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About amandastearns
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Guru in Training
- Birthday 03/30/1992
About Me
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Biography
HW: 266. Pre-op and just starting my journey with the bariatric path.
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Gender
Female
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Occupation
Banker
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City
Baltimore
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State
Maryland
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BobbyD reacted to a post in a topic: Which blender should I get?
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What are the first foods to try in week 4
amandastearns replied to CVanPelt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would honestly prepare to be mostly drinking protein shakes at that point. I was allowed to eat at 3 weeks post op (soft foods) but for the first two months shakes felt the best in my new stomach. I really liked eggs (scrambled or deviled), canned chicken with light mayo, yogurt with flavorless protein. -
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I have the implant in my arm (nexolanon) and I had it 3 years before surgery. I love it pre op and post op!
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Which blender should I get?
amandastearns replied to AuntJoJo64's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to target and got a small one similar to the nutribullet. It was obviously a lot cheaper and I don't use it often. I use premiere protein because it has only 1 G sugar and 30 G protein in 11 oz. I love that I can just keep them in the fridge and grab and go. -
The only thing that worked for me is cutting simple carbs out, and stop eating pastas, breads ect. This is obviously a lot easier post op.
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Heatgirl03 reacted to a post in a topic: Approval time
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My nut does not let me count protein in my fluid intake. It gets easier. Although drinking (maybe it be protein, water, or G2) is seriously like a full time job. I'm almost 7 months post op and I meet all my goals.
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I have Cigna as well and it didn't even take a week. I went for my weight and date (hadn't been approved yet) and scheduled it for 2 weeks out. I was approved very fast.
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Nausea today after feeling great
amandastearns replied to kadie777's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It happens. Some days I just feel ick, for lack of a better word. Here and there I have days that food is not appealing and I want nothing to do with anything. Those days I stick to liquid and give my body what it wants. It could be anything though, a stomach bug or you could just be off. I wouldn't worry too much till it's a persistent thing. -
Help asap seeking information on foods
amandastearns replied to husbandperry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on clear liquids for the first 3 days, then the next two weeks all liquids (mainly protein shakes), the next two weeks purée food or mushy foods, then after that in morse ration most foods that aren't carbs and then eased my way in to meats such as chicken breast ect. She really needs to take it slow and trust the process. -
The heating pad was my best friend. It helped so much with the gas and discomfort. Feel better!
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I took 3 weeks and needed every day. Im a bank teller. The pain was for about a week but I then had other issues with vitamins, vomiting, and discomfort after. I was also always tired so the three weeks was perfect time
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Gallbladder questions!
amandastearns replied to Savannah Lee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 4 months post op and I have recently had gallbladder issues. I should be getting mine removed shortly. -
Fast weight loss?
amandastearns replied to This-is-my-journey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first week post op I lost 14 pounds. 14 pounds in 7 days frightened me a bit and my surgeon said enjoy it while it last. And now in losing slower for sure. I've lost 60 pounds in about 4 months. -
Almost a week Post Op: not lost a single pound?
amandastearns replied to Mjohnson4631's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't stress either because you have no idea how much weight you gained in the hospital with the IV. -
I had subway. My love for carbs is real and I knew I wouldn't be able to eat a sandwich for a while if ever
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amandastearns replied to scampbell33's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I loved deviled eggs at that stage! Sorry that's not a good suggestion but I didn't eat much at that stage, eggs and canned chicken were my go too.