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caligul

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    Drinking through a straw

    caligul replied to vickylyn1973's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Not only do straws introduce air..but we tend to gulp or swallow to much with a straw. ..
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    Hiccups!

    caligul replied to ClumzJen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I don't understand either. ..I'm 17 days post op and get the hiccups EVERY time I eat or drink. .. but just hold my breath for a few seconds.
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    I had the same sharp pains....no prior surgeries. ..Dr said it's due to that's the primary side they do the work on...for RNY and sleeve patients. I'm 16 days post op and its just now starting to be non existent. ...but there was pain ANYTIME I moved.
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    Today is my one year anniversary.

    caligul replied to Essence46's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Congrats and keep up the good work!
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    Orange is the new black!!!
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    Phentermine

    caligul replied to youngmilf's topic in GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)

    I'd avoid if possible....I was taking phentermine on 3 different occasions in life....and recently had an SVT Ablation. ..due to the rapid heart beats..felt like a heart attack. ..it's not worth it...and I'm only 35.
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    IL - Chicago Southwest Suburbs

    caligul replied to Danny Tex Lawhorn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I was hoping for a meeting near Elgin...if you find one let me know...otherwise I plan on going to the monthly meeting at the Kane Center in Hoffman Estates this Saturday at 10:30a. ..only thing is you pay $10 for the hour meeting.
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    I'm like you. Lol. .hair was done. ...and nails...although my nails were a bright yellow and toes were a neon green. ..they were still able to monitor my oxygen using my finger.
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    Best of luck to you on your new journey.
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    To be honest. ..you're probably looking at a January or February surgery date. Due to your NUT sends the paperwork to insurance upon completion of the supervised diet. Following that you will have other appointments which have to be done with 30 days of surgery...after that you will still be waiting on approval from insurance. ..which could take a day to a few weeks. My approval was about a week after supervised diet.
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    I haven't craved or been hungry....and actually set alarms every 3 hours to remind myself to eat. .. well....I take that back..when I see certain items...I make the hubby eat. ..burgers, pizza, cinnamon rolls. .. lol. ..he could use the lbs... lol. ..but no I haven't had a desire...probably due to my fear of dumping.
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    I too only met with my surgeon 2x prior to surgery, but was very comfortable. I'm 12 days post op RNY w/ acid reflux (which hasn't been an issue since surgery, I do still take prilosec. )
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    I have the worst memory as well....I just had to put down my best guess...
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    30 min before eating and 30 min after eating.
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    Yes
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    I'm 14 days post op and my nails and toes were painted. ..gel...and there were no questions.
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    So..I'm just 7 days from my GB surgery date (6/2/15)!!! I'm half way thru the pre-op liquid diet...and holding strong! What are some things you wish you had known...or words to the wise you want to pass on to those of us just beginning?
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    Try drinking hot tea, it breaks up mucus.
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    Awesome. ...other than my allergic reaction to the glue from the incision tape everything is going well. The first 5 days was tough but glad I had my hubby around to help. How about you @@patriciaxoxo? **update** I wish I knew my incision sites would be so itchy. ..still....even at 15 days post op.
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    African American RNY Sisters

    caligul replied to mzheatherp's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Wow..congrats @@lovebugg2013!!!
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    Surgery Tomorrow

    caligul replied to B_Darkly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    You're so right about that binder. .luckily my hospital gave me one.
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    Water

    caligul replied to diamondtammi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Ice chips....a godsend!
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    You are not alone. ...I found out today I'm itchy around the incision sites due to an allergic reaction to the tape/coverings they placed on me. Drs office said to take benadryl and place hydrocortisone around the incision. But yes..mine is bad..hives, huge and small bumps that itch like hell!!!!
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    Walk as much as you can...it helps to get your system back moving so you can pass the gas. I had really bad gas pains too...they started passing late day 2/3..I feel your pain..but walk...Walk walk. . It'll help
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    To be or not to be

    caligul replied to Serra Cherub's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Omg..I can't wait for no facial hair! !!!

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