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Anyone have advice on telling teenagers about the sleeve?
teachingkids2004 replied to annie95's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I may sound like a teen magazine advice columnist buuuuuuuut if you can't be open with them without fear of ridicule, maybe they aren't the best friends to have around. I understand your feelings, though. You do what's right for you and don't worry what others think. -
Docs in Philadelphia
teachingkids2004 replied to Diva2Be's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
No major complications. Just extremely nauseous for about three days post op. My surgeon was dr Katz and I go see him tomorrow for my first post op appt. -
What is it like when you wake up from surgery?
teachingkids2004 replied to nickig2g's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Not for me. Dr said it's rare to have a drainage tube. -
I was just sleeved by Katz Monday 4/7/14. Great experience so far. Do you go to support group at Springfield cc?
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Post-op Nasuea Hell Lord Help Me
teachingkids2004 replied to CurvyCakes's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was dry heaving then throwing up bile for three days post op. Thankfully it passed! It was awfulllllll. -
What is it like when you wake up from surgery?
teachingkids2004 replied to nickig2g's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Catheter, iv in the hand, another iv in the wrist. Very groggy and out if it. Can barely open your eyes but can hear everything going in around you. -
Docs in Philadelphia
teachingkids2004 replied to Diva2Be's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I HATED my experience at penn. I was treated like a number every time I walked in. When, by some chance, I was treated like a human, they treated me like I was a very stupid human. They never returned my calls and the travel into the city, parking, and finding the office was awful. I did half of my pre op testing there and finally transferred over to dr Katz at crozer. Waaaaaay better experience. So much easier and way supportive. I was sleeved 4/7/14 Whatever your choice, good luck! -
My surgery was 4/7. I am craving sweets, carbs, and fried food. Has anyone else had cravings this soon post op? When a commercial comes on tv or I smell something delish, I go crazy. I haven't eaten any bc i want to take care of myself.
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Another veg here! You'll be fine. Just google "Protein in vegetables" and your mind will be filled with new food ideas! Sleeved 4/7/14
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Cravings
teachingkids2004 replied to teachingkids2004's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lol at we don't pump gas. Nah, I'm from Delaware county, pa. -
Cravings
teachingkids2004 replied to teachingkids2004's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Glad I'm not alone! Hoagie and double choc chip cookie with an iced mocha latte from Wawa. Alas, clear liquids it is! Can't even have protein shakes yet! -
Showering after Surgery
teachingkids2004 replied to JacobsMommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I showered the day I got home. It helped me to feel human again. The water did not hurt at all. Just don't rub the incisions and pat them dry. -
As long as you and your dr agree that you are healthy..... F em.
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I am 100% not at ALL interested in sex. I'm eight days post op. I don't feel the least bit sexy and if he tried to touch me I might slap him.
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I've no solid answer for you, sorry! I'm only one week out and I have become very sensitive to smells! Disgusting Fish, delicious foods, bad breath, hubby's farts, etc. I dry heaved when hubs cooked fish yesterday. I'd liken it to when I was pregnant.
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returning back to work
teachingkids2004 replied to DOMINICANA88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My dr recommended at least four weeks. I teach elementary school. I definitely could not keep up w those kids in my current state- one week out. -
Newly Sleeved, Too Much Liquid?
teachingkids2004 replied to Pretty_In_Purple's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First post here! I got sleeved 4/7also and I feel like I'm getting so much liquid. I can feel it as it gurgles through my belly and intestines and comes out again. . I feel the same way you do. I'm not allowed to go to stage two diet (protein shakes) until I see the doc again. It stinks. So much liquid but I always want more and more. I guess my point is that you're not alone! We are same day surgery sisters. Colleen