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Finally Sleeved 11/17/2010



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Oh boy… I have been at this since March 2010. I had to lose 31 lbs to have the surgery; I go to Weight Wise Barratries in Edmond Oklahoma. My Surgeon is Dr. Gregory Walton. I absolutely had the best care ever with all of the staff at WW. It took me almost 8 months to get my 31 lbs off to go to pre op. I finally got there... I was so nervous the day before surgery, I have never had an IV, or been put to sleep, or had surgery since I was 3 years old and well that was too long ago to remember. This was a lot more pain than I expected. So many people say it does not hurt just a little discomfort. Well, I must be a woos, because I have been in horrible pain all over my stomach, 6 incisions and each one of them hurt. I was hoping to go back to work on Monday, but it turns out I think not!!!! Surgery was Wednesday; I spent one night in the hospital and was so happy to do that, because I had great pain meds. Now I’m just on liquid loritab which makes me nauseous and just take a little bit of the edge off of the pain. I am much better today than I was yesterday! I am so very excited about this process and can’t wait to start dropping pounds. I’m on liquids for 2 weeks then get to move into soft Proteins. I don’t feel hungry at all in my body; however my head would like some junk foods… I have to be so careful; I keep taking bigger drinks that I should. Everything I drink, I can feel it, and it hurts my tiny little stomach…

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Oh boy… I have been at this since March 2010. I had to lose 31 lbs to have the surgery; I go to Weight Wise Barratries in Edmond Oklahoma. My Surgeon is Dr. Gregory Walton. I absolutely had the best care ever with all of the staff at WW. It took me almost 8 months to get my 31 lbs off to go to pre op. I finally got there... I was so nervous the day before surgery, I have never had an IV, or been put to sleep, or had surgery since I was 3 years old and well that was too long ago to remember. This was a lot more pain than I expected. So many people say it does not hurt just a little discomfort. Well, I must be a woos, because I have been in horrible pain all over my stomach, 6 incisions and each one of them hurt. I was hoping to go back to work on Monday, but it turns out I think not!!!! Surgery was Wednesday; I spent one night in the hospital and was so happy to do that, because I had great pain meds. Now I’m just on liquid loritab which makes me nauseous and just take a little bit of the edge off of the pain. I am much better today than I was yesterday! I am so very excited about this process and can’t wait to start dropping pounds. I’m on liquids for 2 weeks then get to move into soft Proteins. I don’t feel hungry at all in my body; however my head would like some junk foods… I have to be so careful; I keep taking bigger drinks that I should. Everything I drink, I can feel it, and it hurts my tiny little stomach…

Congrats to you!!!!!!! I am also taking the Liquid Loritab also but I haven't experienced any nausea. Did he give you something for nausea? My doc did but I have not had to use it. I too am taking bigger sips than I should - someone suggested a childs sippy cup so I am using that now - works pretty well. I am so excited. I was sleeved on 11/15, just weighed and I am down 18.7 lbs since surgery. Woo hoo!!!!!! Please keep in touch with your progress. There were several of us that were sleeved this week and I am soooo excited for everyone.

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Congrats!! I was in terrible pain too! It was a rough/tough start to my journey but I'm so glad I did it :)....it was sooooo worth it!!! And I would do it again :D

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I had my seleeve done by Dr. Broussard on Nov 15th at WW! I agree it's a top notch facility. My stomach doesn't hurt as much as my throat, but thats getting better. I do feel some hunger now and them but the potein shake usually helps with that.

Oh boy… I have been at this since March 2010. I had to lose 31 lbs to have the surgery; I go to Weight Wise Barratries in Edmond Oklahoma. My Surgeon is Dr. Gregory Walton. I absolutely had the best care ever with all of the staff at WW. It took me almost 8 months to get my 31 lbs off to go to pre op. I finally got there... I was so nervous the day before surgery, I have never had an IV, or been put to sleep, or had surgery since I was 3 years old and well that was too long ago to remember. This was a lot more pain than I expected. So many people say it does not hurt just a little discomfort. Well, I must be a woos, because I have been in horrible pain all over my stomach, 6 incisions and each one of them hurt. I was hoping to go back to work on Monday, but it turns out I think not!!!! Surgery was Wednesday; I spent one night in the hospital and was so happy to do that, because I had great pain meds. Now I’m just on liquid loritab which makes me nauseous and just take a little bit of the edge off of the pain. I am much better today than I was yesterday! I am so very excited about this process and can’t wait to start dropping pounds. I’m on liquids for 2 weeks then get to move into soft Proteins. I don’t feel hungry at all in my body; however my head would like some junk foods… I have to be so careful; I keep taking bigger drinks that I should. Everything I drink, I can feel it, and it hurts my tiny little stomach…

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Sorry that you had more pain then you had expected, But I do promise you that it gets better each and every day ! If the loritab is bothering your stomach and your doc wont give you anti nausia meds you could try childrens tylenol it may not take as much of the pain away but it should not bother your new tummy. Congrats on loosing the weights and having your surgery and good luck with your recovery

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You must be so happy you finally made it. The hoops we go through! First you have to be heavy enough to qualify and then make you lose weight.. :angry:

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