Crystal Ann Keister

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My doctors office called they think Im constipated and when I pushed I strained the muscle cause discomfort. They want me to take a stool softener Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

I only took a week off, I have and desk job 8 hr days. food wise I feel I stay on target better at work then I do on weekends. Ive had no problem coming back to work in only a week. I am start of week 3 post op (8/15/16) of the Duodenal Switch procedure. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

I am starting my 3 week post op on Monday. And since being nothing but Protein shakes and liquids for 3 weeks now. I dont know how Im gonna make it forever on protein shakes. My surgery requires 90 to 100 grams of protein a day. I know once Im on real food I'll get most of my protein from my food. But if I need to catch up I dont want to always have shakes for large gram consumption to hit my goals. So I was trying to think of a way to substitute the sickly sweet shakes. I made tonight one pancake with non flavored protein. It came out ok, with 21 grams of protein in one pancake. It tasted more dense like bread. But I think it will be perfect for hummus dipping. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

https://www.youtube.com/user/LifeCoachLaurenVento/videos?sort=da&view=0&flow=grid Lauren Vento The Happiest Women Alive I have been watch Lauren's Videos all day and am really enjoying her. Just wanted to share

Duodenal Switch patients, did anyone else have this continues fear that they were going to pull apart their new plumbing when using the bathroom, pushing out a toot, or even stretching? I can not stop thinking Ive pulled something loose. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

For a Duodenal Switch my doctor told me 80 to 100 grams a day Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

I did taste test pre surgery, but taking a few sips is good but two weeks straight of that same thing and it gets rough. I had chicken broth tonight and that helped but I cheated a little and had an ounce of finely shredded chicken in it and I chews alot to ground it up Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Where can you buy it, other then online? Is there a store I can physically go to? Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Im not constipated and my Water and Protein intake is on track. I just have this continues fear of messing my insides up if I do anything other then sit still. Mental I know just mind is crazy right now and when I do try to push out a gas bubble or bm I think I might break something. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

My Duodenal Switch with a hyhatal hernia repair was on Monday 8/15/16. So far things are not going well, I hurt, I can't get enough clear fluids in because I feel so full after one oz. I'm up and walking but not much gas is coming out. And peeing has been hard to do. So far I am regretting this choice more and more. What have I done, I feel a continuous knife in my chest right at the sternum all the time. Im afraid as of now. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Im feeling better but still worried. I have to start a new job on Monday 8/22 a weeks recovery was all I could pull off financial. I hope my brain will sharping if I get off the pain meds. I feel alot of brain fog, memory and hard to focus. And Im still sleepy so Im gonna try to not take pain meds much today. I was able to get all my liquids and Protein in yesterday, but it really was sipping all day full or not. Thanks for all the support Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all, Im just scared I m ade a mistake Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Jin Yoo at DukeOh wow! I thought about him, but I decided on Dr. Tyner at Bariatric Specialist. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120AZ using the BariatricPal App My surgery is Monday at REX in Raleigh, NC with Dr Enochs at Baratric Specialist of NC Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Honestly its all mental, Im on day 3 of the stray liquid liver reduction diet because my surgery is Monday and when Im "hungry" I stop an think am I hungry or bored or think its time to eat. The Protein shakes fill the real hunger for me so far. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

I am using Dr. Paul Enochs with Bariatric Specialists of NC. They are good, but if my insurance would have allowed it REX Bariatric was my #1 choice for office. I'm having the DS in the next few weeks. I get my surgery date today after my Final results visit at noon.

I watched in a youtube blog to bring a child sippy cup with you, because it helps teach you how to take the sip sip sip swallows. It prevents you from taking to big of sips while you are learning how to use your new stomach. I love this tip, I'm bring one to the Hospital with me.

Youtube Laura Vento Is your loved one considering weight loss surgery? Great video to help explain your desirer to have Weight Loss Surgery.

I have United Healthcare Gold Compass HSA 1600, paperwork was submitted Friday 7/29/16 goy my approval on Tuesday 8/2/16. It was way faster then I expected Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Bariatric Timer, and Bariatric App are the two I use Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App