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October 2018 Sleevers

kdiddle31

By kdiddle31, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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CrankyMagpie    509

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For coughing pain, someone suggested holding a pillow to your stomach, to kind of cushion it and keep everything in place. It might help for sneezing, too?

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ElectricBoogaloo    337

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1 minute ago, CrankyMagpie said:

For coughing pain, someone suggested holding a pillow to your stomach, to kind of cushion it and keep everything in place. It might help for sneezing, too?

That's what I did, CM, with the obligatory tear in my eye. It was horrible for the first two weeks, but I survived.😊

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relaxrelaterelease    38

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Today’s the day! On the way to the hospital. Praying all goes well. This board has been a safe haven for me leading up to this day. Best wishes to you all.

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Ellen_2610    28

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3 hours ago, relaxrelaterelease said:

Today’s the day! On the way to the hospital. Praying all goes well. This board has been a safe haven for me leading up to this day. Best wishes to you all.

Best wishes and speedy recovery.

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jujusmommy07    59

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Not to be gross Does anyone else get diarrhea at least once a week since surgery?

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Georgetown    253

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46 minutes ago, jujusmommy07 said:

Not to be gross Does anyone else get diarrhea at least once a week since surgery?

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At least once a day. Usually right after I eat! 💩

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Beachladee3    74

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I had my first dr apt September 17th, and my surgery October 5th. I only had to do about two days pre-op liquids only, thankfully! I was blessed to process through everything so quickly. I'm 47, I didn't have the 40BMI, but I have sleep apnea so that qualified me. I was told by my doctor at my two week visit that I could eat whatever I wanted because my body would let me know if I shouldn't be eating something. I was thankful for that too. I think it saves on all the mental stress so many people go through. I had to have my gallbladder removed and hienal hernia fixed all at the same time as my sleeve. I was in a lot of pain after surgery too. Where they detached my esophagus from the surrounding tissues hurt the worst. I hurt in my chest and back because of it. I'm doing good though and went back to work one week post-op. I hope I do well at this, but I know I have to increase my Protein. I already drink a lot of Water so that hasn't been a problem for me. Good luck!
2 of my incision sites are super sore and swollen. Dr. Said it was area they worked in the most, ouch. Other than that, im progressing as expected. I was sleeved 10/24

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afer0841    4

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How much did everyone loose af their 2 week post op? I’m almost 2 weeks out

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Georgetown    253

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23 minutes ago, josh m said:

I lost 23 lbs at my 2 week appointment
Surgery weight 289
2 weeks out. 266
Currently. 263 3 weeks tomorrow

Congrats!!!

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katterbees    10

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On 10/30/2018 at 13:41, Yvonne47 said:



Yes I do have that breathing machune. Is anybody having trouble getting 48 OZ down its so hard plus with the shakes just seem impossible and I'm getting nervous because I don't want to get dehydrated. I'm supposed to have at least 70 grams of Protein a day. Help 😞 surgery was 10/26


My doctor said as long as your are peeing at least twice a day you aren’t dehydrated. My surgery was yesterday and drinking isn’t the problem. It’s pain. Just a constant feeling of being punched in the stomach. Really wish I had narcotics instead of the other cocktail or Rx they gave me.

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