MICHELLE LEE

If your pain is that sever, by all means play it safe and go to the ER. Be sure to let them know your recent sx history.. Best of luck to you!

Today is post op day 10 for me. I have begun to feel better day by day. Im still on mostly liquids, though have been trying puddings , and apple sauce. Ive found that I am extremely sensitive to sugar. Anything over a couple grams causes me to get clammy, dizzy, and eventually have to rush to the bathroom. My sister in law who has had GB tells me this is what "dumping" is. So I have been reading labels like a mad women ...HAHA I noticed on the scale that after the first week I am no longer losing 2+ lbs a day. Its slowed down to average of 1.2 lbs a day. Hey, I am so not complaining. Since my preop diet the week before surgery, I am down 28 lbs. 28 lbs in 3 weeks, holy cow!!!!

I have UHC for Railroad employees. And they do in fact cover th sleeve. I was approved in 3 days, just sleeved on 12/21. They have been nothing but awesome with me. Have you asked for a case manager? If not, I would. Also, it doesnt hurt nothing for the surgeon to submit it anyway and later appeal. Best of luck to ya!

I am still on liquids, ws sleeved 12/21. Here is what I have been drinking (you should still be on liquids for another week): 1) broth from Cup o Noodles (just give someone else the noodles) 2) Lipton soup mix, no noodles 3) Watered down cream Soups 4) Hot SF Cocoa 5) Lots of herbal teas I tend to do better with hot stuff anyway, its more soothing for the tummy! Best of luck to ya!

I dont even want to think about OJ right now. Im already overloaded on stomach acid lol.

Yes that's just post op swelling from all of the fluids they pump into you. It will go away in a few days. Glad to hear you are doing good.

Thats good to know. What brand infant vitamins did you buy?

Get ready for the ride of your life! The changes that are bout to come will blow your mind! CONGRATS!!!!

Thats too funny. I too had steri strips in my belly button. Today, they were itching like mad. So I pulled on them a little and sure enough they came out easy. My belly button looks a little red, but ok otherwise. Today is 7 days post op. Best of luck to ya!

Like Tiffykins said, sounds like you need to give it time to let the swelling go down. Taking anything by mouth was hard for me as well until yesturday. Now I can drink 2-3 oz at a time with no issues. Just keep an eye on your IV fluids, and flood the DR with qustions. That's what you are paying ofr, so make sure he does a good job. Best wishes.

I am just one week post op. But I started using a skin care set by Jafra that my Mom sent me. It has the night cream, daily cleanser, optimum eyes serum and exfoliater. Thats for my Face! LOL Now...for the rest of my body , I have been trying to use the Royal Jelly Body Complex she sent me, along with some RJ Pomegranate oil . We will see how that works. Ill keep yall posted...

Absolutley NOT! I have been overweight since the birth pf my first daughter at age 16. I have tried everyhting, changed my behaviors, and even starved myself. The weight would come off, begrudgingly. But....The minute I slacked, it all came right .....I love this sleeve. I am only 1 week post week post today. And to date, including pre-op diet I am down 21 lbs. 13 OF THAT BEING THIS WEEK!

So glad to hear you are doing good, I was sleeved on 12/21 and am doing good as well. We have so much to look forward to in 2011!

Congrats on making that first hard step toward the new you. I am just 6 days post op and starting to feel better each day... You can do this....I will be cheering for you!!!! :D

Okay, thanks.

Your diet is much the same as mine. I am a little confused though. Is yogurt a full liquid or pureed?

Congrats! I am day four post op and down 7 lbs. Awesome isn't it?

Can someone explain to me why we take PPI's after surgery? My doc said nothing about it, and didnt prescribe one post surgery. I know ot is an acid reducer. But is it mandatory? Thanks, sorry to sound dumb, the meds make it hard to focus on what I want to say. I am day four post op.

I have my surgery this coming Tuesday in Phoenix. We will be leaving early Monday morning. I am a little nervous, but mostly impatient. HURRY UP TUESDAY!

Congratulations. I hope time passes quickly for you!

Congrats! Its gotta be nice neing on the losing end !

Today marks one week exactly until I get sleeved. I am so excited. But at the same time, I feel pressured to get everything (the house chores, shopping, etc) done before I leave. This is normal I guess. So far I am down 9 lbs just from the Protien only diet I was put on pre op.

Sorry to hear both of you are playing the waiting game. I think that part is the worst. I was blessed to have everything go quick. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Diva, I sure will!

I bought a 3 lb tub of the unflavored Isopure off Amazon for around $32 including shipping. You just have to shop around!