Mairkaye
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I was using OTC fiber pills until last month plus 5 tsp powder Benefiber every morning in my coffee. I just now do the Benefiber. I had to use an enema couple of times when it got bad.
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Waking up with headache
Mairkaye replied to Cariboom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a headache for several days but then it finally went away. Just give it time. The shoulder pain could be from the gas they pumped into you. -
What month did you first try carbonated drinks?
Mairkaye replied to Unhappysleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Was accidentally given a carbonated drink instead of tea at a drive thru and I drank some of it not knowing it. I was SICK! It cured me from wanting any more. That was about 2 months out and I am now 5 months. -
When food doesn't agree with your tummy?
Mairkaye replied to Unhappysleever's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had this last night with milk. I am just over 5 months out. Horrible nausea and pain. -
December 2013 Sleevers Come In!
Mairkaye replied to AtlantaRed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved on 12/26 and I have only lost 25 lbs. I am beyond frustrated. I am hypothyroid and have struggled since the surgery to get my dosage right. I think I finally have achieved that but I need to do something to jump start me again. -
My tastes have totally changed since surgery..
Mairkaye replied to Iambeautiful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am opposite on broccoli. I love it now. Couldn't stand it before surgery. I also love yogurt that I hated before. Still can't stand cottage cheese. -
I take benefiber daily and also a probiotic.
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Soda After Sleeve?
Mairkaye replied to DIRTYMESKIN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I accidentally drank some coke at about 3 1/2 months out. I thought it was tea. That was the worst I have felt since having the surgery. I hope that never happens again. -
Diabetes GONE! A1c is.........
Mairkaye replied to BabySheldon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I no longer take meds for diabetes. I stopped a week before surgery. My A1C was good with my first check up and I will have another one at the end of the month. I also have hypothyroidism and am losing so slow. -
Anyones Taste Buds Change After Being Sleeved?
Mairkaye replied to skinnygirlwithin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I love yogurt now but couldn't stand it before surgery. Same with broccoli. I don't like things very sweet anymore. -
WHAT TO PACK FOR SURGERY?
Mairkaye replied to Erin414's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wore home the clothes I went in. I took gasx, chapstick, extra undies, slippers, toothbrush and kindle. I used the toothbrush, gasx and chapstick. -
Just cover the scars for about 6 months and you should be ok.
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I don't remember going to the recovery room at all. I woke up in my room.
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I did oil pulling awhile back. I need to get some more coconut oil and start again. It did seem to help my teeth a lot. It also seems like it does a detox to your body. I know I felt like I had the flu for just 1 day after I first used it . I use it while I shower and then spit it when I get out.
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I was a 2 nighter but I had heart issues other wise I would of just stayed 1 night. Like other said take chapstick and I took GasX which I think helped me a lot.
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Mine was done with the glue also and I have not had a problem at all. I am only 8 weeks out and they seemed to be completely healed.
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Survey - Carbonated Drinks? Do u drink them?
Mairkaye replied to lapnicky's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Was given diet coke (I think) accidentally at a drive through instead of the tea I ordered and the one sip I took turned me off of it for good (I hope). The bubbles did not feel pleasant. -
Energy level changes and different tastebuds after surgery
Mairkaye replied to SleevesUp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It took a good 3 weeks before I really started having energy. My taste buds have changed. I can eat yogurt where I hated it before I love greens where I didn't before. Only 7 weeks out so I haven't tried much yet. -
Sleeping on your belly
Mairkaye replied to aNewTanya's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a stomach sleeper and it took about 3 weeks to comfortably sleep on my stomach. I would wake up because I had gotten on my stomach during sleep and it hurt. I could sleep on my sides immediately. -
Iron supplements may also be causing it. I had to quit taking it every day and take it every 3 days instead.
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Post-op Pain Control? IV Tylenol? Not convinced.
Mairkaye replied to gohelpyourself's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pain pump in hospital was all I needed. Never used the hydrocodone at home. I had very little pain. -
Foods you can't tolerate since surgery
Mairkaye replied to kmiller13137's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had trouble with dairy for a little while but don't seem to bother me anymore. I haven't tried anything spicy yet but I don't think I could tolerate it right now. -
Preop Diet messing with my blood sugar
Mairkaye posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to be on a 3 week liquid diet. I started Monday and I have feelings of light headed and faint and other symptoms of low blood sugar. I keep checking it but lowest has been 102. I have had broth, strained cream Soups, tomato Soup, Protein shakes and lots of Water. -
Preop Diet messing with my blood sugar
Mairkaye replied to Mairkaye's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks everyone! This helps me a lot. -
December 2013 Sleevers This Is Our Month Are Yall Ready!?
Mairkaye replied to sleevinIT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery is scheduled for the 26th. Been on the pre-op liquid diet since Monday. I am diabetic and it has been messing with my blood sugar. Otherwise I am ok. Starting to get anxious.