Tazwella
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I've been reading the main sleeve forums and they all seem to be losing very quickly (i.e. 40 pounds the first 3 months). But when I read the band to sleeve forums it seems like we are all losing a lot more slowly (i.e. 20 pounds in 3 months). Do you all find that too? I'm just curious what kind of weight loss to expect right off. My surgery is August 3rd.
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My revision was one in 2 surgeries too. That's the only way my doctor will do it now. He used to do it in one surgery, but he said the chances of a leak are a lot higher (but like you said, still low) with one surgery. I had my band out in March but because of some other things that came up am just having sleeve surgery tomorrow. I hope that by waiting 5 months my stomach will be well healed and that I'll get a nice tight little sleeve.
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Getting Sleeved on Tuesday...8/4.... Any advice on how to prepare...both physically...and what should I bring with me? thank you ????
Tazwella replied to flipper72's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery is tomorrow so I was wondering the same thing! YIKES! -
My NUT said I will have to take bariatric vitamins forever. I'm fine with that, but just wondered what type everyone is using.
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My surgeon sells Celebrate and the NUT gave me a sample. It is pretty strong tasting. Not bad, but I can see where I'd get tired of them quickly. Thinking I'll try the ones from Unjury since I like their other products. The NUT specifically said no OTC (even mentioned Flintstones).
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GNC, Vitamin Shop, Quest.com, Amazon Thanks! I hope they sell them individually so I can try different ones without buying a big pack. Don't you hate that? I don't want to buy 18 of them if I don't know if I'll like them.
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Where do you get Quest bars?
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August 2015 Surgery Date!
Tazwella replied to KarenLoh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi BethC. I can't open the page either. Can you add me please? I'm Stacey Jarvis on fb.Thanks for doing this! Stacey there are a lot of people with your name. Can you send me a friend request -
2 week pre-op diet starts tomorrow...too excited to eat today!
Tazwella replied to BrownEyedTxGirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started my pre-op diet today and someone at work ordered pizza. One of my weaknesses.... But I drank my protein shake and tried to ignore the smell. -
I'm in Fort Worth. Who is your doc?
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August 2015 Surgery Date!
Tazwella replied to KarenLoh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi BethC. I can't open the page either. Can you add me please? I'm Stacey Jarvis on fb. Thanks for doing this! -
2 week pre-op diet starts tomorrow...too excited to eat today!
Tazwella replied to BrownEyedTxGirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, my surgery is Aug 3 too! I'm in Fort Worth and having surgery with Adam Smith. You? -
August 2015 Surgery Date!
Tazwella replied to KarenLoh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'd love to have a fb page where we can all talk and compare our experiences. -
2 week pre-op diet starts tomorrow...too excited to eat today!
Tazwella replied to BrownEyedTxGirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm right there with you! I start my two week diet tomorrow too. I'm nervous and excited. I'm starting my journal tonight for this journey and plan to weigh in the morning. This is so exciting! -
I've heard that you can have dumping syndrome with the sleeve. Has anyone experienced that and what caused it?
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Band to Sleeve lose more slowly?
Tazwella replied to Tazwella's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you still considered a revision if you have two surgeries several months apart? -
I'm planning on two weeks but will take longer if I need to.
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Hi! My surgery is scheduled for August 3rd so we'll be on the journey at about the same time. ????
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Hello fellow August sleevers!! My surgery is scheduled for August 3rd. I have one more week to eat everything on my bucket list and to drink Coke. Then I start my liquid diet and the beginning to my new healthy life! I am not going to mourn food since I'll still be able to eat my favorites-just in much smaller portions. But I'm going to embrace a new healthy lifestyle and this tool that will help me achieve it.
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I take several pills for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Will I be able to take those after surgery or do I need to find out if they can be crushed?
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He's awesome even if he is an OU fan.... I accidentally wore my UT shirt to an appointment and I thought he was not going to see me. LOL
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Who was your surgeon? Mine is Adam Smith.
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Fort Worth here! My surgery is August 3rd. Starting the pre-op diet in another week. Ready to get this show on the road.....
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This is what I've been told too. Years ago when I had the beginning of an ulcer, the doctor took me off of caffeine because it's very hard on your stomach.
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Can you take pills after VSG?
Tazwella replied to Tazwella's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We are very similar! I hope I'm there quickly! I'm tired of jeans cutting into my middle. I have read that my metabolism is probably going to slow down my loss because I was banded before. I hope not!
