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  1. I had the same problem with the anesthesia, the night of my surgery I had dry heaves and it was absolutely horrible. I feel really good now though. I am totally looking forward to Monday when I advance to blended/pureed mushy foods lol. I got on the scales this morning and was down 20lbs. I was floored.
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    Congrats.I am feeling pretty good. The first few days after were rough because I was so nauseous.I am pretty sure it was the anesthesia. How are you feeling?
  3. Thank you all soo much for the words of encouragement. I am home and doing great. I had a little mental meltdown sunday however, I am okay now and made it through it lol.
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    Best wishes that everything went well today! I had my sleeve surgery Nov 19 so just know that every day gets better.
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    Sending prayers your way that your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery!
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    Prayers and hugs coming ur way today!
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    Congratulations! Hope all is well and you're resting comfortably.
  8. Oh it is perfectly fine. I am so impatient. I called my insurance and they have approved it now I just have to wait for Dr. Steely's office to actually receive it ugh. He did my lap band back in 2008 I love the people in there especially Judy. She is awesome. Does he put you on a diet before the surgery and if so what will it involve?
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    Hi! So sorry I am late in getting back to you. Dr. Steeley was wonderful as were all the staff at Gateway. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this whole journey. I was sleeved on the 16th of February and am down 90 pounds. I have gone from a tight 24 to a 14 in jeans. From a 5X top to a 2X-1X. I feel amazing and would recommend this to anyone. The pain was nothing I could not handle although the gas pain was a bit rough at times. This does not last for long, however. I have had hair loss but at this point, that is slowing way down. Be sure you supplement with lots of sugar free jell-o and Biotin. Follow the docs orders and rush nothing!!! I still want to drop another 80 pounds and know at this point it is going to be much slower progression. That is fine with me as it took me my whole lofe to get this big, another year is nothing Please keep in touch and if there is anything I can help you with, encourage, or just listen to, you know where to find me Hugs, and again, best of everything to you.
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About driggs
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
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I currently have a lapband that was successful until I got cancer and had radiation and chemo and it stopped working. So now I am totally ready to get the sleeve so my co morbodities go away :)
Location:
Clarksville, Tennessee
Name:
Deitra Riggs
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. William Steely
Surgery date:
2012-12-04

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