RainbowBrite57
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Protein Water Question
RainbowBrite57 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Awesome, that’s great to hear! I was really dreading those shakes. Thank y’all! -
You had every right to call for updates & you were being nice about it too! I was lucky on the insurance front, it just took a few days to get my approval. I'm obsessively checking my phone today & I even called it from my work phone to make sure it was working. 🤣 I'm ridiculous!
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How exciting!!! I'm happy the ball is rolling fast for you. I wish you all the luck in the world with your surgery! You'll do great. I hope you have an easy recovery.
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Ugh,the waiting is so not fun. Everyday seems to last an eternity, right?!? I hope you hear from your doctor soon!!! Our new life is just around the corner. I'll update when I finally get my date! Good luck to you too!!! 😀
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I appreciate the assurance that it's ok to call. So true about them making $$$ off me, ha! I'll be sure to be very polite when I call and hopefully I can get some answers. Thanks!
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That does make me feel better! I’ve really convinced myself of the worst case scenarios! 😆 I think I’ll find something soothing to do now!
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Thank you so much! You’ve made me feel better about reaching out to them. I’m sorry you had to keep contacting the surgeon’s office though. That had to have been a pain! Once again, thank you! 😃
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Yonanas dessert maker
RainbowBrite57 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's good to know about bananas because I do enjoy them & hated to give them up. I'll probably have to look at my blood pressure dosage eventually too. I'm glad you are feeling better! My Yonanas is well passed the return window so I guess I'll see what I can do with it! 😊 Thanks! -
Do any of y'all use a Yonanas dessert maker? I bought mine when I was doing Weight Watchers but never even opened the box. I thought it might be useful, especially during the puree & soft food stage after surgery. I know bananas tend to be high in natural sugars so that's why I'm wondering if I should use it. Thank you!
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Favorite Grocery Products
RainbowBrite57 replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Great, thank you for letting me know! They look delicious so I hope I can find them post-op! -
Favorite Grocery Products
RainbowBrite57 replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Do you think the Fit & Active 20 calorie bars would work for the pre & post op popsicles I can have or is that a big no-no?! -
If you use popsicle molds, what are your favorite ones? I'm overwhelmed by the choices on Amazon! I was hoping to find one that will make the typical Popsicle brand popsicle shape but I'm not having much luck so far. I'd like to make my own because I don't really care for the sugar-free Popsicles. I'm also hoping to make pudding pops if anyone has a hint on a good way to make those!
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HAIR LOSS!!! UGH!!!
RainbowBrite57 replied to amboyle728's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My hair started thinning years ago. I'm going to be having gastric sleeve surgery soon so I can only imagine how thin my hair is going to get. Last year I found a powder that fills in the thinning areas and it really works. The one I found is the consistency of eye shadow but came with a stiff brush to kinda dapple it on. Maybe you can find something like that to use until your hair starts getting thicker again? -
That sounds so good!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Nausea from protein shakes/powder
RainbowBrite57 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've gotten Premier Protein cafe latte flavor powder so I'll definitely try that with almond milk. I don't know why the ready to drink ones aren't as palatable but they sure aren't! Thanks guys! -
Great question! I kept meaning to ask this! 😀 Good luck with your surgery. I'm waiting for the call to schedule my surgery any day now!
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Wishing you an easy recovery!
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I hope everything goes smooth with your surgery & recovery! You will do fantastic!
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just a little encouragement
RainbowBrite57 replied to Bariatric Blondeshell's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As someone who is just a few days away from getting her surgery date, I really needed to hear this! Thank you! You look amazing and I'm so glad you feel amazing too! I hope to check out your YT channel! -
For the puréed food stage did y’all use a food processor or a blender? I have a mini blender with a 20 oz cup that I was thinking would work but I’m second-guessing myself now. Thanks!
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Food processor vs Mini blender
RainbowBrite57 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I purchased a little 3 cup food processor so I’m hoping I’ll have the counter space for it, at least through the purée stage. I think I’m going to be using my mini blender a ton! I actually bought the 3 year protection plan for the blender since it’ll be used so much, ha! -
I thought I’d see how they do with the walmart water powder packs. I like the idea of the sugar-free Hawaiian Punch or kool-aid!
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Food processor vs Mini blender
RainbowBrite57 replied to RainbowBrite57's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks so much! I didn’t even think about the hot food. I just bought a food processor. 😀 -
Has anyone had surgery with Dr. David Diaz or Meridian Surgical Group located in Carmel, Indiana? I'd love to know your experience. I've only seen him during the initial consultation and I should be getting my surgery date soon. I was very impressed so I'm hoping that'll still be the case come time for surgery & post-care! Thanks!
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Thank you, I will give those molds a try! I'm glad you reminded me to put protein powder with the pudding pops & popsicles. I'm such a newbie that I may not have thought of that. 🤭
