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Stupid Question .... Protein Shakes
iggychic replied to ShrinkyDinkMe22's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My nut prefers that you get your protein naturally from food. That said, for some that's a challenge so they are a good backup. -
Mine also does restorative surgery including boob lifts. The issue came up with me as well. Many gs patients have their boobs go seriously south...or would that be. North? Anyhoo, if he comments again ask if there is a problem does he do restorative work. His answer will probably answer your comcerns without thoroughly insulting him.
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What Did You Name Your Sleeve?
iggychic replied to pretty-pink's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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100 Pounds Down, 91 Pounds To Go.
iggychic replied to DadTo2's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Soon you won't be hiding in the back of those family photos . Your doing fab! -
Company In The Hospital?
iggychic replied to scorpion509's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
He should be there before during and after surgery. Honestly you have to rethink your child care if he can't be away thet long. When you are not lucid they are your lifeline. You would be a fool to go into surgery without one! Anyone, but SOMEONE. -
Wowsers baby! Nice work! Pics?
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As a mom who can no longer care for her child after surgery, I'd suggest that you also learn about the risks from internal bleeding. You can read my story in the story threads.
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You need to wait at least two months from surgery so that the blood thinning effects of the alcohol don't cause problems. That said, my doc says no way to any carbonation until six months to a year.
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C-Section Vs Sleeve Pain
iggychic replied to blackmagikcrush's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have relatively little pain from the normal part of the surgery and would compare it somewhat to the csection pain, but I was on morphine after the c section (which I am apparently hyperactive to) so I spent the first four days talking to Martians and yelling at my lovely nurses and any invisible people who stopped by. So my comparison of both is from day four when I found lucidity . I will say though that from an hour after the surgery when my complication reared it's ugly head (internal bleeding, a .25% risk or 1 in 400 for anyone...higher for high risk clients) my pain was excruciating. For nearly 24 hours it felt like someone was cutting my body with a chain saw over and over. I spasamed for five days (picture the never ending epileptic fit) until my blood pressure finally mad it safe to give me Meds. Incisions...don't even notice. The balance....the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. -
Complications After Surgery.
iggychic replied to kimberlee1235's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I think that just means no sugar added.
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Complications After Surgery.
iggychic replied to kimberlee1235's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We are thinking of you! -
I'd stick to what I posted then keeping nates info in mind
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They fall in my puréed period if they are strained, unsweetened and puréed finely. And probably not laced with vodka lol (which is so yummy). Are you in the puréed stage yet?
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I'm glad you are feeling better Hun. You probably know my answer but I'll say it anyhoo. Assess your life and I'd you need to wait, the surgery will always be there. I hope you suffer nothing like I did but I'd prepare for a bit of that and if all goes easy you'll just be over prepared which never hurts.
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Complications After Surgery.
iggychic replied to kimberlee1235's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How's it going today kimberlee? -
Quit Kidding Yourself!
iggychic replied to smitten4glitter's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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What Are Friends For...no Support
iggychic replied to evonnrae's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's a very small thing to throw a friend away for Hun. -
How The Hell Do You Drink Isopure?
iggychic replied to Carrie's Journey's topic in Food and Nutrition
I'm there right now dear so let me answer. I am getting in around 9gs daily. This is not enough for your body to heal from the surgery, let alone keep it operating all of the other vital functions it needs for your daily survival. Protein is basically the healer and the builder in your body. At a bare minimum you MUST get in 30g to just operate your body. During our early weeks we shoot for sixty gs which leaves some to spare to rebuild our broken bodies. Unless you have serious complications as I do, 30 is not a goal to shoot for. You want to heal right? Without the protein your pain will linger on and you will experience weakness you've never known. I myself can't pick up a china tea cup with f oz of Fluid without shaking. And yes long term without protein you could die. If I can't get to 30 by Tuesday I may be sent home with an ng feeding tube. You do not want this! -
What Are Friends For...no Support
iggychic replied to evonnrae's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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What Are Friends For...no Support
iggychic replied to evonnrae's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had internal bleeding after the surgery. If you go to the stories section post off my post explaining it all is called something like the story you don't want to hear but should.