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What is MGB? VSG 6/17/2016

@@jhenry126 Things are good. I'm just sick of these liquids lol. I can manage colder drinks now, where initially it would cause me pain. I still get tired quickly and lightheaded if I do too much walking or standing. My bariatric partner says its normal because my calorie intake is soooo much lower. She says sip sip sip all day if I have to. As much as I need to. Just stay hydrated. I feel myself getting better and stronger each day. I'm using the bathroom good, even though I'm not eating. Who knew lol. Looking forward to my 2 week post op appt so I can move on to the next two week diet which will be full liquids But at least I'll be able to have more things. I'll be on puréed/soft diet weeks 5 & 6. I'm bored, but I'm starting to appreciate the pace. Don't want to do too much too soon, allowing me to heal properly and get my new stomach used to this new life VSG 6/17/2016

I have an opened bottle that I'll try out with the Crystal Lite. VSG 6/17/2016

@@river My surgeon had the nurse put it on me the day I was discharged. I would suggest you do as your surgeon said. I've been reading so many things here and trying different stuff and hating it. Just to call my NUT/bariatric partner and talk with her, going right back to his plan and I actually feel better. Our new stomachs are still healing so we need to be careful and do as what's been instructed for us. It's so hard and I'm extremely bored with this liquid diet, but then I think of the reasons I chose my particular surgeon and will follow his instructions. VSG 6/17/2016

@@jhenry126 Walk, drink warm water, sit up while drinking and Gas X VSG 6/17/2016 They also have the kind that come in strips and melts on your tongue. VSG 6/17/2016

@@krr343 the lemon is not good. I'm afraid to try any other flavors lol @@Thecloude1 yes it is nasty. I'm gonna see if Walmart will give me my money back because I don't even want to try and make it palatable. VSG 6/17/2016

Oh and I also wear a compression band to help with the swelling. It does make me feel more secure and helps me move about better being the core and stomach is sore, swollen and weak. VSG 6/17/2016

I'm on clear liquids and I am to aim for 32 oz of skim milk for weeks 1 and 2. Weeks 3 & 4 will be full liquids. This is what my surgeon has his sleeve patients do. They are more concerned with hydration and not doing too much too soon I guess, with the stomach being swollen and still healing. I was sleeved a week ago today and have lost 16 lbs since. VSG 6/17/2016

Weeks 1 & 2 is a clear liquid diet and milk for me. I'm supposed to aim for a minimum of 32 oz of skim milk and 32 oz of Clear Liquids. Weeks 3 & 4 will be a full liquid diet. VSG 6/17/2016

Just thinking how last week this time, I was preparing myself to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Friday, June 17th. One week down and many more to go. I don't regret my decision, but I surely cannot wait to get to the soft food diet. Taking my granddaughters to Disney in two weeks. Will be the first time I can't have a turkey drumstick lol. I know I'll be find though. Not interested in cheating when I know what food tastes like. I'm just ready to be off of meds, free of joint pain and living a more active lifestyle with my family. url=http://www.bariatricpal.com][/url]

LOL! @@Sleeve it to Beaver sleep don't sound bad at all! VSG 6/17/2016

Sugar free Popsicles are a life safer! What else did you have the two weeks after pre-op? My surgeon want me to aim for at least 32 oz of milk daily, in addition to 32 oz of clear liquid, which I get from Water, sugar free Popsicles, Jello, broth, strained soup, decaffeinated herbal tea. I tried the Atkins Lift lemonade for more Protein, but I don't like it at all. I have another week of this before I see my surgeon for my post op follow up. VSG 6/17/2016

@@Cocojh congratulations on your progress. We're all different and our experiences will be. It's good you are up and moving around now! VSG 6/17/2016

I had gas pains, but I'm good now. I cannot drink anything too cold and if I don't sip, it hurts. I'm still getting light headed when I stand or walk too long. My BP isn't low though. Other than that, I feel great. Today makes one week since my surgery. Oh and I still have stomach soreness and swelling, but my surgeon has me wearing a binder. VSG 6/17/2016

@@Avettgirl where do you get the Fairlife Milk? VSG 6/17/2016

Nothing worked for me when I had my children. I think stretch marks are hereditary too. My mom, me and one of my daughters all got crazy stretch marks from our pregnancies, and I used something called mothers helpers and palmers coca butter religiously and still ended up with a lot of stretch marks. Now I'm just concerned with loose skin. Gonna try the suggestions here. VSG 6/17/2016

@@Sleeve it to Beaver One week has gone by fast, but still not fast enough lol! I keep thinking if I can only get to the football season, which is like 8 Sunday's away, I'll be fine! So bored with this pre op diet and not being able to drink cold Water. RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

@FIGal78 no problem! I don't want to become obsessed with the scale, so I can't wait until I get to feeling more like myself. I still get lightheaded if I stand or walk too long. Going up a flight of stairs in my house still makes me tired. BP not low. Just pacing myself until my post op appt. next Thursday. Oh I changed my name too lol RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

@@Sleeve it to Beaver I'm so looking forward to eating hummus again lol RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

No, haven't experienced that. Hope all Is well today. RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

Avocado oil, Jamaican castor oil, coconut oil, Shea butter, and Moroccan oil all whipped together is great on the hair. RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

@@OutsideMatchInside I've been using shea butter and coconut oil forever also and you're right, does nothing for stretch marks. I even whip the Shea butter and it's just good for moisturizing and making your skin smooth. RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

Is it the Protein Shakes in general, or do you need more ideas for the protein shakes. I can't wait until I can have protein shakes. They're so tasty and refreshing to me. RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

Way to go! RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016

I can't wait to start that phase! My Nutritionist begged me not to eat baby food She said please cook and purée it lol. I hadn't planned to eat baby food anyway. Only like their bananas RealityKrys VSG 6/17/2016