bigmike
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Premier Protein (Costco)
bigmike replied to punk.rock.mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They are actually one of the best shakes taste wise made . My entire family enjoys them. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry is awesome. I buy them direct but freight is high. I have yet to find a retailer carrying strawberry except direct. Check local fitness clubs retailers for single one's. They are sometimes sold their. -
January 2013 Post Op
bigmike replied to ready2smile's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah gas pain is the only issue, as you can't seem to expell it as you could before. Still on pain meds, but only minimal amounts. Walked a mile and a half twice each day really helps get everything moving. Keeping fluid intake high is important but I actually feel no thirst or hunger. Good luck all. -
January 2013 Post Op
bigmike replied to ready2smile's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Home now, doing great In on the 9th out on the 11th. Ambulating well, tolerating 64 oz of fluid slowly per day. Takes some work but I should feel better by next week. -
January 2013 Post Op
bigmike replied to ready2smile's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Joining in on the post-op group. I feel amazingly well and my pain is minimal. As I said in the pre-op post, the coolest/weirdest part is how I can only hold a sip every 15 minutes. I feel actually full as if I had eaten 6 plates at a Chinese buffet. I look forward to all the posts, I never imagined that an online support group could be so comforting.- 744 replies
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I am alive, awake and doing well. I have been virtually pain free, only issue that will resolve is abdominal cavity gas. Hope everyone is well, and Good luck surgery buds.
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Thank you so much, going in right now. Lets see how long it takes for me to get well enough to post. Waited for this step for a long time.
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Premier protein premixed in either strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla. They all taste better than any I have tried.
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Well you could always keep your water labeled and in the break room. Make frequent stops for a sip, the walking will do you good and your nursing instructors and preceptor nurse will understand.
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I almost fell off the sofa laughing when I read this. I felt the same way, started before Christmas. Then the weight started coming off about a pound a day. Anxiety is normal especially when you look at all the risks and long term consequences under a microscope. I deal with it by simply thinking I am making the best decision for my situation with the tools available.
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I think it is interesting how we all have had similar struggles. 9 months after starting this journey, I will finally have gastric bypass on 01/09/2013. Strange thing I feel nervous about it. Perhaps to much reading. I have lost 40lbs since I started this journey. Will be done per Dr. Englehardt through BMI of Texas in San Antonio.