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May Sleevers?

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TashChelle    1

TashChelle
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Hi guys May 11th Sleever here! I started a fb group for May so we all have support and can help each other! Fb group is BP May Sleevers [emoji16]


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ashtin    0

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On 4/8/2017 at 9:50 PM, Linda DS said:

Mine is May 23rd

I'm also scheduled for May 23!

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Aijan    55

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Kristinapace    1

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Mine was may 2

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Melena68    40

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8 minutes ago, lyb said:

Tomorrow is my scheduled surgery. Just joined the group!

I am 5 days post surgery and doing great. It is a huge adjustment, but so worth it already. You will be fine. Trust your surgeon and his team. They are there to make sure you do well. After surgery, follow their advice. I am not a huge fan of pain meds. However, I learned to take them every 4 hours, not to let them lapse. Yesterday I started taking one pill instead of two and that works well for me. Walk as much as you can after. Eating becomes a long process. To eat 2 tablespoons of cream of wheat takes me about 15 to 20 minutes, but I want to give my sleeve time to heal.

You will do great! Stay positive! I already feel so much better physically.

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Sweet as peaches    759

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On 4/8/2017 at 1:34 PM, TTrisha said:

So finally got my date and it is May 11th. Are there any other May sleevers out there who want to join me in this journey?

I also invite the veterans to join and guide us May sleevers through the process.

Hi @TTrisha how are you doing after surgery. I have to be at the hospital at 5a.m. in the morning. Hope all is great.

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Melena68    40

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I had my surgery on May 9th. In addition to having the sleeve, I had my gallbladder removed. The surgeon discovered a hietal hernia, he went ahead and fixed that. I spent two nights in the hospital. My surgeon and his team were amazing from the moment I arrived. My husband stayed with me in the room and that was great because he was able to help me get to the restroom and just having him there was amazing.

I wanted to avoid the pain medication, but with I have realized they are a tool to help me get better. I spoke with my doctor and am using something that does not make me feel loopy or nauseous. Yesterday, I tried taking just one, instead of two every four hours and it is working well so far. I also need daily blood thinner shots. I was nervous about that, but the entire family has decided to help out. Truly I do not even feel them.

I have pretty good mobility. I can walk, go up

Eating is a new experience. It takes me 30 minutes to eat two tablespoons of Cream of Wheat and drink 1/2 cup of apple juice, both with Unjury unflavored Protein Powder. It is one swallow at a time, seeing how that goes, and then going forward. I've always been a fast eater, so this is all new to me. I've tolerated everything on the liquid diet well. I am going to try for puree foods starting next Thursday and then go one food item at a time.

I look at this as a journey. I am a teacher, so I do not have to rush back to work. Having said that, we are moving this summer and my oldest is heading to college. We are going to be busy. I will have to learn how my eating new normal on the road.

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Rita48    65

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3 hours ago, lyb said:

Tomorrow is my scheduled surgery. Just joined the group!

Welcome to the group & Congratulations!

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MBird    298

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I'm scheduled surgery for May 23, and started a Pre-op though it wasn't required. I've dropped 13 pounds so far. My starting date was the 1st of May.

I'm not nervous but do feel very excited to start life after the surgery. I'm also having a heel spur removed just after, so will have two weeks down. Just managing the dates.

I'm wishing you and others sleeved in May, much success.


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