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Would love to find some buddies who had the sleeve done 11/2/16

katragina

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katragina    33

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Not just buddies, though. I'd love to find some mentors and just make some general contacts within the forum. I've been on it all day reading all that I can. This is such a fantastic resource!

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katragina    33

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How is it going so far??? I'm finding this whole thing bizarre.

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surgery date: 11/2/2016

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paramedic    56

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I am a paramedic for over 20 years - got sleeved on 10/4 and best choice I ever did. Message me any questions as I have done very well and a ton of research. In March 293 lbs now I'm 230 lbs. loving it. Go back to work on 11/20 can't wait

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paramedic    56

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It's weird to know that I got sleeved!!! I don't feel much different only soreness and I do remember when I forget I'm not supposed to chug or gulp Water

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Try to get the Water in. Sip sip - me I hate water I use 4c Green tea - doc and nut said the minimal 18gm of caffeine isn't bad. Watch your urine and the smell it will tell you if you are ok. Remember to count anything you eat that has liquids. I love the sugar free popsicles. If urine is dark or smells strong then really need to drink. You won't have a BM for awhile so don't stress. Focus and learning how to drink slow and not chug. I haven't vomited at all but did have to spit up a little cuz I drank way to fast. You have to learn feelings all over again. Don't over due it -

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I"m having a real hard time with fluids, too. I try to get Proteins in as well, but the dr said focus on fluids first. I doubt I get in even 10 oz.

This whole process is so bizarre,, isn't it? I feel like a child who's just learning to eat. It's so very weird. It'll go well, I know. But this first week has been much more difficult than I anticipated. I didn't at all thing it would be easy, but I didn't think it would be this hard, either.

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Ice chips seem to work best for me. I've tried Water, crystal lite, popsicles, broth, bone broth.....ice chips are the only things that go down without a fight.

The spit up thing is so weird!!!! I was trying to explain it to my brother. He was telling me that his son (4 months) just threw up on his arm. I asked him to clarify the difference between spit up and vomit and he couldn't. So I told him I know exactly how little Isaac felt! it's so different.

I think I'm still dealing with swelling since a lot of things just won't go down.

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paramedic    56

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10oz is not enough - u really need more or you will start to cause kidney damage. Ice chips ok - if you need to get a syringe and squirt Fluid and swallow. (Not trying to be crude not even close) spoon full of something u like anything - u have to force your body to swallow. It takes about 7-10 days before swallowing feels somewhat normal. I didn't get that full feeling easy. U have to have to drink sip - I hate crystal lite - well make plain Water cycles - if you like tea please try the 4c Green Tea - I have several people who tried it and loved it. May have to make super diluted but keep trying things till u find that one. You will drop a ton more weight with fluids. But again it takes time so listen to your body... hope this helps a little (if not I will shut it). Please feel free to PM me with questions - we all need a mentor or go to person

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