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I have been searching for facilities in Mobile,Al. As I will be paying out of pocket I have been checking for prices. USA Medical is under $10000.00 . Any comments about this hospital?

There was a little pain at first but I was able t o get up and around ok. I had a lot of pain on my third week around the major staples but was told that was normal. I never was nauseated. I took two weeks off of work but could have gone back after 10 days. I don't regret doing this at all. .

U should come to one of the support groups. That will answer some of your questions. This Dr. Only has a 5 day pre op diet which wasn't too hard. After the surgery it has been just a matter of me relearning how to eat correctly. It's not a picnic but it is certainly worth doing.

Hi, yes I'm doing great. I've lost about 46 lbs. it comes off slowly but once it's gone ,it's gone forever. I loved using dr Richards and my experience at USA was wonderful

Sleeved on 3/4 as of this morning down 34 lbs. this includes 5 day post opt.

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I used Atkins protein drinks. Chocolate delight. I am still able to drink it. Word of warning. Don't stock up on anything .your taste and tolerance will change and you'll find yourself stuck with a pantry full of shakes,protein powder ,etc. I am 61 yrs old had my surgery on 3/4 and as of today lost 30 lbs. it is definitely a journey , but very much worth taking.

I know exactly how you feel. Before surgery we are so excited that we tend not to pay much attention to the warning that we will feel this way. But I'm here to tell you that it will get better. I am 61 yrs old and had surgery 3/4. My life changed that day and for about 3 wks. I thought I had really messed up. The pain in my gut was horrible, I could hardly lift my arms because I was so exhausted , I couldn't get anything down,and I wanted to cry constantly. Then on day 26 everything turned around! The pain stopped just as if a switch was turned off and my body seem to settle into its own rhythm. And best of all I realized the I had lost 29 Lbs.. My suggestion to u is to just settle back and go with it even the bad , with the knowledge that soon u will be on the other side. Good luck

Me too. Surgery on 3/4 . Down 27 lbs. but no movement in the las 7 days except I gained 1 lb then lost it the next day

My dr. Warned me that the scales could be my worst enemy.Even though you're anxious to lose the weight probably not a good idea to do it the day after surgery

YES the pain is bad ! I don't wear a compression garment now ,I did for the first few weeks but now I don't wear it because I feel as if it hinders my muscles from getting strong. I do have a little pillow that I hold over my stomach as I walk or try to bend. In order to sleep I have to position pillows around to get relief. Yesterday was my worst day. I was in tears almost all day. But having said that when I woke up this am I had a little more flexibility and a little less pain.

Thank you for posting. I am 24 days out and I have the same pain. Mine didn't really start bothering me until about 2wks post op but now it's making up for lost time. Mine is I around my lower left stomach area. It feel as if my stomach is being cut from the inside. I was actually thinking about going to energy room but now think ill wait .

I'm on day 17 of post-op and I have an odd problem. Two nights ago,in the middle of the night I woke out of a sound sleep because of the palms do my hand itching. Not just a little scratchy itch but an intense ,way down inside kinda itch. It has keep me awake for two nights. No topical ointment helps at all ,last night I had to put my hands in ice just to get relief. Anybody else experienced this?

Took 2 Benadryl last night And slept til 4AM. Sleep was wonderful! I'm still itching and clawing but going to Dr tomorrow.

Thanks for ur feed back

If I goggle itchy palms it can be assoc. as a symptom of renal failure or hypothyroidism. Wo knew

I'm 10 days out and I feel exactly the way u do. I wasted so much money on shakes and Soups ,etc. I'm trying to get my protein from pureeing chicken with a little mayo,or scramble egg with cheese, making real soupy oatmeal. I just eat very very slowly and take verv small bites. I do however get my Water in with the addition of using popcycles.

You're my hero! I am 8 days out and cheated with scrambled eggs but wish I had had the nerve to go for the Big Mac.

I just left my job early today. Just couldn't wait to get started preparing for Monday. I'm really beginning to get scared now,I go from being positive to thinking I'm crazy for doing this.

March is the start of a new life for us.. I pray that we will all pass thru safely.