KristenLe
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The purpose of this diet is to shrink the liver and make surgery safer (it's not necessarily about weight loss.) It's important to stay with the plan. Once you cheat - you have a chance of coming out of ketosis (the goal of the Surgery). Five weeks seems extensive but the surgeon must have reason.
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Letter of Support -BCBS Fep Question
KristenLe replied to _CRYSTALLITE_'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sure. Don't hesitate to call as often as you want. -
@@m2longenbach I would give your surgeon a call to make sure there isn't anything wrong. Hopefully you just pulled a muscle without realizing it. Good luck.
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Caffeine - must it be gone forever?
KristenLe replied to cindym44's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We are told no caffeine and the reason had to do with it supposedly interfering with calcium and vitamin absorption. I don't drink alot of coffee but I am an iced tea person. I will decide what to do post-op. -
Pre-Op appointment with the surgeon tomorrow - fingers crossed I get a surgery date and it's within a few weeks!
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Name your fave Football snacks
KristenLe replied to Pescador's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
One of my favorite Patriots is now a Texan so that's all good! -
Ever so slowly backsliding...
KristenLe replied to Daisee68's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@Daisee68 You are one of the people I look to for inspiration! Stay strong!!! -
@@Gordita81 Wow - right around the corner!!! I'm so happy for you!!! You've got this!!!
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@@Gordita81 phew! that's good! when's surgery?
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@@BandedKT I'm surprised they didn't suggest sleeve instead of Bypass.
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@@Gordita81 Oh no! How are they just telling you this now??? Wth!
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Name your fave Football snacks
KristenLe replied to Pescador's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Dub I am drooling! If I come watch football with you - what team do I have to root for? I'm a Patriots Girl through and through! -
Waiting for weightloss
KristenLe replied to pcosleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@pcosleever That's a good loss. I was told that weight loss before surgery and after were to very different things and not to worry if I didn't lose pre-op. -
Celebrating 6 months post-op!
KristenLe replied to cdeisroth's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Amazing!!! Congrats! -
8 days out and I think I can consume to much.
KristenLe replied to blu2020's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@ Thank you! I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow and hopefully will get a date then. -
Buy myself a beautiful ring!
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@@Gordita81 Good luck today!!!
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Was your surgeon board certified..looking for chicago doctor
KristenLe replied to jennifer1's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
@@LisaMergs Any recommendations? -
Pain in stomach after exercise?
KristenLe replied to Mfluder42's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Housework uses alot of abdominal muscles - the reason exercise is not recommended this early out is it can cause hernias. I would give your surgeon a call to be safe all is well. -
I did it! Got sleeved yesterday 9/2!
KristenLe replied to #BirdDog's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@@goodgirl1966 Please be careful. Going ahead with real food before allowed can cause significant complications including food getting stuck in your staple line. This could cause life threatening complications. It's not really worth it. -
Serious second thoughts.
KristenLe replied to MiaLynn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@MiaLynn Are you seeing a therapist? This is definitely not something to jump into if you're not ready. It's more mental than physical. I strongly recommend a therapist to help you decide what is best for you. Good luck. -
I made roasted chicken for lunches this week. I'm proud of myself because before I started this WLS Journey, I would have made stuffing with the chicken and eaten that more than anything! I skipped the stuffing this time. [emoji4] Apples and Onions are stuffed in them to add some flavor and basted with apple cider. I'll make a few lunches and a big soup and still have some left for the dogs.
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@@chele367 Are you taking a PPI? That should help. I had reflux (pre-op) and it's awful! If you are on a PPI already - try taking it before bed. Call your surgeon if it continues. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App
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It's best if you don't graze - that's a bad habit to get into. Try waiting 3 hours and drink in between. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App
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5 days post op, difficulty meeting protein goals
KristenLe replied to leliwhoaoh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't see why not. And I hear you about the $ issue. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App
