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Alcohol? Happy 21 [emoji322]
kc13 replied to hdsjourney's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Our surgeons at Kaiser told us NEVER to drink alcohol again because of the risk for ulcers as well as the HIGH risk of changing your addiction from food to alcohol. Of course people still will from time to time. Something I've learned through this process is that not many things affect me the way that it does to the majority of people who have been sleeved. The only thing that I am similar to the majority on is alcohol after sleeve hurts. I've drank(not a lot) on two occasions since being sleeved 12/19. First vodka drink with club soda was okay but gave me mild heart burn. The second drink was vodka based but no carbonated drink and my esophagus and stomach BURNED after the tiniest sip. You may be different from my experience so I guess you'll have to try, just be cautious. -
Abdominal pain 2 1/2 months post opt
kc13 replied to seeingme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That doesn't matter, pain can radiate to anywhere in your body. I used to have sometimes sharp, but mainly dull crampy left side pain and it turned out I had a lazy gallbladder and had it removed (this was before surgery) so I if you have pain after eating AND the statistics stacked against bariatric patients are high for gallstones. So it more than likely is something within your biliary system. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Mira lax is fine to take now! Trust me poops are far apart in this new life. I have IBS (before surgery) and went allll the time. I might go once every 3 days now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I'm at 200.2 this morning so I should be in the fabulous 100s tomorrow! Any ideas on how I should celebrate/ reward myself in a non food way??? I was sleeved 12/19/16 Total loss of 75 pounds since 8/4/16! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Well of course I didn't get to the 100s this morning... thems the breaks. Should be there tomorrow though ugh! Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Today I am also 6 months free of nicotine as well as 6 months since I started this lifestyle change so I'm definitely going to do one of these awesome things suggested Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I know around the 3 month mark we start losing hair after surgery, but has anyone noticed they have gotten hairier on their body or their hair on their head has grown much longer?? The baby hairs around my face that were only a few centimeters when I had surgery 12/19/16 are now longer than my eyebrows- it looks like I have bangs LOL! I just woke up shocked!!!! Also the peach fuzz on my stomach has started to grow and I'm a little self conscious about it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My vsg/gallbladder removal Surgery
kc13 replied to keezawest6's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my gallbladder taken out almost 2 years before I had my VSG on 12/19/16. Waking up from both of those were a nightmare. The gas with my gb was horrendous and I was sent straight home like 2 hours after surgery. For my VSG it was a require 1 night stay but I stayed 2 nights and almost a third for terrible nausea and pain. It was interesting because I didn't need any pain medicine besides twice when I got home from my VSG. I needed it one time when I was a week out and one time when I was 3 weeks out, but I needed loads of it after my GB removal. Anyways I hope you are feeling better!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone else gain a few pounds back starting puree?
kc13 replied to trenth's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wait until the 2nd week- 4.5week stall you'll go nuts. I'm FINALLY getting out of it and dropping pounds like hot cakes lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Dizzy Spells When Standing
kc13 replied to mylighthouse's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh my god I'm not a freak! Lol I was sleeved 12/19/16. I had this EVERY day and multiple times a day when I was on the liquid and puree food stage. I haven't had it in about a week. Nothing I did made it better besides trying not to get up and my doctor was okay with me not walking much because of it he told me to be cautious. Once I got into normal food like chicken and steak it got better also drinking tons more amounts of Water. I never tested my blood pressure during it but that could be it too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I can't find it!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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The need to eat until stuffed
kc13 replied to nnagle323's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't snack! If you're just recently post op (within 3mos) you should try eating 1/2cup of food 3x a day (I'm stuffed after) I couldn't even imagine snacking. If you're further along try 1 cup with 75% of it being Protein Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I took my pain meds only twice after surgery, but I was very dizzy the first two weeks so I didn't drive until two weeks out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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When does appetite return?
kc13 replied to _Mini_Me_'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 12/19. My hunger is already back but there's still times when I could go without eating and like you said, it's a chore. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Losing fast after surgery
kc13 replied to hannah0101's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When is January 33rd??? Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
3 meals a day no snacking. It works perfectly with my schedule Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Weight Loss Update/ Success Progress?
kc13 replied to kaypitre5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5'6" and started 8/4/16 at 275.5. Was 230.5 day of surgery 12/19. I followed Kaisers preop diet and did pilates 2x/week it was all from the food change. As of today 211.5 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Powerade zero (sugar free, 0 calories) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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HELP! Freaking out - need honest feedback
kc13 replied to minervaxx6's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nausea was so terrible (stayed two nights) that the gas pain didn't do anything to me. My incisions were the worst part. Right when you wake up it's terrible but will go away. Everyone is different though, when I had my gallbladder out a year ago the gas pain was terrible for a week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm not going to lie to you, it was the worst part of this whole experience and I only had to do it for two weeks. Cream of chicken (don't add liquid), non fat yoplait yogurt, and a ricotta bake (lasagna w/o noodles and meat). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Exercise after surgery. ALSO puree foods not filling me up
kc13 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon tells everyone to walk 5-10 minutes a few times a day but today I'm itching to go on a really long walk, about two miles. I was sleeved 12/19 and I wanted to see if others think this is safe? My mom and grandma keep pushing me to go but I told them I don't think I'm supposed to yet... anyone have any info on this? ALSO I'm in the puree food stage and I get out of it on 1/6 when I see my surgeon. I do not feel full whatsoever after I eat my 1/4 cup of puree food 3x/day. Will this change when I'm onto soft foods? I really hope so! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Ya mine was a three day ordeal of trying to get anything out. It finally did and I had to brace myself. Honestly I felt ripped open LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Exercise after surgery. ALSO puree foods not filling me up
kc13 replied to kc13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes when I say normal I mean lifelong eating Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Lactose intolerance after sleeve?
kc13 replied to gg2016's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's a common occurrence that happens to a lot of post WLS patients. For me I was lactose intolerant before it but for some reason now it's not bugging me! As for something you can eat, you can puree meats with hot broth! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Exercise after surgery. ALSO puree foods not filling me up
kc13 replied to kc13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm with Kaiser in Richmond, California. We don't measure by micronutrients or how many grams of protein we get in a day. When back to normal they expect 3oz of protein plus vegetable or fruit. Coming together to be 1 Cup per meal with 75% being protein . So far the only protein I get now is from my yogurt and the other meals provide a little but not much. I tried pureeing chicken with broth and it is freaking gross lol I'm gonna have to stick with yogurt, cream of chicken, and a ricotta bake I made. Otherwise everything else has become disgusting to me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Exercise after surgery. ALSO puree foods not filling me up
kc13 replied to kc13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@theantichick in my plan we aren't allowed to have Protein shakes... probably why we only do two weeks of puree instead of 4 like other plans! I'm drinking Water like a champ though. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App