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Wow congrats wtg!!!! U shld be so proud of urself!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

if you notice at the very right up top that is where the person who posted posted in the correct part of the forum. It's states rants and raves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

there is actually a section in this forum that states rants and raves!! So yes you can vent on here. Some people need to hear the hard truth. And everyone is entitle to an opinion. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was approved by insurance in three days!!! It all depends on ur insurance company and how long it takes. And usually the surgery is done atleast two weeks out from when they schedule it especially if you have a two week pre op diet!!! Lots of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

AMEN!!!! You are so right. And then u hear they're human they made a mistake. There is such a difference between being human and making a mistake, and MAKING A BAD CHOICE!!!! We obviously all had some sort of food issue or wldnt be here but some of us made good choices and some of us made bad choices. And some people need to hear the hard truth from someone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

tour very welcome I love her!!! So many good ideas!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Your* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There is a difference between making mistakes and making bad choices. I'm leaving it at that. Bc I don't have nothing nice to say. A prescription diet is to be followed. If u take too more pills then prescribed what happens? U can die. This is not a choice it's a prescription. And hearing someone say we're all human yes we are. But it's not a mistake it's a really bad choice. I wish you nothing but the best from here on out and I'm not here to make you feel bad but to make sure you know that this could have seriously messed u up or killed u!!! Sometimes hearing the truth is what people need to not do it ever again and follow the prescribed diet so if my truthful thoughts succeed in this. That's what I want. I'm not putting her down. I'm simply speaking what she asked of when she posted on a public forum and that's. the truth about what she has done and how dangerous it was. But mistake no that's not a mistake being human no that's not being human that's making a poor choice. Is it human for someone to drink and drive and kill someone????? No that's a bad choice. Is it human to be a drug addict. No it's a bad choice. We need to learn the difference and that we have choices in this yes it's hard believe me I know I love food and I cook for my family every night I bake for them all the time. And would I love to have a bite ooooooohhh heck yeahhhhh. But I know I had this surgery for a reason and that was to start my life on a better track. There is nothing I would do to sabotage it!!! And in that I made a choice!!! Good luck and I hope your okay and I hope ur successful in the rest of ur journey. Nothing but the best!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

we had same surgery day I had rny tho. Hw 289 SW. 264 weight to after surgery from swelling and fluids 274. Current weight 250!! Down a total of 39 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes check guideline tho I know I'm not allowed to have pastas. Too many carbs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shelly's Ricotta Bake 8 oz of Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 large Egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Refried Beans Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Corn beef hash Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shelly's Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole 4 cups Cauliflower, steamed 2 Tablespoons Butter, divided use 1/4 cup Flour (I use Spelt, higher in protein) 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard 1 teaspoon Salt a few twists of Black Pepper 3 cups Milk 3/4 pound Sharp Cheddar cheese (3 cups) 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs (optional) Steam cauliflower set aside. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, blend in flour & seasonings. Add milk. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese; pour over steamed cauliflower and mix till combined. Top with optional crumbs mixed with remaining 1 tablespoons of butter. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. This will make a ton... enough for family and many bariatric portions. You can half the recipe. You can add cooked ground chicken, turkey or beef to this too. Throw your portion in the Mini Chopper food Processor and whiz away. You can add unflavored Protein too... mix it in milk like you would a shake so it's dissolved or you'll get clumps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2016/12/healthy-and-easy-holiday-party-recipes.html?m=1 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The world according to egg face great holiday party dishes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Smh. Contact ur surgeon!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You give them hell !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Saturday night I woke up at about 11 PM and my stomach was soaked and through my pants were soaked I called the surgeon to let him know that I had serous drainage. As a nurse I know that this is common however I have never seen it so bad in all my years of nursing. So he stated to just put a dressing over it and it should be okay. So the next morning I wake up still draining. By after noon is was draining so bad that the dressing was soaked within ten mins of changing it and I don't mean just wet I mean soaking through pants shirt and hoody. So my husband said I think u need to call the surgeon back. Long story short he said met me at the office on a Sunday which was wonderful since he was in the operating room all day anyways he said. So he looked at it and said everything looks okay and it may take a few days to stop draining. Today it's still draining super bad. I've been nauseous today a lot and now started with diarrhea. I'm hoping not related . I just don't wanna develope seroma. Or any infection as a nurse I do great with patients but not with my kids or myself bc I fear the worse. Lol. Which I know co workers have told me they're the same way when it comes to them or they're family probably bc of all the things we see in patients. Anyways I'm still soaking through dressings like crazy changes them atleast ten times today already. They have me comming back in tomorrow morning. I guess my biggest fear is that everything has gone sooooo smooth is this where I start having complications? Has anyone else had this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They were going to put a drain bag there to collect it but they did not have any in the office so I'm stuck to just redress it every half hour. Thanks!!!! Me too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

seroma* just realized I made a typo. I call that fat finger typing!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lmao @ luckily they haven't invented a smart phone where u can reach through and slap the person oh my I laughed reading that. Sorry for the idiot on the other end tho. No office Cordinator should not be given out medical information just because she works in the office and hears them say answers to some questions does not make her medical knowledgeable and if she was to give out the wrong information and somebody died or severely got injured because of this that whole practice would be at a law suit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I have a senoma under the skin that is draining and I just have to wait till it stops draining no infection and everything else looks great!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Google the world according to eggface she has lots of lunch combinations for people who have had this surgery. And lots of great recipes and Snacks ect. Even holiday platters. She is wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It is normal they most likely had a tube down ur throats for suction and for breathing assist and your throats can be sore for a few days!!! No worry completely normal you are fine!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wtg I'm sooo happy for you keep up the good work!!! I got this !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just that when they need to drain they will exit any pin while they can find. I go back again tomorrow so we will see I've never heard or saw drainage this bad either!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Pin hole* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Still draining badly!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So i dropped a lot of weight in my pre op diet but since surgery I seem to be dropping 1-2 lbs per day. Did anyone else do this in the beginning. I had surgery nov 22 my highest weight was 289. Before surgery I was 264. After surgery from swelling and fluids I was 272. I'm now at 250!!!! Not even two weeks post op!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App