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Ever since surgery I feel my tonsils. What the heck?!
artymama replied to robocop12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a weird feeling in my throat for a while too. I am 5 weeks PO and that is gone now. -
4 weeks to go, what shoukd i be doing?
artymama replied to Mrs.FullerRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kick your bad habits now if you have any.... Drinking soda, coffee, eating sweets, most plans do not allow them post op. I was glad I had detoxes from these things pre op! -
Cream soups, a mini food processor, lots of sugar free drinks, fun mugs or glasses to drink out of, different broths.....that's what I can think of now! Good luck!
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surgery in two weeks. getting nervous and having second thoughts.
artymama replied to LRC89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
For me the benefit of surgery had to outweigh the risk. It is a complete lifestyle change. Be willing to embrace it! -
Really random question
artymama replied to flyme_places's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My roommate from the hospital had a small pinhole leak diagnosed at 3 weeks. -
My surgeon offers Actigall if you want to take it post op to help prevent gall stones. Just wondering who has taken it and if people think it works? The nurse practitioner thought 50/50. I am not a huge fan of meds, thought I would get your opinions! Thanks.
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I have no idea how you guys are getting so much protein in ??? I struggle to get in 60g per day at 5 weeks. I am also constantly pushing the fluids. Share your secrets!
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Going On Vacation Please Help!
artymama replied to MrsRaychJ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
IMHO it would be really hard to keep it from people you r vacationing with. I told only a few people before hand for the same reason you mentioned, but post op I could not care who knows. Hard to explain the rapid weight loss and only eating a few bites of food! I have decided to embrace it rather than have people talk behind my back! Good luck , it's a wild ride! -
Just wondering how everyone is doing after 3 weeks? Feeling pretty good most times, still wondering how it will all play out. Have not found it easy! How's your intake, pain, weight loss, energy level?
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I am almost 5 weeks PO and am just now beginning to feel like myself more often. I was moody and often felt sad and wondered why I did this to my happy, although very overweight, self. My mojo is starting to come back. You will get there too. Hang in there!
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I had that feeling too at 3 weeks or so. It is gone now. I am 4 1/2 weeks out.
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I am 4 weeks PO and would not try ravioli. Stick with tuna salad, cortège cheese, cream soups etc. pasta is a no no!
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Preop diet starts today!
artymama replied to Autumnrain1908's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hate to say this.... But get used to it pre op cause you r going to be drinking lots of shakes post op. I am 4 weeks out and still choking down 2 shakes a day to meet my protein goals. It is just something you have to embrace! Good luck! -
I can see the 30 lb loss in my face! 1 month PO
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So I am entering my 5th week post op and have felt like I have turned the corner. Drinking is easier, eating is better, although still microscopic amounts. What's that up there ahead....possibly a light at the end of the tunnel? For all you vets out there, when did you feel like you turned the corner? To my fellow late June sleevers, how r you doing?
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june 2013 sleevers!
artymama replied to greygirl903's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery June 25th... Pounds lost post op 29. Total since January 74 lbs lost!!! I was able to shed 45 lbs from January to June pre op. -
7 weeks out: How many oz. are you eating?
artymama replied to Cheer Mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Catherine I struggle with getting it all in as well. I just do the best I can each day. It is a juggling act. I still up and drinking cause I was a little behind on my liquids! -
Muscle Definition
artymama replied to bigcountryab's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I used to have a trainer and strength training before cardio is the rule. -
Acrid/bitter taste upon waking?
artymama replied to goirish78's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the same problem. I asked last night at my support group meeting and the nurse said it had to do with the stomach healing and the by products of the healing are expelled through your breath. Can cause a yucky taste or a coated tongue. I have both! -
I must be committed to this as I am staying up late in order to get my liquids In! Almost there for today!
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Pictures of last 2 dinners
artymama replied to mparkersmith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for posting. I am at 3 weeks and your plates make me drool ! I can eat so little now... Can't wait! -
Two days out and my stomach is talking
artymama replied to Mindful's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach was s symphony of weird noises for a week or so. It's pretty quiet now @ 3 weeks. -
Pictures of last 2 dinners
artymama replied to mparkersmith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great idea! How far out are you? -
I feel your pain, at this point I would just like to be able to eat a few ounces! A cup of food sounds like heaven!!!!!
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After WILL be a struggle! Drinking enough is a full time job, even at 3 week out!