Miters36
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Dr Kelly patients leak tests?
Miters36 replied to KellyL's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved by Dr.Kelly March 15,2011. I had one leak test the 17th,the day I got out of the hospital and went to the hotel.(A very NICE 5 star hotel). He gives a copy of the test on an xray film to take with you for your own records.(Which I thought was pretty cool). I personally wasn't offered something for nerves, but another lady there getting surgery the same day asked for something and they did indeed give it to her. I had a rough time coming out of anesthesia (pain and nausea)but that's just me. The nurses and doctor did a fabulous job of getting my pain and nausea under control and were always 'johnny on the spot' with it the rest of my time there as well. I have nothing but great things to say about Dr.Kelly and his staff,nurses,...everyone I encountered down there. I would go back for medical treatment ANYTIME. I had the utmost confidence in Dr.Kelly and I always felt comfortable with him (after the initial surgery jitters). My experience was a great one and I hope your will be too! Good luck! -
Work was exhausting yesterday! But doing better today.Getting back into the swing of things.
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Hey girl how are you?? Haven't heard from you for awhile..are you doing ok? Still losing? Get back to me sometime.ok? love, dinah
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Back to work Monday! Hope my tummy can handle it.(I'm a CNA2/ward clerk in a hospital)Don't wanna overdo it!
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Went walking today. Felt so good to get out and MOVE! Can't wait til it warms up a little.Brrrrr.
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Lost 6oz. again.Walked a mile, boy am I out of shape! LolBut it felt so good to actually get up and exercise.
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Going to up my water and protein. Don't think I'm getting quite enough.But it's not easy getting all that in.Gonna try though!
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How do you tell when you're full?
Miters36 replied to VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma)'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get a feeling in chest just below the sternum. It is almost like the sleeve has filled to the top and the food is sitting at the entrance and one more bite after that feeling of pressure hits and it will be a world of uncomfortable and most likely vomiting. That's exactly what I feel too! Like the food is "stacking up" at the bottom of my esophagus. Is that normal? I too have a hard time distinguishing the feeling of being "full" in my stomach...unless the :stacked up" feeling I'm getting is indeed that.But I don't think it is. Not easy gettign to know this new tummy! Hope it gets easier! -
Weight has been the same for 3 days, I didn't think I would have to deal with plateaus til later on in the game.I'm on full liquids and stalled.I'm a little freaked out Anyone else go thru this so soon? If so why?
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Yay! no more dang gas pain!! woohoo! What a relief! Gonna try some cream soup today.Hopefully will go well.
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the best thing to take to surgery
Miters36 replied to ampsgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Actually, I was at the same hospital (at the same time)and asked for a safety pin because I got tired of carrying the drain everywhere I went along with the iv pole, and they could not provide me with one. I know it sounds weird and I suppose I could've asked around a little more,but it really would have saved me some aggravation! I'm not putting down the hospital, it was very clean,nice and the nurses (and doctors) were more than on top of their game with my pain and nausea medicines! I would not hesitate to go back in an instant! ( I would just be sure to bring a darn safety pin! Lol) -
so i tried some thinned down soup 2 days in a row and i keep getting the damn hiccups! They are driving me crazy! and my weight has been the same for 3 days now! This is only post op day 11. What gives?? Not enough calories perhaps?
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I can't remember how to change my ticker at the bottom of my signature.I've lost 12lbs but cannot figure out how to portray that on my weight catepillar ticker.Can anyone please remind me?
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Helloooooo,
Got sleeved the 15th and doing well. Still dealing with the damn gas issues.Wow,it really hurts sometimes...mostly uncomfortable I guess. How are YOU doing?? I've lost 12lbs this week(including 3 day preop clear liquids)so I can live with that.heehee.Please tell me how your experience was..if you would like.I'm interested to know.
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5th day out and doing good. Lost 12lb.s this week including 3 day pre op liquids.It's a decent start!
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Have you talked to Dr.Alvarez about it? Perhaps he can give you some better insight since he did your original sleeve. I just had mine March 15th with Dr.Kelly and am doing pretty good. Still some gas issues,but I expect those to pass in time(no pun intended! haha). I would definately start with your original sleeve Dr. first and foremost if you have not already done so. From everything I've seen about him, he looks to be one of the top experts in the sleeve field. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask and good luck!
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Got sleeved Tuesday. Made it throught the surgery fine.(very painful gas, be sure to walk as much as possible!)But getting better everyday! Now back home on the loser's bench and glad to be here. Dr.Kelly is AMAZING and everyone down in Tijuana was WONDERFUL!I can't believe I was so worried.I would go back in a heartbeat. I love you Dr.Kelly and all the nurses and staff that were so GREAT to us! It was AMAZING! NO COMPLAINTS WHATSOEVER! I will blog whole story later.Tired tonight.
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I'm a little worried that the Dr. is going to get inside of my abdomen and find a problem that won't let me get the sleeve(or even worse cancer) and I'll wake up and it won't be done. I would be DEVASTATED for anything like that to happen! I pray it all goes according to plan.
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Hope everyone starting this journey is as excited and happy as I am. We sooooo deserve this! AND I AM READY!
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OMG! I leave for San Diego tomorrow! I'm so excited(and nervous).Wow, so this is actually a reality. Woohoo!