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Got A Surgery Date! Can't Believe This is Happening!

UPDATED FROM maperez90
20 days post

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maperez90
WORTH IT$18,000
Hey guys I know it's been about 2-3 weeks but a lot has happened. Last Thursday out of nowhere I got super nauseous and then started having excruciating abdominal pain and in stop vomiting. I didn't want to go to the hospital however my cousin insisted and I ended up in the ER. They gave me 2 pain meds because he first one didn't work.. it was that bad. After CT scan with contrast they determined that everything was fine and I went home. My surgeon had been out of town and called me on Sunday and told me he wanted me to go to the ER where I had my surgery so they can admit me and give me fluids through the IV because he thought I was dehydrated. So Sunday evening I went to the ER and was there until Monday. I was very dehydrated and have extremely low potassium. They did some exams and again besides that everything was fine. I went home Monday night. I am feeling better I still get stomach aches and don't feel like eating, does anyone have this problem? Also just yesterday I went back and they switched me to a soft diet. Last night I had some tuna with egg about 4 spoons and felt full then later on I had a few spoons of black beans and again I've felt fine. Hope everyone else is doing well. Thank you all for worrying and being supportive.

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Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, PhD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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November 11, 2016
Glad you're doing better now, how much water
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November 11, 2016
I'm only able to drink at the very most 2 bottles and they want me to drink 4
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November 11, 2016
I meant... How much water are you able to drink in a day?
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November 11, 2016
Try coconut water it's refreshing and hydrating.
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November 11, 2016
Hey, hope all is well with you babygirl......just do as you are suppose, and pay close attention to your body.take care of yourself ok...peace..:-)
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November 11, 2016

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better, and it's great to see all the support you're getting from the community. Thanks for updating us!

UPDATED FROM maperez90
4 days post

I Am Sleeved!!

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On Friday 10/21 I was scheduled to have my surgery. I got to the
hospital at 11:30 they took me to pre op almost immediately and I had
the surgery done about and hour later. I was nervous and scared but the
staff at Cleaveland Clinic where so beyond sweet! After the surgery I
was in sooooo much pain! Whoever said that they didn't have pain after
the surgery had to have lied! I had stomach and back pain and I felt
like I couldn't breath! It was horrible but once they gave me the pain
meds i was able to calm down and sleep. It took about 3 hours to get me
to my room and see my family. I got my own room (I will put pictures
above) it was great! My nurses where the best! All of them! I had gas
pain but also a lot of pain in my stomach. My fiancé stayed with me over
night and was able to help me along with the nurse when I had to get up
and use the bathroom and walk around. I had to stay an extra day due to
still having pain after they switched my meds but I was able to leave
Sunday morning. I'm home now and starting to feel better. I go for about
3-4 walks per day and try to stay hydrated! My mom and cousin are also
helping and are staying with me so I'm not alone at any time. I can't
wait until the pain goes away completely and I can start working out and
start seeing results! My highest weight was 384, my weight at surgery
time was 364 and I haven't weighed myself yet but I still feel bloated I
will update again in about a week! Thanks to everyone who wished me
luck!

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October 25, 2016
I just got my iv my surgery is set for 9am wish me luck
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October 25, 2016
Good luck! Everything is going to be great!
October 25, 2016
Hey, I'm so glad your surgery went well and while it's unfortunate that you're in pain I hope that goes away quickly! I live in Peru and I will be getting my surgery soon, I know a ton of people who have gotten this type of surgery and everyone of them has told me that it is so worth it! It's just super important to stay with the liquid diet as long as your doctor prescribes! I wish you all the luck in the world and tell me all about your progress!
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October 25, 2016
So excited for your journey. Wishing you the best. I was thinking about you this weekend wondering if you had your procedure. Glad all is well now and that you are home.
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October 25, 2016
Aw thank you! Yes thank god everything went well. I'm still having some pain but all is well. I will continue updating weekly or so.
October 26, 2016
Good luck. Am glad to read your experience. I am hopefully having it early next year
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October 26, 2016
How did your surgery go??
UPDATED FROM maperez90
11 days pre

2 Weeks Away!

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So just a quick update. I saw the surgeon and the anesthesiologist on 10/05 and everything is good to go. I do have a cold and possibly and ear infection so i NEED to get over this before the surgery. I was told to start my liquid diet a week before my surgery, however the surgeon said if I can do it a little longer to do so, so I will be doing it for about 10 days *Sigh* Wish me luck!! I will post again when i start my liquid diet!

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October 9, 2016
I'm excited for you, I can't wait to be there too. You're gonna do great! Good luck
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October 10, 2016
Yay! Good luck, you can do it, no prob.
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October 12, 2016
Do the liquid diet, it's to shrink the fatty liver, just think of the whole picture the better health you go in, the better your recovery will be. Smooth recovery means you can heal, and focus on the main thing losing weight and starting a healthy life.
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October 23, 2016
Good luck!
I'm going around and around with my insurance company to get approved.
October 24, 2016
How are you doing after surgery??? I've my surgery date too I'm so scare....