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My NUT would definitely not sign off on juice for me unfortunately.

My nut said Trop 50 oj was ok mixed with Protein Powder

You say wanted to.... did you not go? It is soooo important to get a bag or two of Fluid when needed. This should be drilled into patients' heads...
After surgery you PROBABLY WILL need IV fluids a few times. This is not a failure! This is expected!

If you don't want to be admitted, find out if there is a place to go on an outpatient basis.

I did go and get iv fluids but I was not admitted. I should've clarified. She said she'd like to admit me but was satisfied with me getting the fluids.

I lost 22 in 14 days but I've been losing very slowly after surgery. Mine was all liquid though. It was rough. 11 is great! 11 less pounds you have to lose after!

I was sleeved 1/17/17. I'm having regrets. I can relate to what everyone is saying on here. I can't get my liquids in, I feel like crap. My Vitamins are making me sick. I can finally eat a small amount of shredded food like turkey or cheese etc...

I have been to see nut and surgeon who wanted to rehospitalize me for dehydration. Told me to stop exercising for now and eat low calorie carbs. I'm probably only getting in 400 calories a day. I am drinking blended Protein powder and Trop 50 oj with ice as suggested by nut but I hate it.

I felt like once the initial healing period was over I'd have more energy etc... I'm worse now than ever. I'm losing weight very slowly.

I'm really trying to tell myself this is all temporary.

I'm in my third week and on pureed food. I had/have all of these same symptoms. I had the chest pain too. It did stop eventually. I'd get up and walk around my house every time I got them. It helped a little.

I myself and having trouble getting my food down. I hope it gets better.

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I am having similar issues. Sleeved 1/17. I hate the Isopure but it's really all I can get down. Did you try the little propel packets in your Water? Or even crystal light? Also my nausea is better when I eat "real food". I had a very scrambled egg and some fat free yogurt (not together) and I felt better.

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Wow. I'm also 8 days out. I'm having a much different experience. I'm so tired and feel flu like. I'm having trouble getting my liquids down.

Any advice you can offer?

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Pstart: have you tried unjury, or genpro unflavored protien???? It can be mixed with anything, and no taste. Its very important that you get your Protein and Water in. Thats most important at this point. Try chicken broth, how about tea, non caffinated. Lots of times you need to also experiment with tempatures.

You dont want to get dehydrated, thats dangerous. Small sips constantly. Good luck

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Thank you. I'm ok with warm herbal tea. I have trouble with plain Water any temp. I've tried the Protein powder some with minimal success. I think dehydration is my biggest problem. I appreciate the support and advice. I'm really struggling.

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Wow. I'm also 8 days out. I'm having a much different experience. I'm so tired and feel flu like. I'm having trouble getting my liquids down.

Any advice you can offer?

The only advice I can offer is to just keep drinking all day long. I carry my Water bottle everywhere with me, even to the bathroom. I even take sips when I wake up in the middle of the night. I never had flu-like symptoms, so I am sure that is making it tough for you to keep drinking.

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Thank you! I think I'm dehydrated.

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Thank you. I think you're both right. I do think I'm dehydrated. I'm trying to get fluids in. Thanks for the news about the spasms. That's what it feels like.

I'm also feeling pressure from my family to be up and "normal" again. It's messing with my head.

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I LOVE carafate. I took it pre op as well for stomach acid issues. It literally changed my life. Mine says 4 xs a day before meals and a bedtime.

I now just take as needed. Just don't take when you take your other meds. Give it an hour or so.

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Wow. I'm also 8 days out. I'm having a much different experience. I'm so tired and feel flu like. I'm having trouble getting my liquids down.

Any advice you can offer?

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I was sleeved 8 days ago. I'm trying to figure out if what I'm feeling is normal post surgery or I need to see the doc.

I have been feeling really lousy. I have headaches of course stomach aches and I am very lethargic and sleepy. I'm supposed to be on full liquids but I'm struggling to get things down. I'm getting severe chest pains when I swallow anything. I think I may be swallowing too big/fast. I'm forcing myself to drink even though it hurts. I'm also forcing myself to walk 15 mins a day.

I'm not losing a lot of weight. I think my body is on starvation mode. Can anyone help?

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I am 4 days post op and I also get these chest pains. It's worse when lying down. My surgeons seem to think it's gas or reflux and have give me anti refux meds. It scares me though because you immediately think something is squeezing your heart.

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I was sleeved on Jan. 17. I had a rough time recovering in the hospital including an extra night stay. I was sent home after being able to keep down liquid pain meds and some Water.

I'm really struggling to drink the Water. I'm nauseous and I have major food aversions. The thought of eating or drinking makes me physically ill. I have probably had 64 oz of water since Monday. It's now Friday. How do I get this water down. It just and makes me sick.

Ps. My surgeon said my surgery went very well and was easy breezy because I did so well on my 2 week pre op diet.

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I cheated too. My surgery is in 6 days. I've been so good. Starving, miserable and definitely detoxing. I've lost 14 pounds in 7 days. Tonight I took a bite of my son's spring roll. I immediately regretted it and I also immediately felt very, very sick. The guilt is overwhelming me. Also reflux is overwhelming me too.

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Well.. I'm 2 days in and I haven't cheated. I did accidentally lick my finger while making my son's PBJ this morning.

So far I'm hanging in there. I have not had much energy and I get really hungry to and have to "eat" a doctor given shake or something about every 2 hours.

I've been running to the bathroom more than ever but I guess that's to be expected.

My biggest hurdle is that I feel like I'll never be able to eat real food again. I'm grieving the loss of my "drug of choice" food. Will I ever be able to have a small cup of coffee again or a small piece of chicken?

Hi all. My surgery is Jan 20, and I'm in a Facebook group with others having sleeve surgery in January. The ones that have already had the procedure are describing horrible pain from gas. I have yet to read somebody who said it was tolerable. Everyone is in excruciating pain for the first few days, some even staying in the hospital 3 nights.

Does anybody have a surgery story where the pain was bearable? I know it's going to be painful, but I'm not ready for the blinding pain that's being described by others. Help! I'm freaking out!!

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I'm having my surgery on Jan. 17th. I am really super anxious about the pain as well. I had my gall bladder taken in April. It was more painful than I expected it to be but I recovered quickly. I'm hoping the pain will be equivalent to that or less. Can anyone out there compare? I know there's much more to recovery for something like this. I just mean pain in general.

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I needed to see this today. Thank you for sharing. You look amazing and are an inspiration!

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I got my date. It's January 17th. I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm dreading it, feeling anxious, can I do this? I have to do this!

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Mine is on January 17 also! We will get through this!!! Fortunately, I only have to do 1 week of the pre-op diet.

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Good to hear! We can support each other! We can do it!

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I got my date. It's January 17th. I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm dreading it, feeling anxious, can I do this? I have to do this!

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My 1st surgery was denied last month, then appealed and within 2 weeks it got approved.n My new date is Dec 7. Can't wait. Good luck

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Can I ask about your denial? Reason and what to do? I have a feeling I'm going to be denied. My bmi varies from 39 to 40 and they said my co morbid conditions don't count.

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I have my final medical clearance on Nov. 23. They then send it all to my surgeon who puts it through for preapproval to insurance. How long will I have to wait to know if I'm approved? I know some people say 1 day and some month. What's the average time?

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I have a similar question. My wbc is low as well 3.1. I do have an autoimmune disease so the cause is known. Rest of blood work was normal.

I'm at the end of a very long process and I have my final medical clearance next week. Will they still do the surgery?

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Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of being sleeved and though I don't have an offical surgery date, mid to late December is what I'm being told.

Tonight I had my first Life Skills class, which is how to live/eat after surgery. I have to say, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and panicky. Though I still want the surgery and a healthy lifestyle, all the "don'ts" are freaking me out! Not to mention, having surgery around Christmas with 2 young children.

I guess I just need to be" talked off the ledge" so to speak.

Help!

Does you insurance require a history showing your BMI as over 40? Some require like a 2 year history, others do not. If yours doesn't then I would suggest gaining weight. Doesn't sound like you need to gain too much, so head to a buffet, eat what you like, wear heavy clothes to the weigh in, put rocks in your pockets... whatever it takes to meet their magic number.

I'm not quite sure tbh. It is the easiest route