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  1. Thread: Hello

    by brailynsmommy08
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    Re: Hello

    Days 1-10 of my post op diet was clear liquids
    Days 11-21 were soft foods like pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese and laughing cow cheeses and creamed soups (all low calories and sugar free)
    Days...
  2. Thread: Hello

    by brailynsmommy08
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    Re: Hello

    The tenderness and taste stuff is normal. As for the protein shakes try using a smaller scoop of it even if it means having to do it an extra time or two a days, try it with water, milk or any other...
  3. Re: What are some of soft foods did y'all ate after, post op?

    YOu should be on the soft food phase now which is cottage cheese, yogurt, creamed soups and all that plus your phase 1 foods. You should also be doing protein shakes now as well. Whatever you eat...
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    Re: 1st plateau

    I lost 20 lbs in 10 days then hit a plateau for 3 weeks. Just make sure you increase your protein and food intake to get the calories in and walk and start toning up. You may not lose pounds but lose...
  5. Re: 2 days out - when does it stop hurting to drink water????

    It should only hurt if your drinking to fast or taking in to much air causing an air pocket. Avoid a straw and just fill your mouth and slowly swallow it. I say it takes about a week to get us to it...
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    Re: Howdy from Oklahoma

    Hello. I can tell you what I know and that is I don't regret a thing. i went to mexico due to insurance denying me. I saw Dr Rod in Juarez MX and he was fantastic. I have had no complications at all...
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    Re: Weight loss

    your not behind we all lose at a different pace. I was feeling the same way and I am 6 months out and down 85 lbs but with my stalls taking up half my post op time it makes me wonder if I am behind. ...
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    Re: I mean NO disrespect

    I went to Mexico because I can't afford $17000 to have it and it was $6800 in Mexico. I had my surgery at a real hospital and stayed there the entire time. The drive back across the boarder wasn't...
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    Re: Best "starter" soft foods?

    Sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes just limit your intake of them as well. Chicken was a hard one for me at first too. Turkey was okay as was tuna or the canned meats but cooked chicken seemed like a...
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    Re: Best "starter" soft foods?

    Don't skip a step as they have a reason why they make you go from liquid to creamed to soft foods. Your stomach is really sensitive right now and can not handle the other foods yet. You can try soft...
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    Re: March 26, 2012 Sleeve & New

    if your down 30 lbs its more than gas. Keep measuring yourself for when you hit your stalls as you may lose inches and not actual pounds. Congrats on your weight loss thus far.
  12. Re: For you married sleevers...............how have you dealt with a spouse who doesn't get it?

    I am in the same boat with you. I had my surgery 4 months ago and have lost 70 lbs so far. My husband is a huge eater and it gets easier. WHen I go to a buffet I usually just get a small plate and we...
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    Re: Lifting my 20 lb baby post-op

    I run a daycare and started back the week after my surgery and haven't had an issue with it at all. In fact my daughter is 3 and 40 lbs and I had my surgery on a monday and had to carry her on the...
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    Re: Protein ..

    My dietician recommends 80-100 grams a day based of your level of exercise and food intake. I average about 80 right now from both the drinks and food. You don't want to do to much as you can...
  15. Re: Ladies...time of the month question 3 weeks post op

    I got my period 2 days after surgery after skipping almost 3 months and I was starving and wanted chocolate so bad. Your body is still adjusting but it does get easier. Although my period lasted 46...
  16. Re: First Few Days After Surgery [What To Expect]

    Your incisions will hurt the more you get up from a laying position and the gas is uncomfortable but walking takes care of it. You will feel like you just had the best ab workout of your entire life...
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    Re: So frustrated!

    Mine you out of all my calories I get 260 of them from my protein shakes and maybe 300 or so from actual food. I also limit my carbs to half the recommended amount.
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    Re: So frustrated!

    I had my surgery the day before you and hit 50 lbs 2 days ago. I joined the gym the 13th of Feb and started working out the 14th and have only missed 1 day since joining. I doubled my workouts that...
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    Re: In-House Financing

    I was told it goes based off your credit, if your credit isn't that great you pay more down but if its good you can do it for less down. I paid out of pocket for mine but the girl who I went with got...
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    Re: i have 2 questions.....

    A sip is just enough to coat the inside of your mouth or to fill under your tongue so its about an oz. Your stomach will tell you if its to much anything that requires you to swallow more than once...
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    Re: Losing weight fast enough?

    join myfitnesspal.com and track what your eating and what your burning to make sure your balancing yourself out. Watch the carbs, make sure your still eating your protein every day, make sure your...
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    Re: How long was your recover time?

    I had my surgery on a Monday and was up and walking Monday until Wednesday when we flew home. I took it easy Thursday and Friday and by easy I mean I was moving the furniture to lean, did 5 loads of...
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    Re: How do I get started

    First do you have insurance? Second if you don't do you have the means to self pay or make payments? Third are you ready for a life change? Fourth are you 100 lbs or more pounds over weight? If your...
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    Re: Pregnant!

    Have a healthy happy baby. you knew pregnancy was a possibility with the surgery and weight loss and that having unprotected sex causes the chance of pregnancy to be higher so now you need to see...
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    Re: Is anyone UNhappy with their sleeve?

    I am 71 days out from the sleeve and 50 lbs lighter and no regrets here. I wanted the band but didn't want to have to pay out of pocket for fills or schedule appointments to have them done. I can eat...
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