it'sonlythefirststep
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I am very worried that I may need help.
it'sonlythefirststep replied to goldenbarbie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Definitely go get fluids! Dehydrated for sure is my bet. You look great but not being able to eat 1 grape is not good. Need more protein intake. Really need to talk to Dr maybe you have an obstruction that is restricting you food and drink intake. Glad to hear you get your vitamins. I struggle getting mine. I had surgery in March 2018. I have lots of hair loss now. Which starting out with thin/fine hair already is disheartening. -
Bruising like crazy!
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Dfox1984's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think I read somewhere that is a vitamin c issue.... but cannot remember where it was that I saw this. -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Nice job. I am 5’2” started out at 260lbs down 100lbs 6 months for surgery. Doc says I can get down to 130-135lbs that seems really skinny to me. -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My weight loss has slowed down to 2-3 lbs a week now. I have not started a weight lifting/cardio workout yet. Should of done that in the beginning because of the loose skin. -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 5’2” and I weighed 260 and BMI was 47.6 before I had my surgery 3/22/18. I now weigh 168. I take it day by day and weigh once a week on Thursday which was surgery day. I am 47 yrs old. My doctor say I can get down to 130 but I am shooting for 145/150 because I think i’d look to thin at 130 -
Any shorties out there under 200lbs
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Marilync1266's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 5’2” and I weighed 260 and BMI was 47.6 before I had my surgery 3/22/18. I now weigh 168. I take it day by day and weigh once a week on Thursday which was surgery day. -
I had to start taking meds 3 weeks after surgery for reflux. Now 6 months after I take it daily. Doctor said it will be my new normal... so I doubt you’ll get to stop taking meds. He told me it is one of the side effects of the gastric sleeve.
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Surgery part 2 performed 8/22/18
it'sonlythefirststep replied to rebchief's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As surgery anything I drank had to be room temp. Nothing cold because it hurt. 5 months later I can drink cold drinks. -
Letter of medical necessity?
it'sonlythefirststep replied to sleevegirl88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Change to another dr. If your dr is not with you then he is against you. But you can always ask him.... and he says no then ask why. My pcp has been with me for over 28 yrs. they know everything i’ve Tried!!! And failed -
What kind of seafood is okay week 5?
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Letsgetgoing2018's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Crab with no butter -
How often do you weigh in?
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Leia's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I weigh once a week on Thursdays (which was surgery day). -
Dr said if I felt I could then go ahead.
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It depends on how things go and if you have a problem with anesthesia. However I had no issues but I think it took them more than an hour to release me after the procedure with recovery and filling out paperwork. They also tell you not to drive or make any important decisions since you were under and to go home and rest with someone watching you for the rest of the day.
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Hot flash after food
it'sonlythefirststep replied to redhead_che's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel like that every time I eat. I do not feel sick or anything. I lay down to rest for 15 to 30 minutes then I feel fine. I wonder if my body is just working hard to digest. -
Hiatal Hernia repair
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Rachel8858's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
They told me to take Zantac daily -
Hiatal Hernia repair
it'sonlythefirststep replied to Rachel8858's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the same thing happen. Mine was acid reflux and nothing to do with the hernia. It happens often with anything I eat or drink. I’ve talked to others and they say it is one of the side effects of have the sleeve done -
Grieving for clothes?!
it'sonlythefirststep replied to josephsmom's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Alterations can be made. Or make something different out of them if you can see you’re halfway there! Great job though so celebrate -
I knew before surgery. He did a scope and found it several weeks before surgery. From what he said it is very common. Best of luck
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My surgery was at 7:30am was told not to eat or drink after midnight the night before. Best of luck
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Why is alcohol that bad for you after surgery?
it'sonlythefirststep replied to t1018ross's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon said 6 months so I have a few months to wait. End of Sept beginning of Oct. looking forward to a Sangria -
Why is alcohol that bad for you after surgery?
it'sonlythefirststep replied to t1018ross's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think it is the not knowing how it will effect you. How fast it will be absorbed since you are really not suppose to eat and drink at the same time... -
Eat grilled chicken if possible. I would of ate the mashed potatoes. Smooth easy to chew. I tried fried chicken but it made me feel horrible. Try Whataburger grilled chicken salad... Wendy’s also has salads
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Mine started 3 weeks after surgery and it is a daily thing. I heard from others who have had gastric sleeve that it is one of the side effects.
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Where does everyone live? (General area)
it'sonlythefirststep posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I live near Houston, TX and that is where my surgery will be -
Day 2 after sleeve
it'sonlythefirststep replied to FLREDHEADMOM's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I got up and walked and walked. My first time around the hospital floor I did either 3 or 4 laps. The next time I added 1 or 2 more laps to those. Felt good to be up instead of laying in the bed.
