Kindle, thank you for the best giggle of the day from your previous post.
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Kindle, thank you for the best giggle of the day from your previous post.
I was told that we can only absorb a protein shake that has whey protein isolate. I use About Time shakes. So far, I like the flavors.
I have degenerative disc disease and my back/neck has herniated discs. This is all prior to surgery 7 months ago. Back pain got worse after surgery for some reason. Moving and stretching can help...
Tricare should be universal but my surgeon told me that some states cover the sleeve and some don't. In Colorado, Tricare wouldn't pay. I had to self pay.
I did get hunger back around 2 months post op but it wasn't like it was before the sleeve. i just know I need to eat and then I am good for a few hours. It can get boring if you don't change up...
Actigall is another drug they can give that might protect the gall bladder. I had lost a lot of weight rapidly a few years before having the sleeve which resulted in having the gallbladder removed 4...
Welcome!! Search the site for some great information about the sleeve.
Welcome!! We are here for you!
Welcome!! There are many here cooking for a family too. Ask your questions and I know everyone will jump in to help.
Make sure you tell your doctor about the vomiting. He can prescribe something to help. Hang in there. It does get better!!
I am going to try the papaya chewables. I found some that were non gmo on amazon. Hoping they help.
I have the sleeve. I am not on any meds for acid. I only have that problem if I drink coffee more than once a day.
What brand of papaya chewables do you buy?
Digestive enzymes break down the food in your stomach which is different from probiotics, which put good bacteria back in your intestinal track. My dietitian said that we need acid in our stomach to...
I took digestive enzymes before the sleeve. Post op, my dietician said I can never take them. I know they would help with digestion and wonder if anyone else was told that you can't take them.
Welcome!! Good luck!
The scale can go up if you are not drinking enough water. It isn't weight gain really, but you should try to get more water in. Also, watch the coffee. I was told I could drink caffeinated coffee...
Any issues going to the bathroom? How much water are you drinking?
You will not lose weight in a straight line. Ups and downs are normal. Stalls happen too. All you can do is make sure you are drinking enough water, eating enough protein, or drinking protein if...
I was told no lifting over 20 lbs for 8 weeks. Please be careful and get some extra help.
At 10 days post op, I was fatigued like you are. My surgeon started me on puree foods early and that made all the difference for me. Speak to your doctor.
So happy you are doing well.
Welcome!! This is a great support group.
Hope you feel better soon!!:)
Wishing you good luck!