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Everything posted by Sgt7546
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I was sleeved the same day as you. Last week I was released to soft foods. Since then I've had chicken breast, streak, burger, and eggs. Each of those have been about one ounce at a time, chewed to oblivion, and tolerated well. My NUT confided that if you chew something enough it becomes puréed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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exercise after surgery, what did you start with?
Sgt7546 replied to Amanda Elder's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Walking, walking, and more walking. I was sleeved 28 days ago and have been averaging 3-5 miles everyday. It really makes me feel better and I'm already down 29 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Share Your New Year’s Resolutions!
Sgt7546 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I resolve to live at least another year -
Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
So I'm three weeks post-op, food, Fluid, and Protein is going in fine. I've developed a sharp, stabbing pain near the large incision site. Dr's office thinks it is scar tissue or muscle strain and should go away within the week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Sharp shooting/stabbing pain at main incision
Sgt7546 replied to flipper72's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
What was the outcome? I'm having the same thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
First post sleeve cruise in 3 days
Sgt7546 replied to marcy0912's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
What ship were you on Dub? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
Sgt7546 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome job Beck Gal. How does Saturday January 9 work for everyone? Maybe morning-ish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks Lorie. So far so good. I had my follow up appointment today and was cleared for soft foods. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
Sgt7546 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think that would be a great idea. I'd love to hear how other people are making it work and to share some experience with those still waiting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I had the same thing. Bruise took over a week to go away. I had my two week follow up today, the doctor said that's perfectly normal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well good luck. The insurance side was seem less for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Once I had my nutritional consult and psych, I was given scripts for X-ray, blood work, EKG, and scope. Once those results were in the approval was less than 72 hours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Week two post op. I'm feeling great, back to almost a normal life minus eating food of course. I lost another 9.6 pounds this week, bringing my post op total to 24.4 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
First post sleeve cruise in 3 days
Sgt7546 replied to marcy0912's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm on Allures OTS in June. I'll be almost 7 months post op. I plan on the same thing, take shakes on board and make good decisions on board. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 2015 or January 2016 sleevers ?
Sgt7546 replied to neequa25's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to all you folks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
After Surgery Diarrhea
Sgt7546 replied to janefrank's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just remember to never trust a fart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
One week up date: Well I buckled and stepped on the scale. I have lost about 15 pounds. The first pic was taken the morning of surgery, the second pic was 7 days later. op. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I doing great, you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good luck. I'm sure you'll do great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
December 1: UPMC Magee (Pittsburgh)
Sgt7546 replied to Sgt7546's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
All is good. I'm over the 64oz a day but I do crave food. How's your progressed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I'm home a few days now. Before surgery I stocked up on sugar free pop cycles, chicken noodle Soup (broth tastes better to me than just "broth"), moved my recliner so it was right where I wanted it. Laid out pillows, it's amazing how much better you feel with a pillow wedged here or there when you sitting. Also walk around your house now and think of things you might bump into as you make your way around. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
Sgt7546 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My experience was very positive. The surgery was on time and I was in my room a few hours later. I was really doped up and didn't feel any pain but I was aware that I was given IV meds for nausea. Around midnight I was up for a walk. The hardest part was getting into/out of bed. That first night they wake you damn near every hour for this or that. DAY ONE POST-OP Surgeon and other doctors were in to check up on me. IV fluids continued. By that point I had only used the Morphine pump 12 times since the start so it was discontinued. I was taken by wheel chair down for the Barium swallow to check for leaks. This test is very unpleasant but necessary. Back to the room for a nap. I woke and felt good. Started the sipping of fluids in little medicine cups. I think i went for three walks during the day and slept on and of at night. DAY TWO POST-OP I was discharged today around 2:30 PM. Prior to discharge I had a couple more walks, got a shower, and dressed in sweats and a t-shirt. I was given liquid narcotic pain meds for pain. I did use a dose prior to the ride but have not needed it since. AT HOME I'm two days at home now. Pain is maybe a 2 out of 10. The hardest part still is getting up from a seated position. First day I slept a lot and only got 59 ounces in. Today I was up by 9am, my wife took me to a store so I could walk a bit more. It's almost 11:30 PM now and I'm headed to bed with 76 ounces in for the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
Sgt7546 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck Beck. I'm three days post op from UPMC/ Magee and am healing normally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I had surgery on 12/1. Table time about two hours. I spent two nights post op and was released today. The pain is more gas pain than anything and I've been walking a ton. I've had no problems getting my fluids in but it's a painfully slow (sipping) process. I'm on Tylenol only for pain now and can sleep anywhere from two-three hours at a time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk