JustSleeveMe23
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I Messed Up! :(
JustSleeveMe23 replied to BentleyJade's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Drink some pineapple juice or some canned pineapple. It will help it slide through and digest. -
I've been drinking one 6 oz can of pineapple juice daily since week 2-3. I'm almost 5 weeks now. It helps settle my stomach at night and I'm losing quite fast too.
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My doctor said I had 'plastic surgery type incisions' and that I could swim in 10 days. But to be safe, 2 weeks.
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Is This Normal?
JustSleeveMe23 replied to wannabeeskinny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You need to drink more and get some anti nausea medicine if needed. You should be getting 20-30 oz a day minimum. I was getting 25 and still ended up dehydrated and in the hospital at 8 days post op after I nearly passed out. You need fluids! -
My dizziness was hydration induced. Make sure you are drinking enough!
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I had nausea the day of surgery and the next day. By the 2nd day, it was much better. Now, 11 days post-op I get nauseated occasionally but the medicine really cuts it out when it hits. I think mine was mostly from anesthesia at first.
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June Surgery Pre-Op Diets Encouragement/vents
JustSleeveMe23 replied to MinaT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you used to drinking caffeine? Sounds like caffeine withdrawal. I quit caffeine about a week before my pre-op diet because I didn't want both misery together. -
A Few Questions One Day Post Op...
JustSleeveMe23 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved at 8:00 Thursday (yesterday) morning. I still haven't got to drink anything however experience a lot of nausea and dry heaving every time I stand up. Is this normal? I've been walking quite a bit. Also, I have burning in my chest. Kind of heart-burnish. I'm on Pepcid every 12 hours. I feel a little better each hour, but not good yet by any means. -
I have my IV and it's almost surgery time! Wish me luck!!
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Please Hold My Hand..
JustSleeveMe23 replied to Failure's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did you try Care Credit? -
Hey Robin.. I just added you, I think. I'm April.
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Stupid ? I Know
JustSleeveMe23 replied to Peaceful's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What about a no sugar added/sugar free fudgescicle? Yum! -
Fibromylgia
JustSleeveMe23 replied to Looking Ahead's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'll definitely pray! The only thing that really worked for me was resigning from my job. I work part time now but I understand that's not an option for most people. It killed me to sit still for 8+ hours a day at work. Hang in there.... -
Day 4 Of Pre-Op Liquid Diet: Skin Rash And Diarrhea
JustSleeveMe23 replied to Thinner Peace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jay Robb makes an egg white based protein powder. -
Fibromylgia
JustSleeveMe23 replied to Looking Ahead's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only thing that helped me was reducing stress and staying active, as contradicting as that sounds. The chiropractor helped a little too. The prescription meds made me too sick so I had to discontinue them. I'd try to stay away from Aleve since I think you'll have to discontinue that a week or two before surgery? -
I am scheduled for surgery next Thursday (Yippee!). I'm trying to wean off caffeine in advance (diet soda) but I have the WORST headache ever. I had a whole soda yesterday. Today I started getting a terrible headache and had a half of a soda. But it's STILL there... any tips? I feel miserable from this stupid headache!
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June 7th with Dr Minkin in St Louis, MO
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I'll be sleeved on June 7th! I have an official date AND insurance approval... Is this real or a dream?
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I think standard is 4-6 weeks. You could be cleared sooner though.
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June 7Th Is The Day!
JustSleeveMe23 replied to JustSleeveMe23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon only requires a 3 day liquid diet. I'll get the details next Wednesday at my nutritional counseling. -
Trying To Decide
JustSleeveMe23 replied to CaliGirly619's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And my mother has lost 20 lbs since September 1st, 2011. And 10 of that was on the pre-op diet. That's an extremely slow loss! I'd much rather be sleeved and forget the fuss and fills! -
Trying To Decide
JustSleeveMe23 replied to CaliGirly619's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on team lapband until my mother was banded in September. Excess skin is a given for large weight losses. No band for me now! -
I called Cigna this morning and was told that my file should have an answer this afternoon. I just called back and was told I'm authorized... aka APPROVED on the first try! I called the surgeon's office and I'm on the list to receive a scheduling call tomorrow! It won't feel real until I'm scheduled and receive the official letter, but I am SO close!!!!!!
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Thank you ladies! It has NOT been easy, but it will be worth it! I've jumped through many hoops and lost MANY hours of sleep stressing over this for almost a YEAR now (started researching lapband in July 2011 and switched to VSG in September 2011). I'm so ready to move on from the insurance processing!
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Cigna revised their bariatric policy today and only requires a 3 month supervised diet now! Yippee!
