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My diet has basically gone back to what it was pre-op, just less of it. I aim to eat three meals a day, no snacks (as per guidelines from my surgeon), but there's many days I don't do that. Honestly it's really not much of a change, just learning to eat more slowly (and without water) to ensure satiety.

I've done better this week with snacking. I strongly believe it's that menstrual cycle that kicked in. Cuz I'm no longer wanting it and drinking my protein shakes, water n being conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth. Thanks everyone for your support. Taking the time to read my long blog n replying. Thanks again! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

An hour? Ouch. My doc only asked us to wait 30 minutes before/after. Not saying to ignore their instructions but that seems a bit much. In the early days I struggled with getting my protein in through food sources. One thing I did was to start the day off with my protein shake. That way I had almost half of my protein goals taken care of first thing in the morning. Plus any water/milk from that can still count towards your water intake for the day. Kind of took the edge off of eating later in the day. I never pushed myself or anything, but it's freaking hard to hit 60+ grams of protein through food alone in the first few months (for me at least!). I also kept a 32 oz container around me at all times, such as an old Powerade or Gatorade bottle. I'd fill that up with Crystal Light and then my goal would be to have that done half way through the day. Then I'd refill it and have the second one done in the evening. Some days water went down easier than others. Either way that bottle traveled with me all day long. If I went outside, it went with me. Went upstairs to fold laundry, it went with me.

It does get better around 4-6 weeks. But, if you don't start seeing improvements talk to your surgeon or NUT to get advice. I personally had to tweak my vitamins a little bit before I felt 100%.

Sublingual (flavoured) vitamins. My B12 is sublingual cherry. My Iron is sublingual grape. My Centrum Multivitamin Men's 50+ is blueberry but not sublingual. SUBLINGUAL = under the tongue. i.e. stick it in your mouth and it melts under your tongue is 10-25 seconds. Some brands of sublingual vitamins use the TRADEMARK "Rapimelt". Rapid melting!

Ok sorry for leaving you all hanging. I do not have cancer, that dr was being an arse. I went to a Hematolgoist and my Iron just was super low. I had an infusion and was great. I didn’t get my surgery right away since I had to give my body time to recover from the infusion and then my son has brought home every germ imaginable Lol. So after I’m well from this flu I’ll be going in. Again. Apologies about running off for awhile. That dr had me a mess.

Milk of magnesia! Can't repeat this enough. I was never constipated before surgery and this is what helped me through it.

Welcome and congrats on your surgery and recent losses!!! This is a great place with fab people! Jump right in!

I am beyond excited! This summer I will be returning to the talented and sweet Dr Carmina Cardenas. I returned to her office last week for removal of my stitches and General check up. I brought up my interest in pursuing a breast lift and implant with arm lift procedures. She was very honest and told me I had to wait a certain amount of time before going under the knife again. So I am abiding by her professional recommendation and going through the wait. This summer will be my second of three planned surgeries. My first was a lower body lift. It has been a heck of a recovery but certainly doable. I am feeling better with each day that passes. I have regained a lot of my strength. There’s still a tiny area in my hip and in the crevice of my bottom that needs to close. My belly, fleur de lis incision, and back have all healed really nicely. I am applying merderma daily and am looking into those silicon healing strips to side with scar healing. I feel so blessed to get to continue my journey with Dr C and her talented team. I felt so well taken care of by everyone when I was down in MX. I am planning on ending my procedures with a thigh lift, when I get the courage to do it. That procedure scares me the most for some reason, but I need it so bad. I have such bad thigh skin laxity it’s so unsightly and even embarrassing. I have a while for that yet though. I am concentrating on healing further from my body lift and enjoying Christmas with my family. Happy holidays to all!

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