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brandy79

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    At home now. About to have some jello.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    For us...
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Good luck to the rest of the Octosleevers! Just remember how strong you are!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    So I was up all night with alarms because of my pulse being on the 40s. No one seems too worried though. Other than that a little sore bit not excruciating. Walked a ton. Think that helped.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I am still at the hospital so she called the on call doctor and my personal doctor. Back up to the 60s now.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    My pulse is below 50. They don't seem too concerned though. Gas pain is ok but incision hurts like heck. And I can't sleep.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    So its done! Doing good. Right after they moved me into my room the pain was unbearable (and I am one tough cookie). For up and started walking and its a lot better! Of all things though ny left hand is numb. They said it happens quite often. Hoping tomorrow is better.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    When my doctor called he explained why he wanted me to do clear liquids for 2 weeks. He said that a lot of people continue to be or get naucious (sp?) because even the thicker liquids or purees are too much for their "new" tummy.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Good luck everyone going in this week.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    So tomorrow is the day! The doctor just called me to see if I had any questions and give me a couple of instructions. He is so great. Pretty much ready. Bag is packed. Family is all set up for the week. I keep thinking I am missing something.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Ok so I told myself that if I could make it 3 weeks on the preop diet without cheating then I would have my favorite breakfast today, favorite lunch tomorrow and favorite dinner Friday. Then liquid diet Saturday and Sunday. Today I got 1 kolache from the kolache factory. It took me 30 minutes to eat it. And now I feel like I have a rock in my stomach!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Question - what did you pack to take to the hospital?
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    This seemed fitting... [ATTACH]5594[/ATTACH]
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    I don't know what my problem is. I have gone 3 weeks on the pre-op diet and did really good. I have lost just shy of 20 lbs. Now, 1 week left and I want to eat everything! I haven't. Only took a couple of bites of my "famous" jalapeno potatoes yesterday, but I really want to eat. And I am not an emotional eater or anything like that. I thought it would get easier, not harder.
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    I am so glad to have read everyone's experiences. I will be sleeved on Oct 22 and it can't come soon enough! But I am much better prepared because of all of you!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Looks like my surgery won't be delayed! So happy!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    They had told me to have the tests at least 10 days out so if it was positive they could give me the medicine. I hope that is enough time. The weird thing is that I had called the surgeon's office this morning and they said everything was good. My PCP is the one who called me. I read that some people have to wait a couple of months after testing positive. I am kind of freaking right now.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Just found out that I tested positive for H-pylori and my Dr office is closed. Surgery in 13 days! I hope this doesn't postpone it.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I live in the Houston area too.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I made hubby hide the battery to the scale this morning. I was becoming obsessed. It was nice to see the weight coming off with the pre-op diet but I seem to have hit a stall. Oh well. We'll see what it is in 10 days at my pre-op visit.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Warning - the Oh Yeah Strawberry protein shake is NASTY!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I am at the airport headed home and proud to say that I made it through 4 states without cheating on my pre-op diet! Woo hoo! Lol.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    It is so real now hearing everyone coming out of it. Thoughts with everyone going in today!
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    It is so awesome to heat everyone's story as they get to the summit of their journey. It makes me that much more excited. Day 2 of travelling for me. I didn't cheat on my pre-op diet yesterday. Today they want to take me out to lunch. I really don't want to have to explain to strangers that I am supposed to have a protein shake for lunch! So I figure I will at least try to get a salad - no dressing.
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    October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

    brandy79 replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Good luck everyone going in today! With some of us going in it makes my day seem that much closer. I am not really nervous though. More like a kid before Christmas! I have done great on my pre-op diet, despite everyone trying to tempt me. I have never had more people offer me food. "I feel so bad for you. Are you sure you don't want some? Here just take a bite." Erg.

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