gastric sleeve

xshonaghx
xshonaghx Posts: 3
edited November 8 in Introduce Yourself
im getting sleeved on 20th november, im 39 years old, had breast cancer twice, total hystorectomy, ive blown up like a baloon following treatment and mouring the loss of my mum while suffering cancer myself, ive been refferd by my oncologist for a gastric sleeve as if i lose weight it reduces the chance of the cancer coming back a thrid time, im very nervous about having another operation, hesistant because i know its a hard route to take but excited as its the beggining of a new life, has anyone got any tips, help or advice to help me on this road?

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  • emjustice412
    emjustice412 Posts: 1
    Hi there, I'm just over 4 weeks out from my surgery. I had the sleeve done on 9/26. The first week was rough, second week was uncomfortable and the third week I was starting to feel normal again. I had a slight complication with dehydration as a result of severe nausea after being released from the hospital and ended up being readmitted for two more days. They got me all fixed up and sent me home with zofran to help with the nausea. Looking back, I would do it all again. I'm down 27 lbs so far and am very happy. My biggest tip is to listen to your doctor/dietician. Follow the rules and you'll be fine! Feel free to add me. Good luck!!
  • ktpie76
    ktpie76 Posts: 24 Member
    I started a gastric sleeve group! Feel free to join!
  • ktpie76
    ktpie76 Posts: 24 Member
    Here is my group! Im a year out, give or take. Best decision ever! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100820-gastric-sleeve-before-during-and-after
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