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I carry this one around in my backpack. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O37TDO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perhaps have a 2nd opinion. Just to see what another surgeon thinks. Do you have GERD? I have heard people with severe GERD don't usually get the sleeve but bypass instead (I think?)

That is a strict pre-op. My pre-op was much longer though, 3 wks. Mine was 5 protein shakes with water (or 4 with milk), a cup of broth in between. I wish I had the 4 oz protein though hehe but still, hang in there, 6 more days. I feel ya though, and I'm sure there are several here that feel the same.

Congratz. Hang in there. We're here if you need us!

For breakfast, at that point, I'd have homemade milk kefir shake with protein powder. For lunch, I had black bean hummus with cumin, paprika, lemon juice & tahini. I'd make mozzalla crisps and dip them in it. So a typical meal with that would be 1 oz mozzarella (made into 4 crisps), and 1/3c hummus. I also like Shelley's ricotta bake or some version of it or a cauliflower pizza.

At week 5, mine were basically completely healed. I put Neosporin daily on it. If you haven't already, take your temperature to see if you have a fever which will tell you if you have an infection.

From my understanding, scar tissue isn't generally a problem. It does make the surgery last a little longer but for the most part, if they do stop, it's because it's far too dangerous to continue (or taking far too long), and you wouldn't want them to continue under those circumstances anyway. I don't think you'd have a problem though.

I have a love-hate relationship with my scale. Sometimes when I don't like the numbers, I change the batteries and think "That's gotta be it." It's so fickle though... I should invest in a better scale since those numbers have dictated my life since 2009.

Day 1 right after surgery for about a 2-4 hr window:, Severe nausea, pain... Like being hit by a truck. I was released the same afternoon, and once I got home & got my prescription meds, I felt much better. Not sure but I think they didn't give me too much pain/nausea meds in my IV because I had my revision as an outpatient (Surgery at 7 or 8 am, out by 4 pm). Other than that, it's been a really easy recovery. The most annoying thing: Itchy incisions and trying not to scratch the wounds open.

It's 11 pm, I'm not out the woods yet haha... But ty chycky!

Most people have no issues but just in case you have a crazy throat like mine (Even when I was completely asleep, my silly throat decided to fight it and spazz out grrr), you may have a very rare side effect of having bad acid reflux for a week or so. It will go away, just take OTC Antacid, and it'll be sufficient.

It's 10:34 pm and decided to sign in here for some more muscle power not to graze tonight since I broke my long time streak last night . Sharing my phone message I received tonight: "Eating may bring temporary satisfaction, but it will ultimately leave you with the unpleasant feelings you started out with." (phone app is My Diet Coach Pro)

At the moment, I still really love coffee with cream, plus a tablespoon of Genepro. It's a calming morning ritual. I love string cheese too...

Bah, I haven't grazed for so long and guess what? At midnight I had a piece of string cheese (I split it with 2 of my cats lol. They love that stuff.) I felt bad about it all morning. My reminder came through on my phone at 8 pm but I had the phone silenced. Doh!! I feel as though I broke my abstinence... Ugh, let it go, let it go.

@@tiff291 Hi Tiff I'm glad you shared that because I completely relate. I would guess most of us relate, just some of us, like myself, can't express it as well. hehe I am so relieved you're feeling better, Tiff. <3

At 2 weeks. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Sounds more like you are too tight since you have a expanded pouch. Guessing you'll need an unfill to let your band rest and let your stomach return to normal. Just my guess, and I could be wrong. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

@@cbonet With the fruit infused water: Yes, you can mix the fruits. With the kefir question: People do use them in coconut and almond milk, but once you use the grains, you can't reuse them again. You can grow them in regular milk (they need the lactose in milk as food so once the kefir is done, most of the lactose is gone), and they multiply like crazy, then once you get a lot of them, take a tablespoon of it and use them in your almond milk. That's what I've heard some people do.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in messages. I am such a fan of kefir... And for sure, you will have lots of questions. I know I did! Most important thing in the beginning is just know once you add the kefir grains to the milk, the milk is safe to drink from that moment on to weeks later (due to the fermentation).

It's super easy and fun. I've been doing it for years now. First you get 1 tablespoon of kefir grains (can buy it from Amazon or have a friend send to you since it really multiplies hehe), you add that tablespoon to 1 or 2 cups of milk, leave it out at room temperature for 24 hrs, strain the grains off, and you have kefir. You reuse the grains over and over. I still have the original grains from years ago. To the strained off kefir, you can put it in smoothies, and use just like yogurt but it has waaaay more Probiotics than yogurt, more strains to protect you from illnesses. Then with the strained kefir grains, you just add that into new milk and you do it over and over. It's easier to watch the video below as I'm not ept enough to explain it hehe. It's a great hobby too! Here is my favorite youtube video (it healed this girl from Crohn's disease):

I don't mind answering most questions. I think the only question that bothers me is the "I lost 1 million lbs in 3 weeks, and my weight hasn't changed for 3 days, what am I doing wrong?" Mainly because I think it has the potential to make a slow or average loser feel bad. In addition, the expectations of the surgery is a bit outrageous.

Ahh, ok I'm used to calling them empty calories. Those 10 rules are applicable to many of us. Thank you

Tighter skin.

First off I want to say what an incredible job you've done so far. That's a long time! I had to do it for 3 weeks and it was probably the hardest thing I've ever done physically speaking. You're almost there, and it will be worth it at the end. I know you know this deep down. Popsicles out of the liquids you are using (I made popsicles out of my Protein shakes to get that bite and chew feeling, jell-o, warm broth. I'm sure you already know all this though. Hang in there since you're so close now, and hug yourself for doing such an amazing job already. Most of us only have to do it for 2 weeks. I'm seriously impressed here.