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Hey There! Any December 2021 Surgery Friends?



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1 hour ago, GhostlyGirl said:

Surgery date is 12/27.

I’m getting the Gastric Sleeve

I’m nervous and excited, I’m ready for the big changes that are to come.

My date is the 27th also I feel the same way. I am having a revision from Band to Sleeve.

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Had the sleeve Dec 22 started liquids today threw them up so they are keeping me another night in the hospital. I just took a sip very very small of Water and threw it up again I just don’t feel this is normal

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On 12/19/2021 at 9:35 PM, Scorpio9292 said:

I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve on 12/27/21

I am scared and nervous . Anyone getting second thoughts?

I was scared until I did it. I had mines done on 12/10 and as of today I am 16lbs down. I have no regrets. It’s a difficult journey but it’s worth it. You can do it!! ✊🏾

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5 minutes ago, huskymama said:

Had the sleeve Dec 22 started liquids today threw them up so they are keeping me another night in the hospital. I just took a sip very very small of Water and threw it up again I just don’t feel this is normal

Oh no, sorry to hear. I remembered your surgery was yesterday and was hoping for the best for you. Hopefully it’s just inflammation causing the problem and it will get better real soon. Keep us posted.

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25 minutes ago, Angelina1210 said:

I was scared until I did it. I had mines done on 12/10 and as of today I am 16lbs down. I have no regrets. It’s a difficult journey but it’s worth it. You can do it!! ✊🏾

Thank you. Im so scared . I feel alone. I know it’s not an easy journey and I’m ready but I’m just having second thoughts because all my family is saying not to do it 😕

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19 minutes ago, Scorpio9292 said:

Thank you. Im so scared . I feel alone. I know it’s not an easy journey and I’m ready but I’m just having second thoughts because all my family is saying not to do it 😕

I went through that. It was divided. Some supported my decision and others opposed it but I did it and I have no regrets. Do what you feel you need to do. Remember that this is your body and you Are doing this to live, right? Mines was a little complexed than yours because I traveled to Mexico. My insurance wouldn’t cover it so I did what I needed to do. My surgeon and medical team were great, I met a lot of wonderful people from all over and I’m happy that I made the choice to go.

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On 12/19/2021 at 9:30 PM, Northfilly17 said:

12/17/21 was my surgery and I know it's only been 2 days but I'm up 7LB from my surgery date 😣 is this normal..?

It could be Fluid. Have you been getting your Water intake?

On 12/19/2021 at 9:30 PM, Northfilly17 said:

12/17/21 was my surgery and I know it's only been 2 days but I'm up 7LB from my surgery date 😣 is this normal..?

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7 minutes ago, Angelina1210 said:

I went through that. It was divided. Some supported my decision and others opposed it but I did it and I have no regrets. Do what you feel you need to do. Remember that this is your body and you Are doing this to live, right? Mines was a little complexed than yours because I traveled to Mexico. My insurance wouldn’t cover it so I did what I needed to do. My surgeon and medical team were great, I met a lot of wonderful people from all over and I’m happy that I made the choice to go.

Thank you 🙏 I’m 27 and just need this change in order to live a healthier life style and feel better about myself. You have no idea what ur comments have done for me emotionally. Thank you so much! ❤️

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Was sleeved 12/06, had my transition appt and on 12/27 I can start “soft” foods. I’m questioning what my nutritionist told me. She said I can have cottage cheese tuna hummus or tofu… and have to wait an entire month for chicken. And for some reason I just think it’s wrong? Practically everyone I know who was sleeved could have chicken already. I hate cheese tofu and hummus so am I supposed to live on fish for a month what the heck 😭

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Hello to everyone, thank you for all the information, I hope everyone is doing well, I had my surgery on 12/09/2021. I am currently on puréed for until, 01/19/2021. I am struggling to get my Protein and Water in, however I am doing well, I do have a hard time using the bathroom room, it’s nearly nonexistent, When I swallowed too fast I get very bad stomach pain. But I am getting my 5000 steps in most of the time. All in all it’s not too bad, no dizzy spell or light headed feeling.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

Stay safe virus is very bad out there.
take care.

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Hi there -

First post ever! I had surgery on the 15th of December, released from the hospital on December 16th. Feel pretty good - but having a lot of trouble with the Protein requirement which is making me very tired and weak. I hate the shakes and got permission from my surgeon to drink the protein Water instead. Now I'm beginning to develop an aversion to that.

I go back to the doctor on the 27th. I'm hoping - hoping! - he'll release me then to start eating soft foods. I'm still on liquids only.

How quickly were you able to eat soft foods? I see a lot of people eating eggs and yogurt far more quickly than the 2 weeks I've been told. Also, how soon do you start to feel...."normal" again? I just feel so weak and fuzzy.

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53 minutes ago, Karimor98 said:

Was sleeved 12/06, had my transition appt and on 12/27 I can start “soft” foods. I’m questioning what my nutritionist told me. She said I can have cottage cheese tuna hummus or tofu… and have to wait an entire month for chicken. And for some reason I just think it’s wrong? Practically everyone I know who was sleeved could have chicken already. I hate cheese tofu and hummus so am I supposed to live on fish for a month what the heck 😭

I checked my food logs. I had a bite of dark meat turkey and ham for thanksgiving (day 17). Then I waited a few more days and had dark meat chicken again. I was also able to eat puréed chicken breast. I limited it to an ounce. After I hit a month, I tried ground turkey and chicken breast. The chicken breast was too dry and made me sick. I try to keep my Protein to 2 oz.

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