Leak?

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Sannah...oh gosh yes' date=' I remember refried Beans while starting on pureed level foods. Funny, now I can eat anything but remembering that feeling of being able to have something other than liquids was devine. I agree, go slow. eggs were very hard to tolerate in the beginning for me so hot Cereal hit the spot for Breakfast. I would start the day with Decaf chai tea and take my PPI wait the 30 minutes and have hot cereal with milk on top. In the beginning you can make it as thin as you can tolerate, or just do it by adding more milk. Great with a little cinammon & sweetener. Mid morning I would have my first Protein shake and my Vitamins, I like the Pure Protein in Frosty chocolate (made with Water in the shaker bottle, not blended because it gets too thick and frothy, hard to get down). lunch would usually be Soup, thick and creamy or maybe yogurt. After lunch, some MIO iced tea, sip, sip, sip...mid afternoon another shake...then dinner, refried Beans with cheese, ricotta bake, mashed potatoes w/chicken gravy and I would add canned chicken as it is very soft, chili beans (pureed).....evenings...SF Jello or pudding, maybe a cup of SF hot chocolate. As you move to soft foods, crock pot meals are perfect.

Small portions, try and measure a few ounces at a time, and stop as soon as you feel the slightest bit full or no longer hungry. It does not take much to fill your new little tummy.

At 10 months out I am still amazed at my restriction level...and I love it !!!

Have a beautiful day!![/quote']

Hello!!

Thanks for giving me a glimpse into one of your days on puréed's. that is real helpful for me to read.

Yummy!! Hot chocolate sounds great right now. I am always so cold!!! Are you?

Mashed potatoes!! I am so doing this!!! today I am trying vanilla Protein Shake with sf pudding mix in it- pistachio!! I hope it's good!!

Sound like you've had great success!! It's so Inspiring to hear. Did you have a change in taste?

It's surely a beautiful day!!

Best,

Sannah

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Hi Sannah!

I was about to walk to my sons school to pick him up and then walk to the drugstore to buy valentines for him to give out. But I saw that you posted. So I want to say hi! And I'm so glad you are getting a little nourishment in! I hope that soon you can enjoy the benefits of this surgery.

Like me, walking out amongst people feeling good... And you know I'm going to ask you to give Venla snuggles

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Sannah' date='

Thank God! I'm so glad to hear things are turning around for the best! Hooray to you for FINALLY being able to eat some real food!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm doing a happy dance for you also!

You are so strong and brave to have gone through all you have been through and still remain in good spirits. Your outlook had always remained positive.

Take it slow and all will be fine!

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Hey Tasha!!

I knew right!? What a relief!! Food!? I am beyond excited!!! I am dancing right along with you!

Thank you for all kind words. They surely carry me through the rough times!!

I hope your doing well!! Your big day is nearing!!

Best,

Sannah

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So happy to hear you are healing and progressing! You sound like you are doing SO much better' date=' and I am happy for you![/quote']

Oh my goodness!! I am getting to be so much better!! You are right!! Things are looking up! I am climbing out of the pit and finding my way!!! it's so great!! Thank you for sharing in this happiness!! It's nice to message with you and everyone!!

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Hi Sannah!

I was about to walk to my sons school to pick him up and then walk to the drugstore to buy valentines for him to give out. But I saw that you posted. So I want to say hi! And I'm so glad you are getting a little nourishment in! I hope that soon you can enjoy the benefits of this surgery.

Like me' date=' walking out amongst people feeling good... And you know I'm going to ask you to give Venla snuggles <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hello!!

So good to hear from you Laura! Thanks for messaging me especially during your busy day!!

Venla is waking up from her nap soon and this is her most cuddly time of day!! Your right on time!!! I will give her extra snuggles!'

How nice that you two to get walk all over!! How nice!!

I am starting to be like you walking with the people and feelings good!! One day at a time, and every new step counts!!! I am learning and growing from with experience.

Hugs to you!!

Best,

Sannah

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Hugs to you, Sannah!!!

I hope your valentines day with your sweet baby girl and loving husband is wonderful!

<3

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Hugs to you' date=' Sannah!!!

I hope your valentines day with your sweet baby girl and loving husband is wonderful!

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Aww Thank You!! Your so sweet!! It's going to be a great day!! Are you doing anything special?

Best,

Sannah

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Just spending a relaxing evening at home with my husband and two girls. I think we will watch a love story girly movie and make the hubby fix us popcorn hehe

He watches the girly movies with us and then tries to hide his face when he is teary eyed during the emotional parts... We love it hehe

Are you all doing anything for Valentines?

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I wish I was up in Alaska!! I love the cold and snow!! Enjoy a little bit for me. I hope everything is going smoothly!!

Yes' date=' can you believe it? I am eating puréed food? Isn't it crazy!!! I had refitted black Beans. This am I had ground turkey sausage and gravy. So. Sounds like this fear is normal? I had the stents for six weeks and the was supposed to get that claw. I can only imagine a different set of emotions come with the claw. I would be worrying daily if it moved or came undone. Did you? We're you aloud to eat with the claw in place? That would be scary!!! Have a photo of the claw?

Yay!! I am so going to make this!! I have this!! But I couldn't have done with our all of you guys!! There is just no way!! I really need this kind of support. You guys know what the sleeve and or leaks are like!!! I can't thank you enough!!!

Don't work too hard!! Have a little fun!!

Best,

Sannah[/quote']

Alaska was lovely. Our house there is "done" as opposed to our house here which is in a five year phased restoration so having closets and a working kitchen is such a treat. I am going to end up having to return several times in the next couple of months so I'll get to enjoy the house again soon. I did have a run in with someone on the job site who I will likely have to deal with. That drove me nuts and kept me up LOL I hate getting rid of people but she's treating me like an idiot and that won't fly if she does not catch a hint SOON

I got off subject LOL I"m a bit bothered

The claw looks like a tiny (like smaller than a finger nail) hair clip with forks on each side that just wrap around the damaged tissue and hold it like a hair clip does a wad of hair. Crazy stuff but the goal is that the tissue, being too badly damaged to heal itself as it is with the leak flowing will seal up the leak and then become less inflamed and eventually (within six weeks) grow together.

When it was installed I was basically back at day one again. Fluids, then from clear to solid fluids, then purees, soft foods, etc. You don't progress beyond the soft foods while the clip is still trying to work (I think I was 8 weeks before I chewed much). I still can't have vegetable or fruit skins nor can I have salad (six months). The only way you know the claw is still there is via xray. So they install it and check it every so often and then at six weeks do a leak test again to see where you are. Mine was still there at six weeks (very unusual) but yes, throughout every single day I worried that damn thing might have let go. You don't feel it like the stints so the only way aside from the xrays to know if it's gone is that your leak symptoms develop again. At that point they would likely have removed my stomach So I worried and worried about that thing working. I was very lucky. It really is a much easier process than the stints. I also had very strict instructions about lifting, any physical activity, etc. I kind of kept really still for six weeks LOL

SOmeone asked about valentines day. DH and I are apart again...normal stuff in our life over the years but DS has made us valentines which he hid in his closet in his room. (Nanny told me) So this morning he told me that he thought the dog had pooped in the closet and it was very messy and it was very dusty and it was very bad and he wanted to clean it all up so I wouldn't have to so PLEASE MOM STAY OUT OF THE CLOSET LOL Apparently in his 7 year old mind he thinks a pile of dog poop might keep me out of it heh heh

My brother is visiting and he couldn't resist offering to clean it up heh heh

I bought a cake and Cookies and balloons and a stuffed doggie he wanted from the grocery store so I plan on surprising him in the morning He's always been with me on valentines day so we make it a tradition to make a big deal of it, then we'll Celebrate with dad again when he returns.

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Just spending a relaxing evening at home with my husband and two girls. I think we will watch a love story girly movie and make the hubby fix us popcorn hehe

He watches the girly movies with us and then tries to hide his face when he is teary eyed during the emotional parts... We love it hehe

Are you all doing anything for Valentines?

Hello!

Your Valentines Day sound perfect!! What a great hubby and Dad! I love it!! . So funny that he hides his face. How old are your girls?

Well we got our daughter a little gift. Balloons and a toy. My husbands weekend is Monday-Wednesday. So he won't be here most of the day. Venla (my daughter) and I will probably do some playing and activities together. She is still so young 16 months.

I hope all enjoy the movie and popcorn!!

Best,

Sannah

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Wow! I just read what you have gone through. So happy that things are looking up. Love the pic of your little girl. She is adorable! Good luck. I am sure you will feel much better now that you can eat

I admire your positive attitude!!!!!

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Happy Valentines Day Sannah!

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Happy Valentines Day Sannah!

Happy Valentines Day to you!! Thanks for the message!!

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Wow! I just read what you have gone through. So happy that things are looking up. Love the pic of your little girl. She is adorable! Good luck. I am sure you will feel much better now that you can eat <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I admire your positive attitude!!!!!

Hey Sue!! thank you for messaging and supporting me. it means so much to me!!

This road has been rough!! Each day it's getting better!!

Eating is nice but pretty scary. I am working slowly but surely!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Best,

Sannah

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I saw my PCP today. I have been seeing her for 15years and she care for my entire family.

The surgeon who did my sleeve called her and kept her in the know of my condition. I talked to my PCP about the care I received after my leak. My PCP is under the impression the surgeon is mad at me for having a leak and that she is misdirecting her anger and taking it out on me. My husband has long thought this as well.

Bummer that this is the case, but confirmation of this is nice.

I followed all directions to a t!! I do not blame the surgeon or myself for the leak. I have come to terms with my leak and realize that these things just happen. It's not been fun for me to endure a leak and rest assured I wouldn't wish this on myself or anyone else!!

I get that it is also hard for my surgeon to have patients with complications. But let's get real and show some heart!

Unbelievable!!

I am in shock!!

Sannah