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Sleeved Male - Age 51 - Low BMI - High Blood Pressure - Type 2 Diabetes GONE!

UPDATED FROM Sleevology 101

First Post-Op Check-Up (8 days after release)

August 12th my first check-up since surgery on the 1st. I was taken off Hydrochlorithiazide while in the hospital since my surgeon stated it's a water pill and he wants me to stay hydrated. When my vitals were taken, I disclosed I had forgotten to taken my Amlodipine that morning. They were surprised my pressure was 118/66 and told me to stop the meds until my next check-up September 5. My hypertension is in remission! I was told to advance my diet from puree to soft.

Reviewed liver BX results (whatever that is): NASH, No fibrosis meaning no fatty liver disease.

Weight: 232, 4 pounds down.

Sleevology 101's provider

Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care

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I'm scheduled for my first consultation on September 12 - lots of questions on top of all the research I've done - including talking with both male & female friends who have been sleeved. Met with my primary care Dr. yesterday and told him my intention on having the sleeve surgery. He fully supports me and said he'll work with me as the questions about meds come up (i.e. crushing pills, or liquid form, or weaning me off the BP and diabetes 2 pills. Looking to see both of those problems go away! Thank you for your reviews and follow ups!!
My primary doctor has been very supportive from the moment I told him I wanted weight-loss surgery. I hadn't done any research in the beginning and just told him I wanted the Lap-Band (which would have been a huge mistake). He recommended the sleeve and once I did my research, I was sold. I only had pain meds for less than 24 hours, then I continued to take them for a maybe 4 days just to fall asleep easier at night. I'm healing great. I wish you nothing by a smooth journey when it's your turn!
Thanks for posting your story, I am 53, and have been fighting my weight my whole life. I have my 1st Doctor appointment on the 29th for the sleeve surgery. It helps to read not just a man's story, but a man close to my age. Please keep us informed, and best wishes to you.
UPDATED FROM Sleevology 101

Weight stats as of surgery day:

For those that wish to know my stats:
Heighest Weight: 266
Weight prior to one week liquid diet: 242
Weight on surgery day: 236 (lowest in 20 years)

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Looking forward to hearing from you!
UPDATED FROM Sleevology 101

Sleeve Day!

Surgery was Monday, August 1st, which Aldo happens to be my 24th wedding anniversary. Things went pretty smooth. That day i slept for 5 hours in recovery before waking up! The swallow test made me nauseous, liquid just sat in my esophagus and wouldn't move for hours! That's been my only setback and it lasted most of the early part of today. Other than that I walked and walked and walked. No appetite at all so when I was supposed to be released Wednesday, I hadn't taken in all my fluid. Not because I couldn't, I just didn't start early enough. Between 12 noon and 5, I was able to consume 60 ounces! Taking meds only at night and no need for the nausea meds either.

I have already passed gas and even have had multiple "liquid" bowel movements so no constipation. Bloating is leaving me quick!

I can take quite a bit in with very slow progression. I was moved to stage two liquids today and finally back home! Attached is a pic the morning after surgery.

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Congratulations on your surgery! I have my first consultation in two weeks! Thanks for sharing your story it's really informative
Hope everything goes smooth for you!
Congratulations I wish you all the best you're going to do great. scheduled to be sleeved on October 18th I can't wait stay blessed
You too! Thank you!
Congratulations!
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