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Thanks and will do, Mouse :)

How are you doing????

A day away from three weeks out and a week out from wisdom teeth extraction and I'm doing really well! Especially since I'm now into my purée stage and at first I had to force myself to eat. But now I look forward to my Protein Snacks lol dark meat chicken and fish are MIRACLES.

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Yay! Glad you are eating. Omg dark chicken meat sounds sooooo good. I'm on to liquids only tomorrow and then fast and then surgery!! I'm very excited but keep thinking I will forget something. But I have all my lists and I'm sure I will bring everything I need. Getting nervous now.

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Yay! Glad you are eating. Omg dark chicken meat sounds sooooo good. I'm on to liquids only tomorrow and then fast and then surgery!! I'm very excited but keep thinking I will forget something. But I have all my lists and I'm sure I will bring everything I need. Getting nervous now.

You'll do great! And yes, you will hate the liquid purge as we all do but think, a year from now, you won't even remember this part :)

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Healthbound, good luck!!

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Hi Ladies, me again :)

 

I'm planning to buy the Post-Op Package after surgery while I'm at the OCC and am wondering if I can consolidate the containers of powder into 2. 

 

Also, I won't have any problems carrying on that much Protein Powder on my flights will I?  I know I can only take a small amount of liquids, gels etc. but I'd hate to buy all that Protein and have it taken away. 

 

thanks :)

 

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Healthbound1, I was there the week before Thanksgiving & several ladies tried buying the post op package while there & they didn't have it in the clinic. They were told they needed to purchase from the website so you may want to call & check.

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Ah, crap.  Really?  So, it's possible I can't buy the Vitamins or shakes while there?  I hadn't even considered this, I'll write and ask right now.  Thank you!

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Ah, crap. Really? So, it's possible I can't buy the Vitamins or shakes while there? I hadn't even considered this, I'll write and ask right now. Thank you!

There is a GNC near the hotel if you need it. When I was at the OCC in February the clinic didn't have any Enspira products either. If you don't have any shakes for the few days after surgery, you will be fine. Drinking Water, Gatorade G2, or Vitamin water was all I could muster for about a week after surgery!

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Has anyone tried to get copies of their medical records from the OCC post surgery? I am having no luck in getting an actual answer, and I am having some pain issues that won't go away. My local Dr insists on seeing the records but won't contact the OCC directly, saying I must, but I'm getting the run-around. Would love to hear from others who have received their copy or tried. Thanks!

Basically you have to get them while you are there because they destroy them due to lack of space. They figure they won't see you again so they toss them. They do such a large volume that it would take up too much space.

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Just wanted to thank Kindle for starting this thread and thank those who have shared their experiences here :) !!!

You are very welcome... The responses have been more than I dreamed of and have made me very comfortable with my decision. Good luck to you!

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Ah, crap. Really? So, it's possible I can't buy the Vitamins or shakes while there? I hadn't even considered this, I'll write and ask right now. Thank you!

 

Yeah, I asked to buy them there, they said they didn't carry the vitamins. Only available online

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Hi Ladies, just letting you all know that I made it safe and sound to the Marriott. Getting sleeved tomorrow! I'm ready but still nervous. Been travelling since 5:30am so I'm hoping I will be tired enough to sleep thru my nerves tonight :)

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Healthbound - can't wait for you to join us on the sleeved side! Glad you made it safe and sound. Be sure to let us know how it goes tomorrow! Hugs!

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Not sure if my last message went thru - wifi is touch and go - will touch base tomorrow and let u all know how tomorrow goes :)

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Good luck tomorrow healthbound! Everything will be wonderful :)

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