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Slownstedy
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December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If there were ANY chance of you not being 100 % successful in recovery they will NOT do the procedure. -
same here
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Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
11 days out getting the same. Makes me worry about my heart, lol Probably my sleeve or hiatal hernia repair. I -
Well into my pre op liquid diet
Slownstedy replied to jessrunge6's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can do it if an old fart like me can . Pre op is like doing time. lol -
The surgeon went to bat for me.
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Actually I got both hips replaced a year apart at 300 + lbs. Yes I was over hospital weight restrictions but got a pass. MediCal paid for both.
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I got hip replacement at 300 lbs.
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No they don't come out and they will eventually scare over. Yours for life.lol
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Depressed / Feel Like I’ve Failed
Slownstedy replied to nateinct's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly ! -
No . I accidentally occasionally gulp (protien shake/soup) and feel no restriction @ 10 days post op. VGS
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CLEAR PROTEIN DRINKS
Slownstedy replied to JanLPhun's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Never tried BariWise YUCK. lol I think I'll pass. -
I feel so stupid right now....
Slownstedy replied to RaeSavage's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes fairly normal. 10 days out and HUNGRY ! lol Think I'll have some soup. -
Morning Lower abdomen burning, Diarrhea and nausea
Slownstedy replied to PeaceAndLove88's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lactose intolerant ? -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stage 3 CKF. pain meds gave my kidneys a real hit. pre op Creatinine 1.31 GFR 56, Next day post op . Creatinine 1.86 ! GFR 38 ! 9 days post op Creatinine 1.26 GFR 59 . -
Frustration with bariatric team
Slownstedy replied to Danielleh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Soon, verry soon. -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dilaudid ? can I come over? -
Depressed / Feel Like I’ve Failed
Slownstedy replied to nateinct's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Effexor is a dog shitt drug. get rid of it ! -
Malabsorption of Vitamins? High serum levels
Slownstedy replied to Briswife15's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It would not be in your blood serum if you were not absorbing it, I had high levels i was getting to much through all my vitimins and supplements . -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your not wanking you are a person verry concerned. I do tend to be blunt, sorry. -
Question about caffeine
Slownstedy replied to RedDackel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you want a little black coffee during finals it won't do a thing, go for it ! 0 coffee 3 days prior and at least 30 days post you will be just fine , + what Karlee Al and Ivida said. I stopped 2 day pre op and wll wait 6-8 weeks ( a healing stappleline loves an + alkaline lower P H environment .) untill I bring it back. Love my morning coffee ! -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Walking/standing after drinking anything will help keep yur funnel/sleeve empty. You want to keep the funnel empty while meeting the fluid/nutrition goals. 4 1/2 days out , no problems or real pain with that strategy . -
Frustration with bariatric team
Slownstedy replied to Danielleh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You got this ! -
Hospital bill prepaid?
Slownstedy replied to Tammygirl79's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The sleeve does eventually pay for itself . -
VSG cramping after purees, otherwise I'm a bottomless pit for fluids
Slownstedy replied to jason2483's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
4 DAYS OUT , SAME WITH ME ON WATER AND SHAKES. FUNNEL EFFECT. DOESN'T WORK WITH THICK SOUPS OR SOLIDS THOUGH. -
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