I’m at the tail end of my insurance requirements of getting gastric sleeve surgery. I’m starting to get very scared about the possible long term Side effects like nausea and vomiting after the surgery. Also long-term nausea and vomiting if I take one bite too many after the surgery I drink too fast. Can anyone give me their experience on that?
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I had my Sleeve on 2/13/2020. I have not experienced any vomiting. nausea has happened and I have a couple of tips and tricks to help me pass the nausea you really need to pay attention to weighing how much you eat so that you can avoid the vomiting. Take only few bites and thoroughly chew your food like 20 to 25 times per bite.
Thank you! It means a lot to me to speak with someone who has had the sleeve. Now that I’m so close to getting a surgery date I’ve been terrified the last couple of days. Is the recovery very painful? What are your tips for nausea? Also I’m not a fan of water but will force myself to drink it during the 6 week recovery. I was told I had to drink a tiny medicine cup of clear liquid every 2 hours. On a normal day I get dehydrated very easily because I don’t drink enough. Do you have any suggestions? I apologize for all the questions but this is new to me and I’m scared. on a normal day I get dehydrated very easily because I don’t drink enough. Do you have any suggestions? I apologize for all the questions but this is new to me and I’m scared
I stocked up on Poland Spring water bottles but I think I’m going to have to get the cristal light. I’m supposed to get the sleeve laparoscopy with just an overnight stay. I’m concerned because I live by myself & don’t have anyone to help me. So I’ll be doing it all on my own other than having a friend pick me up from the hospital to take me home.
I’m definitely keeping the vicks in mind.
Thank you! I will for sure pick these up.
I’m so sorry you had to go through that nerve pain. I’m starting to feel a little less terrified. I really appreciate everyone here who has given me advice & experience.
Roseanne37
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Hi Megan, First of all, no question is too dumb to ask. The people here are all very nice, have gone through or preparing to go through the weight loss process and willing to help others. I was suppose to have gastric sleeve surgery in March was postponed to April and again postponed. I am now waiting until August. As I am reading your posts and read answers, I realize that I have questions too. Do you have to chew food 20-25 times for the rest of your life or just while the stomach is healing. Also, is the water requirement for life or just the first year or so. Thank you again. I was finished with all my Dr and nutrition appts, so I won't be seeing them again until after my surgery.
Thank you! I’ve been so scared about the whole thing lately because it’s getting closer. How do I know the difference between being normal scared & the kind of scared that says I could be making the wrong decision? I’m terrified but am unhappy with the way I look & feel physically. Not to mention that I’d like to be healthier.
missdarmitage
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I watched a video/blog/snapchat thingy of Will Smith recently. He made the point that the feeling of overwhelming joy and accomplishment doesn't come without the feeling of fear and uncertainty first. It is a big choice you have made and because there is a potential for a bad outcome, you get nervous and afraid. It is completely natural. But once you are on the other side, you will get to experience the satisfaction of knowing you made the right decision and experiencing the overwhelming good feelings that come with it. Have you ever done something exhilarating like skydiving, bungee jumping, or anything else that was scary for you? Leading up to it, your nerves are a complete mess! But then the feeling after you have done it is intoxicating and will keep you going and give you the proud feeling that you accomplished whatever you set out to do. This is the same. It will not be immediate, I mean when you are falling from a plane and still have yet to open your parachute, I am sure you are terrified.... btw I really want to do this lol). But once you are on the other side and have completed the jump and landed safely (or maybe right after the chute opens) you have that satisfied feeling in knowing you made the right decision and the euphoria is mixed in with it. That is what being scared will lead toward.
Both the types of scared that you described above are the same. It is all in how you let it control you. Normal scared means you continue with your journey because you have faith in your decision making ability and you know it is best for you. The type of scared that says you could be making the wrong decision means that you are letting the fear control you in that moment. You have been clear headed and made this decision while thinking logically and knowing you are doing what is best for you. Don't let all of your preplanning and hard work fall away because of the fear you are experiencing now. Your will is stronger than your fear and you will come through this happier than you can imagine.
Both the types of scared that you described above are the same. It is all in how you let it control you. Normal scared means you continue with your journey because you have faith in your decision making ability and you know it is best for you. The type of scared that says you could be making the wrong decision means that you are letting the fear control you in that moment. You have been clear headed and made this decision while thinking logically and knowing you are doing what is best for you. Don't let all of your preplanning and hard work fall away because of the fear you are experiencing now. Your will is stronger than your fear and you will come through this happier than you can imagine.
Roseanne, I haven’t had my surgery yet but from what my surgeon has told me we have to chew 20-25 times for the rest of our lives or until we figure out how our “new stomach” handles food & beverages.