kgarrettsatx
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Yayyy im excited. I friend requested her. How will she know im not some weird creeper??? Lol. Or do i private msg her? Fyi i found tge scale my hubby hid. Could t stand it. Its finally going down. Yayyyyyy. Out of the stall! Hope you are doing well!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Wheew. Its a lil wet feeling in the corner thats red but yayy no fever. Im hoping its just irritated. Thank u for your reply. My hubby is a fireman/medic and said the same thing lol. But i dont listen to him. I want to listen to u guys!!!! Haha. Im hopin irritated. The i cision is right where my shorts/pants go so it gets rubbed a bit. Ahhhhhh. THANKS! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App It looks to me like it got irritated, as you said, it is on your pants line. I would put some neosporin type cream on it and cover it while you have pants on or wear a dress or something that will not rub it.Not trying to argue but i was told not to use Neosporin. I had an allergic reaction to the steri-strips after surgery which caused huge blisters and left massive scars. I asked if I could use Neosporin and was told not to because it will slow down the healing process. I was told to make sure I kept the incisions dry. You may want to get a nonstick bandage to wear over it so it doesn't rub. I'm sure every Dr. has different advice so before using anything I would call the nurse and ask. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I appreciate the input. Ill hold off on the neo and just keep it dry. Makes sense Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I want to wait til the 26th to weigh too (great idea) but i have my dr appt on monday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Wheew. Its a lil wet feeling in the corner thats red but yayy no fever. Im hoping its just irritated. Thank u for your reply. My hubby is a fireman/medic and said the same thing lol. But i dont listen to him. I want to listen to u guys!!!! Haha. Im hopin irritated. The i cision is right where my shorts/pants go so it gets rubbed a bit. Ahhhhhh. THANKS! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I think my large incision is infected. Its super painful. No fever tho. I see the doc Monday. Should i wait til then or go sooner? Ughhh ive been doing so great. I dont want a complication. What do u guys think ? Irritated or possibly infected????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I've seen posts like this b4 n couldn't use the link either. Always wondered if it was a scam or something. Maybe this app wont let us follow links?Good for you on slowing down on weighing yourself. I feel like at this stage we are following program, for sure our pouch is restricting and our bodies are gonna do what they are gonna do. We are bound to go down and not up. It'll make you crazy to compare to other peeps cuz we r all gonna hit that plateau differently. It is fun to weigh once in a while though. Have you taken measurements? I did b4 surgery...I need to re measure n take some after photos. That will be fun to see too. You are doing great...keep on keepin on! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App Thanks girl. Great idea to take measurements!!! I know my clothes are a lot looser and instead of xl shirt (it swallows me now) im in a large!!! Slow and steady wins the race. So proud of u Deb!!! We got this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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When i click the link for the facebook page it says not available :-(. Can anyone help? So i was worried about the 3 week stall..so yesterday i had my hubby hide thebscale. Im going to weigh only on the 1st and 15th of each month. Wheeew. Feel so much less stress!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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That's great! Who was your surgeon? Was it done as outpatient? Mine will be done as outpatient and that's why I'm asking. My wife will be asking for FML to care for me. Based on your experience, how many days should she stay with me, if at all. I don't want her to miss too much work as we need the money. Thank you so much in advance. I had my surg in san antonio tx. My surgeon was dr Alvarez. It was a breeze. I was only in the hospital 2 days. My hubby stayed with me. I had my revision surg on a tuesday and went to work the following monday with zero issues. I needed help from my hubby for abt 4 days. Thats it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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HELP & ADVICE - SHOULD I DO THE REVISION?
kgarrettsatx replied to mecub71's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Omg so happy for u. Thats amazing. My weight is coming off slow but im good with that. Weighed 174 at time of my revision on july 26 and now am down to 164 (2 weeks). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I drink approximately 2 bottles of water a day. I know i need more Today i had a 1/4 of a slice of low fat meatloaf. I was so excited i couldnt take another bite even tho it was so yummy!! 1 protein shake. Tryin to get my protein in. Its hard!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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HELP & ADVICE - SHOULD I DO THE REVISION?
kgarrettsatx replied to mecub71's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I couldnt agree with you more. I had my band since 2007. I had my revision surgery removing the band and revising to sleeve on 7/26/16 and its the best decision ive ever made. It is amazing being able To eat little yet anything healthy you want without worrying about it coming back up. Or being unable To talk due to sliming...so so happy now. Totally worth it!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
LOVE reading this. Yayyy for your NSV! glad we ar eall doin so great. Obviously we have hiccups in the road here and there. I am beyond excited i did this!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Ok went to bj's tonight and ordered mashed potatoes. It was so yummy. Well the three bites i took were. Hahahaha. This is so awesome!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hey sisters. Just got back from my post op appointment. It went great. I am 8 lbs down. He said the weight loss should pick up around 3 weeks post surgery because during thenfirst 3 weeks ur body is focused on healing after major surgery. After that time it kicks into gear on weight loss. Yayy. And i get to start my oureed diet. Im SO EXCITED!!!!!! so glad everyones doing great. Picked up my vitamins. He said i can take them as tolerated now and ease into the amt i need. One thing i need to do is stay off the scale three times a day lol. Im gonna try to weight once or twice a week. We will see if i can actually do that. Hahaha. He said during my sirgery they really contemplated just removing my lap band and doing sleeve in a later surgery due to it had slipped, caused a hernia he had to repair. But they ouffed up my stomach after and it looked great so they proceeded. Omg inwould have been soooo upset if they hadnt sleeved me. I know its for my own good but inselfishly want to get the show on the road and get rid of this big ol butt. Lol. Have a great week yall. Im gonna eat me some yogurt. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Ive been wide awake too. But i started taking Z-Quil and it helped a little. I have my post op appt thursday with my doc. I had lost 5 lbs since surgery then weighed again yesterday and gained two back. How is that even possible???????? I was sooooo upset. Been following all the rules and ughhh. Hopin its all the darn water in drinking. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Just trked mashed potatoes. Yummmmm. Could only eat 2 oz!!!! YES!!!! I feel restriction for sure. Feels like inate two steaks and was stuffed. Love this. So much better than the band!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Im having diarrhea too. At least 4 times today. Im on liquids too. Cant wait for pureed foods. Mmmmmmmm. I dont feel hungry at all but likeu , smells make me want some so bad. Cant wait to break that habit!!!! No pain other than soreness and havent needed pain meds today! Yayy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Wow just tried a Protein shake. Could only drink a few sips before was gurglin and full. Burping. Wow. Huge difference from pre surge. Lovin this. Was worried i wouldnt know the signals ive had enough. Well i do!!!! Yayyyyyyyy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I just had revision surgery all in one last tuesday and im going to work Monday. I feel like i could have gone to work friday. I have a desk job. I feel soreness obviously and weak from lack of nutrition but capable of working. You got this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Grits sound so good. My doc has me on clear liquids til my fors appt. incant wait for puree foods although im not hungry at all lol. Made roast potatoes and carrots in crockpot overnight for the fam and inate the broth from that this morning. Was sooooooo yummy!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Great job on lower BO. this is super exciting to see positive signs!!!!! Im so thankful to have had this surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So today is 4 days post op. I feel super sore but my main symptom/issue is i feel incredibly weak!!! Anybody else? Just wanna lay around and zero energy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I had a bm this morning. It was loose but ahhhhh. Im just feeling gas pains today tho in my chest area!!! Come on heating pad. Ive lost 3 pnds since surg date. Yayyy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Just ate jello and it was heavenly!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Im san antonio texas Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App