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lunarose

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  1. lunarose

    LOL! When will my mind catch up to my stomach!! I have to fight the urge to take two everything before surgery one tub of yogurt, one pop tarte, one taco....as not enough. Now half of one is too much(G)

    How did your first post op go? I know you are worried about your weight loss where they happy?

    Nancy

  2. lunarose

    Ugh! I tried some non fat refried beans with a little shredded cheese maybe 1/2 a cup...way too much didn't get sick but it was close finally after an hour I am starting to feel better. I thought I could eat the same amount as I eat with cottage cheese no way!

    Nancy

  3. lunarose
    Hi, I am only 2 1/2 weeks out but so far I don't regret it at all. Nancy
  4. lunarose
    Hi, I don't like broth either so what I did was take a can of chicken noodle soup strained add the Water like that can saids to and heat tastes a lot better then broth. Nancy
  5. lunarose

    50 + pounds question

    lunarose replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hi, I am 15 days out and have lost about 16 lbs but to me when I look in the mirror I look like I lost more go figure. I know when I saw my surgeon last week and was 14lbs down they were pleased with my progress. I think the more you weight the faster the weight loss and if you are not getting all your fluids in you will also lose the weight fastere but it is a false weight loss. Nancy
  6. lunarose

    Hi, The isopure isn't too bad not great but tolerable. Last night our oldest and his family came over plus our nephew and my BIL who is here *again* so we took the whole gang to Hometown. I got some chicken vegetable soup a spoon full of mashed potatoes and a couple of pieces of jello and picked at my plate while everyone else ate and it was no big deal I didn't even look at the deserts which is my main weakness(G) When we left I was full but not overly so the chicken and carrots which I cut into tiny bits and chewed well no pain no indigestion. It was wonderful! The bottomless pit finally has a bottom! So far I have lost about 16lbs.

    Nancy

  7. lunarose
    Hi, I have been taking Fiber Choice with Calcium chewables. One a day and it has helped check with your doctor is it is okay. nancy
  8. lunarose

    Hi, I have been good with the protein I think I get in at least 60g a day and I do think it helps with the engery ot lack of (G) I have grape frost flavor isopure and I make sugar free pudding out of the chocolate or vanilla protein powders chocolate unjruy and the vanilla is from about time. I also like the chicken soup from unjury I take a can of chicken noodle strain it so I just get the broth I find it tastier then plain chicken broth. Have you tried the cream soups yet? That is where I started feeling stuffed. Its just so hard to get use to being stuffed by so little I haven't been able to convince my head that a half cup is plenty(G) Feeling full feels pretty much the same as it did before the surgery just quicker no pain just very uncomfortable. So far I have not found anything I can't tolerate but of course the diet has been limited(G)

  9. lunarose
    Alish, It is so wierd to me how different the post op diets are from doctor to doctor. I think the thing with tomato Soup and V8 doesn't have to do with their thickness but rather acidity. I have found that making sugar free puddings with Protein powders works really well you don't need to really taste it just swallow it like a raw oyster(G) Nancy
  10. lunarose
    I will be thinking go away fog thoughts and good thought for you on surgery day. You'll do fine. Nancy
  11. lunarose

    keeping your old stomach!

    lunarose replied to sleeveorbust's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Donebare, That is what I want to know my incision is all of two inches! I cvonsider the part they took out as my new stomach's evil twin. Nancy
  12. lunarose

    GNC Protein Powders

    lunarose replied to Mick78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I bought their dutch chocolate Isopure I hate it I bought it online but haven't found anywhere where it talkes about their refund policy. I do like their muscle milke and a new one that is all About Time Protein powder. Nancy
  13. lunarose

    LOL! I think I got all my gas out with the first 48 hours I thought my chest was going to explode(G) That hurt! Yesterday I made myself two poached eggs for dinner last night way too much1 It gets kind of tricky when you start with the mushies I can not imagine what regular food will be like. Some days if I do not take a nap I can barely keep my eyes open after 9pm. Are you taking any b12? It is suppose to help with energy. Have you found any protein drinks you like?

     

    Nancy

  14. lunarose
    Emma, I wish this had been available when I was your age I am a little jealous of all the doors that will open for you. Nancy
  15. lunarose

    Hormomes

    lunarose replied to Vicki's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hi, I take compounding hormones and did not have to go off them I did not take them the first week post op but went back on them. I am post so maybe that is why? Nancy
  16. lunarose

    Two Weeks post op

    lunarose posted a blog entry in Blog 3208

    Hi All, So tomorrow is my two week surgiversary. I think I have been floating on a pink cloud for the last week. I keep waiting for the second shoe to drop I have no gas no reflux no pain. I feel wonderful. Giddy actually I am finally starting to believe this will work. I have to stop my self from running up to every overweight person I see and telling them about this fantastic journey I find myself on. I am so surprised now how much food is pushed down our throats by the media. It is State Fair time here in Los Angeles and so all the news stations have been covering all the fried foods. I have to tell you they are easier then I thought they would be to see. I use to obsess about food always worried about it now I don't. Freedom at last! That is what this surgery has given me. Nancy
  17. lunarose

    Stretching

    lunarose replied to lunarose's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thanks Mini Me. Yesterday I made myself two pouched eggs they certainly didn't look like a lot but after almost finishing them I realized one would have been more then enough. Nancy
  18. lunarose
    Hi, Let's see the last thing I remember is that it was 3pm the next when I was awake enough to see it was 5pm. I'll have to ask my husband (G) nancy
  19. lunarose
    Hi, I agree. Smoking not only causes constriction of blood flow but also effects your lungs and with the possible risks of blood clots and lung problems increase. Maybe you can try making edibles with them.
  20. lunarose

    Lol! 2 miles sounds a lot more impressive then it is. I have no doubt that you walked even further on your hour walks. I also walked a lot pre op and had for years. Every day does get better. I am just sorry that you had such a rough first week.

  21. lunarose
    Hi, I have Kaiser but was rejected by the for the sleeve because my BMI was not high enough it was high 36s and no diabetes so I had to be self pay. I'll ask my friend who did the options about the doctors there and will call them on Tuesday when they are open. I imagine it can only benefit us to have a PCP who knows what issues we may get down the line. Nancy
  22. lunarose

    So glad to hear you are feeling better those first few days of yours sounded brutal. I still have some tenderness and soreness I think that is normal. My biggest issue now is eating too fast and too much my head hasn't quite gotten the memo. I started walking close to two miles on Friday.

    Nancy

  23. lunarose

    I hope now that you are a week out you are feeling a lot better.

     

    Nancy

  24. lunarose
    Emma, Excellent attitude! You may want to try out different Protein mixes while you wait and find one you like beforehand and start getting use to drinking all day long. For me the crystal lights have been a godsend. Also if you can start a walking routine that will help with your recovery. And start taking your Vitamins now to build up your system. Nancy
  25. lunarose
    Boo! I am in Santa Clarita. I will call the options program out here and see if any of theirs are accepting new patients. I am so glad you posted this as your game plan. Thanks Nancy

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