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I am also losing very very slowly but I am not walking enough and I know it.
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APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
mariernest replied to MelissaH74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I got a big jar of coconut oil and slather it on every time I pass by. Works wonders. I'm supposed to drink 96 oz of liquid a day with half containing electrolytes. Very hard -
I can't have milk! No milk!
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Too much water immediately post-op?
mariernest replied to JenSev's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good you can do it. Just wait an hour after a meal -
By seeing you struggle might you mean hold you accountable instead? We need that !
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I have to have 96 ounces of liquids with half containing electrolytes
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You should have half of your liquids with electrolytes!!!! Important. I had two weeks of clear but included jello pop Sickles etc. this too shall pass
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Your surgeon should give you a list of what you need. Mine gave me the option of having my vitamins iron calcium probiotics etc shipped automatically every three months! Awesome
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What is included in the 64+ ounces of fluid each day?
mariernest replied to sheliss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I wish they would let me count protein shakes. Made it harder. -
How much water should I be drinking?
mariernest replied to jjsasha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
96 forever is what I was told -
Is it just me or does anyone else have "hollow" days?
mariernest replied to AGreenEyedWolf's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told no Gatorade never bread No fruit until goal weight is reached.anything soft digests fast so you get hungry faster. Stop with the car bs and grains and go easy on nuts. -
What is included in the 64+ ounces of fluid each day?
mariernest replied to sheliss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
48 percent has to have electrolytes in it -
What is included in the 64+ ounces of fluid each day?
mariernest replied to sheliss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
They took me off shakes after surgery. I have to drink 96 ounces a day of fluids -
Three weeks and only lost seven pounds. Told not to worry it will happen. Wondering when
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mild sleep apnea - I'm pissed
mariernest replied to transmformme's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have severe sleep apnea and had to take my cpap when I had my surgery. I had surgery for another reason a year earlier and they didn't ask for a study but after my levels kept dropping in the nights they told me I should have brought it -
Compression Garments?
mariernest replied to julielynn22's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Love my spanx. -
Slowest loser ever! Are several stalls in a row normal?!
mariernest replied to show1980's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am slow. Lost only seven pounds in first two weeks. Dr said I would lose more slowly because I have less to lose, but I am disappointed. -
$70k for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
mariernest replied to FamilyGuyNJ's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
$4,000 surgeon. Insurance paid hospital. I paid small amount for a class or two and a pellet shot, vitamins etc but most other visits monthly and classes were free. -
Sharp Pain Under Ribs
mariernest replied to RobinGee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Second week post op and only lost two pounds. Is that normal? -
Water every 15 minutes???
mariernest replied to Kris_Aloha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told 96 oz a day forever -
When do you start losing? One week out and not one pound
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I had to lose 11 pounds before surgery so went low carb and it took three months . One week out now and no weight loss. So when should I start losing. I never cheated before surgery but had two shakes and one low carb meal which wasn't too hard
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Binge eating and finding a therapist
mariernest replied to PAstudent's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Doesn't a support group come with your surgery? I had to attend the months before and two years after. It was added into the total cost along with the nutritionist physical therapist patient advocate and diet class. Support group really really helps! Find one! -
DO GASX STRIPS REALLY HELP GAS PAIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY
mariernest replied to pastbandedsleever's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
They gave me drops at the hospital and that stops any pain immediately -
3 Extra glasses of Water a Day, keeps the Weight Away!
mariernest replied to OzRoo's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We were told to drink 96 ounces a day forevermore
