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Everything posted by joeg
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Chapstick your mouth is so dry and its hard to drink water. Day 2 i started chewing gum and that helped to
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Today was 1 week for me they had me on protein shakes as soon as i got home from hospital
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I really like this app and appreciate everybody's responses it really helps ease the mind on some stuff
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Today is 1 week since my surgery. Is it normal that i don't really need to sip fluids i can take decant swallows with no discomfort?
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Thanks for both your responses.
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That is crazy how insurances are different i had my first class last may and just got my surgery april 3rd. Im not complaining just glad i finally got it done
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Today is a lot better it took a hour and 15 minn but i was able to drink 8oz of protein
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I had mine april 3rd also. Is anyone else having problems getting all the fluids they want you to get in a day im feel so full and only getting mybe half of what they expect in the first week
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What to expect after surgery
joeg replied to chapellejoe84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 10 hr post op right now. For me there is a little gas pain in the stomach but it is nothing that cant be handled. I have already been up and walking 3 times today. The first one was with the nurse then she cut me lose to unplug my iv and go whenever i want. Good luck tomorrow im sure you'll see its not that bad -
I am 1 week into my pre-op diet and down 16 pounds. What is the average loss during those 2 weeks.
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I was told to drink 2 tablespoons in the morning and 2 tablespoons in the evening. You have to drink the whole bottle?
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Mine was approved in 2 weeks but then it took the hospital 3 month's to fit me in.
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When you get home are you able to take care of yourself our do you need someone there with you
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Thanks for the feed back. I am actually doing the sleeve
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Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass
joeg replied to Rblack171's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am diabetic and I am getting the sleeve. I was told i probably won't have too take my medicine anymore after surgery and thday they would know for sure before i leave the hospital -
Drinking lots of water. Low carb high protein diet. I went to a nutritionist told them i need to shrink my liver and what surgery i was having and paid for 2 weeks of prepped meals
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Are there any April 2017 sleevers?
joeg replied to thabenski's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
1Sassymom deff alot of hoops to jump threw my surgery is scheduled for april 3. -
Are there any April 2017 sleevers?
joeg replied to thabenski's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Just wondering what is the difference of having it in the usa or Mexico -
Where is everyone from City & State
joeg replied to TammyLee66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Davenport, iowa. Surgery set for next Monday -
ANYONE START PRE-OP LIQUID DIET TODAY TOO
joeg replied to pastbandedsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery is april 3rd -
ANYONE START PRE-OP LIQUID DIET TODAY TOO
joeg replied to pastbandedsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Its not really 0 carbs 0 to low i went to a nutritionist and paid for prepped meals for two weeks I'm just curious how some people have to do a liquid diet and I don't -
ANYONE START PRE-OP LIQUID DIET TODAY TOO
joeg replied to pastbandedsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Started my 2 week diet Monday. I dont have to do a liquid diet i have to do a zero carb high protein diet