SusieK710

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She offered you a standard american lunch. Standard overweight american lunch. The typical skinny person can eat that much if they want. We can't. Until they've been in our shoes they won't get it. I was sleeved 6 weeks ago. Hubby has told me to stop going to the grocery store. I keep buying the quantity we would have eaten prior (albeit healthier). Our fridge is bursting. If we are a little slow, others will be even slower with understanding. Most friends are indeed friends!!

Praying for you now! Hope it all goes well!

Some people have to take other people down to feel superior but in reality, they are just little people. And not in a good way!

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Completed week one! May need to repeat week one next week, hips don't want to loosen up to jog. But 13 minutes on the treadmill is a goal in itself!

Kidneys are filters, if they are inflamed , they don't work as well so you are probably holding fluid. After surgery, we aren't drinking much so the body knows to hold onto the fluid it has. The bladder doesnt empty as often so germs grow freely. Once we are well hydrated, body says ok now pee. Fun fluid facts!

Yoga pants with flip over waist, I flipped it up after for gentle pressure! Snug tank top without elastic under breast (incision there). Loose top. Slip on clogs.

Pandora has several workout stations. Put in cardio, fitness, training, workout or yoga. Pick your favorite!!

I was on Levaquin antibiotic for a couple of days and had ghastly dreams. Read up on Levaqin and its a side effect. When it was done so were the nightmares.

My husband went to our family doctor for a recheck after two months, the doc was so proud of him for losing 10 pounds (now 185). Doc doesn't know yet that I was sleeved 4 weeks ago. How can it be that I've lots 20 and he's lost 10! I think those should be my 10 too! The hubby swiped my weight loss! ; )

It does! If it is the emend, it is a new favorite for chemotherapy patients. I always vomit after surgery, not this time! Hope it works as well for you.

Dinner tonight was a little crab, a few sections of grapefruit (pithy cover removed) and thousand island dressing. Lunch was ground chicken with refried beans and cheese. I haven't done well with regular dense protein. Softer and finer the better.

My GYN was very supportive and helpful!

Gave up most of my stomach about 40 days ago. Now its time to give up another weakness, the couch. Started "Couch to 5K". Lord knows I'll need divine help with that!

I'm in! I had printed the plan off of pinterst and had it taped to the treadmill. I'm almost 6 weeks out so have docs ok to really exercise. Just did day 1! Wanted an exercise top with compression to feel more secure. Did it with an empty stomach, water earlier. Drinking premier protein shake now! Accountability may be just what I need! Great idea!

My doctor has had patients develop ulcers,from the excess acid, on the suture line, if they don't take acid reducers the first 6 months. They bleed like mad and can get people in ICU within an hour of symptoms. Cheap way to keep on healing.

They need to get a complete blood count to check your platelets (helps clot blood) and see if you are anemic. Please keep updating!

Almost 5 weeks out, doing fine. Listening to my body and following doctors orders!

Loved reading your weight loss story all in one spot. Congrats! Thanks for the incentive!

They may add a treadmill stress test to see how your heart reacts to stressors (surgery). Better to know ahead than hangout in ICU. I hate last minute junk, bless you

Try and be on your feet after eating. Gravity helps the stomach drain. If I sit, I feel full and gaggy!

Nexium is a PPI, proton pump inhibitor. We are to take it to reduce stomach acid so our incisions heal. One study has shown risk of bone fractures for people who have taken it long term.

So enjoying putting on my winter coats now. 3 weeks post-op. Some coats have gone from very snug, to fitting well to almost loose! Shoulders and arms have room!! Chose not to have a scale at home yet so I don't obsess so this is encouraging! Post op visit Thursday so excited about seeing the numbers too!

My guess is that you are the one with the loving, generous heart. Continue to be that person! Now is the time to center yourself. Let the petty people be petty. Focus on the joy of your fresh start and spend your time with those who bring out the best in you!