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greensmoothie reacted to a post in a topic: Why I eat baked potatoes, brown rice and whole grain bread
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I had reflux before surgery. After VSG I had reflux and my doctor told me to take over the counter medication for it. I’m now 3 1/2 months post op and no more reflux. I don’t take anything. The surgery healed me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I can relate. I ate so horribly before surgery because I felt like I was never going to be able to eat those foods again. My doctor warned me of this but it didn’t stop me. Now that I am about 3 months post VSG I can eat whatever I want (in small portions). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The thought of a catheter.. scary!
greensmoothie replied to Ed_NW's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon did not use a catheter, thank God! I had one in the past for child birth. It doesn’t hurt. For me it was a mental block. It’s the process of getting it placed and removed, the thought of it and knowing it’s there that I can’t tolerate. But if you have to have it done it’s not actually painful. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Blood thinner injections
greensmoothie replied to mousecat88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor allowed me to take the shots in my arm instead of my stomach. After having abdominal surgery I couldn’t mentally handle taking daily injections in the same region. I have a phobia about needles so my husband gave me the shots. I found the shots to be uncomfortable and my arm was sore afterwards. I don’t think I had any bruising. I focused on how important the shots were to avoid pulmonary embolisms to get me through it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Non Plain Water Drink Choices
greensmoothie replied to Gr8Mom's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I drank Low Sugar Apple Juice, Gatorade, Crystal Light and chamomile tea. For some unknown reason I had a hard time with plain water after surgery. I’m almost 3 months out now and can drink water just fine. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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I am freezing all the time now. I’m glad you posted this question. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I have a Fitbit blaze and I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Congratulations!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What's your go to exercise DVD/Program
greensmoothie replied to photogirl70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YouTube - Yoga with Adrienne. I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Female Facial Hair - IS THIS EVER GOING TO END? :(
greensmoothie replied to TakingBackChrissy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I bought the Bella Flash by Silk’n from Costco. I like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Female Facial Hair - IS THIS EVER GOING TO END? :(
greensmoothie replied to TakingBackChrissy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second the laser recommendation. I bought an at home laser hair remover and I absolutely love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Woke up with pain in side
greensmoothie replied to rebchief's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m sorry to hear that. I think you should contact your doctor. I hope you feel better soon. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Terrified of puréed phase
greensmoothie replied to kaleeshab's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am about 6 weeks post sleeve surgery. It was really hard to tolerate anything other than jello and broth at first. I never hit the protein and water daily goals. I struggled to keep a lot of foods I tried down (TMI - I vomited a lot). I spoke with my doctor about it and he said to focus on water goals and reduced the water goal to 40 ounces per day. When I had an aversion to water he said I could hit my liquid goals with Gatorade, crystal light and the like. So long story short ... I stayed on liquids a little longer despite being able to go to soft foods. Despite these food plans that say you can eat X on a certain date, you know your body and what you are ready to eat. I think it’s good to take it slow. If something doesn’t work then try it again later on down the road. Like I said in the beginning of this post, I am six weeks out. Today I can eat and drink almost anything now without any issue. As your stomach heals it gets better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Has anyone tried any types of bread??
greensmoothie replied to likehasjustbegun's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also believe in balance and not having “forbidden foods.” I am a little over 1 month post op and just ate a whole wheat wrap with some chicken, cheese and avocado for lunch. I could only eat a few bites (about 1/3 of it). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk