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Oh same thing with being cold! I am normally so hot and sweating but since surgery I'm literally shivering at bedtime, using extra blankets and wearing socks. I've always been the compete opposite. So weird!

Oh no!! I'm so sorry. I already knew that I couldn't use the tape. I had a Previous surgery years ago and had that reaction. It was red and puffy even blistered. I told Dr prior abbot it and we used the glue. I'm post op 10 days. One is just starting to peel away. I'd call your Dr maybe he can give you something! Hope it gets better soon[emoji17]

I also had the glue. It's still looks good. Im showering as normal

Ate you deinking water or ice chips? Wondering if need to do water more often than chips all day

Ok so this isn't bad then. I've been on clear liquids so I should be fine. I'm actually calling my Dr tomorrow morning. I'm pretty sure I'm dehydrated [emoji17] anyone else there yet?

Oh Lord I hope to add that tomorrow. I'm having sugar free jello , popsicles and sf pudding just fine. Had cream of wheat today, just a bit. Soooio question: I know this is soooio TMI I haven't pooped since before the surgery. Is that normal???

Hi rubyfit4life ! For anyone feeling the gases- it gets better and about day 3 (for me). Swallowing water also got better at day 3. I was soooio thirty. When I drank even a tiny bit, it would hurt in my belly. It's gotten better. Sip sip sip or use ice chips. Ice chips are helping my get all my fluids. I'm 6 days post op. I added just a bit of sugar free jello on day 4, and tried sugar free pudding on day 5. Today I'll try cream of wheat. I'm 17 lbs down. What else is everyone trying at this 1 week point? Rubyfit4life what are you doing?

I'm a 12/15 surgery. What's everyone eating at this point besides water? And what's your next step?

Same here. Lost 10 lbs in the preop diet. Im on day 5 post op and down another 6 lbs. Struggling to get all my fluids in. I seriously have to put ice chips in my mouth all day

That's exactly the feeling I'm having. I called Dr this morning about it, they said I'm drinking too much water at a given time. So I'm cutting back just a tad and see if that helps. Thanks for explaining it better than I did 🤣

Sleeved on 15th also. Drinking water has been tough. It hurts a little.

I was sleeved Friday morning - December 15th. Was released on the 16th. I'm home and im on clear liquids. I don't think I'm getting all my water down and I feel discomfort when the water I swallow huts my belly. Anyone feeling that and how long does it last?

I originally had surgery scheduled for 12/19 with Dr #1- insured denied me. Then a Dr. #2 approved me but I had out of pocket expenses of $5k. I'm still doing it!! He scheduled me for 12/15 this Friday! Super excited, then i get a call to do it this Wednesday ---- holy smoke, I'm not ready for that so I'm sticking to friday!!! I seriously am freaking out that this is real!! After I got denied, I'd lost all hope. Wishing everyone a speedy pre op diet- what a trip this has been[emoji23] Good luck everyone, I can't wait to see progress pics.

How are you feeling today?!!!

Insurance denied me after going through all the appts, meeting criteria and even after Drs supposedly verified benefits. I literally cried the whole day. I found some light at the end of the tunnel the following day. My friend told me about a Dr in same city who will do surgery if you have one of the two. 1) hiatal hernia or 2) need gallbladder removed. I have #1. Dr offers to do sleeve at same time as hiatal hernia repair, I just have to pay the $5k separately. Which i have opted to do. Supposedly my comorbidities are not severe even. Surgeon and insurance Dr had a peer to peer but nothing. I almost feel dupped by the surgeons office so they could bill my insurance for all the exams... they'd told me everything was good to go 🤔🤔 (could just be me frustrated). In any case, I start new liquid diet tomorrow. Original surgery date was 12/19- new date is even sooner LOL 12/15 Anyone else been denied , and why? And which insurance?

Hi there! Insurance told surgeon that my high blood pressure, high cholesterol and BMI were not enough. I have documented severe high blood pressure for over 10 years. My BMI is 34. Dr told me it would qualify with the other comorbidities so that's why I continued the process. I'm in Texas. I have AETNA. Good point, I will ask the new surgeon about complications!

Omg seriously! Well guess what?!! Same happened to me on Thursday! Inaurance denied me after every single appt, meeting criteria and even after Drs supposedly verified benefits. I literally cried the whole day. I found some light at the end of the tunnel the following day. My friend told me about a Dr in same city who will soothe surgery if you have 1) hiatal hernia or 2) need gallbladder removed. I have #1. Dr offers to do sleeve at same time as hiatal hernia repair, I just have to pay the $5k separately. Which i have opted to do! So crazy we had same thing happen. What was the reason you got denied??!! I thought you were already at the hospital for your surgery the day you posted.

You waited a year? Was that norm for your insurance ??

What kind of previous surgeries (asking for myself)?

Thinking of you today! Gentle hugs for a speedy recovery!

I'm scheduled for December 19th! I can't believe it's almost here. I have pre surgery and pre op this week where they'll share foods, proteins etc info that I'll need. I'll be on the 2 week liquid diet. I've taken tueaday-friday off from work. Monday is Christmas so I'll return on Tuesday. God willing with no complications. I'm wishing everyone a successful month and saying a prayer for your doctor's steady skilled hands and a speedy recovery. I bought a size 10 skirt just to hang in the closet LOL. I've had some people tell me if you get through day 3 of liquid diet, then you're good. Thoughts??

Good luck!! Your day has finally arrived!

Me too!! It's getting real!! What state are you in?

Me too! 19th buddy! Good luck to us! Are you doing the 2 week liquid?

Oh you're such a lucky duck!! Mr Dr is OCD. And if I do not follow it he will not perform the surgery. So I'm stuck with 2 week liquid diet. Eeekkk!! Your surgery is what date??