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Loser's Bench Newbie! I'm 1.5 days out from my vsg and plan to go home today. Since I've never had any surgery and my only hospitalizations were to pop out four kids (without any pain meds), I really didn't know what to expect. My plan has been to take advantage of all offered pain meds, walk every time I'm asked and use the incentive spirometer at bedside 10 times per hour. I'm approaching it like a job. My encouragement goes out to those waiting on a March sleeve date!

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Loser's Bench Newbie! I'm 1.5 days out from my vsg and plan to go home today. Since I've never had any surgery and my only hospitalizations were to pop out four kids (without any pain meds), I really didn't know what to expect. My plan has been to take advantage of all offered pain meds, walk every time I'm asked and use the incentive spirometer at bedside 10 times per hour. I'm approaching it like a job. My encouragement goes out to those waiting on a March sleeve date!

Congratulations! I myself just got home almost a week ago now. Did exactly as you and had as many kids as you lol
Everything will go will! Just stay on top of the Fluid intake and pain meds.


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I have a mandatory pre-op class 3/10, and an endoscopy procedure 3/17. I won't meet with my nutritionist again until after surgery. I started this process in September, psych appointments, cardiologist, pulmonologist, PCP, blood work, ultrasounds, so glad that part is done!

@ fat too fabulous, I'm starting my pre op diet Monday 3/13, what about you?

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On February 12, 2017 at 5:12 PM, ilewis33 said:

My sleeve surgery is on March 21. Please keep me in yours prayers. I am excited and a lil nervous at the same time.

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My date is March 23rd......revising from a Lapband to VSG, I'm ready!!!

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March 31st!!!



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Surgery 3/8 gastric sleeve + hernia repair. Gassy all night. Today gas pain is minimal. I had to stay a extra day b/c I have to drink 2oz an hr and i can do 1 oz


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I'm not hungry at all. My plan is more than just the shake. I'm adding a shot of my plan. First day was great. Today is looking good too.
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Hey there i am going to Dr Eschette in lafayette for the sleeve on March 21st. Who did your surgery?



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Hey there i am going to Dr Eschette in lafayette for the sleeve on March 21st. Who did your surgery?




Hi there! Dr Eschete did my surgery on the 7th. It went well and I have had no complications.


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