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    Re: CPAPat hospital?

    I was required to bring my cpap to the hospital and I did use it. Actually the pain injections they gave me post-op slowed my respiration enough that the pulse ox monitor kept going off the first...
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    Lipomas

    Lipomas - so for those of you that don't know, Lipomas are these balls of fat that get encapsulated in a fibrous tissue - and look like tumors under your skin. I have been told both fat and fit...
  3. Re: Strangest compliment yet - or I think it was supposed to be

    I am getting the melting away comment a lot too. At this point (115 lbs lost - still losing about 3 lbs a week, about 100 more to go) I am honest with people I had the sleeve. Because I have been...
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    Re: Doctors Food orders

    My list was the same plus refried beans and instant grits. I also am lactose intolerant. I drank soy milk and lactose free milk. Was able to eat refried beans with cheese, also instant grits or...
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    Re: H-Pylori and surgery in Mexico?

    I can't answer your question about Mexican surgeons and what they require, but my understanding is that H-Pylori causes ulcers. You are about to have your stomach cut in half and sewn back together....
  6. Re: I need some help, support, kick in the butt, IDK what the heck I need.......HELP

    Are you counting all of your liquids, including your soups and shakes. According to my doctor's program, you are supposed to be aiming for 64 total fluid ounces per day. Personally, I hated the...
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    Re: questions on working out

    First you want to make sure you are getting adequate protein and fluids. All over muscle weekness and aches can be a sign of protein deficiency.

    As for working out, I started with walking - first...
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    Re: Surgery Tomorrow, February 4th

    I had very little pain as well. You can start walking the same day - actually they will probably insist on it as it helps prevent blood clots. I was able to get back in the pool after about 2 1/2...
  9. Re: Stalls -- Surprise, Fear, Ignorance?

    I also get suprised by the melodramatic "I am having a stall" posts. (Sorry that sounded a little judgy - lord knows my emotions have sometimes been out of whack during this journey - thank god I...
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    Re: Trader Joe's?

    I haven't checked the Greek yogurt, but the TJ brand of plain lowfat Kefir has 14g of protein per cup compared to 11g per cup for the lifeway brand that is available in my local grocery store. It is...
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    Re: Trader Joe's?

    I like the spinach kale puffs - it is a frozen appetizer thing. I find things that are supposed to be appetizers to be perfect for post-surgery portions.
  12. Re: oh my gosh oh my gosh!! Successful appointment!

    Go girl - every journey begins with a single step - or 8 lbs. You can do it!
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    Re: New kidd on the block

    Welcome to the forum - where are you from? You will probably get a lot of referrals to Mexico, they have the lowest prices and experienced surgeons. However, I have seen some other posts about...
  14. Re: Insurance approved and I have my date!

    Congrats - I know that when I had my approval I wanted it ASAP too. (It was right before Thanksgiving in my case, and a lot of people in my support group thought they wanted to have one more holiday...
  15. Re: Two days to surgery is there anything I should expect? I cant wait its been a long process.

    I was in the hospital for 2 nights - many people only stay for one night. The gas pain is the only pain I felt - and the pain killers in the hospital were very good. Walking however is the primary...
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    Re: Need help sleevettes

    See if your general practitioner can give you a med for the nausea. Most US sleevers leave the hospital with a prescription for a nausea med to be used as needed. I'm at work, so I can't tell you...
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    Re: Gut bacteria overgrowth

    They do routinely test for the bacteria that causes ulcers and most surgeons routinely give iv antibiotics. You are more likely to have the opposite problem - issues post-surgery because all your...
  18. Re: Go visit your local Farmers Market!!! Why???

    Love our farmers market - and it is a cultural hot spot in our midwestern college town. In addition to great produce and prepared food, there is live music every week, and an arts fair once a month....
  19. Re: 3 weeks post op lap band to sleeve

    Welcome to the forum. After trying 5 or 6 brands of both soy and whey based proteins I have settled on Syntrax Nectar. They have dozens of flavors. You can order a sampling of 11 different packets...
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    Re: Spices and flavourings

    Spice away. I have yet to have any seasonings bother my stomach, and eating food with flavor made me feel less like a patient.
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    Re: Hello

    Contact your an in network bariatric surgeon for info on their next free seminar. You may find that you are wrong about your insurance not covering the sleeve. That was much more common a few years...
  22. Re: Vitamins...........which ones.............I'm confused :(

    You don't have to buy expensive vitamins, I take Twinlabs Daily One with Iron, a 5000 unit D from NatureMade, and I have taken citrical petites. Please note though that the citrical chewables are...
  23. Re: No 2week prevop diet.... is that normal?

    I had my surgery at a "Bariatric Center of Excellence". They also didn't require pre-op diet, except the day before to empty your stomach. All we were asked was to try and not gain any additional...
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    Re: 4 month post op update

    Loved the tortilla chip story. I would have gone for hidden valley ranch dip mix, sour cream, and a bag of ruffles chips. Probably would have bought the reduced fat chips to mitigate the 8 oz of...
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    Re: Need some advice sleevers

    Focus on the liquids. You might try milk, cold or warm. Post surgery I liked decaf soy lattes from Starbucks. (The soy because I'm lactose intolerant.) Has protein and is warm which is easier for...
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