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Topic: RE: Liquid Diet (Pre-OP)
I had my surgery done yesterday, and honestly the only thing that's really bothering me is the gas they pump you up with. It just feels like a strong indigestion. I've been walking as much as possible around the house, and using my incentive spirometer, and have slowly felt it starting to go away, but I'm told it could take a week. I had my surgery yesterday, surgery at 11am and out the door at 6pm. I had a hernia, so I got a two for one deal when I was operated on. I decided getting a lap band as the best for me, because my husband and I haven't had kids yet. I want to be healthier when the time comes and have the option of not being so restricted at the same time. (if that makes any sense, I'm still loopy from my tylenol with codiene lol)
Good luck with your surgery! I really tempted myself Sunday by going to my BFF's tea party, and didn't realize how much food there would be. It was so hard.
Good luck with your surgery! I really tempted myself Sunday by going to my BFF's tea party, and didn't realize how much food there would be. It was so hard.
Topic: RE: Had sleeve surgery on 3/8 and want to introduce myself
Hi Heather, glad you could join us. :)
15 pounds in 8 days is phenomenal! Seems like you're going to do really well with your sleeve.
I'm scheduled for RNY on 3/29 and getting really excited.
Anyway, thanks for popping in. :)
~Stephanie
15 pounds in 8 days is phenomenal! Seems like you're going to do really well with your sleeve.
I'm scheduled for RNY on 3/29 and getting really excited.
Anyway, thanks for popping in. :)
~Stephanie
A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Topic: RE: Got my date! March 26th
Mine is 25 March 2010......overly excited and nervous as well!!!! I hope you have a safe procedure and out come.....Good Luck
Topic: Had sleeve surgery on 3/8 and want to introduce myself
Hi, my name is Heather and I had the gastric sleeve done after a problem with my lapband. I've lost 15lbs in the last 8days and just had my staples removed. Still a little sore on my left side, but going back to school tonight.
I look forward to posting over here and seeing how everyone else is doing on their journeys with their new tools!
Talk with you soon!
---Heather
I look forward to posting over here and seeing how everyone else is doing on their journeys with their new tools!
Talk with you soon!
---Heather
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on 3/16/10 3:55 am - Honolulu, HI
on 3/16/10 3:55 am - Honolulu, HI
Topic: RE: Liquid Diet (Pre-OP)
I do some protein and some the the gnc mega womens vitamins vanilla flavored(pretty good)
I wish I could have some fresh fruit or even a pickle. But ours is strictly liquids (full protein liquid diet) It's not horrible for me either. The first few days were the worst as I was having major headaches and wanting to sleep all the time. Yes variety is a BIG KEY!!! I never thought about adding sf pudding mix, I am gonna have to try that. Thanks for that bright idea!!
I prefer the chicken broth 100% over beef. No I havent found any other way to make it better. Wish I could!!
Thanks for the tips you put in there, they will come in handy!! Here's to continued success for all of us!!
I wish I could have some fresh fruit or even a pickle. But ours is strictly liquids (full protein liquid diet) It's not horrible for me either. The first few days were the worst as I was having major headaches and wanting to sleep all the time. Yes variety is a BIG KEY!!! I never thought about adding sf pudding mix, I am gonna have to try that. Thanks for that bright idea!!
I prefer the chicken broth 100% over beef. No I havent found any other way to make it better. Wish I could!!
Thanks for the tips you put in there, they will come in handy!! Here's to continued success for all of us!!
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on 3/16/10 3:51 am - Honolulu, HI
on 3/16/10 3:51 am - Honolulu, HI
Topic: RE: Liquid Diet (Pre-OP)
It is hard, but I'm managing. Can't say that I dont get the good effects from it, I have lost 8 pounds while on it. So now I'm down to 191.5 I have 6 more days til surgery. I dont have the feelings of wanting to cheat as it was hard enough getting past day 2-4 with the headaches and tiredness....I would be lying though to say it wouldnt be great to have something tasty though
Thanks for responding. How are you doing from your surgery and when did you have yours done i3abydoll?
Thanks for responding. How are you doing from your surgery and when did you have yours done i3abydoll?
Topic: RE: Liquid Diet (Pre-OP)
I'm doing 14 days of the same, except my shakes aren't protein shakes, but low-calorie HMR shakes. My surgeon also lets us have a bit of fresh fruit as well as some dill pickles. (The pickles are to break up the monotony of the sweetness.)
It's all really not as horrible as I expected. I'm on day 3 and I'm finding out that variety is the key. If I make my shake a different way each time, I enjoy them a lot more. For example, last night I tossed in a handful of frozen peaches and a couple of teaspoons of ff/sf cheesecake pudding into my vanilla shake, and it was so tasty! This morning I added frozen strawberries, ff/sf chocolate pudding and a few drops of "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" Capella Flavor Drops. (I bought 6 of these to flavor my coffee, but they have turned out to be AMAZING in my shakes.)
I don't know about you, but I definitely prefer the chicken broth over the beef. Have you found out any way to make it more palatable?
It's all really not as horrible as I expected. I'm on day 3 and I'm finding out that variety is the key. If I make my shake a different way each time, I enjoy them a lot more. For example, last night I tossed in a handful of frozen peaches and a couple of teaspoons of ff/sf cheesecake pudding into my vanilla shake, and it was so tasty! This morning I added frozen strawberries, ff/sf chocolate pudding and a few drops of "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" Capella Flavor Drops. (I bought 6 of these to flavor my coffee, but they have turned out to be AMAZING in my shakes.)
I don't know about you, but I definitely prefer the chicken broth over the beef. Have you found out any way to make it more palatable?
A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Topic: Pacific Bariatric
Hi,
Will anyone else be at San Diego for their surgery on the 26th? It's nice that you have a private room and a family member can stay with you for free!
I booked a room at the hotel next door for those who drive up to see me, I have a big family. They say you are in for 2 to 3 days.
If I have my surgery on Friday I hope to be back at work the following Wednesday..I own an income tax business and need to be there to finish the season. Many ask why don't you wait? I told them, I have been waiting for a year for my date, so I don't want to postpone it.
!
Will anyone else be at San Diego for their surgery on the 26th? It's nice that you have a private room and a family member can stay with you for free!
I booked a room at the hotel next door for those who drive up to see me, I have a big family. They say you are in for 2 to 3 days.
If I have my surgery on Friday I hope to be back at work the following Wednesday..I own an income tax business and need to be there to finish the season. Many ask why don't you wait? I told them, I have been waiting for a year for my date, so I don't want to postpone it.
!
Topic: RE: Got my date! March 26th
Hi,
I am having my Surgery at Scripps Hospital in San Diego. It is thru Kaiser, I am the first out of my class to get a date...I can't wait.
I am having my Surgery at Scripps Hospital in San Diego. It is thru Kaiser, I am the first out of my class to get a date...I can't wait.
Topic: RE: Got my date! March 26th
Same date as mine. Where are you having your surgery done? I am going to Mexico.
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