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  1. Re: San Diego Women dies after Surgery in Mexico

    Phoenixrise, I agree with what you are saying . This is about more than the surgery took place in Mexico. It is up to us as patients to do our homework on doctors and facilities. The surgeon my PCP...
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    Re: On the sleeved side of life...

    KT5365, I was referring to the toradol they we giving me in the hospital. I believe the only thing I can take now is Tylenol. But its already in the hydrocodone so I don't take it.

    On a different...
  3. Re: Been doing somehting new with exercise and it works GREAT

    I like this idea. Thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Cottage chese

    That sounds so good...but its still a little while b4 I can eat it. Glad you were able to handle it ok.
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    On the sleeved side of life...

    So far so good. Haven't needed anymore than an antiinflammatory so far this morning and I've been up for 3 hours. All I can say about waking up in recovery is man that gas pain was no fun. As soon as...
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    Re: Had my surgery

    Good luck! I'm ready to break out of here too, and I've only been in one day. Hahahaha.I hope you get released today. ;-)
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    Re: I feel naked

    Lidibear, I understand what you're saying. I felt totally vulnerable and exposed when I went in for my first consult. I could no longer hide behind my smile, I had to fully admit I wasn't happy, I...
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    Re: Curious

    Peacemama did you wean off of caffine before your surgery? It could be that. Not sure where you live but it could also be related to dryness. I've had a couple of nasty ones this week from dry air. I...
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    Re: Veggies

    Chunz reach out to your dietician if your doc's office has one. I was told I can begin with cooked veggies around week 2 I believe, but nothing raw. It seems most offices have different...
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    Re: New member

    Welcome! Hope you're healing well!
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    Re: I'm leaving tomorrow!

    Best of luck! Just got my sleeve yesterday and am doing well. I wish you the same! :-)
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    Re: Officially Post Op!

    That is good to hear. I hope you continue to have an uneventful recovery!
  13. Happy birthday to me, tomorrow I get sleeved (a birthday song).

    Today I turn 32, tomorrow I take the step to get back to a healthier me. It's amazing to have this forum to share with and read everyone's stories. I'm extremely nervous, but I know those before me...
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    Re: At the hospital...Waiting

    That is fantastic! I'm so very happy for you!
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    Re: Had an Accident

    Oh my gosh, I'm laughing to the point of crying. Fact of life, or sleeve I guess. I'll be sure to pack an extra pair of panties when I head back to work...and not run around commando for that matter....
  16. Thread: Poop

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    Re: Poop

    This is my biggest fear. It took me a week and 3x/day stool softener after my back surgery before I finally went. It's the pain meds, it's awful. Good luck!
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    Re: Josh needs your prayers! AKA jdavido

    He is in my thoughts. Positive vibes being sent his way.
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    Re: Depressed and obese

    Welcome. Please talk to your doctor, if you haven't already, about your depression. The more you hide the worse it gets. If you decide to have this surgery you'll want to be has mentally healthy as...
  19. Re: Scheduling my surgery on Monday, excited and nervous all at once

    You've jumped the biggest hurdle, insurance approval. Welcome to the forum. I believe it to be a wonderful resource and support. :-)
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    Re: 17th is my day...10 hours away!

    Congrats, sounds like you are doing well!
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    Re: Life begins at 231!

    I hope you start to feel better soon. They say the first couple of weeks are hard. Hang in there. I'm following you shortly and am sure will have all of the same side effects. ;-)
  22. Re: Gastric Sleeve scheduled for May 31, 2012

    Welcome. This board has been a fantastic resource for me to hear/read about other peoples' experiences.
  23. Re: Post VGS Vegetarian Diet without Soy?

    Hi Wendy! I'm a lacto-ovo heading in to surgery next week. Good sources of protien are beans (as it sounds you have found out), eggs, lentils, broccoli, asparagus, nuts, and the list goes on. If you...
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    Re: Post Op BABY???

    I hope someone answers you Jessica. I'll be 32 next week and am hoping this surgery will help me have my first. I was hoping someone answered you when I saw your post...hopefully they're not too busy...
  25. Re: Hospital scare!! Please use this as a warning.

    SFsleeve thanks for sharing. I hope you are feeling better.
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