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    Question, Does anyone feel sick after eating after having the sleeve ???

    Thanks for the info, I will ask my Dr. when I see him on the 9th.....appreciate it!!
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    Question, Does anyone feel sick after eating after having the sleeve ???

    Hi, I had my surgery on Sept 27th. My surgery didn't go well, was suppose to have the by-pass but my Dr. Couldn't do it because of too much scar tissue in my abdomen so he did the sleeve. That caused a lot of trauma in my abdomen from him trying for an hour to free my colon. I gained 14 lbs...
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    Drinking Liquids, burping and sippy cups

    That's funny Gr8k8..... I'm sure your grand kids will love that one. It is a good idea!
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    Has anyone heard from Hummingbird?

    I'm still here...lol Hi.....things have not gone well for me since surgery. I gained 14lbs after surgery from all the fluid and from the Dr. Trying to free my colon to do the By-pass....I had a lot of trauma in my abdomen. I carried all that fluid for 2 weeks. Was very sick and nauseous for...
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    Change of surgery

    Karenina, yes it was, but I believe it is meant to be. A little disappointed at first but I'm trusting this will work even better for me!
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    Surgery Date Sept 27th

    Hello all, don't remember a thing after the cocktail they give you...lol But when I woke up they did the Dr had to do the sleeve instead of the bypass. Did I had to much scar tissue from a previous gallbladder surgery. I was torn as to which one to have but choose the bypass and just prayed...
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    Change of surgery

    Went in yesterday for a bypass and came out with a sleeve! Guess there was to much scar tissue for a previous gallbladder survey the Dr couldn't do the bypass. Was torn at first which one to have and prayed and left it in the Lords hands still thinking bypass but, guess this one was meant to be...
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    Surgery Date Sept 27th

    Thank you Coloradochic, I'm just pleased with how I'm doing even before and I know thus is just what I need to keep going! Yes, Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit, love the water here and looking forward to spending mire time in it when I'm healthy! Thanks for the prayers! Excited about...
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    Aloha

    Thanks frank, I know this us not a cure all. My stepsister had this several years ago and gained her weight back. So I know I have to work at this for the rest of my life and I believe this is the tool that will help me! Starting my liquid day and going to be ready for tomorrow!
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    Surgery Date Sept 27th

    Thanks NewMee, I am getting more excited everyday. This proceed has gone pretty fast for me . Ed torn between the sleeve or GYN, but went with that, mostly because of the fact I love sugar stuff. I have five really well on my own lately with that. Since the last of Aug I haven't had...
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    Surgery Date Sept 27th

    Ian, thanks for the tips, have been listening about what to take. I'll remember about the heating pad... Start my liquid day tomorrow. I'm first up for surgery on Fri, so that's a good thing! I'm ready.,
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    Surgery Date Sept 27th

    Thanks Karenina and Coloradochic, Kind of nervous about it all but I really think I made the right choice. Have always struggled with sugar and really hope this helps. I have lost about 20 lbs since about end of Aug....I'm just hoping all goes well and this will really help me get down and stay...
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    New Life Waiting to Start!

    Gale, Nice to see someone just about the same as I am....was wondering how you did and how you are doing now?? I have my RYN this Fri, Sept 27,2013. I have lost 20#'s already and looking forward to losing more. Hope all is well after your surgery.....hope to hear from you soon... Kathy
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    Feeling Overwhelmed with all of my tests pre-op

    My time has gone by pretty fast. Went to an intro class in July. The quick start in Aug and my surgery us this Fri, Sept 27th. It does make your head spin with all the info and everything you have to start doing but I'm feeling really good about it all. I just pray for no complications. Other...
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