aussiescot
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Oh, I am so so sorry to hear this! I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are going through right now. No mother should have to experience the loss of her child! You and your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers! God bless you and may God be cradling your son in His arms in heaven!
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That's so exciting for you! I had my sleeve done on 31st May and my hubby i shaving his done on 28th June,so just two weeks before you! Good luck with everything!
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I am waiting to head to surgery as I type! I’m feeling quite anxious! Yikes!
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Taking prescribed medication straight after VSG surgery
aussiescot replied to aussiescot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you all for your input. I went to see the anaesthetist and asked him about my medication and he said that it should be fine to take my one tiny antidepressant each evening. I have chewable multivitamins that I can start taking after a week or so. -
Taking prescribed medication straight after VSG surgery
aussiescot posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi all, I am having my VSG on Monday and I am wondering if I will be able to swallow/take my daily antidepressant medication? It is not in a capsule form but the tablet is quite small. I cannot stop the medication or withdrawal symptoms will occur and in any case, I need it. I am sure this is a common issue and so I was wondering what other people do? Also, to keep the breath fresh, are you allowed to suck on sugar-free mints that dissolve in the mouth? As for vitamins straight after surgery, do most wait a bit until they are at the puree stage to start them? I have already started taking BN multis pre-op but they are quite large and can't see these going down well post-op. Sorry for all the questions lol! -
Long hospital stay after sleeve
aussiescot replied to james2021's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am so glad you're home now and are feeling more like yourself. I'm sure it will be onwards and upwards (well, more like downwards for the scales) from here on in. I am scheduled for VSG for Monday and have been told I'll likely be out by Wednesday. I hope it won't be any longer than that. -
Your tummy looks great! Hardly a mark and so flat looking already!
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That's great that you are feeling so well. I hope I feel the same when I have my VSG on Monday.
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Thank you for posting this. I have just bought them from eBay Australia just in case I cant get the tablets down after VSG.
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Taking prescribed medication straight after VSG surgery
aussiescot replied to aussiescot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for your response, I will do that. -
Liver shrink pre op-not horrible yet
aussiescot replied to Elahnen's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am so jealous of people who struggle to eat! I have never been like that but I am sure hoping this will be the case after my VSG on Monday 31st May! I have EVERYTHING crossed! -
Thank you for your advice for Cajunincheesetown.It has taught me a thing or two. I certainly didn't know about the daily protein requirements correlating to body weight. I will remember that when I am on the other side which will be next Monday!
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Thank you for sharing your story but as my VSG doesn't take place until 31st May I can't offer you any personal insight on bowel habits or pains in the chest. From what I have read, constipation can be VERY common due to the fact that the consumption of food is drastically reduced. Could the pains in your chest be reflux or even a feeling of fullness that is causing some pain? I'm sure that other more seasoned sleavers will have more ideas for you. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling hungry as this is something I am seriously hoping goes away or largely diminshes, for me. I would love to know why you think your weight has increased so quickly as this has happened to me too. For me, I feel it is to do with hormones (menopause) as I am 56. Keep up the positive attitude!
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I am exactly the same day as you AND I don't have to do the two weeks of the liquid diet, although I have been trying to be 'good' with my diet and limit the nasty carbs, like bread etc. I have been trying to wean off coffee too! As each day gets closer I am getting more and more anxious, not of the op itself, more so the whole journey afterwards and worrying that I'll be someone who it doesn't work for! I know this is negative self-talk but i can't help myself thinking this from time to time. Good luck with it all! We'll have to keep in touch.
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You look absolutely amazing! So stylish too! I hope I am half as successful!
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Good luck! I hope it all goes well!
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I have my surgery on May 31st so we may be surgery twins, fingers crossed for you
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I agree catwoman7 looks absolutely incredible. I am 56 and I'd LOVE to look as young as that!
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Wow! You look great! Reading your post has given me so much hope. I am 56 and have yo-yo dieted my whole adult life. My surgery is in 11 days and I too have been seriously doubting my ability to do this. I fear that my metabolism is too damaged for this to work. I think, what is the difference between this and the other VLCD diets I have tried lately that have done nothing to reduce my weight. If anything I have gained! Your post has definitely put me in a better headspace so thank you!
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Hi everyone, I have been reading posts here for a while and have learned so much from all of you. My VSG takes place on 31st May and after looking forward to this for so long I am now experiencing a lot of anxiety about it. I am worried that I could be one of the very few that will experience a leak and I'll end up having to stay in hospital for months or worse! I'm not worried about the pain or not being able to eat and drink my favourite foods (well, that's not entirely true, I do wonder how I'll cope in social situations as I am not telling anyone apart from my husband, who is also scheduled for VSG one month after me, and my grown-up children. What I am REALLY worried about it not working for me. I have yo-yo dieted my whole adult life and use to find it relatively easy to lose weight, Not any more! Over the past couple of years I have tried many VLC diets and lost nothing, or even put on weight! So, my concern is that having the sleeve that literally forces me to controls the amount I can eat will be no different to a VLCD. I am 56 and I know that it is harder to lose at my age. I am praying with everything I have that getting the sleeve will do something miraculous to change my sluggish metabolism that will help me lose this weight! Any insight would be much appreciated.
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Hi I quite understand your anxiety. I had it too just three days before my Op which was on Thursday. I am now out the other side and SO glad that I did not lose my nerve. I am at home again and just taking it easy. I was so nervous but my Friends and Family have been so supportive. One tip take loose pyjamas into the Hospital with you. I am so glad I took mine. Makes you a lot more comfortable. Good luck and just start imagining the new post op you. I also if it helps had a supply of protein drinks at home ready for the first couple of weeks. I have protein lemon water and also bought some spray vitamins which have been so good as I cannot go back to my gummy vitamins for a couple of weeks. I am on day three and made myself a yogurt and semi skimmed milk smoothie with liquidised blue berries strained through a sieve. I have made enough for two portions . Dead easy and so much nicer than some of those flavoured low fat yogurts. We are all thinking of you . Honestly I have had worse operations xx
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Ah, you are a treasure to respond to my rambling anxieties! I'm new to this forum and only just found your reply! I'm so glad you got on ok and are out the other end! I have protein powder and protein water powder in a couple of flavours at the ready. I must try and fins spray vitamins. I've never heard of that before but it sounds like a great idea, especially when you can't eat your gummies. I have chewable multivitamins so I wonder if I'll be allowed to take them? Ou, thank you also for the advice about tge loose jammies, I will definitely take them. Take care and keep in touch. x
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My surgery is scheduled for 31st May and I'm getting so anxious about it. I have been wishing the months away to get to this point but now it's close I'm in a bit of a panic. I have yo-yo 'd up and down my whole adult life (40 YEARS) and while I have managed to lose considerable amounts of weight over the years, it just won't budge anymore, not even on VLCD's so I'm very scared that even the sleeve won't work. My husband is also having VSG surgery on 28th June so I'll hopefully be able to guide him through the liquid stages. Also, my surgeon said I didn't need to do the pre-op diet (apart from 48 hours before surgery but I'm thinking I will do it anyway as I feel it will help transition me into liquids so that when surgery time comes it won't be so much of a shock to me! Good luck to all of you who are having your surgery this week!
