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LoveSimcha

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. I am feeling the same - mine was on the 10th. I take mid day naps that help a lot.
  2. I had both and nope - I have had no pain at all. I didn't even have that dreaded gas pain. I had small cramps that lasted 5 - 10 seconds and then nausea that lasted 10 - 15 seconds but that was it. I honestly questioned if the surgeons did anything - that was until I tried to drink and then it was like - oh yeah they did. Some mild soreness but nothing bad. I had no pain meds once I woke up and have not taken any pain meds at home. I do have a high tolerance for pain so maybe I am masking it? Good luck on your surgery. Hernia repair is very common with this surgery.
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Mine was a week ago today. I feel really good. No pain. The first few days I would get a cramp that lasted 5 - 10 seconds and once passed it would cause another 10 - 15 seconds of nausea but that is long gone. I did dry heave one day so I took a pill for nausea. The first few days my stomach was like - I WANT FOOD!!! either that or it was saying WTF did you do? lol It was hard adapting to drinking so slow and so I wasn't getting in all the fluids. I m doing better now with that. @Jnfinney how are you feeling? You are only two days out so i suspect you are still with the cramps and such. Did you get gas pains? I never had any. My biggest issue was in the bathroom and running to it lol
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    I am doing really well - had a few poop issues (sorry TMI lol) but overall doing really good. Today is your big day! Hope it goes smoothly. You will be on my mind today.
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    You got this! Today is a great day to start a whole new you! I'll be thinking of you today!
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    Scared to have surgery!

    I am doing really well honestly. The worst part for me? I have had the poops (sorry TMI). I don't really have a want to eat (probably because more of the bathroom issues lol). I didn't have pain but some mild discomfort. I feel so good - I am 6 days post op. I have to force myself to drink but that is OK. My back is hurting a lot less, the swelling in my legs have gone down tremendously, I am sleeping better - overall I feel great! I do like a mid afternoon cat nap this past week 😊😊😊😊
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Wishing you and @groovygal lots of luck!
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    How are the 3rd week Marchers doing? You guys hanging in there? Mine was last week and feeling good. No pain but tired. Drinking and "eating" is a real struggle - the thought of food makes me gag although I could go for a nice bowl of pasta lol Maye I am ick of soups and shakes lol
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    feeling defeated

    I am sorry this is going on with you. I don't know much about your state's health insurance but I know a person here in NJ that did not have coverage for anything bariatric and decided to go to college (he took one class) in order to buy health insurance through the college - the health insurance from the college offered bariatric coverage. Apparently a lot of people do this in order to get some covered items like fertility treatments, weight loss surgery or even eye corrective surgery. Might be something to look into.
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    Protein Water

    I got a recommendation on here for Ideal fit. Its a powder you mix and they are really good. I tried a few different ones and love them all so far.
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    You guys got this! This is your week coming up and we will be here to support you! Routing for you guys!
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    A little motivation

    Wow amazing!
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Did you get a chance to ask them why they did a biopsy on your liver? I hope nothing serious.
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    What is your why?

    I couldn't play with my kids and I realized my inability to move was affecting their weight as well - I want to be here for the day they announce they are getting married. To address my health issues - diabetes, high blood pressure and severe bank pain
  15. I am so sorry you are having issues. Hoping they can fix this issue without more surgery and issues.
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    Scared to have surgery!

    I just did mine yesterday and zero regrets. I too don't really care about the number on the scale - I care about getting my diabetes under control, my high blood pressure, my cholesterol and my newly found sleep apnea. I take 3 different insulins, 3 different blood pressure pill, 1 cholesterol pill and a bunch of other stuff - I did this to kick at least some of these meds. I think it is normal to be worried (you are human). Just remember why you sought out the surgery in the first place. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you select.
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    That should have read were not concerned. Sorry!
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    I’m having the same - drs said sip slower and leave time in between but they were concerned. My pain is under my left breast when it happens. Glad you are feeling good overall!
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Hi Everyone! I’ve been sleeved today! Feeling pretty good - not much pain but during surgery they did give a pain med that is supposed to last three days so who really knows how I’m actually feeling lol I’ve been drinking with no issues except if I sip too fast, I get a cramp in my stomach so I won’t be doing that again. So far so good and I get to go home tomorrow G-d willing
  20. I waited 10 days and that was mainly because they are busy and they check the benefits under my insurance so they can have a real discussion at the 1st visit.
  21. LoveSimcha

    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Glad you are finally home! Hope you feel better very soon.
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    Loose Skin? Lap Band Success Stories?

    The "she" that is there now did my husbands band and he is good with it. The dr that did mine is no longer there. My dr didn't do a horrible job with the surgery, she just should have never done a lap band on me due to the angle of my stomach.
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    Same here! Tomorrow is the big day!
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    Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

    yeah - there is no other reason. Every patient in the practice get the "no caffeine" two weeks pre-op and 4 weeks post op. Frustrating.

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