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Soft foods early?
areader4life replied to ashleymuddah's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was sleeved the same day and am looking forward to hearing I can eat eggs. So over shakes already. They're fine to use intermittently but exclusively notsomuch My follow up appt is tomorrow, so here's hoping ... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Protein suggestions
areader4life replied to di0607's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What about unflavored brands? Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Y'all are too, too funny! Loved this thread! I'm only 10 days post-op! I wish I had something great to share--looking forward to it soon! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Has anyone here used the Protein shakes and or meals from Medifast after being sleeved? Just wondering if they are compatible. TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Does anyone know of a Facebook page for people who had the surgery this month? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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How do I find you on Facebook? More than one Brittany Hickman shows up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Concerned on post day 5
areader4life replied to areader4life's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@kmorri...exactly! Anxiety is par for people who've tried and failed and tried and failed. Finding this board has helped allay some of my fears but they still creep in ...lol I was sleeved 5/3 and don't regret it at all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Concerned on post day 5
areader4life replied to areader4life's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, @heather0407. I knew that VSG wasn't the cure-all, so the reason I sought this help was for the "forced" portion control help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Can anyone recommend a food purée-er? I will start on puréed foods next week. TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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@recycled....great idea!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I'm intimidated by puréed foods. I'm not a fan of mushy things, even mashed potatoes. I'm thinking egg salad will be my go-to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Same here @@Jazzcat! I was sleeved 5/3 and each day gets easier...following orders to a T! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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SHOPPING, NEW GOAL
areader4life replied to MzStockton's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yum! What's the recipe? And how far out can we eat this? I was sleeved 5/3. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Blood thinners
areader4life replied to JeffLebowski's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was rx'ed a 14 day supply of shots, as well as advised to walk intermittently to prevent clots. I've had other surgeries and this was the first time for blood thinners. I assumed it was because of the nature of the surgery, my age, and weight, etc. and that those would make me higher risk than at other times of my surgeries. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
The BEST feeling in the world post op!
areader4life replied to miss_smiles's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery 5/3....and I can't wait for all these moments! You all are making today's Protein drinks slide right down Thanks for the positivity!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How long before I feel good?
areader4life replied to UpandAtom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@areader4life It could be withdrawal from caffeine. Were you a coffee or soda drinker before surgery? I also had bad headaches the first couple of days. For me it was the Tylenol with codeine. So I stopped taking it and just took extra strength Tylenol. I wasn't in a lot of pain so that worked for me. It can also be dehydration but sounds like you're getting in your liquids. Hope this helps and you feel better. I had surgery on 5/2 and am feeling great! I had weaned myself to 1 cup of coffee and 1 Diet Coke a day before surgery. I read on another post that it could be low BP or low sugar ... ? Otherwise I feel fine, so I hope it passes soon or I figure it out lol It's seriously the most physical pain I remember having since childbirth! Thanks for all the support and advice! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How long before I feel good?
areader4life replied to UpandAtom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yesterday, I drank 11oz of Premiere Protein shake (30g of protein) but had none the day before. Today I'm going to attempt 60g of protein. Praying that helps! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How long before I feel good?
areader4life replied to UpandAtom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved 5/3 and no pain meds other than Tylenol on occasion since 5/4. I'm struggling with major headaches that have slammed me at 3 am the last two nights. They literally feel like I'm being clubbed at the crown with a sledge hammer. I'm drinking 60 oz (40 Water and 20 sfGatorade) and taking my meds as prescribed. Anyone else have this happen? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App