AmandaD
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How about some NSVs!?!?
AmandaD replied to shyanne's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I finally felt confident enough to get back on stage for an audition and I got a part!!!! -
What ya eating tonight?
AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had grilled ribeye. Not too much. It was fabulous. I'm amazed at how much better steak sits in my pouch than ground meats. That really surprised me. However, seafood sits the best. -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try pressing it between 2 plates with some paper towels or freezing and thawing it before you use it. Then marinate it before you cook it. Makes the texture more meaty and it picks up more flavor. -
Every moment that scares, frustrates, and unnerves you passes. Every day gets better. Be patient with yourself.
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I could have cottage cheese and tuna (made loosely) at that stage. After liquids, tuna was such a thrill!!!
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's called "ruminating" I've heard of people doing it but never felt the need to do it myself. -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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What ya eating tonight?
AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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First day pre-op diet- SO HUNGRY!
AmandaD replied to katie206's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unjury shakes are by far the best. -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 turkey meatballs in marinara sauce and zucchini I picked from the garden 10 minutes before. Yum!!! -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wasn't really feeling hungry tonight. I had some baked beans. -
I'm 4 months out. I eat slowly and would describe my full feeling less as feeling full and more as just not wanting to eat more. You'll get used to ball parking how much you can eat at a meal.
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't try pizza until 8 weeks or so. Craved it like crazy until then but bread does NOT sit well for me so now the idea of pizza makes me cringe. -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The liquid washes the food out of your pouch. You want the food to stay in there as long as possible so no, you shouldn't drink the milk. I was told no soups. Rule of thumb is no liquid calories. -
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AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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What ya eating tonight?
AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm amazed by how different the requirements are too. I have no calorie, carbs or protein targets. Mine goes by volume. At this point I eat half to 1 cup per meal. I'm not to ever exceed a cup and a half per meal. But, I can eat whatever I want. I'm losing slow and steady with no illness or hair loss or stalls. I'm dropping 2-3 lbs a week. -
My first dumping episode was on no sugar added ice cream. It was NOT fun.
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One week out and not feeling well!
AmandaD replied to shawneey41's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, completely normal. The fact that you're not in pain is great!!! Just keep moving and sipping and you'll feel more like yourself every day! -
What ya eating tonight?
AmandaD replied to OleHippieGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sushi for me tonight. It sits well more consistently for me than any other protein. And it's YUM!!! -
You shouldn't really be getting hungry yet. It takes longer than 4 weeks for the nerves to regenerate. Are you sure it's not head hunger? My surgeons meal plan says 3 meals a day, no exceptions. I guess if I were you I'd time and measure my meals and up my fluids. And I'd check with your nutritionist.
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First bad food experience!
AmandaD replied to terry1118's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That has happened to me with ground turkey. It was NO fun. I focus more on how well I chew and that I have enough moisture and have had no more issues. -
Welcome to the loser's bench!!! Congrats!! Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery!!
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I thought for a long time about whether or not I was going to tell people and if not, I finally decided to play my hand face up. I told people and now I don't have to worry about a cover story. Everyone is great about making sure restaurants we pick have options for me. Waiters and waitresses still think I'm nut when I don't order beverages but that doesn't bother me.
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I'm most fascinated by how my hands and feet have changed. I look at them and don't recognize them.
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Anyone have gall bladder issues? What were your symptoms?
