cartmansnj
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New Member - Annie :)
cartmansnj replied to shoebutton80's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story
cartmansnj replied to jasminem89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Amazing stories and great work by all. I am hoping to get down to 200 lbs. I was 257 lbs freshman year in highschool. -
Food progression post op
cartmansnj replied to bekkamyhousekey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on liquids for two weeks. I am on pure stage now and am not really digging it. -
Why do post-op diets vary so much?
cartmansnj replied to ISleevedIt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on clear liquids until I left the hospital which was one day. Then 2 weeks of liquids and now I am on pureed stage. That will go for two weeks and then two weeks of soft foods. Not sure why the difference. Maybe it is how they were trained -
Intro and thanks......
cartmansnj replied to pantala's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Welcome and good luck!! -
Drain coming out tomorrow...
cartmansnj replied to LG1981's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My hurt real bad but it lasted only a few seconds. -
I ordered pure protein from amazon. Each 12 oz can has 35 grams of protein and only a few carbs. I think they taste good.
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I had surgery on the 30th of January and have a rash on the back of my hands that developed a few days ago. At first I thought it was dry skin but now it looks like an allergic reaction to something. I feel it may be the nexium. Anybody else have the same issue? What was the cause?
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Woke up the last two nights with the worst dry mouth ever. No signs of dehydration. Anyone else experience this and anything relieve or stop it?
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You used to be able to buy the kool aid powder and had to add the sugar so you may be able to get the flavor packets without the sugar and use them to flavor the yogurt.
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My surgeon told me I could have the regular jello and that the sugar free was for gastric bypass patients. I have been eating the sugar free stuff anyway.
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Post-Op Transition Back to Food -- SLOW!
cartmansnj replied to jemmie621's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No problem. Let me know how you make out. I am still looking for pureed recipes that look good to me. Have found a few that I will have to try. -
Post-Op Transition Back to Food -- SLOW!
cartmansnj replied to jemmie621's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I dont know. I just dont enjoy the pureed stuff. It is difficult to think of things to eat. I am also afraid of not being able to tolerate something or to eat too much or too quickly. With liquids it seems to be pretty easy and I dont have to put much thought into it. I know what to do and what I can have. I am sure it will get better. Just how I am feeling in the beginning of the pureed stage. -
Post-Op Transition Back to Food -- SLOW!
cartmansnj replied to jemmie621's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was two weeks on liquids and now two weeks on pureed food. I think I liked the liquids better. : ( -
I did read somewhere that people add kool aid to it to flavor it. Without the sugar I am assuming.
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Not sure if it is just in the beginning or what but my Doc told me to avoid Greek yogurt. I wonder why
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Why the sleeve and not bypass?
cartmansnj replied to odetteNYC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I chose the sleeve for a few reasons. It is less risky and the chance of death is about half that of the bypass. There are much less long term complications that can occur with the sleeve than with the bypass. The whole malabsorbtion issue mentioned by others. With the sleeve you are supposed to be able to eat all foods in moderation. With the bypass if you eat certain foods you will get very sick. -
I am 4 days into the pureed stage. Will I ever enjoy eating again? It does not feel like it.
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How do you tell the difference between not being able to tolerate a food VS eating too fast/too much??
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Thanks for the replies
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I know this has been posted a lot but I am starting my pureed foods today and just wondering what people ate and when on this stage. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I was really looking for people to tell me what they experience with a food that they cannot tolerate. Vomiting? The runs? What?
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My wife could be in trouble cause I am huge now!! I dont know if he can get any bigger!! LOL!!!
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I heard celery is ok if cooked thoroughly?
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Thanks guys!!
