vwilson

I will be getting sleeved soon with Texas bariatric specialist & Dr. Nilesh Patel looking to hear any feedback on their experience with him and the practice?

I had to stay full liquids for 3 weeks! Grrr Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 3 weeks out and had similar pain still every now and then or when I take a deep breath. The PA said that's normal esp from ur largest incision where your stomach was removed. :-). Sent from my iPhone using VST

I just got a free sample and I'm gonna try it tommorow. Ill let u know :-). I was told to mix it with chicken broth to make it more yummy Sent from my iPhone using VST

Tricare DOES cover the sleeve, I am a nurse at Ft. Hood and I have seen multiple people getting this lately, and from what I here fairly easy. Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

In 2010 I had the band and lost about 100 pounds....but it caused me horrible reflux and pain all the time. I developed esophagitis multiple times and sometimes went weeks unable to eat d/t the swelling. Finally in 2011 the band slipped...I almost died, was 22 weeks pregnant and has to have it removed. I ended up having to regain all my weight and finally got the sleeve this past January 14th (2 weeks ago). In retrospect I too believed the band would be safer being that it was reversible, but it was a mistake. I wish I had gotten the sleeve from jump street. During my revision I bled out the doctor told me from all the scar tissue and mess the band left behind. in my honest opinion I would go with your gut instinct. Best of luck with whatever u choose and please message me with any questions u may have. :-) Vicki Sent from my iPhone using VST

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I'm an ER RN and I went back to work Tuesday at 8 days post op, 12 hour shift. I'm not gonna lie I was drained but I made it:-). Back this weekend tho......uh ohh scary :-/ Sent from my iPhone using VST

My baby is 9 months old weighs about 24 pounds and I can't help but pick him up. No pain just some discomfort where my drain is still in. Sent from my iPhone using VST

How soon after surgery did u receive f/u care? My sleeve was on 1/14 (last Monday) and repeat sx on 1/16 to correct hernia d/t bleeding....and no word still from my docs office even though I keep calling trying to get some sort of info. I was sent home with a drain also which has subsequently stopped having output and needs to come out? I'm getting really irate and feel that their lack of follow up is totally negligent! I may be hormonal and just crying out in pain so I need some input please.... Sent from my iPhone using VST

I agree!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

:-) thanks guys!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Well they finally now called me back and have me a f/u appt for next Thursday. Honestly with all the run around I'm getting with the office i would have to not recommend this practice. You can't just cut someone open, remove an organ and not follow up that's just crazy. I mean if u are gonna wham bam thank u ma'am me at least buy me dinner first!! Anyways the assistant who called said the doctor relayed to her that it is ok to have my pcp remove this retched thing from me. Sigh.. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I've called several times and today every 2 hours so far. This is bs and they will give me some answers. I mean this is just ridiculous . I swear whomever receives the calls are totally clueless! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Mine is missvickiwilson Sent from my iPhone using VST

Nah it doesn't look infected, and the pain is deep under my right rib, no problems or pain with drinking, been having low grade fevers since surgery but told that was normal Sent from my iPhone using VST

So I had the vgs on Monday 1/14....and since yesterday I have been feeling like someone has inserted fish hooks under my right ribs and is sometimes pulling it up. Not my favorite sensation let me tell you. The pain intermittently radiates into my r shoulder. I was thinking this is just some bad gas....it's also totally positional. What do y'all think? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm really really considering this option Sent from my iPhone using VST

It needs to come out...I go back to wrk Tuesday and that's gonna look pretty funny....hi I'm Vicki I'm gonna be your nurse tonight, Nevermind my lil blood bag here. :-/ Sent from my iPhone using VST

My gallbladder is already out....but my jp drain is still in....could this be the culprit I wonder Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hmmmm....I hAve pain under my r rib, do u think it can be this nasty lil drain??! Ugh they sent me home with it:-( Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm going back on Tuesday, had surgery Monday 1/14...so just about a week. I'm a nurse so I'm gonna be taking it sloooooow :-) Sent from my iPhone using VST

What is wrong with these people lol Sent from my iPhone using VST

Smh seriously. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I've been having this same dilemma since I was in the hospital...I thought it was post surgical gas bubbling around and boom....no such luck. And it's been like that every day since...I was sleeved on 1/14 Sent from my iPhone using VST