Posts by Benjamin Sanchez51

Do I seriously have to wear pajamas? Can I just rock some sweats and a cotton polo instead?

Got some weird questions popping up in my head🙂🙂 I know you can't eat or drink anything for those first few days. But what about after that?

Maybe the Mayo Clinic has some answers? Like, am I allowed to have vinegar, lemon, mustard, coffee, spices... probably not, right?

👍Timothy Reed8, you nailed it, thanks so much! 👍

Hopefully I'll make it through. It’s just like 3 or 4 rough days, then things smooth out and you don't even notice... so it's worth it!!! Plus, it'll actually help with the weight loss!

Did they tell you to drink a glass of water before and after eating to avoid bad breath? Not sure if they mentioned it, so just a heads up...

I'm gonna grab some Ortoloc from my primary doctor. Do I really need both Tramal and that other stuff, or will they just give it to me there? Honestly, this sounds terrifying... I've seen people in hospice using Tramal for pain... in drops? UFFFF, you've got me a little spooked😲

Is it pricier than a medical massage?

Absolutely nobody says anything on here, boo... 👎

So, I’m still mentally prepping, even though I have zero clue what I’m actually bracing for. Decided to eat pretty healthy these last three days to make the shock a little less intense—not that anything feels "less intense" to me. Zez, since I have to be back at work this Thursday, I have no idea how that’s going to go, but I guess I’ll survive. If I really have to, I won’t eat or drink a thing just to make it to the weekend.

Today was soup, peaches, tomatoes, goat cheese (yum), and popcorn (okay, that wasn't exactly healthy), but tomorrow and the day after I’m gonna try to be way more disciplined. Veggie soup is actually good for my stomach; it's hydrating and warm... basically, I just hope my stomach handles the balloon okay, because if not, I don't know what I'll do. Can't be puking at work. 😁😁😁

Thanks, jadesailor14. Pretty sure it’s Zabin 😁 Just gotta figure out which admin building... probably the one with the front desk 🙂

Hey :-) Haven't paid anything yet since my procedure isn't until next week 😁 I'll let you know the damage. Hoping the balloon is free... fingers crossed 😁😁 It sucks that there aren't any ATMs near the hospital, and I'm really not feeling the whole cash thing—plus, I don't want to leave my room unattended 😁😁

Dr. Nick (he's actually a pretty cool guy) is taking vacation starting August 1st, so you'll probably be looking at sometime in the second half of August. Seems like he doesn't take more than 2 or 3 weeks off at a time

What's the deal with the coffee? Is there even a decaf option... 😁

Hey ladies!
New here... Nikolić told me there were discussions online 🙂🙂 so I figured I'd pop in! Getting my gastric balloon this Tuesday.

Everything moved so fast... he’s going on vacation starting August 1st, and I guess I just got lucky since the waitlist isn't nearly as crazy as it is for the sleeve or bypass.

Honestly, I don't even know what to say, it all happened way too quick 😁😁😁 I thought I wouldn't be doing anything until fall, but hey, better sooner rather than later!

Timothy Reed8, I have a million questions for you 😁

I'm trying to gather all the info and stick to the rules like glue... feels like the only way to survive this.

If anyone can help, I'm wondering about post-op stuff:
- multivitamins
- pain meds
- what's MANDATORY to take with the balloon so it doesn't burst? (Lanzul, Ortoloc? Or something else?)

My immune system is kind of trashed, so I might need extra supplements, but I'm not sure if that's safe. What meds are you guys taking? What's the diet like? How many days am I stuck on just water? And after that? What should I stock up on now so I'm not running to the drugstore or the doctor's office later?

He mentioned I just need a referral for the hospital and gastroenterology, and that's basically it. Does anyone know how much the stay and the whole procedure costs? I don't have extra insurance coverage.

Anyway, I'm still reeling... gotta dig out my hospital gown and slippers this weekend, because by Tuesday, I'll have my little baby. 😁