WrightRC
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Any sleevers around this time or the exact date? I'll be having mine at Portsmouth Naval hospital in VA! I started this process in January so it moved pretty fast. It was originally in March. Ready to get this show on the road.
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Yes we use essential oils for everything! I even used them to help me recover post op. I put some anti-inflammatory oils in my water in the hospital to help ease the stomach inflammation so I could get my liquids down. I had really tight restriction.
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Me too! Me and water aren't the best of friends now. I get in all my protein from food but struggle with water. I have a Pinterest board called low carb recipes. It has been a godsend. You can follow me www.pinterest.com/rashanawright
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I'm eating about 600-800 calories a day and exercising 4-5 days a week for an hour. Combination of strength and cardio. I'm a lightweight so I'm only losing about 2-3lbs a week...12-15 since surgery but I'm losing steadily and exercise helps. I eat a variety of foods at this stage including meat and have no problems. I eat mainly all protein and about 1/4 cup or 2oz per meal.
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That's great. I get to start on soft foods Friday and I can't wait. Been on all liquids for 3 weeks now including the 2 weeks pre op. I am over it! Lol. All my incisions have healed over except that main one where they took the stomach out of. It's been oozing for a few days.
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Hey ladies. Everything went great yesterday. No gas pains but it feels like I did one too many crunches. Today I do the leak test and start on liquids! I ended up started my period just like I thought but it was AFTER surgery and not before. So praise God.
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I know it's all so exciting isn't it?? Please pray for me. I'll more than likely be on my period during surgery which is bummer but I can deal with that....but my daughter just came down with strep throat so I'm praying I don't come down with it or you know they'll cancel surgery!
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Are you all ready for your surgery tomorrow??
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It's a roller coaster ride. Some days I'm ok others I want to kick someone. Today was a good day. How about you?
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Congrats! You're almost there! Good luck to you! You are blessed to only have to do three days!
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Congrats!! Do let us know when you get your date!
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I would kill to only have to do 7 days lol. I'm doing ok actually. The hardest part is cooking for the kids and I can't eat. I have to do 5 shakes a day. And I can only do clear broths, sf jello, sf pops, decaf tea. The 5 shakes of protein do keep me satisfied for about 2-3 hrs.
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Congrats! Are you on your liquid diet yet? I'm on day 2 and I will say it's rough! Lol but so far so good. Praying for strength for the remaining 12 days. I have to remind myself this is a lifestyle change and I'm preparing now for it. If I can't handle this how will I be able to manage my new stomach. So it's training as well as surgery prep for me.
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Congrats! It's going to be a wonderful journey! I'm looking forward to better sleep without sleep apnea.
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Yea I started the process on Jan 2. My date was originally 3/27 but they changed it due to a conflict. I have locs in my hair so thank goodness I don't have to worry about that. The anxiety is kicking in the closer it gets. I start my 2 week liquid diet on 3/21.
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I'm nervous, excited, and ready to get the show on the road and over with lol. It's been a journey. How about you?
