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    Re: Post-Surgery--- MUST HAVES???

    To make them shakes taste good but not become a hassel you need a cuisine art
    "immersion blender" it is quick and convienent and blends all those shakes so they taste good. Plus it purees soups...
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    Re: why we need all our water....

    Hi Grace. Love this post. In the beginning I mistaked hunger for thirst but now there is no doubting.......water is a huge element and I think my thirst mechanism is working!!!!! Thanks for posting!
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    Re: Day 5 Preop Liquid Diet

    Congratulations to you!
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    Re: To eat or not to eat that is the question?

    You should eat every 2-3 hours. To nourish your body and keep your metabolism functioning. Very very important. best of luck/
  5. Thread: Hunger pangs?

    by Lglow
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    Re: Hunger pangs?

    So many different reactions after surgery. The drain does help. I didn't have vomiting but I was really sick after surgery. Around week 3 things were better. I am 4 months out and still have to...
  6. Re: Question for those that lost quite a bit of hair

    I have lost a lot of hair. However, my stylist said that its not that bad. That sounds silly b/c its so personal but I have been losing hair for 2 months. I guess i had thick hair to begin with. ...
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    Re: Lost My Post-Op Support

    You will be tired and definitely challenged but you can do it. The home health is a good idea. I had many patients when I was a home health nurse. It can be done. Ask your doc in if you are...
  8. Thread: hi

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    Re: hi

    I loved the Netherlands when we lived in Germany! I still crave dumplings and Schnitzel with fried onions! lol. Glad your on the forum!
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    Re: Solution to your constipation issues!

    Great tip! One I will try!
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    Re: I need some support!

    Hi Sabrina! Welcome to the group. So glad your here and reached out to us. So many days have went by this last year where this was a place I could turn to and make friends and get the support I...
  11. Re: When does your hair loss stop? After it has all fell out?

    This is a really difficult side effect from WLS. Everyone experiences it differently and some don't at all. I have friends who have experienced it and said that it does taper off and your hair will...
  12. Thread: Doubting myself

    by Lglow
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    Re: Doubting myself

    Omgoodness! I felt the same way. Mainly because I was terrified of failure and once in awhile thinking something would go wrong. Its natural to be doubting. The trials and successess you read...
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    Re: Just under 3 months out

    Great post! I eat very limited now that I am 3 months out. Most of my food is solids and I have things that agree with me better than others for sure. I do have to continue my protien shakes. I...
  14. Thread: JuJu

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    Re: JuJu

    This can be scary but the most important thing is to have confidence in your surgeon, good communication with him and his nursing staff that assists you with phone calls , excellent understanding of...
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    Re: Let me tell you about flying!!!

    This is awesome! The last time I flew me and the guy next to each other were both obese and we were just spilling into each other! Gross! so glad I had my surgery and don't have to worry about the...
  16. Thread: Infection

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    Re: Infection

    Antibiotics will remedy it. At this point any creams and such like triple antibiotic ointment I would wait. Your doc may not want you to apply any creams. At least that was my experience in home...
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    Re: SV...and a few NSVs

    That is so great! You have done awesome!
  18. Thread: OK Please pray!

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    Re: OK Please pray!

    Sending prayers your way! Good luck!
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    Re: how many days were you out of work?

    I would say 3 weeks is a realistic goal. The first week you are recovering. The second week you are recovering and by the third week you are getting more used to your bodies needs and resting less...
  20. Thread: 1st Day of Foo

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    Re: 1st Day of Foo

    I would start a soft food diet and call my doctors office to inform them you are having edema in your legs. Not sure what your physical history is but if you have any b/p issues or have added salt...
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    Re: 5 weeks out and 40 pounds down!

    I have been folowing your journey from when you started and you have come a long way baby! All the fears and concerns of the past are behind you and its wonderful to see you so happy! After being...
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    Re: 1st appt with surgeon

    My doc recommended this also. I am glad I chose sleeve. I am losing weight and very happy with my results. I live on a post where we have a barriatric program. I have a lot of friends that have...
  23. Thread: Meal ideas..

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    Re: Meal ideas..

    I cook out of "The Everything Post Weight loss Surgery cookbook" by Jennifer Whitlock. It is formulated for barriatric patients and I love the section with Marinades, rubs and dressings. It has...
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    Re: Popcorn.............anyone?

    I eat lowcal popcorn all the time. No problem.
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    Re: 4 Month Post OP *PICS*

    Wow! Your doing great! Thanks for sharing the pics it inspires the rest of us!
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