ShelterDog64
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I grew up thinking every bad cold/sinus/stomach thing was 'the flu'. Never got my flu shot, because I'd had 'the flu' and it wasn't all that bad! Then, I actually got THE FLU. I was IN BED for a week, unable to do more than go to the toilet, and then walking around the house sick for 14+ days. I've never missed a flu shot since, and have never been sick with it again. I think way too many people think they've had flu when they haven't. After actually having it, I understand how kids and elderly people die from it. Get your shot...herd immunity is marvelous
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Your face has really thinned out, especially between your mouth and your eyes
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8 days Post OP meal
ShelterDog64 replied to dwinters15's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There's a very good reason you're on Protein shakes at 8 days post-op...you have an enormous staple line down the length of your stomach, and it's not healed yet. If you put even well-chewed tuna into that stomach, it will have to contract and push that food...NOT what you want on an 8 day old staple line. Liquids don't need those contractions to move through your stomach. If you're tired of Protein Shakes, talk to your surgical team and see if you can move to purees...then you can have yogurt, Soup and many other lovely things that aren't protein shakes. -
What's the skinny on coffee?
ShelterDog64 replied to The New Kel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I deliberately didn't wean so that the PCA pump and it's lovely morphine would help me through the caffeine withdrawal headache -
What's the skinny on coffee?
ShelterDog64 replied to The New Kel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@The New Kel No, I was allowed coffee until surgery...in fact, I drank it the day before, then had surgery first case the next morning, so I had the narcotics post-op to help with that awful caffeine withdrawal headache -
Once you have the surgery, the pain when you gulp Water will force you to slow down. It was a huge adjustment for me, I've always slammed a 16 oz glass of water with no trouble. I was probably in my 2nd or 3rd week post-op and was taking my allergy meds before bed one night. I totally forgot what I was doing and filled my large bathroom glass with water and gulped it all down. The PAIN...omg. And it came right back up, too. Now, 3 months out, I can take a couple of large swallows at a time and am consistently getting my 64 oz in daily. I keep water with whenever possible and I take a drink as often as I can. I NEVER walk by a fountain without taking a drink, and I never pour water from my glass into the dog bowl or a plant anymore. I stand there and bit by bit, drink it all. You feel better AND look better when you get all your water in daily.
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What's the skinny on coffee?
ShelterDog64 replied to The New Kel's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
In my program, they wanted me off coffee for the immediate post-op period because of it's acidity. Once I was off clear liquids, I was able to try it again. I waited until I was about 4 weeks out just because of my previous experiences with my stomach...it can be a little sensitive. I've had 1-2 cups daily since then, with no issues. Caveat: I took my last Protonix last night (PPI), so we'll see how I do without the acid inhibitor. -
To eat or not to eat....
ShelterDog64 replied to Jen.R's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 months post-op and I still have virtually no hunger. Sometimes I feel kind of 'empty', but its not the same feeling. I'm struggling to get enough food in each day, too. -
I had the sleeve AND a hernia repair and didn't have a drain. It's really individual to the surgeon.
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Avoid ALL sodium.
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Cancellation because of cheating?!
ShelterDog64 replied to eriirosee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pre-op diet and the NPO (nothing by mouth) the night before surgery are two completely different issues. Pre-op diet is sometimes to see if you can stick to a diet and often to shrink your liver so that less of it overlaps the stomach, and also for both reasons. The NPO after midnight (or bedtime) the night prior to surgery is to ensure that your stomach is empty. Generally, the concern is that you could aspirate your stomach contents (from reflux) during anesthesia and end up with pneumonia. When you're having an operation ON your stomach, there's another obvious reason...your stomach needs to be empty so that no food is incorporated into the suture line, or spills into the abdomen in case of problems. Either way, you need to tell your surgical team if you don't comply with their instructions...you want your stomach and liver to be in the condition they expect when they operate, not have them surprised by a full stomach or a still-huge liver. -
It absolutely makes NO freaking sense to me... **MY RANT**
ShelterDog64 replied to LipstickLady's topic in Rants & Raves
@@WLSResources/ClothingExch **Ptish-tosh. You'll be criticized for something or other, so why wait? Make something up now and get the inevitable over with. It's the bariatric version of "lie back and think of England."** This is the VERY best thing I've ever read on BP. Thank you, I'll be able to laugh my way through a crappy Monday because of this -
Can I eat/drink?
ShelterDog64 replied to mrstkgreene's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@mrstkgreene Those post-op instructions are so bad, they're almost criminal. Good lord, how are you supposed to have any idea what to eat/drink and how to nourish yourself?? I'm on my way out the door, but I'll snap a pic of mine and post it here later on. I'm so sorry your surgical team gave you such **** instructions. And pardon my language, but poor healthcare just infuriates me. And PS...you're going to get some great advice here...and some of it will be imparted rather harshly. Don't throw the help you need out because of hurt feelings, please? You NEED help with this, if that's all you got to come home with.- 45 replies
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Alright, Huskers! Lets get this done!
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I never played anything for what it may or may not do to my arse...............but after thinking about it.......I see the benefits to you participation in soccer. Good Lawd y'all ran too much. The football team could always see the soccer team during practices in HS.....ya'll were always running.......much resect.
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Feeling annoyed with my bf... need advice
ShelterDog64 replied to krazykristen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@hats123 You wrote, much more eloquently than I could have, exactly what I was thinking. @@krazykristen I hope you have a great surgery and that your personal issues resolve in a way that works for you! Make sure you let us know the outcome -
GET A LIFE, DUB! is going to be my new go-to scream phrase. It just *works*.
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@@Dub **If the hens bother you...........yer gonna hate on this cock.** Haha, just spit part of my precious 64 oz of Water into my lap....LMAO
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Who decides surgery type?
ShelterDog64 replied to beaker27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are some considerations regarding different surgeries, and BMI and co-morbidities are a couple of those considerations. I never considered a DS, was leaning heavily toward sleeve vs bypass due to my age, weight/BMI and lack of severe co-morbidities...happily, my surgeon agreed with me and was thinking of sleeve for me as well. It's a decision that should be made by the two of you, based on your knowledge of yourself and your habits and your surgeon's professional expertise. The one thing that needs to be clearly understood about WLS is that it's a partnership...your surgeon can do any of the surgeries and it will only work as well as the confidence you have in it and effort you put toward it. Good luck in making your decision! -
Ok, I'm irritated. I just wanted to *read* the Great One-Week Pork Chop Post and can't find it. Back to real life, I guess
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Maybe just not feed this in any way? Responding = validation, in whatever weird universe some people exist in.
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Can we do something more interesting than tacos for this round of 'What Not To Eat'? Don't any of you people ever go through the Dairy Queen drive-through? How about a big old Blizzard or something??
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@DJ's Nana The family members who tell you this...are they heavy? Are they just jealous of the fact that you now have the ability to do something they can't? I'm so sorry they're not being more supportive...you WILL be able to get down to a size and weight where you feel comfortable wearing a tucked-in shirt and a cute belt! Heck, I've only lost 50-ish pounds and the difference is amazing! I've gone from a full, flabby size 16 bottoms and 1x tops to size 12 bottoms and medium tops and I'm still 70 lbs from goal. I can't even imagine what that size will be but I KNOW I'll start tucking in my shirts and loving the way I look very very soon Good luck to you!
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Are you sure we can go this long without food?
ShelterDog64 replied to even11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@OutsideMatchInside I agree about people being sent home when they can barely drink fluids...the ones that really scare me are same-day surgery patients. My potassium bottomed out during the first night pre-op...I wouldn't have recognized what was going on at home. I had to be able to drink (and keep down) the clear Protein I was given in the hospital before I could be discharged, as well as walk around unassisted and use the bathroom. I ended up staying a second night and I think I needed it. -
I've only been here on BP for a few months, but I've found this to be an enormously supportive group. Welcome and I hope you stay around!
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@@Inner Surfer Girl Those look fantastic...I could eat Brussels Sprouts every day, I love them!
