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CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS

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carlaw    82

carlaw
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It is finally getting real! I receive the call that insurance has approved my surgery. Will have the VSG July 21 pending the outcome of upper G.I. and my laboratory work on 18 July. Been working on this since February! Really doesn't seem real! I want to feel better. I have not felt well in two years since having my hysterectomy! A toast to all of us who have been approved and all of you yet to come! God bless each and everyone of you.

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Chicken Lady    102

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I'm July 27, on day 4 of pre op diet... It's getting real now...

Keep the updates coming- it helps to really know what to expect!

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Crawford23    16

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I was sleeved yesterday July 15. Now home and resting.

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Clarevoyant    347

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I was sleeved yesterday July 15. Now home and resting.

Congrats! How are you feeling?

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Laughkc11    107

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I'm July 27, on day 4 of pre op diet... It's getting real now...

Keep the updates coming- it helps to really know what to expect!

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Right there with ya! 10 more days

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CNOEL3    117

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Had my sleeve surgery 7/13. Feeling better than I thought I would.

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Lucky you, I was sleeved the 13th as well and I am still in a lot of pain, as well as being superrrrr itchy under my breasts and tummy. Not around my incisions though. The largest incision is quite painful, especially when I cough or sneeze.

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becomingnicole    10

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Starting to get itchy myself. I guess I thought I would be in more pain. It's more uncomfortable than anything. I haven't sneezed yet but I did have the hiccups-that wasn't fun lol good luck to you!! Looking forward to this life changing journey!

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Crawford23    16

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@@Clarevoyant I'm doing better than I expected belching and diarrhea is all that I've been doing since I came home earlier today. I've walked through the grocery store and through Best Buy with my husband so that I can get my walking in.

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deerjay    24

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I posted this on another thread but it seems very relevant here too.

I had surgery on the 14th. I too struggled with my liquids at first. I have found a few things that help. 1) every time I get a drink in my mouth, I make sure to breathe all of the air out of my nose before I swallow. 2) I just can't drink the Protein Shakes (premier protein) at this point. I get a few sips in and feel like I have a giant air bubble in the way. So I've been using Unjury unflavored Protein in crystal light and broth as well as ProtiDiet hot cocoa. For some reason, these are going down much easier than the thick shakes. 3) for some reason plain Water hurts more than anything. I add a few flavored drops and it goes down so much easier. This is fine for now because I'm getting in about 60 oz a day, but I sure miss my water!

As far as pain, I find that taking frequent walks and chewable gas tablets help with the gas bubbles. My incision sites (especially on the left) are incredibly sore. My pain medication makes it manageable, but the moment it wears off, I can barely move. I hope this gets better in a few days before the pain meds run out!

I hope this is helpful to someone. I was really worried about all the pain with swallowing, but I'm glad to read on here that it seems to be par for the course.

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deerjay    24

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I am 5 days post op, I am unable to get in my fluids. I need advise on what others are doing to get in their Protein and fluids

I had issues with the thick shakes. Unflavored Protein Powder mixed with crystal light or broth has been working for me.

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