About Periwinkle74
- Sleeved or not sleeved:
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
- Location:
- Netarts, OR
- Interests:
- Hiking, Kayaking, Movies, Playing flute, Macrame, Beading, Reading
- Occupation:
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
- Dr. Lopez
- Surgery date:
- 2015-03-02
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- 10-25-2015 12:27 AM
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- 02-09-2015
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Periwinkle74 on 05-09-2015 at 09:28 PM
I had my sleeve/umbilical hernia operation 9 weeks ago. I still have problems with nausea and vomiting. Last night I woke up at 1:20am and vomited up stomach juices. I can't pinpoint what causes this. I've even vomited while at work, which sucks. I am still losing weight and taking my supplements but I'm worried about the long term consequences of vomiting causing esophageal erosion and gastritis. I have talked with my doctors and they have no answers. I'm careful to eat very small bites and chew
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Periwinkle74 on 03-12-2015 at 10:27 AM
I am down 20 pounds since I started this journey. It feels like the weight is just melting off. I am still on the full liquids phase of things, but I am craving real foods, like chicken wings, meatballs, chili, and cheeses, and jalapeņo poppers. I think once I start purees, I will attempt pureeing some chili, and try to satisfy the desire for things other than pudding, oatmeal, and strained soups.
I still feel fatigued easily, and I'm hoping that by the time I go back to work I
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Periwinkle74 on 02-20-2015 at 10:28 PM
I am scheduled for surgery in March, and I'm a lot nervous about having to go under the knife and under anesthesia... partly because I am an Anesthetist, and I just know TOO much.
Has anyone here had surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez?? If so, what were your experiences? Good? Bad?
He sent me an email stating he is "no longer backed by Specialized Bariatrics" but that my planned procedure should still go forward without any hiccups.
Mexico Bariatrics
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