I wouldn’t suggest a liquid diet because you will binge afterwards. Eat lean meats, eggs, legumes, vegetables, nuts, dairy, one piece of fruit daily, avoid the terrible 4 white foods: no flour, no...
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I wouldn’t suggest a liquid diet because you will binge afterwards. Eat lean meats, eggs, legumes, vegetables, nuts, dairy, one piece of fruit daily, avoid the terrible 4 white foods: no flour, no...
I had no problems transitioning. Things I ate
Soft scrambled egg
Taco Bell retried beans
Cracker Barrel veggie plate (took several days to eat it all) mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, any...
Try nausea was gone by day 5.
I'm one week post-op and have been having high blood pressure at home, so today when I went for my one week post-op visit I asked them to check it AND double check it. It was average 150/90. I saw...
It took five weeks from the time I submitting everything until I got my approval letter. I couldn't schedule surgery until June because of work.
Jess I have BCBS Alabama and if you have two comorbitities you will be approved. Are you on meds for high blood pressure? Have high cholesterol? Have sleep apnea? or any other issues related to...
I haven't been sleeved yet, but I just looked at my instruction book ...
Days 15-28 Soft diet: cream soups/broths, egg drop soup, cream of wheat/grits/oatmeal, mashed potatoes, yogurt, soft cheese...
You look fantastic!!! How tall are you? If you don't mind, do you have loose skin issues? I think I'm about the same size as you - definitely the same build as your pre-op and would love to have...
Oh great! I'm praying I'm getting sleeved soon. Everything has been submitted to insurance, so I'm anxiously waiting. Hope you're feeling well.
Hey Dutch, what's the update on your X-ray? Did you end up gettindg sleeved as scheduled? Thinking of you.
You look great (beautiful) and very successful I'm curious why your doctor is not concerned about elevated liver function. What is causing it? Sometimes it's meds & sometimes it's illness. I...
I have not been sleeved yet but it is around corner. I have read that this is a very real problem (side effect) of WLS. What's funny is when I recently told my husband about the divorce rate of...
Maybe you can let some time pass and then anonymously send some info to her.
Swing by and leave an envelope in the mailbox one night - with some website links & maybe some other literature.
Your ticker shows a 25 lbs loss. Is that since surgery or is that a combo of pre/post?
Congratulations!! 101 lbs is amazing.
Those are awesome tips. Thanks so much!
The doctor's office told me to be careful not to lose too much - so that my BMI doesn't drop below qualification. I calculated that I shouldn't get below 225 and I will keep the 35 BMI - I have 2...
Yay!!!! I've been thinking about you. Did you already know you had a hernia?
So excited to follow your journey.
Oh I hope your pain subsides. Can't wait to see pics after you're healed!!!
I guess I need to find out what the requirements are of the six month diet. I just assumed it was a test of sorts to see if I could stick to a diet. I will try the water idea. By the way , Dr...
Hi everyone, I'm Kelly ... been hanging out here for a few months. I've read so many of your posts & blogs and have learned so much from all of you ! I appreciate everyone sharing so openly and...
I'm so excited for you!!! I can't wait hear all about your journey. Thoughts & prayers tomorrow :)