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To count or not to count (calories)
Tabularasa2018 replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I used to be a CRA, now CTM; I would pack boiled Eggs, chicken and freeze my protein shakes if I didn’t want to check a suitcase. If there was no fridge in the room, I would either request one before getting to the hotel or fill the ice bucket in the room with ice from the ice machine to preserve my food. The breakfast bar would also have sausages, bacon, eggs and yogurt. I also had the address of every Whole Food store or supermarket close to the hotel or site. -
Where Is Everyone From?
Tabularasa2018 replied to Lebim's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Alpharetta, GA. Formerly from London, UK. -
May Surgery Buddies
Tabularasa2018 replied to The Traveler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my RNY and hernia repair on May 11th. Reflux stopped immediately and I spent one night at the hospital. I started my protein shake as soon as I got home and on May 14th, I woke up with excruciating stomach cramp and diarrhea and thought that I was dying. The doctor on call called me back and told me to lay off the protein shakes and take Imodium. He said it was lactose intolerance and I should only sip water for 24 hours. I had to throw away 6 boxes of premier protein shake and have now switched to fairlife which is lactose and gluten free. I seem to be tolerating this well. At my clinic, it is full liquid for 7 days as soon as you leave the hospital, 1 week of purée, then weeks 3-5 of soft food and you can begin to introduce solid food one at a time after week 5. Pre-surgery was just liquid only 1 day before surgery. I believe that lactose intolerance is usually with bypass patients. I did not have any problems with the sleeve in 2018, but was one of the few who never lose weight after the sleeve; just 45Ibs and very bad reflux. -
Over night stay at hospital. Yay or nay
Tabularasa2018 replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the sleeve 4 years ago and was released a couple of hours after the surgery. Everything went okay and I personally would rather not stay overnight in a hospital if I don’t need to. My insurance paid and would have paid for the overnight stay. I had all the pain medication that I needed but only took Tylenol the day I was released and that was it. -
May Surgery Buddies
Tabularasa2018 replied to The Traveler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
May 11th revision to gastric bypass -
Thanks very much.
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I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
Tabularasa2018 replied to Pam Peltz's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 54 and had my sleeve surgery yesterday. Please can someone tell me when swallowing water and shake stop hurting? I am too scared to put anything in my mouth. -
Please can anyone tell me when swallowing stops hurting?
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My surgery was today, I came out of surgery in so much pain I kept asking myself why I resorted to surgery. My son has been making me work every hour. Now, no pain and just a bit of discomfort in both shoulders. Did not use pain killer but used the anti-nausea tablets twice. I am only able to drink water today and hopefully can start on the shakes tomorrow.
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This is my first time posting; sorry for the multiple posts.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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I got my surgery date today for October 12. I am having pre-op meeting tomorrow. Just 1 day of liquids - a day before surgery. I am very excited and anxious at the same time, although I am very glad that I do not have a long wait to scare myself out of the surgery.
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Just got approval!! Any October sleevers out there?
Tabularasa2018 replied to sleevemebaby7781's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am also hoping for an October date. Congratulations.