birdlady
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AM I EATING TOO MUCH??
birdlady replied to LANENADELCACHEL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 2 weeks post-op and still eating pureed mushie foods, I suggest you take a step back and concentrate on getting in your protein. If you are still hungry have a protein shake or drink in betwwen meals.I'm surprised you ate chicken nuggets, Usually fried food would make you nauseous. you just want to be good to your new sleeve and your body, remember why you did this and try to eat clean and healthy foods. I'm not judging you, just love yourself don;t disrespect your sleeve. Take it one day at a time and plan your meals or snacks if you will be out. good luck -
Wedding Dress REVEAL!
birdlady replied to SFOTraveler's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
WOWEEEEE!!!!!!! You look so good. I wish you the best with your mariage and your life.. Your pictures inspire me. Just got home from hosp. today . I look just like yiu did except i'm a little taller, 5/6 and 260. I hope I look like that in 8 months. -
Hi everyone, Im home and sleeved. feel pretty sore today, but I'm happy. Gotta move to get rid of the gas!!! starting my mushies today. yogurt and protien shake
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sending prayers your way for a safe surgery and swift recovery. my surgery is tom also< 1:00. see you on the road to happier and healthier.
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Thinking of Cancelling my Surgery.. HELP!!!
birdlady replied to imnotfat_momsayimchubby's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I am also having surgery on Tuesday!! I was getting rashes from so much whey protein and I was advised to stop the shakes, eat a high protein diet with very low fat which I have. They said I could have carnation instant Breakfast, some fruit, etc. to keep myself from not feeling too hungry. I really don't think that you will have any problem. Just be honest and let them know you struggled with the pre-op diet. Call them tomorrow so if there is any hesitation on thier part, they will let you know.. I think your just nervous , but you will be fine!!! focus on why you wanted to do the surgery in the first place? To be Thinner, Happier and Healthier and just go for it. -
Well I'm 3 days away from surgery and this protein shake thing is not working. I have lost 6 lbs. but 1 night I felt like I had the flu. Next day woke up fine but I have a bumpy itchy rash along waist line on back and bumpy elbows. I switched to egg white protein yesterday and felt like a stomach flu last night. So today the nurse said stop the shakes and stick with a high protein, low fat diet for the next 3 days. That seems easy now compared to the shakes. but what am my going to have after surgery. I guess all the whey protein will have to go back. anyone ever hear of this happening, or am I the unlucky one?
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Ahhhhhh!!!!!! 4 more days. be seein ya on the slimmer side of life." Just get me in a normal size".
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Scar tissue and the sleeve
birdlady replied to peacequeen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Peacequeen, I understand your concerns completely!!! I have had 4 abdominal surgeries all horizontal. 2 straight up and down thick scars. Had adhesions removed from intestines and bladder 20 years ago. I was told my organs are not all in the typical place. So my mind won't shut up with the what ifs. I spoke to my surgeon and she said " Don't worry I can get through anything". I think you just have to speak to your surgeon and they will put your mind at ease. Have faith and everything will workout. My surgery is in 4 days and I'm gonna let you know how I do! If they can sleeve me they can sleeve anybody!!! -
Wow, 10 years is a long wait. If I were you i would try to go to Mexico, i hear really great things about the surgery in Mexico. 4 more days till mine. tic tic tic
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I like your user name. My maiden name is Rose and I used to have a flower shop. I'm scheduled for surgery on the 16th. How about you?
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Hi EK, I thought we should get to know each other. I am having my surgery on august 16th also. Mine is in Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ's bariatric center for exellence. How is your pre-op diet going? I am having a little bit of a hard time, like everyone else my body is going into shock i think. BUT i really want to be a healthy eater, so my internal battle begins.
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Just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea...
birdlady replied to Pixie Jen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 4 months ago, stopped breathing 115 times an hour.I used to wake up with headaches and cronic tiredness. In these last few months I feel soooo! much better with my c-pap.I have noticed the mask with the nasal pillows does start to leak around the nostral after a while. I need something over my mouth because I'm a mouth breather also. The insurance co. will replace my mask every 3 months so I'm going to try a full face mask this time.Good luck to you , When you get your machine you'll feel much better.Find out how often your insurance co, replaces your mask and do take advantage of it. -
I also wish you the best of luck. may every thing go smoothy for you. Let us know how you are. I'll keep you in my prayers!
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hi Orangina, My Insurance approved me the same day, Oxford Freedom, I don't know your insurance but they usually can get approval fast if your bmi is 40 or above. Today I started my modified fast. 3 protein shakes and a low fat meal. really not so bad. The protein I'm using is not so great. The one you had sounds good, maybe I'll check out gnc tomorrow. thanks for the tip.
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I'm sorry you're so hungry. I think it takes a few days to adapt. Be strong and keep reminding yourself why you want this surgery and why you do'nt want you're liver to get damaged.. just keep thinking. I want to be thinner over and over and I can get through this pre-op.And you will. Good luck. I'm starting my pre-op tomorrow.
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Great!!!! You sound so happy and glad you did the surgery. I love all the positive feedback. Keep up the good work. I'm right behind you, Aug 16th. Can't wait!!
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Hi Kayla, I know how you are feeling, my surgery is the 16th of August. I wish you strength when you need it. What kind of pre surgery diet are you on? All liquid? sounds hard. I hope You do well. Mine is a 2 week modified fast, one healthy meal and 3 Protein shakes a day. I don't know why some doctors want all liquids and others don't. Whats up with that?
