SleeveinIL
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Steak and Shake - Not for the burgers but for the shakes! They are deadly. They do have some healthier options which is great. My second place to close down is McD's. Even my kids won't eat there unless we are on a road trip and have no other choice.
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The right side rail messages got me! I apologize. I can't remove my comment but will be more aware in future.
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I told them I had hiatal hernia repair ( I did with the sleeve). The recovery for that is exactly the same as WLS. No one second guessed me.
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I did as well although I was able to keep things down. Everything started to fall into place after a couple of weeks and now I am doing great. Hang in there, it does typically get better.
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^THIS^ So much... BE PICKY! Take your time too, you want to be 100% sure you'll be comfortable with the device if you do have to wear on. Amen! I wore one that pushed my nose back too much and it was sore for several days afterwards. I learned the difficult way!
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Also they will let you try out several different masks. Make sure you choose one that is comfortable otherwise sleeping might be a challenge.
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Okay ladies - is anyone having difficulty shaving your armpits after surgery? I am finding that I am constantly missing the deeper crease near my back. I can't contort myself enough to get that spot no matter what I do. It is like a game of twister in the shower to try and bend enough to get into the new creases. Please share your shaving secrets if you have any!
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Liver Shrinking Diet
SleeveinIL replied to Heather Alexandra's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't have that issue, however the diet seemed to become easier for me around day 5. If you are dizzy I would give the doctor's office a call and see what they have to say about it.- 1 reply
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Sending prayers and positive vibes!
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This is so true! I have been both directions since surgery and I also carry a spare pair of underwear. I also keep a spare pair at the office with a spare pair of pants, just in case. I have had too many close calls to not have a back up.
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I had several nights of weird dreams the first week. Really bizarre stuff. I chalked it up to my sleep being off and being woken up at the hospital at all hours for things (they did 4 a.m. blood draws). I don't have them anymore.
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I was off all pain meds 1 day after coming home from the hospital. I was in the hospital 2 days after sleeve and hiatal hernia repair.
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Staying in the hospital stinks. Was there for some unidentified intestinal issue. I was miserable. Couldn't eat or drinks. Was on fluids and 2 broad spectrum antibiotics. Had to speak with the infectious disease doctor twice while I was there. When I was released from the hospital we still had no answers and I was up 7 lbs due to all the fluids. Within a couple of days I was back to my starting weight. Whew! I took the whole week off of work. I was wiped out. Still feel that way today but can't afford any more time off right now. I missed the forums, but everything was an effort so I didn't open my laptop once last week! I see my doctors on Thursday so we shall see when I can work out again. I want to tell everyone how fast you can become dehydrated post-surgery. Drink, drink, drink!
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Glad to hear you are out of the hospital and on the road to recovery!
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That's terrible! Glad to hear you're on the mend!
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Well, that sounds awful.
Glad to see you back.
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I was told it was okay to use straws again and have been. Seems to make it easier for me to consume all my water requirements.
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So I’m still in the hospital and it looks like I may have a viral intestinal bug. Have seen both surgeon and a slew of other docs and they seem in agreement. So when I got here and they handed me the small gown to put on I was hesitant as I’ve always needed the large one. The small one fit and has room. I cried. I can not remember when I could wear this small gown. Even though I’m pretty miserable I’m trying to find something good every day to celebrate. You all are the only folks that understand.
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For the last 2 days I have had horrible diarrhea to the point where it hits and I can’t stop it. Haven’t been able to eat anything and can barely drink. My stomach hurts and I’ve been taking Imodium to no avail. I’m thinking of maybe taking a trip to an urgent care or ER thoughts? My whole body hurts. Just hurts. Headache. I’m a hot mess.
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I’m in the hospital. Turns out I have a stomach bug. Will be here for a couple of days.
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New sleeve working?
SleeveinIL replied to lorisleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your experience is exactly like mine. Everything seems too easy. Part of me wishes I did so I had a negative reinforcement that would force me to not overeat. It just means we have to be diligent with our choices and follow our program. When I moved to solids I really didn't have any issues and so far I can eat anything including steak. -
Any Chicago sleeve parients here?
SleeveinIL replied to annanay1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am also in the NW burbs. I also used the Kane Center - Peter Rantis. -
Having trouble believing my stomach is gone
SleeveinIL replied to SydneySleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have said to my surgeon more than once that I feel like I never had a sleeve surgery. I have been blessed to have no vomiting, no dumping, etc. I almost feel like I wish I had that restriction so it would reinforce my new eating habits. I feel great and logically I know I had the surgery but with little side effects and I was stalled for a few weeks I was questioning the surgery. -
I am like that too. Can you give a call into the surgeon and have another conversation?
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Victim of Office Politics
SleeveinIL replied to Nnoi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't let this selfish person rain on your parade. You do what is right for you and take the earliest you can that your manager approves. One thing I have learned is that if you keep putting your life on hold for others, they always expect it. It is the summer of Nnoi! -
Wow - amazing what you have been living with and didn't know! I wish there was something more that can be done about this. I guess I don't like the part about come back next time and we will do more tests. I would want the tests NOW. Did he say why he wants to wait until Sept? Is there anyway to train your lanky guy to mambo?
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YES! My Nut recommended it and I love it.
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4 months post surgery and still can’t eat very much
SleeveinIL replied to Danbug74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well, i don’t eat continuously through the 2 hours. I’ll eat about 1/4 to 1/2 of the bowl in a half hour and stop and then like an hour or so later, I’ll try to eat more. I guess sometimes I do graze through it. But I’m going to try the 30 minute and stop thing. Thanks SleeveinIL I hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.
