lil red raider
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Wanted to see how you were doing.... I have my one month post op tomorrow. I can't believe it has already been a month...
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Aetna Supervised 3 or 6 month program
lil red raider replied to ozzy22's topic in Insurance & Financing
I saw the dietician 3 times (once in each March, April, and May). Then I had one visit with her for my nutritional evaluation. I submitted weight history from late 2007 nothing for 08 and the rest came from 09 and 10. -
Aetna Supervised 3 or 6 month program
lil red raider replied to ozzy22's topic in Insurance & Financing
I have Aetna Select. I did a 3 month program. I had to see a dietician for those three months, behavior modification, ( i worked out with my surgeon's pt and keep meal logs) and have a nutritional evaluation. I had to do a psych eval as well. -
Anyone have a REE done (Resting Energy Expenditure)??
lil red raider replied to peatie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had to do one too. I am 4% above normal. I was like "oh great I have above normal metabolism and I am still fat!!!" -
My tiredness is from day to day. Some days I feel like doing nothing at all and others I feel like I am the energizer bunny. I take 2500 mcg of sublingual B12 a day. It seems to help.
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What's the best protien shake brand?
lil red raider replied to roshov's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I am no help!!!! I HATE THEM ALL!!!!!! GAG!!!! -
In those first couple of weeks, I did chewable vitamins. As soon as I started mushies, I started breaking the prenate in half to take it because I could not do chewables anymore. They were gross. Dr. Thompson suggested the prenates.
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I was told I could have sex as soon as I felt up to it. I tried at 5 days out and it was a little rough. We eventually found a position that worked and it was fine. I am now 5 weeks out and down 40 lbs and I have to say it is really GOOD!!!! :001_tt1:
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1 week post op visit
lil red raider replied to KKB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wish I knew!!!! I still have it.... I just deal and try to stay super busy!!!! -
1 week post op visit
lil red raider replied to KKB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YEA!!!! Head hunger is no fun. That seems to be my biggest struggle. Glad all went well today. CONGRATS on the 17 lbs.... -
I was told that when you have a stall, your body is reabsorbing all the extra veins that formed with the weight gain. It is a period of time for your body to adjust.
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I thought the pain ball was going to be bad too... It was a breeze. The meeting starts at 10:30am. It is in the west tower. There is also a water aerobics class before the meeting when you are able to get in the water.
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Where are my Flirty Thirties?
lil red raider replied to travelchick's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 32 as well. So lovin' the "Dirty Thirties"!!!! :lol0: -
Have 100+ lbs to loose?
lil red raider replied to texashopeful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am on the big ole boat too. I have a whole bunch more to lose but I am so excited for the 39 I have lost in 5 weeks!!!!!! -
That's why I love this site. Also, try to get to a support group. Doctors hospital has one the last Saturday of the month. Several of Dr. Barker's patients are there. I really liked the one I went to. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I can tell you what I have experienced. Oh yeah, have you taken your pain ball out yet?
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I hate protein too. I would eat sugar free popsicles when I would have cravings. They were a life saver. Find something you like and focus on that. It DOES get better. It feels especially better when the scale moves. I have lost 39 lbs in 5 weeks. It is worth it!!! I will def send prayers your way!!!!
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Glad you made it through. The second day was the roughest for me. It only got better from there. It took me sometime to get liquids in. At the post op, I weighed in and they took out the staples and put on steri strips. Be prepared, you can't shower for 24 hours. Dr. Thompson saw me and asked how I was doing and if I had any questions. They scheduled my 1 month and that was it. I have my 1 month on the 22nd. It is in a group setting. When did you get to go home?
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And the stupid comments begin...
lil red raider replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would have been a smart a$$ and said atleast I will die a SKINNY BITCH!!!! :laugh0::001_tt2: -
14 days out and I feel...
lil red raider replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So glad you are up and feeling like your self again! :thumbup1: -
I was first too!!! I got to go home the next day. So if you are doing well he may release you Saturday night. I will be thinking about you!!!!
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have gone by since surgery. I have lost 14 lbs in those 2 weeks. I have a grand total of 33 lbs including the 19 lbs pre op. I feel FANTABULOUS!!! I can tell in my clothes. This is such a great feeling!!!!!
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We are neighbors!!! Good luck with the surgery. It has been the best thing for me. I will be 3 weeks post op on Monday and have lost 33 lbs since my pre op diet. I will weigh Monday and see how much more I have lost.
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I had strained cream soups (campbell's healthy request). It takes forever to strain them. (mushroom, chicken, and celery). I had broth, sugar free popsicles, and lots of water and tea. It was hard but I kept telling myself Dr. Barker will know and my surgery will take longer. Hang in there!!!!!
I feel great. I started soft foods this week. So excited for that!!!
