Slownstedy
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December Surgery dates???
Slownstedy replied to Kimmerz23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Newbie - BMI and insurance
Slownstedy replied to BlackHeart80's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ware ankle weights and heavy clothing . Kidding -
Sharing thoughts with 4 days left to surgery....
Slownstedy replied to Myap's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mya, sounds like you are sorting things , When I have doubts I just consider how my comorbidities ( CHF, diabetes , Kidney failure, severe sleep apnea , etc, will be put into serious remission and the alternative if I don't . -
What have you been drinking for protein ?
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post op 2 wk clear liquid diet nutrition .
Slownstedy replied to Slownstedy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you may be right. I am double checking. I may have misunderstood Clear VS Sugar -free ,low fat full liquid diet. Thanks. I would really like to have insure protein shakes first day home. Glad that I'm learning this now. 6 days to go. lol -
post op 2 wk clear liquid diet nutrition .
Slownstedy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was wondering what other people are doing for protein , electrolytes ,and vitimins during the 2 wk clear liquid diet stage. Thanks. -
Diet after bariatric sleeve
Slownstedy replied to Justthebeginning2019's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are sooooooo right on sister ! Sepsis and Peritonitis is no joke ! I spent a month in ICU,( 2wks in a Coma ) 4% chance of surviving . Hellish ! My flu turned out to be a perforated duodenal ulcer. I am terrified of another leak ! VSG scheduled for 12/04. lol -
post op 2 wk clear liquid diet nutrition .
Slownstedy replied to Slownstedy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, I've put these replies into my favorites. Great advice ! -
Should be 50/50 water / liquid nutrition.
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I second possible gull stones or G B Attack.
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Shortness of breath/ light headed
Slownstedy replied to Sweetthing's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So glad you're ok. Sorry if my panicked post frightened you. Best wishes from Santa Barbara Ca. It might snow wed! lol Keep checking back. -
Well into my pre op liquid diet
Slownstedy replied to jessrunge6's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
sometimes when there is little or nothing to poo... -
Please weigh in on unusual items for hospital stay
Slownstedy replied to Ymasita's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was kidding , kind of. lol I'm getting sleeved on 12/4. Great recommendations . Good luck to you. -
Please weigh in on unusual items for hospital stay
Slownstedy replied to Ymasita's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
A gun. -
probably not for awhile ...but you will. 😎
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Watched every episode of my 600. lol Great show. Those staple lines look like zippers. lol The scale doesn't lie !
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Stool Hardening and Uncontrolled Bowel Movements
Slownstedy replied to James S's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You just reinforced my resolve to continue Victoza 1.8 or 1.2 mg post VSG. Re. Gastric emptying . Will need to closly monitor B G levels though . -
ASAP. Just in case they want some psycotherapy before surgery .
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Shortness of breath/ light headed
Slownstedy replied to Sweetthing's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be a clot in the lungs . go to A&E or E R or at least call Dr immediately . SOB IS A REAL RED FLAG ! -
Shortness of breath/ light headed
Slownstedy replied to Sweetthing's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be a clot in the lungs . go to A&E or E R or at least call Dr immediately . SOB IS A REAL RED FLAG ! -
Stool Hardening and Uncontrolled Bowel Movements
Slownstedy replied to James S's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Metamucel/ more water/fluids -
11 1/2 weeks and stalled... but....
Slownstedy replied to momof3_angels's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I can only hope to do as well. -
After losing 60 lbs I have Been in a stall for about a month gain and lose the same 5 lbs over and over.My VGS is scheduled for 12/04/19. You are doing great.
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One week post-OP with two complaints
Slownstedy replied to Metamorphosing's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A Farting , whistling , mask wakes me up several times a night when the pressure ramps up. They want me to bring my Trilogy 100 to surgery . I'm affraid of blowing air into my new sleeve causing a leak. -
Especially when you start burning fat and releasing ketones.
