Slownstedy
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Frustration with bariatric team
Slownstedy replied to Danielleh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe you failed the psychologist evaluation . They use that to deny Medicaid patients when you pass every other test all the time.. -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe you have scaring stricture and need a balloon job or stenting ? I would talk to my doc. I'm 4 days out and having no problem getting 64 oz all types of liquid daily . -
Frustration with bariatric team
Slownstedy replied to Danielleh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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10 days out - What's your single, best piece of advice?
Slownstedy replied to RedDackel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YEP. -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are bloated. lol I was + 4 lbs day I got home (fri) today (sun) I'm down 6 @ 298. First time under 300 in 6 yrs. -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had to shower, because I bent over and all hell broke lose. Lol After 4 days and 60 mg of MOM I was blessed with a healthy B M. LOL... TMI I know ,butt EXTREMELY IMPORTANT . I walk 15 min every 2 hrs during the day and take 15 ml liquid Vicodin every 6 hrs. This greatly helps me meet fluid 64 oz , Protein 60 g , exercise requirements. Also hit the challenge spirometer a few times an hr. Best wishes . -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That and the 8 incision trocar ports cut into me lol -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day before my surgery during the pre admit after 1 1/2 hr with the RN going over EVERYTHING the finance guy pops in and says my insurance approvel statis is still pending and needed to cancel or fork over 40K. I ended up zipping over to the surgeon office and got a copy of the approval letter then back to the Hospital . Now sitting here in stomache pain ... -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same thing happened to me too while dieting. -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have 8 small incisions on my abdomen that weren't there a couple days ago . This happen to anyone else ? -
8 weeks out and it seems to take more than 5 oz
Slownstedy replied to BQT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I printed it out . lol -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1/4 cup is what I used last night and it felt ok. Thank you -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NO NO NO NSAIDS POST OP EVER !....unless you want to bleed and ulcerate. -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What's 2 oz of jello like a 1/2 cup ? 38 hrs post op ! and home ! 2 4 6 8, think billy bob 1/4 1/2 3/4 1. It's the drugs. lol -
Hurts to drink water
Slownstedy replied to mediocreoblongata's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes. every sip hurts. I found standing or walking helps. 1 day post op. -
8 weeks out and it seems to take more than 5 oz
Slownstedy replied to BQT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
5.4 oz'? interesting . Day 2 post liquids. Seriously jonesing for a Cheeseburger ! Setteling for 15 ml liquid Vicodin and water/ensure instead . lol -
One week post-OP with two complaints
Slownstedy replied to Metamorphosing's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
36 hrs post op and I've gained 2.5 lbs. lol -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Started my clear today ! Broth, stock, and Water. BBBBLLLLLLAAAAAAA ! lol 3 days to go. -
Gastric sleeve surgery leak
Slownstedy replied to Teebonee1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow ! You look well recovered ! great, -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got the 4th. -
If nothing after 5-6 days you may need Dulcolax suppository (Recommend by surgeon ), but avoid bulk laxatives like Metamucil or Fibercom.
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Gastric sleeve surgery leak
Slownstedy replied to Teebonee1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Is this you now ? -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Makes sense to me. This has been like training for a fight. I would never starve myself before a fight . -
December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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