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    Missytee

    I got my surgery date October 11

    Wanted to see if anyone else has that date or close to it so we can do the pre-op together. I also have to have my gallbladder removed. I excited and scared at the same time. I was reading an article yesterday that says individuals that undergo weight loss surgery will start to regain after 5 years. I'm not sure of the percentage but it was rather high. I been reading other post on here and hearing a lot of people being disappointed in having hunger come back and have to be prescribed appetite suppressants. I can't understand how the hunger comes back if you have the surgery. Is it true that the stomach stretches? Some say yes, some say no. This is a major surgery and I'm paying out of pocket so this is a major investment for me. Just want to see how others are feeling about all this...
  2. 1 point
    AsianBeauty

    Vacation Post Surgery

    I think you should be fine. You'll be a week in a half out. Going off of my experience all my pain was gone and I had a good amount of energy when I hit a week in a half. I was sleeved on 9-12 and I don't take any of my pain meds anymore. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app
  3. 1 point
    I'm in the Boynton Beach area and just had my surgery on Monday.
  4. 1 point
    GassyGurl

    Solid food

    I'm the same way. I can barely eat 3oz of anything dense. I feel stuffed, yet satisfied. I don't mind it because I enjoy the food just as much as before. The most I've eaten of anything is 5.3oz of yogurt. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app
  5. 1 point
    Agreed. Any my points to the two people in recent days who have poo-pooed the idea of having a phone there after your surgery would be: * Some of us are staying longer than just 2-3 hours after the surgery. My Doctor says "at least one night, possibly two" * My phone is not just a phone ... it has a range of health apps, my music, an app that generates white noise or restful sounds to aid sleep * And, like Williwaw, I have friends and close family (as in my daughter and S-I-L) who don't live in this state or this country that keep track of me. I can deal with an SMS or iMessage if I wish to respond to them. * And, if something is not going well or not going right at the private hospital, I may wish to call my wife, a relative or my best man to come be with me. While some people are not keen on the phone idea, I see something a bit more complex and helpful.
  6. 1 point
    MSinger

    Natural remedies for nausea?

    This may not qualify as natural, but buy a bunch of rubbing alcohol pads and sniff them when you feel nauseous. I was severely nauseous after surgery and those puppies helped. It doesn't last long, but it helps.
  7. 1 point
    Sullie06

    Cream Soups

    Cream soups to me were anything like Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom (blended), Cream of Cheddar, Creamy Carrot, Broccoli Cheddar (strained) or Tomato. I ate a lot of Cream of Chicken on my full liquid and pureed diet.
  8. 1 point
    HDScarlett

    How long were you off work?

    Hi I had my surgery on a Friday and could have gone back to work the following Tuesday, but I had a JP drain. Went back 10 days after surgery. Energy level was incredible and had no pain. I have a desk job.
  9. 1 point
    Shawn37

    Need a buddy

    Hang in there and gradually change your bad habits. Example: I no longer eat while watching tv anymore. I notice that I over eat when I do that. Also, I've been working on chewing my food thoroughly before swallowing it. I hope that helps.
  10. 1 point
    Dimples58

    Belching

    I'm two weeks post op and have realized when I over eat or eat too fast I will burp. This is a warning sign to slow down or stop eating.

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