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Any New Jersey Sleevers on here?
CountryGirl5584 replied to mcplu28's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My sister had her surgery with him last November and he will be doing my surgery this November too! Are you from northern nj? Yep! I work around the corner from his office, but I live in Sussex County -
What multivitamins do you take if you can't take the bariatric vitamins?
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Has anyone's liver levels risen since having surgery? Mine were always normal and I just had bloods drawn and they were significantly elevated. I work for a gastro doc so in two weeks we are gonna repeat with other tests and hope it was a fluke. I am 8 weeks post op
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Silly question
CountryGirl5584 replied to Wannabeskinnie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This has becomes response too. I can't believe how any people actually ask... Like coworkers!My manager asks me every week. One of the docs I work for who also happens to be my gastro asks, but it doesn't bother me. He's like you amaze me! You're doing fantastic! Pretty soon I'm not gonna be able to see you! Lol he just wants what's best for me, but others are nosey -
Silly question
CountryGirl5584 replied to Wannabeskinnie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tell them the weight lost since I started the two week preop diet. -
As soon as I was comfortable and if a certain position hurt don't do it lol
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how long did people take off work for recovery?
CountryGirl5584 replied to akreese02's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had my surgery Feb 9th went back the 18th -
Be careful with the carbs
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Face moisturizer suggestions? And dry skin in general -- lotion suggestions?
CountryGirl5584 replied to Elizabeth21's topic in The Gals' Room
coconut oil works wonders -
scared I wont feel full
CountryGirl5584 replied to Books's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost 4 weeks out and never really felt full on liquids, but as soon as I got to puréed foods it hits Ya! I remember wondering if the surgeon really did the surgery lol -
Sugery and Insurance
CountryGirl5584 replied to Rtbrewer2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Call to make sure they received it. There's been plenty of times where my job has faxed something been given a document number and when we follow up they say they never got it -
What do I take to surgery?!
CountryGirl5584 replied to badbetty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I packed entirely too much! Didn't get into my clothes until I left. I only used Chapstick, phone charger, and phone -
Protein from Food or Powder?
CountryGirl5584 replied to Blue Sky's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
My nutritionist encouraged me to get my protein from food. I'm 3 weeks out -
Ugh...frustrated...family..May gave to change my surgery date
CountryGirl5584 replied to Wannabeskinnie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have your surgery. You're very lucky to have a supportive husband -
POST OP DRAIN
CountryGirl5584 replied to heartonmysleeve82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had mine placed during surgery and removed right before being discharged -
Things you wish someone had told you?
CountryGirl5584 replied to Joey Jackson's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I never changed out of my gown til I left. The only things I took out of my overpacked bad were Chapstick, my phone and charger -
Birth control and surgery
CountryGirl5584 replied to mrshopeful's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My last active pill was 2 weeks before surgery so I wasn't going to start a new pack so I stopped 2 weeks prior. He said to wait until 3 weeks post op to start taking again as the first 3 weeks are when you are most prone to blood clots -
Anyone wake up with Acid in the middle of the night
CountryGirl5584 replied to pinkbunies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nope I take 40mg of omeprazole. How many hours before bed are you eating? -
Biotin for hair loss?
CountryGirl5584 replied to MissCK's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take 10000mcg a day! I started few weeks prior to surgery so that I get in the habit of taking it -
It gets better! I was worried when I first started drinking, but it's gotten a lot better. I'll be three weeks out on Monday!
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What were you allowed on pre-op liquid diet?
CountryGirl5584 replied to asidle82's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Insurance (NJ) horizon BCBS !
CountryGirl5584 replied to Brittany Paige's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have BCBS NJ Advantage EPO. I just got sleeved on 2/9. I didn't have to do a 12 month nutritional program. I had my first consult on 12/11/14. It may vary by plan. What BCBS NJ plan do you have. -
Feeling cold.
CountryGirl5584 replied to craftycaz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on the 9th. I've been told the coldness is a side effect of surgery. Last night I had a heating blanket plus 2 more blankets. -
Preop diet and coffee
CountryGirl5584 replied to judi48's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was allowed one cup daily with Splenda or something like it. I put a splash of almond milk in it as well -
Aww that's so awesome! My boyfriend is the same way and I love it!