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Hi there, doing well. Thanks for all the encouragement. I hope you are doing well, take care!
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nothing to be nervous about , you will do great!
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Hi A. How are you doing. I lost your email address so please send it to me. I hope all is well. I am doing great. Lost 24 pounds in total (before and after surgery) No pain or issues. I hope you are doing well, keep in touch!
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I had my surgery on November 1st, everything went well except they tried to release me when I was not ready to go to the hotel yet (still vomiting until I got out the door) Dr. Ortiz came the next day and spoke to everyone about my situation and it seemed to get resolved. Dr. Oritz is a highly skilled surgeon and overall I am happy with my experience. I have lost 24 pounds to date; however still on full liquids and hope to move to mushies next week. No real issues now, just enjoying the re-le...
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Continue to do well!
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4 more days until surgery, only lost 10 pounds for my pre-op diet and hope to lose a couple more.
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Sorry about the Canuk as I was looking at someone else's name while typing the message.
I am so glad you are staying at the Marriott.
I will certainly contact you when I arrive as I heard there was a Walmart (if you want to go) within walking distance and I want to grab a few things! I look forward to meeting, BTW my name is Heather
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pre-op must haves
sleevester73 replied to sleevester73's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Dear Canuk, I am from Houston, Texas. However because of work I am only there less than 4 months out of the year. I too am still undecided between plication and the regular sleeve, so do not be worried there. I have done a ton of research and am very confident of the decision to go with OCC and Dr. Ortiz. I am excited that I may have someone there. I arrive at 3:30pm on October 31st and am staying at the Marriott. What is good about the plication is just like the lapband it is somewhat reversible.Some people do not decide until after they have spoken with Dr. Ortiz. Please stay in touch and let me know if you are coming. Heather -
7 days until surgery, liquid diet going good except I fell off the wagon once.
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we are human and will ocasionally have slip ups. Don't get down on yourself over it, get back on the wagon and keep going!
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Just got back from OCC Sunday morning. Please do on their website and research Plication...new procedure...really GREAT...I switched and had Plication done. It is reversible...no one told me until my day of surgery there so I didn't have enough time to research...just a heads up.
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Thank you so much Denali, Petra and call me crazy for the support
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13 days until I am sleeved. I am so excited, yet anxious. Getting used to the liquids already.
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Try to do things to boost your income such as a 2nd job, babysitting, avon or something. It will be worth it in the end and keep your mind off things. I had to save for two years without getting a loan and it was difficult; however I just kept envisioning a thinner me and a better life. Hang in there and do not give up.
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Trying really hard to drink the protein shakes and eating soup for my pre-op diet. Alot harder than I thought!
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I'm flying down to San Diego in a couple hrs. No kidding the pre-op was hard! Can't wait till I'm not hungry all the time. Tomorrow IT happens!
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Hang in there it is hard but you can do it.
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It is hard but it is getting easier. Thank you for the encouragement.
We are all thinking about you CMC, positive wishes and thoughts!
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breathing exercise
sleevester73 replied to nicolek's topic in Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Support & Discussion
Nicole, you will have to purchase a spirometer at a drug store. If you do not have one I was told to blow up small balloons in 2 or less breaths 3-5 times a day. I hope this helps. Sleevester73 -
18 days until surgery. I am currently in Instanbul for work and had to find protein shakes.Guess what Instanbul has 13 GNC stores .. who knew?
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Sounds like all is going well!! I am 25 days and counting. Losing weight but it is tough as I cannot cook for myself on the ship. Hope your journey is going well, keep in touch!
