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  1. Thread: Constipation

    by Katiepot2
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    Re: Constipation

    I add 4 tbl sp of milk of magnesia to 6 oz of water and sip it, it usually works in at least 30 min, sometimes I heat up prune juice.
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    Re: uh Period Problems!?

    I had my period 2 days post op and then 2 wks later, had another one. I had a tubal ligation, so bc is not an issue, but I asked my dr and was advised that some people exp a hormonal change.
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    Re: Where to buy baby spoons, etc.?

    Oh yes, they are a grat tool, I felt btr, because the portion was controlled. I got mine in the dollar tree (12 pk), they also sell them in any baby isle, where you buy the food.
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    Re: tummy binder who used one?!!!!

    I used one, and it helped me out a whol lot. I helped me w/ pain, I was able to move aroung brt, and because my tummy was binded, so after my 30 day mark, I was unable to stop wearing it, and I...
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    Re: salad. i miss salad.

    Five wks also, I want a salad too
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    Re: Deal with Cravings after surgery?

    I am diabetic, I don't have, craving for really anything, one month out, since still on soft for 2 more weeks, I desire dome lettuce, but it's not really a crave, just bored w/ soft, you'll enjoy...
  7. Thread: Hungry!!

    by Katiepot2
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    Re: Hungry!!

    I don't have the cravings, but soooo many food scents irk me now, I feel like a sensitive pregnant woman, I get hugged pangs, but sipping bev helps
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    Re: Insurance Mandated Pre-Surgery Diet

    my insurance req was a bmi of 40 w/o chronic disease or 35 w/ one, I had 40 and insulin dependent. The six month program goes by really fast and you'll enjoy the pre-surg support grp, if you have...
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    Re: When you can eat real food

    I'm going to try that, reg food in 2 wks, soft has gotten tired, Ben on it 2wks, still not much an appetite
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    Re: what was your "last meal" before the big day?

    A shake, but prior to preop low, I gfeasted on chili's
  11. Re: People going to Dr.Almanza..listen up! Good News:)

    They had a recall on gas x, this week (seriously)
  12. Re: I never thought I would struggle to remember to eat!

    Yes and I always keep cottage cheese on standby, with a little sf preserves to enhance the flavor
  13. Re: I never thought I would struggle to remember to eat!

    Ok, I'm not alone, I have seem to have lost the taste for hot foods, I prefer them cold, not even rm temp, just "cold", I have the issue of not eating, but because I know I need something, I put...
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    Re: How did you decide...?

    I came about to my decision, thur my pcp and endo, that the band would have minimal effect on my diabetes and that I would probaly not come of the insulin pump and that the gastric sleeve would...
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    Re: My hair is going to fall out???????????????

    I am willing to wear a wig, in exchange for a healthier me! I wear one anyway from October thru April, but getting btr on the protein, I've been having a time digesting any type of meat, except some...
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    Re: I have my date, i have my date!!

    Congrats, you won't regret it
  17. Thread: Question?

    by Katiepot2
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    Re: Question?

    According to my list, it's considered soft, make sure you chew thoroughly
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    Re: Time off from work?

    You really need at least 3 - 4 wks, I just returned today after 4 weeks. Take your time and let your body heal, it's major surgery and the diet progression needs some tweeks at times. But if $$$ is...
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    Re: Stupid question

    I put 3 tbl sp and just let them get really soggy, so I could eat them, still on soft and this was on my list w/ these instructions
  20. Thread: Home now!

    by Katiepot2
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    Re: Home now!

    So glad you're home, the first week, you' ll have these issues, don't worry so much about protein till week 2, just make sure you get your liquids, take it one day at a time
  21. Re: How much time did you take off of work for post op?

    I took four wks, Go back tomorrow, feel good, desk job
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    Re: Chicken Chili

    Thanks, I tried it pre op, I will try it now
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    Re: I think my sleeve is a vegetarian...

    I am so glad I'm not alone, I was starting to freak out/worry, but i''ll look into the juices
  24. Thread: Uhg

    by Katiepot2
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    Re: Uhg

    Great luck, I go back on Monday, my 4 wks are up
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    Re: chronic constipation

    Milk of magnesia seems to work really fast, 1/2 -1 hr later, but you will go several times over about 4 hrs
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