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One week post op - things I've come to know

GaNanny

By GaNanny, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Wray1    4

Wray1
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Hi All,I have been reading your post off and on. Trying to get information to see if I should get the sleeve or bypass.

I decided on the sleeve. Surgery was Monday 7/27 went home Tuesday 7/28. No pain or nausea. I have been very blessed having no problems this far. How ever the Vitamins are a lot to swallow. And trying to remember to drink Water, Protein Shakes and take medication take up a lot of time. I would like to thank everyone for their posts that helped me make my decision.

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Dawn306    50

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Hi all, I'm 58 and tired of being fat. I'm scheduled for surgery August 12th. I had a bad day yesterday, and almost backed out. Nerves, I guess. Do we have a harder time of it, or more side effects, or do we heal slower than younger folks? My neighbor's daughter got her sleeve about 6 weeks ago, and she has had no problems and no regrets. I sure hope it will be the same for me!

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Babbs    14,681

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@@Dawn306

From what I've seen, the older folks do just as well and heal just as quickly as the younger ones do. I'm 48 (47 when I had surgery) and had little pain and healed up great.

I will tell you that weight loss can be a little slower with us "older" ladies. Not always. It was with me for sure.

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Dawn306    50

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Thanks Babs, I do know about the slower weight loss that happens with age. Post menopause for sure made a big change in my body and my metabolism. Thanks for your response. You are doing great! I will take inspiration from your success!

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Teesaa    30

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Hi all, I'm 58 and tired of being fat. I'm scheduled for surgery August 12th. I had a bad day yesterday, and almost backed out. Nerves, I guess. Do we have a harder time of it, or more side effects, or do we heal slower than younger folks? My neighbor's daughter got her sleeve about 6 weeks ago, and she has had no problems and no regrets. I sure hope it will be the same for me!

I know exactly how you feel. I am also 58 yrs old, confident one minute and terrified the next. I worry constantly about the healing process as I have an autoimmune disease which may result in slower healing. Its getting real now as my coordinator is submitting my papers to insurance this week. But i know this is 100% the right thing to do and I have great confidence in my surgeon.

Edited by Teesaa

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Dawn306    50

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@@Teesaa

Me too! I have IBS and fibromyalgia, and my husband is more concerned than me. He is afraid that it will contribute to all the things that give me grief now. I just hope for no complications and no leaks, and hope for the best.

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Teesaa    30

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@@Teesaa

Me too! I have IBS and fibromyalgia, and my husband is more concerned than me. He is afraid that it will contribute to all the things that give me grief now. I just hope for no complications and no leaks, and hope for the best.

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Teesaa    30

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I believe this surgery may even help my Autoimmune disease. I am waiting every day for news from the coordinator to confirm that she has sent it to the insurance for approval but so far no news. Maybe tomorrow.

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Teesaa    30

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Teesaa

Haven't seen you on hope that means you got the ok.. good luck let us know own how you make out

Thanks for checking in. My application for approval was sent to the insurance last Thursday. My coordinator says 5-10 days. It had to go two two insurance companies. United health care and BCBS. So I wait. Trying to keep busy.

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GaNanny    32

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Dawn306 -how are you doing?

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Teesaa    30

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Dawn306 -how are you doing?

Yes please check in when you are back. Hope all is well with you

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