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SeattleJane

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. SeattleJane

    June 2014 Sleevers Check In!

    Yes it seems like I can eat a lot of carbs which is odd and yogurt.
  2. Agreed it seems you can eat carbs like normal so be careful on carbs. Walk a lot as it helps. Any issues with protein?
  3. SeattleJane

    Hiatal Hernia repair

    Also since you are a women ask for a lower incision as I could not were a bra for 3 weeks while it healed. So have baggy shirt for drive home from surgery.
  4. SeattleJane

    Hiatal Hernia repair

    Get a heat pad for the shoulders. The air will hurt and your shoulders will hurt. The heat is awesome on it and will let you sleep well. Make sure it auto turns off. They are cheap at local drug store or amazon. I had a huge hiatal hernia repair and my only pain was from it with the shoulders. I say buy heat pack and you will not go wrong. Also take your anti acid like the doctor says, if he does not give you one ask for one.
  5. SeattleJane

    Looking for post Surgical buddy's

    I know it is odd I burp or hiccup if full also. If I eat to much I have to go on a long walk. I had sleeve on June 17th. When did you guys start working out?
  6. Ok, all I am going to say is you are all beautiful men and women. Those people are jealous or do not know how to interact with you as you have changed, but they have not. Do not believe them, do not let them get you down, remember why you went through the pain and hardship of losing the weight. family you cannot got rid of, but if it is a friend you need a new one or sit down and tell them how it feels. They will probably tell you why they say what they say.
  7. SeattleJane

    Week 6: May 27-31st Sleevers

    Congrats you guys. I am June 17 and have lost 30. Cannot wait to get to 200.
  8. SeattleJane

    Pain management

    I had shoulder pain, but I had a huge hernia repair where lots of air was added to get to the hernia. This could be why so many have shoulder pain. A heating pad I slept with help huge. It was a shoulder wrap that turned off on its own. I love that thing and have next to bed. People should also walk a lot. The more you walk the less the pain in gas.
  9. SeattleJane

    Stomach 2

    From the album: Surgery

  10. SeattleJane

    Surgery

    This is my surgery pictures.
  11. SeattleJane

    Stomach

    From the album: Surgery

  12. SeattleJane

    Pre-Surgery

    This is the day prior to surgery.
  13. SeattleJane

    L Front W Arms Site

    From the album: Pre-Surgery

  14. SeattleJane

    L Back site

    From the album: Pre-Surgery

  15. SeattleJane

    June sleevers, check-in!

    Well I was sleeved on June 17th. I have had ups and downs, but am happy. Kind of upset that I still want to eat the normal items I did before, but working with doctor on that. My surgeon what awesome. Dr. Eric Harris from Puget Sound Surgical and the nurses were great. I did have issues, but it was my bodies fault. I had diarrhea then I got sick (which stunk), and then I got a rash where the purple glue was put. I am finally healing and walking a tone. I am so excited and ready to start working out again. I started the journey at 260. Weight at surgery was 245. Current weight is 230 to 235 as I am constipated now the diarrhea is gone. Looking forwarded to losing more, but waiting to check until I am 100% healed as body still swollen from issues. Let me know how you are doing or if you ran into the issues I did.
  16. SeattleJane

    When can I start working out after pos sleeve

    My doctor told me to wait about a month and half. To start walking more and more then slowly get into working out as my body heals and adjusts.
  17. I had the same issue. I went to the doctor. It could be 3 things. You could have C - diff which is a stool culture, small leak - check to see if you have fever or your stitches are not extra hot, or it could just be your body getting rid of everything. I would double check with the doctor so you do not get dehydrated. I had same issue and doctor had me do immodum AD liquid. Hold nose as it is gross, but makes you feel better. Hope this helps as I has the same issue for 10 days after.
  18. SeattleJane

    What did you tell your children?

    I was honest with my girls 9 and 12. Told them that I wanted to be healthy and live a long life with them. To not be worried and that I love them.
  19. SeattleJane

    Mmmmmmulligatawny!

    OK here are a few. Get some mashed potatoes with cream cheese (makes it runny) then cook up manwich. Stick in blender and save small amounts. Then eat or reheat when needed. Good and fills you up. Also, Nectar protien is awesome with a few frozen peaches blended with crystal light. Yummy and cool drink for summar. you can make popcical out of the left overs.
  20. I just started the puree stage. I love applesauce. Learning to make small protions, but have bought taster spoons and taster plates. This has helped so much with making small amounts of items so I eat small and take time to eat. Just found Powerade Zero Straberry as the doctor wants me to keep up my Electrolytes. YUM. I am enjoying a great day in Seattle and about to go to Magnus Park for a walk in the sun. Hope everyone is doing great.

  21. SeattleJane

    How long before the swelling goes down?

    Any help on gas? I am having non-stop gas and keep making it. I am not vomiting, but am doing that at the other end (sorry TMI). I am wondering if I am lacto intolorant. I am using Extreme Gas X with only minimual help. What have others done? I am 7 days from my sugery and worried on the gas issue.
  22. 7 day since surgery and have way to much gas. Anyone else have lots of gas. It hurts and I keep having it no matter what I do.

    1. Chelly

      Chelly

      Have you been doing any walking each day?

      Ask your surgeon if you can take Gas X strips to help with the gas.

      Feel better soon.

    2. Kitt3000

      Kitt3000

      Walk walk and walk some more! It's crazy isn't it? Some days you feel like a balloon when you let it go, flying off and making that disgusting noise! Lol! It may take a month or more, but it will get better....

    3. SeattleJane

      SeattleJane

      Thanks Chelly and Kitt3000, I am feeling much better. I am taking Imodium AD per doctor and gas X. Walking lots, but doing more walking.

  23. SeattleJane

    Any Washington State Sleevers?

    I am seattle. Just had my sleeve done on June 12th. I am married 35 and have two awesome girls.
  24. SeattleJane

    6/12/14 - Sugery Buddies Needed

    Cyruss, Congrats and I am glad it was nothing much.

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