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Everything posted by nursemichelle7
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calling all December 2016 sleevers!
nursemichelle7 replied to OhHeyMarina's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same surgery day!! Would you like to be my sugery friend? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Of course send me a private message! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Does anyone else have pain in their chest when they burp and stabbing stomach pain when they swallow liquids?
nursemichelle7 replied to Bhappy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
12/20. I thought I was the only one also. As soon as I swallow I can feel the food hit my stomach and it hurts then goes away. Is that what happens to you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Does anyone else have pain in their chest when they burp and stabbing stomach pain when they swallow liquids?
nursemichelle7 replied to Bhappy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow finally someone describing the same exact pain I'm having! The chest pain I've been told is trapped gas that will go away by about the 2 week mark. Not sure about the stomach pain though, once I swallow I get the sharp pain then it goes away. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
am i dehydrated?
nursemichelle7 replied to PhillyAj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been messaging her and helping her. Her BP is back down to normal range last time I asked her to check it. There are many ways to take a BP actually. Wrist, arm, leg, etc.. and with an IUD you usually have irregular bleeding as it is and she is probably used to that if she has had the iud for some time. I told her if her BP goes up again she needs to go to the hospital. She is most likely slightly dehydrated and could attempt to help herself by continuing to drink Water. I'm gonna keep messaging her and making sure she is okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Should you be sharing her medical information on a public website? Should you even be dispensing medical advice to a stranger on a message board? @@Alex Brecher , this is concerning. She shared her own medical information in the above posts. I am not googling answers for this lady. I went to school for 4 years to be a nurse. I think I have the right to tell this lady if she should worry or not. Thanks for your concern Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Anyone can be anything on the internet. No offense intended but I do hope she's consulting with someone who knows her complete medical history and does not post it publicly. What she shares is one thing, what you reshare is questionable and most likely professionally unethical if you are a licensed health care provider. @@Alex Brecher Well I sure would hope that no one is pretending to be in the medical field and giving false advice to people. I never reshared anything that she had not previously shared. I privately messaged anything I thought was sensitive information. I am not offended just simply stating what happened between the poster and I in messages. I told her to continue to monitor her symptoms and go to the hospital for further advice. Didn't try to talk her out of anything just told her what she should be aware of Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
am i dehydrated?
nursemichelle7 replied to PhillyAj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been messaging her and helping her. Her BP is back down to normal range last time I asked her to check it. There are many ways to take a BP actually. Wrist, arm, leg, etc.. and with an IUD you usually have irregular bleeding as it is and she is probably used to that if she has had the iud for some time. I told her if her BP goes up again she needs to go to the hospital. She is most likely slightly dehydrated and could attempt to help herself by continuing to drink Water. I'm gonna keep messaging her and making sure she is okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Should you be sharing her medical information on a public website? Should you even be dispensing medical advice to a stranger on a message board? @@Alex Brecher , this is concerning. She shared her own medical information in the above posts. I am not googling answers for this lady. I went to school for 4 years to be a nurse. I think I have the right to tell this lady if she should worry or not. Thanks for your concern Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I've read a few posts about people who had their gallbladder removed after being sleeved. What were your pain symptoms? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Awful Taste in Mouth/Bad Breath
nursemichelle7 replied to Laughkc11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm guessing you've tried brushing your teeth already correct? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Overheating 12 days post VSG
nursemichelle7 replied to zeyad's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yes, sounds like you are dumping that food and from the sounds of it it doesn't sound pleasant. Your stomach has barely healed any, if you overstuff it you bust your stitches and cause a bigger problem Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
am i dehydrated?
nursemichelle7 replied to PhillyAj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been messaging her and helping her. Her BP is back down to normal range last time I asked her to check it. There are many ways to take a BP actually. Wrist, arm, leg, etc.. and with an IUD you usually have irregular bleeding as it is and she is probably used to that if she has had the iud for some time. I told her if her BP goes up again she needs to go to the hospital. She is most likely slightly dehydrated and could attempt to help herself by continuing to drink Water. I'm gonna keep messaging her and making sure she is okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
am i dehydrated?
nursemichelle7 replied to PhillyAj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Usually if you are dehydrated your blood pressure will be low. Message me and I'll assess you over messages and tell you if you should go to the ER Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I was not given a binder so when I got home I put on a pair of spanx to hold my stomach in tight and now I can sleep on my side. Without the spanx I'm in a lot of pain lying on my side Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Before and after pics - beef jerky!
nursemichelle7 replied to LittleBill's topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
Well, what you waiting on? Share the recipe Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Did anyone's doctor allow them to use heat or ice on their incisions after surgery? Mine are sore from coughing. Just looking for some non pharmaceutical relief. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I also had the surgery on the same day. I got my mom to get be some strips yesterday and I have been passing gas normally. It doesn't relieve all of the gas pains but it does help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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December 21st - Today's the Day!
nursemichelle7 replied to SeattleSleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my surgery on 12/20. I'm feeling pretty good. Been sleeping in a recliner because I have pain when I lie on my side. Incision pain is my problem right now, I apply heat and it usually resolves. Looking forward to advancing my diet on Saturday to full liquids and get some more Protein in. How is everyone else doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
calling all December 2016 sleevers!
nursemichelle7 replied to OhHeyMarina's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the surgery on 12/20 would love to be added to the group Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Tell me this is a joke.... so angry!
nursemichelle7 replied to tigraq08's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I had to jump through many hoops with BCBS. I'm glad you got it worked out. I almost didn't get my surgery because my height on my original med records did not match my Bari doctors records so the BMI was wrong. It was a mess Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I am two days post op. How soon until you were completely pain free? I've heard an average of a week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Call out- PREPARE AND SIGN UP for NEW YEAR's CHALLENGE!
nursemichelle7 replied to mi75's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm in Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
No preop diet, do you think a glass of champagne is safe 5 days before surgery?
nursemichelle7 replied to vegbeth's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told no carbonated beverages 24 hours before the surgery. So I think you should be fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
This is what I have Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I haven't looked at mine yet. I'm taking bandages off tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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21 looking for journey buddies
nursemichelle7 replied to DogMom1204's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm the same age Jackie. Had the surgery on 12/20. Would love some support with girls my age. No one in my hometown has had it my age. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm in Mississippi Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Are they warm to the touch? Check and see if you have a fever Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App