Dansha
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Ladies, no doubt you are in ketosis if you are on a high Protein , low carb program. If you are in doubt go to the drug store or Walmart and pick up some ketone test strips. I am currently in my 10th week post -op and so far my breath is as bad as ever. The upside to the story is I'm losing weight like crazy. In the pass two weeks I have lost 16 pounds and I have never had a stall. All total since my pre-op on August the 3rd I have lost 75 pounds. I try to keep Listerine breath strips and chewing gum with me at ALL TIMES. LOL. I think as long as our carbs are low our breath will be funky. As soon as we start adding more carbs the funkiness should go away. Good luck!!!! Deb
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Made it home, very surreal!!
Dansha replied to Cleosan52's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
CONGRATS SANDY on making it to the loser's bench!!! WOO HOO. Deb -
Hey Mary, how are you doing? I am doing pretty well. My daily routine of eating is trying to get in 64 oz. of fluids and at least 60 grams of protein be that by food or protein mixes. My carbs are very low too. probably around 30-40 grams a day. It must be working becuz all total since August 3, that's when I started pre-op I have lost 70 pounds. Plus I lost 16 pounds with WW prior to surge...
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I am doing pretty good myself. On April 19 of this year I went to my informational meeting with my surgeon. I was 321 pounds. I was determined to lose a few before surgery so I went to WW and lost 16 pounds. But of course I quit going and regain about 5 pounds. Then I started my pre-op on Aug. 3 and was 304. I had my surgery on Aug. 17 and now I am down to 234 pounds. GOD IS GOOD!!...
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Irene, I have a ? for u. I think I read somewhere on here that you went back on your HBP meds. I assuming becuz it was high again right? Did u go to the Doc or do u monitor it yourself? Just curious becuz I was on HBP meds. too.
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Baby girl great news. I am so happy when young peeps are happy. Only 40 pounds to go. Baby girl ROCK that SLEEVE!!!!
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Hi Deborah. Welcome!!! My name is Deborah too. That's why your name caught my eye.
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OH MY GOD!!!! AMAZING!! Deb
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Success Story... I think
Dansha replied to lil red raider's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratz on the weight loss. Doesn't it feel AWESOME!!!!! Deb -
About 5 Months Post Op.. in XL Top
Dansha commented on CraftyChristie's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Christy you look AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing your pics!! -
I am sooo sorry you are feeling scared and pray you find comfort soon. Best wishes! {{HUGS}} Deb
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Barely One Month Ago...
Dansha replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's AWESOME, Irene. Thanks for sharing. I know exactly how you feel. This is a wonderfully tool we have received and I hope each of us take full advantage of it . I KNOW I AM AND IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE TOO!!!! I went clothes shopping the other week, becuz seriously my clothes were at the point of being just way to big. I had to buy new everything. I mean bras, panties,tops and jeans. Here's what I thought was kinda funny I went down two shoe sizes since surgery. Who woulda thunk? LOL. Here's what what I thought wasn't quite as funny I went down one cup size in the bra department. Here's my boobies? He he. LIKE YOU I FEEL AWESOME!!! Girl we are working our SLEEVES!!!! Keep it up baby girl!!! Deb -
Hi there. While I personally did not have mine done as an outpatient there are some people who have and I hope they chime in. My surgery was done at 7:30 in the morning and I left the hopsotal by 6:00 pm the NEXT NITE. I would have left earlier, but my potassuim levels ,because of the kind of IV the nurses were giving me became to high. With that being said. I am one of the people who hardly had pain, but I loved the fact I was in the hospital for just that short period of time. The nurses came by every two hours to check my vitals, to give me my injections of blood thinner, to change my IV of pain killer, to check my drain, to give me ice chips, to help me in every way. I felt comfort in knowing if anything went wrong after surgery at least I was still at the hosptial. Like I said before there are some peeps who did have surgery as outpatients and they can get you their experience. GOOD LUCK!!!! Deb
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Thanks baby girl for the compliments. I love your new pic too. Yeah I get that all time about my age. In fact I have a 12 yr. grandson and when we are together some people have assume he is my son. I love it. It can only get better as I slim down. At least I'm hoping. Ha Ha!!!
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I think you are doing great. Are you still watching your carbs? It's hard to continue to keep carbs at 30 or below. I find myself eating some extra fruit or some bread. LOL. I am feeling great and losing slowly, but I am OK with it. I just want to be below 200 by the end of the year. Well let's stay intouch. Later.
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Thanks for sharing. I need to improve on my fluids so I will try the herbal Water at World Market. I need something light and fresh. I'm in Kansas City and I don't think we have a Trader Joe's, but the chicken and apple sausage sounds yummy. Have you found it at others places? Deb
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Oh yes.... the Crystal Light popsicles are very good. That's what save me too the first couple of weeks. I think someone here on the boards said each popsicle is equal to 2oz. of liquid. Deb
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recovery time off work?
Dansha replied to ILKrista's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I totally think it depends on what kind of work you do. I work in a clerical setting and could have gone back after a week, but My FMLA papers stated I could have up to 4 weeks off. I went back after 2, but if I had to 1 week was doable. Good luck. Deb