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Gonna already posted yesterday- she's hardcore! But I thought I'd post too. I'm home and sleeved! It was a horrible flight back, took about 7 hours, but there is nothing as nice as falling into your own bed in your own apartment. Ahhhh, I feel a million times better. :001_wub:

How're my sleeve sisters and brothers doin?

Ivy

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Rest, sip, walk, rest, sip, walk. Welcome home!

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Hey all :001_unsure:

This morning Ms banana Stomach is a happy camper. :scared0: Yesterday she did NOT want another Protein shake and told me so in no uncertain terms. I'm thinking of making a little sign saying 'listen to your body' (Dr A kept saying that) or "Obey the Sleeve!".

I'm amazed at the lack of bruising I have, even where the iv was is just slightly sore if I give it a good poke. (I can hear my Dad saying "don't poke that!") My drain incision bugs me a bit when turning over in bed and once in a while if turn or bend, but otherwise I have nooo pain. Didn't need painkillers except for the flight home.. And I'm a wuss.

I'm not making the Protein goal or the Water goal but getting better every day. I had trouble getting 2L of Water down pre surgery too so that's not too surprising. Jello was amazingly 'crunchy' and went down fine if I 'chewed'. Yay, chewing! Still not physically hungry, but my mouth wanted some of the bbq someone in the building was having.

Hope everyone else is hanging in there,

and just maybe starting to love the sleeve a bit

Ivy

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Hi Ivy,

super that you are adjusting as you should and loving the banana stomach - me too!

Do you want ot go to the support group here in Toon town 1st Wed in November?

Let me know if you need a ride or any more info.

Welcome home!

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Hey all :001_unsure:

This morning Ms Banana Stomach is a happy camper. :scared0: Yesterday she did NOT want another Protein shake and told me so in no uncertain terms. I'm thinking of making a little sign saying 'listen to your body' (Dr A kept saying that) or "Obey the Sleeve!".

I'm amazed at the lack of bruising I have, even where the iv was is just slightly sore if I give it a good poke. (I can hear my Dad saying "don't poke that!") My drain incision bugs me a bit when turning over in bed and once in a while if turn or bend, but otherwise I have nooo pain. Didn't need painkillers except for the flight home.. And I'm a wuss.

I'm not making the Protein goal or the Water goal but getting better every day. I had trouble getting 2L of Water down pre surgery too so that's not too surprising. Jello was amazingly 'crunchy' and went down fine if I 'chewed'. Yay, chewing! Still not physically hungry, but my mouth wanted some of the bbq someone in the building was having.

Hope everyone else is hanging in there,

and just maybe starting to love the sleeve a bit

Ivy

What kind of Protein shakes are you drinking?

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Welcome home Ivy - glad to hear you're doing so well - keep up the good work, you'll be feeling 100% in not time!

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Hi Ivy,

super that you are adjusting as you should and loving the banana stomach - me too!

Do you want ot go to the support group here in Toon town 1st Wed in November?

Let me know if you need a ride or any more info.

Welcome home!

I'd love a ride, that'd be awesome!

thanks :thumbup:

Iv

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What kind of Protein shakes are you drinking?

Isopure perfect 0 carb "chocolate mint" (it tastes like neither!) 50g Protein

I have the same brand apple melon but I'm kinda wary of it after trying a store's apple melon *pre* surgery and very nearly tossing my Cookies.

Syntrax nectar lemon iced tea-mmmm. only 23g protein but I mix w/double Water and sip it all morning.

I put a tiny pinch of benefibre (soluble inulin fibre) in my morning shake, but I don't think I liked it.

I know a lot of Dr A patients say they can't do Protein Shakes on clears, but I asked Dr. Campos about those specific brands and he said it was fine.

We should do a protein swap, I have a ton of different kinds.

Ivy

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Hey Ivy, glad to hear you are doing well. You will be able to get more Water and Protein in as time passes. I didn't meet my goals until I moved to mushies.

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[quote name=OrchidFan;15702

We should do a Protein swap' date=' I have a ton of different kinds.

Ivy[/quote]

That sounds like a good idea Ivy - I've got some too - not tons but some that is just sitting around taking up space!

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Hi Ivy, I'm so glad to hear that you made it home ok. You are right the flight back was terrible. Overcrowded, crying babies, restroom out of order, delays.

I loved getting home to my own bed too.

It was very nice to meet you and I hope we can continue to keep up with each others progress.

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