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    Re: Post op struggling

    I too had a problem with the sweetness of the shakes. I lived on the Healthwise and Bariatric Pal protein soups in the early days. Cream of Tomato and Cream of Chicken were my staples. I purchased...
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    Re: 3 Months Since Sleeve

    I'm 4 months out and doing fabulous also. Down 65 lbs and getting ever closer to Onederland!
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    Re: I’m overweight

    That's awesome! I can't wait to be overweight! lol.
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    Re: Another 'small' scale victory

    Congrats! I can't wait to see below 180. It's been at least 15 years if not more. Before the surgery, I really struggled to envision myself being successful at losing weight because it's been a...
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    Re: "Full"signals

    Very loud forceful hiccups for me. I'm 6 weeks post op this week. I'm trying to stop before I get to that point now. It's a little embarrassing in a quiet office during the day lol.
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    Re: Surgery Thursday

    My surgery was five weeks ago and I was so scared! I only lost 8 lbs in the five months before surgery. I'm down a total of 36 lbs now.
    I cried on the way to the hospital, thought about backing out....
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    Re: Pre Op Diet... I need help

    Mine was a 10 day diet. 7 days of lean protein and veggies and 3 days liquid. Every program is different and each individual is different. Follow your surgeon's instructions. The time will fly by.
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    Re: Finally Got my Date

    Congrats! It'll be here and over with before you know it.
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    First Post Op Visit

    I had my first post op visit with the Dr today. I'll be 4 weeks out on Wednesday.

    I've lost 24 lbs since surgery, 32 total.
    My BMI went from 43.9 to 38.7 ( Now I'm Class II obese lol)
    He said...
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    Re: Not following recommened diet post op

    I will be three weeks out tomorrow and honestly, I'm treating myself as a recovering addict.
    My addictions or drug of choice were high sugar, highly refined foods including bread.
    I can tell you...
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    Re: Officially Sleeved!

    Congratulations! I believe it is a side effect. I'm two weeks post op today and had blurry vision even with my glasses on for a few days.
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    Re: 4 days post-op

    My surgery was on June 12th. I'm on full liquids until tomorrow. I still struggle to get enough liquids. 3-4 oz of soup, broth, protein shake, is the max I can handle at one time. Sugar free...
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    Re: Explain your hospital stay please!

    I had my surgery two weeks ago today.My dr had prescribed a pill called Emend and a transdermal scopamine patch for nausea. I picked them up at the pharmacy and took the pill at 6:30 a.m. and put the...
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    I did it! Was sleeves Wed June 12th.

    I was so scared, almost backed out the morning of, but I did it. I had surgery Wed morning. I struggled the first day to get my fluids in because I couldn't stay awake. My blood sugar was also very...
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    Re: Pre-op diet starts sunday

    Thank you!
    I'm a nervous wreck! Trying to tie up loose ends at work today, My son has a baseball game tonight at 9:15 PM ( who schedules these things?)
    Scared to death, but I'm doing it scared. ...
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    Re: Pre-op diet starts sunday

    Today is Day 5 of the pre-op diet. I woke up with a horrible headache, nauseous, and light headed. I couldn't bring myself to stomach a protein shake for breakfast this morning. I ate some of my...
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    Re: Pre-op diet starts sunday

    Pre-admission testing completed today. Got my nausea patch and Emend prescription for nausea, bloodwork done (again), swabbed for MRSA, consult with anesthesiology. 7 days and counting. Doing okay...
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    Re: Pre-op diet starts sunday

    My emotions are definitely all over the place. I've gotten so anxious about it I've thought about cancelling. I know though, if I did cancel it, I'd be kicking myself in the but a few months from...
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    Pre-op diet starts sunday

    12 days to surgery. I am more and more nervous each day as it gets closer.
    I get to start my liver shrinking pre-op diet on Sunday. My 24 yr wedding anniversary is on Monday lol. I guess we'll...
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    Re: Sleeved 🤗

    Glad to hear you are home and doing well!
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    Re: Pre-op appt on Thursday

    I have mine tomorrow. I was told that I will meet with the nutritionist again to go over pre-op diet and follow up with surgeon, and will need to pay my portion of the surgery tomorrow, and will...
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    Re: Mindy's Sleeve Journey

    Well, I got my new birthdate! June 12th!
    All of the sudden, I am super nervous!
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    Re: Surgery On Monday April 29!

    Good luck!
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    Mindy's Sleeve Journey

    It's getting real! It's been not quite three months since my first consultation appointment. Finally got all the pre-req's checked off my chart. They submitted to insurance for approval today!
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    Re: Had a dream last night.

    I have to go back to the sleep doctor on the 16th with my SD card from my CPAP machine to show compliance, before he'll sign off. I've been struggling getting used to the CPAP. I'm a little...
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