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Wow!! You look incredible! How has your skin held up with such a rapid weight loss? Have you been working out? HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

My Kaiser team said they aren’t a good option. But I wish they were! Would love to hear people’s thoughts. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Do you know what sort of timeline you’re on till surgery? HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Someone very close to me is 10 years out, has had and kept her success and never had a revision to bypass! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Whhhaaat. Is it common to have them replaced?? HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Start developing healthy coping mechanisms now. Life stress isn’t going to go away after surgery. I am 6 days out from VSG surgery and have moments where I feel really sad that I can’t eat something, or wonder, will I feel hungry forever? That sounds like torture to me! It’s an emotional rollercoaster, on top of physical surgery, recovery and changes. I would start now, get outside, try new hobbies, find fulfillment in things other than food. Also, therapy. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

I work from home and took 3 days and the weekend off of work. If I worked in an office today - 6 days after surgery- may have been an ok day to go back, but honestly, I’d say take more time if you can... I feel ok, but still have soreness, but I’m also tired. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

How are you feeling? Soon it will be behind you! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Hi CleaClo! CONGRATS! A lot of people steer clear from pain meds.... I didn’t! I took full advantage of my options and haven’t had any negative repercussions (assuming there are no reasons to steer clear like dependency issues, obviously do the most loving thing for yourself...) Don’t be afraid to let the nurses take care of you. Let us know how you are doing when you can. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

I had thoughts just like this. For me, I realized they centered around things I couldn’t control. You have to surrender yourself to this process and trust the professionals. I think once you are there and see the team of people who will work on you and be there for you, you may feel more comfort. One nurse laid her hands down my legs and across my stomach as I was falling asleep, almost laying on me, telling me “you are ok, you are safe, we are taking good care of you”. The thought of it makes me want to cry, it was so sweet, and she didn’t have to do that for me, but she did. These people know what you need, trust the process. You will be ok. [emoji169] HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

I was on liquids for only a day before surgery... call your Doctor so you feel confident. I don’t blame you for not remembering, my pre op appt was a blur of info afterward. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Cool! I am happy to help answer any questions you have I was so curious about SO many things along the way and wished I could talk to someone in the same kaiser region as me. My first class was in November, it ended in feb, but because of the holidays, we had a couple extra weeks thrown in there. I lost about 26 pounds during Options classes and really tried to take advantage of any cancellations to get in with the psych ASAP. I met with Dr chin on 4/20 and was scheduled for my VSG 5/2. The end definitely progressed faster than expected. At the pre-op Dr chin was pretty cold, I was taken aback by it actually and didn’t feel any warm and fuzzies for him. Surgery day was a totally different story. He was cherry, smiley, and totally in his element. He was great pre op, and post op, and visited me twice. He was also great about updating my BF after surgery. I would totally recommend him. he’s a surgeon, he’s not going to give you a warm hug (which might be nice considering it’s so scary beforehand [emoji23]) but I have no regrets going with him! Message me if you want! I’m happy to chime in about my experience along your journey! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

I took advantage of the morphine in the hospital.... they sent me home with liquid Hycet which I took for a couple days, but no longer need it. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Awesome!! Feel free to message me if you’d like! Congrats! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you! I will take time tomorrow. And feel free to message me if you want! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

I had this same question! I am five days out, I remember falling asleep, and waking up with a nurse sitting with me. He asked me about my pain level, said we would get that under control (don’t remember being in pain at that point though) and then they would call my boyfriend back. During those minutes my bf was meeting with my surgeon and then he walked around the corner and I saw him for the first time. I was all smiles and totally fine. They wheeled me to my room and I took advantage of the morphine while in the hospital (no regrets about that btw...) the pain settled in once I got home and I have had some WTF have I done moments, and been emotional, but I’m really starting to feel like myself again, I’m off pain meds (2 days now) and I’m only feeling pain in my lower left incision near my belly button, which seems very common. They gave my a stomach binder that helps support my torso when I need it and minimizes the pain. Message me if you want, I’m here for you! I’ve been right where you are. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

WHAT!! That’s terrible, I’m sorry! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Hey! I’m 5 days out... message me if you need to chat. [emoji169] you got this! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

You look incredible!! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Hi Jules! I actually wasn’t assigned a liquid pre-op diet! I was only supposed to do liquid the day before, and nothing at all after midnight, but that’s just to prepare for surgery. I did lose 26 pounds before surgery but my surgeon never mentioned that it would be any different if I hadn’t. I think it’s all about the liver and easy access to the stomach. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

How are you feeling post surgery?? Yay! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Day 5 WELL I just cried over the idea of Chips and guacamole. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Did you blend all the ingredients? Are you past the liquid stage already?? HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

Thanks for the info!! HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

The most pain I experience is from the incision just next to my belly button. It feels strained a lot, especially when I use my stomach muscles to sit up or move. I’m wondering if it is where he pulled my stomach out, I’ll ask at my post op appt on the 12th. HW 289 SW 262 VSG 5/2/18 Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin