels comforting to know that I found a community with other people who have done the same thing, as well are going through it now.

My journey has been a long one, I started this process back at the end of 2014 and having surgery next week. A mixture of turning 26 / finding insurance / anxiety and many other things have made this quite the long journey!

I am sorry for rambling! I am very excited to be here but a bit shy. I have surgery on June 8, 2016 in Tampa Florida. I have been put on a two week diet of 2 8oz Protein drinks a day, 1 4oz solid Protein and 1/2 of leafy green vegetables a day. I find this diet restrictive and confusing, however I never gathered the courage to call to see if I could eat a more variety of vegetables.

Currently I am drinking Isopure Protein Drinks, I have tried Pure Protein and Lean Body but both made me extremely nauseous after drinking them multiple times a day a few days in a row. I've been enjoying Isopure quite a bit.

For the stats from what I read last

CW: 289

GW: 150

149 pounds to go!

I decided to make a bullet list and give myself small goals along the way.

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Awesome! I'm from florida also and 26 :). I'm 6 weeks post op. Message me if you ever want to talk!

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mylastchance21    82

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Hi Mermaidgirl!! I'm in Tampa, Florida as well.. I haven't have surgery yet waiting for my 6 months of supervised dieting to be over. 4 more to go. Who's doing your surgery and what hospital?

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mermaidgirl    46

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I used Dr.Dietrick and went to Florida Hospital Tampa! The only complaints I have are its hard to reach the office and one of the front desk girls was sort of rude, she seems to be gone now.

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mermaidgirl    46

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My surgery was kind of weird. Other than the obvious small pain of swallowing, the cuts and a bit tenderness to the Tummy I'm perfectly normal. I had no nausea, never threw up or had anything try to come up. It was difficult to keep me in bed and I kept wandering the halls. For the most part it does not hurt for me to stand/sit or anything along those lines. I'm put on a pain medicine that is recommend to be taken every 4 hours and I have not felt the need to take it in 36 hours. The only complaint I have is the liquid diet and how long the days are stretching by.

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Jlcaud74    9

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Dr. Dietrick, done at Florida Hospital Tampa, you?

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Jlcaud74    9

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Ha! you must've been in a neighboring room, I was in 503. He had an emergency case that delayed my procedure until about 4:00, was scheduled for 11:00. I've been feeling better than I expected to, now that I've got the small sip thing down. At first I was very uncomfortable and felt bloated and distended. I just returned from Publix, and boy do I wish I could have something other than a friggin shake!

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mermaidgirl    46

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Ha! you must've been in a neighboring room, I was in 503. He had an emergency case that delayed my procedure until about 4:00, was scheduled for 11:00. I've been feeling better than I expected to, now that I've got the small sip thing down. At first I was very uncomfortable and felt bloated and distended. I just returned from Publix, and boy do I wish I could have something other than a friggin shake!

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Yes I was in 504! Oh no that sounds intense! I'm tired of all these liquids as well especially since it doesn't stop people from eating and cooking delicious food.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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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
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