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    Hi there! Thanks for the well wishes! My date is set for the 28th... I had listed the 16th a few mos. ago not really sure of the date.. was being wishful! Hope all is well for you!
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    Hi brook sorry it's been so long I'm down to 225 it's going slow but steady!!my mom took sick b4 Christmas and we lost her to cancer on the 15 th of jan. So it's been a little rough over here but day by day it is coming off!!! Congrats on the no extender on the airplane that is so fabulous! I'm definitely feeling way better I can do more ! Tying my shoes doesn't seem to be as big of a chore, I'm even finally into a pair of boots I haven't worn in years!!!! Keep in touch it's always nice to hear from u! Hugs!!!
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    I'm not doin very much water at all I will probably get in trouble on the 13th but I don't feel thirsty! I kinda have a drink going all day with my protein shakes ... And in between I drink water . And herbal tea I also find the water better at room temp. I drank some room temp last night and no heart burn so... Didn't try the lemon yet been lazy today staying under blankets it's -40 with the wind chill here so.... Have u had any blood work done yet? I am curious to see how that all looks ! Chat soon hugs!
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    How u doin pretty lady? I'm down 27 lbs . And I get to see doc tomorrow can't wait! Hugs! Hope alls well!
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    You are so sweet to check on me! I'm doing much better. Finally able to sip without a lot of discomfort. Hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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    Forgot to say hugs!!!!! Really hope ur doing well!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    HEY JUST WONDERIN HOW UR MAKIN OUT?????? ITS OUR 10th DAY SINCE SURG. THOUGHT I WOULD CHECKIN IN ON YA!!! IM DOWN 20.5 lbs SINCE SURG. AND IM FEELING GR8!!!!!!HAVING 2 PROTEIN SHAKES A DAY THAT GETS ME MY PROTEIN AND THEN WATER TEA AND MAYBE SOME SOUP CHEESE OR EGG BUT VERY LITTLE OF THAT I FIND IM QUITE FULL WITH MY SHAKES AND ABOUT A 1/2 A CUP OF SOUP OR A VERY SOFT BOILED EGG OH PLUS IM TAKING ALL MY MEDS CRUSHED IN APPLE SAUCE SO THATS MY DAILY INTAKE. WHAT ARE U ABLE TO EAT HOW MUCH HAVE U LOST SO FAR AND HOW ARE U FEELING????
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    Yes, we will have to keep in touch. You're going to do great! Can't wait to tell everyone how things go. Best of luck to you too!
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    Get well soon.
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    Best wishes with your surgery!!
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    Well wishes as you embark on your new journey!
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    Our time has come!!! I should be waking up from my surgery just as u are going for urs !!! Will be thinking about u and saying a prayer for u!!! Hope all goes well and that u have a gr8 sleep tonight so that ur well rested to start ur new journey!!! As soon as im able i will make a post to let everyone know how things went !!!! Blessings and hugs!!!!!!!!!
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow!
    Janet
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    Hi There,
    I think the important things are what everyone says .... walk around as soon as you can and keep sipping that water. Hydration is the main priority of week one. Small sips not big gulps!I am on to the next phase - full fluids and trying to focus more on getting adequate protein in which isn't easy. I don't find I am able to drink enough protein type drinks. Right now I find the vanilla drinks I happily drank presurgery are just cloyingly sweet tasting to me post surgery and hard to get down. I've always had a sweet tooth so this is a big shock for me. I guess there will be lots of surprises along the way! Two of my small incisions are not totally healed yet so I am keeping an eye on them. I also have developed thrush (yeast infection ) in my mouth which may account for my odd taste buds right now. Apparently thrush is not uncommon post surgery although it is a first for me! I am still very sore in my tummy area. It just feels bruised in there. I think the healing time might be a bit longer for me becuase of my age (61). As I read through the blogs here others seem to have way more energy in the second week than I do! We are all different I guess. Let me know how it goes for you.
    Janet
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    Thanx hun!!! I will be fine i just have to stay focused all will be ok and as my dad used to say this to shall pass!! Lol im feeling good only 2 more sleeps and jack ching budda bing its done!!!!keeping my kids at as much of a distance as i can nothing is gunna stop me from having this done!!! I think there are so many vitamins in my ensures that i should be ok!!! Pray pray pray!!! Hugs!!
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I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Married with 2 kids and work for myself
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Lakewood, CA 90713
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Video Games, Kayaking
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Alternative Health
Name:
Brook
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Braverman
Surgery date:
2013-11-14

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5 Days out and Major Gas Issues

by zbrookster on 11-18-2013 at 01:39 PM
So I am 5 days out and had the sleeve and hernia repair. My question is do most of you suffer from a ton of gas. The sheer gas pressure in my intestines is really intense and the rumbling is very audible. Trying to force my body to expell gas other than burbing is really tough on my stomach. So I'm not pushing too hard but this is really painful.

I'm taking Gas X strips to help but it's barely touching it. Has anyone else had this happen and how long before it started to really

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Self Experiment for Surgery Day - Meditative Clearing

by zbrookster on 11-11-2013 at 11:30 AM
So I have 3 days before my surgery and had the most brilliant idea! I love meditation and do a lot of spiritual work and decided to have this surgery work for me on an even deeper level.

So for the next 3 day, I'm going to focus on all the things that no longer serve me. Handing over my power to food, rescuing tendencies, unhealthy boundaries, nervousness, anxiety, self-sabotage, fear.... anything that I have had challenges clearing all the things I can no longer stomach about

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Picture BEFORE 346.00 lbs. - before
Picture AFTER after - 254.00 lbs.

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Surgery date: 11/14/2013

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