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    Re: how much have you lost?

    I'm down 61 pounds since surgery on March 21st, 71 total since my liquid diet a week before surgery.
  2. Thread: Protein Shots

    by KimD
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    Re: Protein Shots

    If you're only drinking protein in the morning you could also try a shake that has more grams of protein in it. I don't know the exact amount but I remember not buying the Special K shake because it...
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    Re: Major Complications

    Your story sounds near identical to mine, however when I had my emergency surgery and the "leak" they saw in the CT magically disappeared, I didn't have any other problems except a bad case of...
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    Re: When does the nausea go away?

    Thanks Yvette! I have a lot more weight to lose than you do, so of course it's going to come off faster for me. Also if you read my other posts I had several complications a month after my surgery...
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    Sticky: Re: Vitamin intake after gastric sleeve.

    There may be no issues with malabsorption like other weight loss surgeries but we are on a low carb diet for the rest of our lives. We are supposed to start each meal eating protein first and then...
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    Re: 6 weeks out, what are you all eating?

    I've been meaning to try ground turkey for a long time. So far I've been eating a lot of MorningStar and Boca products which I love and always have liked because I was vegan for five years. My only...
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    Re: Surving Fast Food Chains & Eating Out w/WLS

    At Qdoba you can get a "Naked Burrito Bowl" which is a burrito without the tortilla, then ask for no rice or sour cream and use their salsas as a condiment instead. Same goes for Chipotle. Qdoba...
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    Re: 6 weeks out, what are you all eating?

    At six weeks I was allowed basically everything except white carbs( only whole grains and no rice) nuts, beef, caffeine and alcohol. Right at the six week mark I was allowed raw vegetables and whole...
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    Re: Tastes Are Changing

    I wasn't sure if it was from the surgery or quitting smoking but my tastes have definitely changed too. I had a bite of an omelet with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese in it (two of my favorite...
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    Re: When does the nausea go away?

    Yvette, what was the name of the medication? I feel like I have tried everything and my doctor said I don't have many options left.
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    Re: Bad breath after surgery, do you have it?

    Wow, I have definitely noticed some nasty breath all the time, and like you said, a thick coating on my tongue and teeth. Had no idea this could be a GOOD thing. If it means I'm burning fat then...
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    Re: Vitamins - How do you do it??

    I was told by my doctor to get a liquid vitamin or flinstone chewables for after the surgery. I really had to pump myself up to take 2 everyday because the taste is so so so awful for me. I am...
  13. When will the nausea stop?/my story of complications

    I had my surgery March 21st. Everything went fine except for on April 15th when I was rushed to the ER by ambulance and then had emergency surgery for an air bubble found in my stomach. I healed up...
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    Question about drinking while eating a meal.

    I have read in several places, including from my surgeon, to avoid drinking liquids while eating your meal. Before my surgery I always drank A LOT while eating a meal, and have had a hard time...
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    Re: 3 weeks and no weight loss :(

    I'm in the same boat. Lost A ton of weight the first two weeks and now I haven't lost anything in one week! I'm getting so frustrate considering how little and healthy I have been eating compared to...
  16. Re: Middle of week 2 after surgery. If I eat mashed potatoes (etc.) now, what's the worst that could happen?

    I was allowed mashed potatoes five days after surgery but they had to be instant. The real stuff is too starchy and thick.
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    Re: "FrankenBarbies" & "Kens"

    I don't understand the somewhat hurtful nicknames. I find it offensive, personally. :(
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    Re: Question for Girls with PCOS (TMI)

    I was diagnosed with PCOS 5 years ago (I'm 25 at the moment) and had surgery on March 21st. Unless I was on the birth control I did not get a period up until this year when I had my period for four...
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    Re: If you are worried... please read my story

    You have no idea how inspirational your story is. I cried tears of joy for both you and myself...I can relate so much. Congratulations on all of the hard work. I had my surgery on March 21st and...
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    Re: Pureed black beans..it tasted soooo good!!!

    I've been loving the pureed pinto and black beans as well! Try it with some pureed mild salsa, too. Yum! For a complete meal, I puree a few spoonfuls of beans as a side dish with fat free sour...
  21. Thread: Cough! Waaaah!

    by KimD
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    Re: Cough! Waaaah!

    I had the same problem! It was like I caught a bug during my stay in the hospital, however I think most of the problem was the fact I was a smoker up until a month before my surgery. Make sure you...
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    Re: sleeved for 9 days now...down in dumps

    Take it slow. Just because your doctor said you can eat soft foods doesn't mean you have to, especially if it hurts. I was allowed pureed food after 2 weeks, which was Monday, but it still quite...
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    Re: sleeve versus lap band descision

    I went into my surgery being told that I would have trouble tolerating certain foods afterward (red meat, rice, dairy, etc), and for the rest of my life I should be on a low fat and low carb diet. ...
  24. Thread: puree'd stage

    by KimD
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    Re: puree'd stage

    I made the baked ricotta, it is INCREDIBLE. Reminds me of lasagna or the inside of cheese ravioli. My only suggestion is to omit the mozzarella while on the pureed stage because if you're using fat...
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    Re: Pre op/Post op diet!

    So happy I could help! Good luck!
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