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sparksrn

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  1. sparksrn

    What am I doing wrong? I just started soft foods and it's not going well. I take a few bites, chewed very well and spaced well and it feels like it's stuck in my chest!

    1. roundisashape

      roundisashape

      You may not be doing anything wrong - the switch over date is a guideline. You might just need to back down for another day or two then try again. It gets better!

       

    2. sparksrn

      sparksrn

      Ok, thanks, I feel better now.

    3. Mooseknuckle

      Mooseknuckle

      that is all I could eat I am up to 3 teaspoons of food and some days I cant eat that lol. It is great I am such a cheap date lol

       

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  2. sparksrn

    Today is my first day back at work. Doing pretty good, kind of tired and a little sore still on the left but I have a desk job so I'm doing ok. I really haven't had any problems at all! Still on liquids, go to soft diet on Monday!

    1. SkinnyDown

      SkinnyDown

      Congrats, back at work! You go from liquids to soft? I had to go from liquids to pureed diet to soft diet. I'm still partially on pureed diet, taking the leap into soft diet veryyyyy slowly. Good luck with everything!

    2. HealthyJudy

      HealthyJudy

      Congratulations. How long were you off? I'm hoping to go back after 1 week.

    3. sparksrn

      sparksrn

      Surgery was June 1st. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I tried soft foods and after just a little bit it feels stuck in my esophagus like a swallowed a huge gobstopper and it hurts!

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  3. sparksrn

    So tomorrow is the big day! So nervous!

    1. sparksrn

      sparksrn

      I don't think my smell or taste has changed.

    2. lexiemia

      lexiemia

      wow, mine sure has. Smell is really heightened and every thing tastes so sweet. I was in the bedroom and knew my husband had cut a watermelon in the kitchen because I could smell it.

    3. sparksrn

      sparksrn

      Wow! The only thing I have noticed is the air feels dusty or like I'm in a smoke filled room at times.

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  4. sparksrn
    but even the biggest losers have stalls that they can't explain and you know they are burning more calories than they are eating. If it were as simple as calories in vs. calories out then I think they would have developed a pill that would accomplish that. It's just not that simple.
  5. sparksrn

    Cruise

    sparksrn replied to canes2015's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Will it be hard to resist all that food? Or will it be easy because you can't get that much down anyhow? I wonder? I love cruising! But I wonder if I would love it as much after the surgery since food was a big enjoyment for me on the cruise? I just don't know what to expect or how I'll feel! I'm on an emotional rollercoaster!
  6. sparksrn

    Almost time!

    sparksrn replied to Martene81's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Mine is Monday, that makes me feel better. I don't want to wake up and wonder what the hell did I do to myself! I'm so excited! I just want to get the surgery done and start healing and loosing!
  7. sparksrn

    This is me

    sparksrn replied to leana123@live.com's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    I'm going to take a week and one day off. My surgery is Monday and my follow up appointment is on the 8th so I guess I'll go back the 9th if I feel up to it. I really have to be back by the 12th or there will only be one nurse in the building that does my job and it really takes two.
  8. sparksrn
    I'm having the opposite problem, my husband won't eat because I am on liquids only pre op. He is diabetic and really needs to be eating something!
  9. sparksrn

    Resume omeprazole anyone?

    sparksrn replied to Sleevilicious's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    the Sleeve is known for making GERD worse. I only have it occasionally but I'm doing bypass but even then my doc said to take Prilosec 40mg for a few months after surgery.
  10. sparksrn
    @TXMissy You probably could have gotten another visit with NUT covered if you asked your doc. I went to doc for my first free consult April 17 and then did my psych eval, endoscopy, heart stress test, NUT apt, and pulmonary function test. Having Surgery June 1st. It all went much faster than I anticipated. I didn't have to do any supervised diet etc. I have BC/BS of Texas
  11. sparksrn
    Hi! I'm a June 1st I'm doing the pre-op liquids only this week and it's really really hard!! Can't wait till Monday!
  12. sparksrn
    @carolm1965 oh honey I am so sorry you have had all these problems! You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!
  13. sparksrn

    Exercise enlightenment/guidance needed

    sparksrn replied to SavorySweet's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    So what is the progression on exercise? When can I start walking? Aerobics? Zumba? Weights? Real core work?
  14. sparksrn

    Gurgling & bloated tummy

    sparksrn replied to justmona's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    Is BM only once or twice a week normal six months out?
  15. sparksrn

    Surgery tomorrow!

    sparksrn replied to red37's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    @TLW @red37 So how are ya'll doing??
  16. sparksrn

    PB2 + Protein Shake = DELISH!

    sparksrn replied to KalelsWifey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    I like Premier the best so far and it's the cheapest pre-mixed I've found at Walmart and Sams Club. Krogers also has it. I like the chocolate. I haven't been thrilled with any of the Protein drinks so far but haven't been disgusted by any yet either. I ordered some stuff called Whey-licious from Dr. Hale Nutrition for after surgery because I can get a lot of protein in a small volume.
  17. sparksrn

    The FEAR, that RNYGB won't work?

    sparksrn replied to pinkie1's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    ok that's good info. I am worried about gaining weight and I haven't even had surgery yet! So 10% first month, then another 10% by month three then what?? I have no clue what to expect!
  18. sparksrn

    Don't hate me

    sparksrn replied to gowalking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Do you have a CJ Banks? they have petites and cute stuff!
  19. sparksrn

    Uncertain futures

    sparksrn replied to CanyonBaby's topic in The Lounge

    Praying for you both!
  20. sparksrn
    If you have reflux I've heard the sleeve makes that worse. To many people manage to gain weight again with the lap band and to many complications with it, sure the surgery itself is easier but you want something that is going to work long term for you.
  21. sparksrn

    This is me

    sparksrn replied to leana123@live.com's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Oh girl I know how you feel! I'm a nurse also and I hate to even tell my patients that they should eat better, I feel like such a hypocrite! We know the health risk, we know how to loose weight, we know the benefits of exercise, etc but it doesn't make it any easier to do just because we know the information! Stop beating yourself up and take care of you! Your not alone, there are a bunch of us on this site who feel the same way! I have so many people telling me that I just need to get serious about weight loss, that I can do it on my own and that I don't need surgery. Well if that were the case don't ya think I would have already done it! I'm a food addict, I need a little help!
  22. sparksrn

    Pre op

    sparksrn replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Being short does not help matters when it comes to weight! I'm 5"1 if I stand up real tall and stretch! I do believe my highest was 240 which is more than I weighed when I was pregnant with either of my girls! I didn't have to do any diet ahead of time to get the surgery approved or have a supervised weight loss history so I didn't even try after I heard I was eligible for the surgery, in fact I ate everything in site, kind of a funeral for all my favorite foods! My surgery is June 1st so I started my pre-op liquids only diet Monday and I've lost 7 lbs doing that! It's been really hard but at least I know It's not forever.
  23. sparksrn

    I'll try and explain...

    sparksrn replied to mal0712's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I haven't even had the surgery yet and I'm already afraid to eat! Afraid I'll mess up my surgery or I'll hurt myself, afraid I'll get sick, or WORSE gain weight!
  24. sparksrn

    8wks out hit complications

    sparksrn replied to just1275's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    8 weeks post op? What where you eating? and where you chewing it up really well? I thought 8 weeks was fine to start eating
  25. sparksrn

    What size do you think I might be wearing?

    sparksrn replied to sparksrn's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum

    I don't even remember the last time I was wearing a size 10 but I really want to get back to it!

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