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I'm so sorry for what you're going through and hope you start feeling better really soon.
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Terrible neck/shoulder pain at 2 WKs post -- still gas?
Fixerupper replied to takingbackcontrol's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also had this problem it was weird because I didn't have it right after surgery but within 4 to 5 days out it started up. It did go away but I had to take some Tylenol even early out for the pain. -
Unbearable stomach pains 12 months post surgery
Fixerupper replied to ashhapp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Gallbladder and yeah rapid weight loss does aggravate it because it can cause stones to develop. A lot of Surgeons will actually put you on a prescription medication to prevent them after weight loss surgery or just remove it at the same time. I got mine out with surgery but before that the pain was horrific. -
I'm sleeved and band free!
Fixerupper replied to Nursebarbie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So happy for you! -
Pre-op liquid diet: Always Required?
Fixerupper replied to mirabelle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did not have one. -
6 weeks post op...now what?
Fixerupper replied to ummsantos's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can eat whatever I want at just under six weeks but you probably are hungry and need more food because of the nursing. It burns a lot of calories. -
Hot food gone cold.
Fixerupper replied to flissk07's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bed bath and beyond sells a little coffee mug warming plate that I really like. You plug it in and it stays hot. -
Yep I have the ppo and I think doing your six months with the nut should be just fine.
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When they covered my band they took documentation like ww. It was something like six consecutive months of weight loss attempts within one or two years of seeking , can't remember exactly. I ended up just doing six months of monthly visits with my primary care doc focused on diet changes then he wrote my recommendation. I also had to do a psych eval. For my revision the hospital did have me do additional tests but I was happy about that and it went quickly.
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Unfortunately you can't really count on anyone else's experience. But I went back to work on Monday after having surgery on Thursday so not even a full week off. Monday was somewhat difficult because I was sore but by Tuesday i really felt pretty good just sitting at my desk.
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I have it. They covered my lap band years ago very easily and my revision to sleeve recently very easily as well. I think the insurance is awesome. Pm me if you want more info.
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Looking for a buddy in michigan!
Fixerupper replied to kaylaxO's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm in Detroit! -
Honestly, who has had zero problems
Fixerupper replied to sparker's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Who else has lactose problems?
Fixerupper replied to cls8402's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's weird because of can eat non fat yogurt but can't drink any kind of milk at all. -
Mine are the same way! I have one from LB that I really like but it has the big hard cups. It looks ridiculous when I lay down in it.
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5 days post op-afraid it didnt work! Feeling TOO normal.
Fixerupper replied to megansmommy123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc had no clear Liquids phase at all. Straight to yogurt, cream of wheat, etc. I also had no pre op. I have felt amazing from day one. No problems. -
Appetite Suppressants
Fixerupper replied to anggeorge's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I asked for phentermine a couple of weeks after my band was deflated because I could not control the weight gain. Doc was only willing to give me the lowest possible dosage and it wasn't doing anything except making me act bitchy. So I didn't use it. I've done well on higher dosages in the past. I know how you feel. Right now your stomach is stretched from the band. I was so hungry! The good news is every pound I gained feel off within two weeks post op. I had no pre op diet. Now just under five weeks out I am less than I was when they unfilled me. -
Honestly, who has had zero problems
Fixerupper replied to sparker's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No problems. No regrets. Just under five weeks out and 26 pounds down. All post op. -
Wondering if 9 months is enough time to heal between band and sleeve
Fixerupper replied to alene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had mine all in one but my band was completely unfilled for several months and I was put on a couple of ppi meds and another med to help heal the lining of my stomach during that time. -
As if I didnt have enough to worry about.....
Fixerupper replied to Emilysmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For many of us surgery brings it on for some reason so if you didn't have it going in you'd probably get it in the hospital anyway. -
All in one. No complications. Back to work day four.
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Frustrated #failure
Fixerupper replied to MystiGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm four weeks too and that same two pound thing was happening to me. I stopped weighing for a week, started walking a lot, and the stall broke! Six pounds. Now I'm going up and down with one pound. -
About a week. Didn't hurt at all.
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About a week. Didn't hurt at all.
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2 weeks post op and I gained 2lbs today... Im freaking out!
Fixerupper replied to Ana87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it does happen. It will come back off and then some. Don't freak out.