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Topic: OMG!!! IS IT GOING TO HAPPEN
I HAVE wanted this day to come and its all most here but today is a wind snow Storm and i don't no whats going to happen lord please don't let this happen to me i cant reschedule this appointment cant get time off from school again and the way it look i have a feeling things don't look good for me
I HAVE wanted this day to come and its all most here but today is a wind snow Storm and i don't no whats going to happen lord please don't let this happen to me i cant reschedule this appointment cant get time off from school again and the way it look i have a feeling things don't look good for me Topic: RE: pre-op diets differ?
Yes, they're all very different. My doctor uses the HMR 500 program for pre-op. I get 5 packets per day; mostly shakes (they come in chocolate and vanilla), but there's also a chicken soup option (basically broth), and the chocolate made with ho****er is decent hot chocolate. No food at all; I'm allowed to make them with skim or 1% milk if I want, and I can add half a banana or a few berries just for flavor. I'm SO sick of it! I'm actually looking forward to the post-op liquid diet when I can have different types of broth, sf jello, and try different types of protein drinks!
They usually have people do it for 2 weeks, but I didn't do so well at my pre-op weight loss, so they put me on it for 3.
They usually have people do it for 2 weeks, but I didn't do so well at my pre-op weight loss, so they put me on it for 3.
Starting Weight: 277.5, Pre-op Weight: 259.3, Current Weight: 176.8
Topic: RE: December 20 in my RNY date
Hi Terry,
My doctor LOVES Progresso Lentil Soup in the blender with Costco canned chicken blended in. I thinned it out with chicken stock so it was more runny. It has lots of protein! The canned chicken for 2 oz or 1/4 cup is 13 grams alone.
I am also doing SF pudding/jello, Greek yogurt, broths, water, tea and milk. No nausea except once in the hospital. No puking! :) I did have loose stools for a few days and now it seems more like my system is getting back into shape.
My pain has shifted from full abdomen to the left side only and now my back as well. I'm on the liquid narcotic/pain meds an weaning myself. Coughing hurts as does bending over, but walking is fine. I REALLY don't want to lose muscle!
My insurance plan renews on 1/1 so my follow up is at 10 days on 12/30 so I am covered.
Looking forward to chatting soon,
Annie
My doctor LOVES Progresso Lentil Soup in the blender with Costco canned chicken blended in. I thinned it out with chicken stock so it was more runny. It has lots of protein! The canned chicken for 2 oz or 1/4 cup is 13 grams alone.
I am also doing SF pudding/jello, Greek yogurt, broths, water, tea and milk. No nausea except once in the hospital. No puking! :) I did have loose stools for a few days and now it seems more like my system is getting back into shape.
My pain has shifted from full abdomen to the left side only and now my back as well. I'm on the liquid narcotic/pain meds an weaning myself. Coughing hurts as does bending over, but walking is fine. I REALLY don't want to lose muscle!
My insurance plan renews on 1/1 so my follow up is at 10 days on 12/30 so I am covered.
Looking forward to chatting soon,
Annie
Topic: RE: Home from the hospital - surgery 12-20-10
Hi guys,
I too had bypass surgery on Monday, 12.20! I would love to keep up with you. :)
I was released on Wednesday afternoon and managing fine at home. Today was the 1st day I don't feel super bloated. My abdomen is still sore and now my back is achy as well.
I am on liquids and finding it somewhat challenging to drink adn eat all day to get enough fluids and protein. Lentil soup with Costco canned chicken and greek yogurt with lots of water and tea. How about you?
My follow up is 12.30 ~ how about you?
Annie
I too had bypass surgery on Monday, 12.20! I would love to keep up with you. :)
I was released on Wednesday afternoon and managing fine at home. Today was the 1st day I don't feel super bloated. My abdomen is still sore and now my back is achy as well.
I am on liquids and finding it somewhat challenging to drink adn eat all day to get enough fluids and protein. Lentil soup with Costco canned chicken and greek yogurt with lots of water and tea. How about you?
My follow up is 12.30 ~ how about you?
Annie
Topic: VSG on December 30
Wow, 12/30/10 is sneaking up so quickly! I am not as nervous as I thought I would be. Maybe I will be Wednesday night? Tolerating the liquid diet better than I thought I would. :-) Even through the holidays (tough!).
I would be interested in having an online community of 12/2010'ers that keep each other motivated on this journey. If your interested in that too, friend me.
My name is Marjery. I am 33. I live in Fargo, ND with my husband, 3 kids and 3 cats. I am open minded, kind-hearted, non-judgemental, dedicated, and honest.
I would be interested in having an online community of 12/2010'ers that keep each other motivated on this journey. If your interested in that too, friend me.
My name is Marjery. I am 33. I live in Fargo, ND with my husband, 3 kids and 3 cats. I am open minded, kind-hearted, non-judgemental, dedicated, and honest.
Topic: RE: Dec 30, 2010
For sure :) I am not as nervous now that I have been thinking about it some more. I have been wanting to do this for about 8 years....the time is now :)
Topic: RE: Dec 30, 2010
Hey, we're having surgery the same day. I am having VGS instead of RNY. How about swapping stories some time?
It's crazy, I don't think I am as nervous as I should be.
It's crazy, I don't think I am as nervous as I should be.
Topic: RE: December 20 in my RNY date
Hi cookingirl,
I'm doing pretty good; hanging in there; though still have a good amount of pain yet. I'm SO surprised that your doctor has you already on blended soup with chicken and pureed foods. I'm still on full liquids, sugar free puddings, SF jello, my protein shakes, broths for 2 weeks. After that, then I am advanced to puree foods. I'm very much okay with the schedule and don't want to pu**** I just follow my doctor's program and so far, all is working very well. Wishing you the best! How's your pain level? I'll be going on the treadmill shortly to get my exercise in again. That's SO important. Hope all good things come your way! Glad to hear from you!!
Terry
I'm doing pretty good; hanging in there; though still have a good amount of pain yet. I'm SO surprised that your doctor has you already on blended soup with chicken and pureed foods. I'm still on full liquids, sugar free puddings, SF jello, my protein shakes, broths for 2 weeks. After that, then I am advanced to puree foods. I'm very much okay with the schedule and don't want to pu**** I just follow my doctor's program and so far, all is working very well. Wishing you the best! How's your pain level? I'll be going on the treadmill shortly to get my exercise in again. That's SO important. Hope all good things come your way! Glad to hear from you!!
Terry
Topic: RE: December 20 in my RNY date
Karyn,
How be ya? :)
It's ironic to me that we both had out RNY surgeries the same day, but more ironic to me is that my insurance runs out the end of this month too! I start medicare as of January 1st. I turn 65 on January 2nd. I'm SO thankful I was able to get this surgery done before my insurance ends.
I'm doing pretty good. Have a good amount of pain still, so am on pain med. I'm waiting to stop the narcotic and go onto Tylenol. Hopefully real soon.
I've been tired and my husband has helped me SOOOOO much. We just made some sugar free pudding. My first "solid"! I'm still on full liquids and won't advance to Stage 4 (Pureed****il I see my doctor in 2 weeks. That's okay with me. I still feel so bloated and hopefully that will lessen each day.
Hope you are fairing up well. I don't feel hungry, so that is a big plus. You take care friend and good health to you. Let me know how you're doing.
Terry
How be ya? :)
It's ironic to me that we both had out RNY surgeries the same day, but more ironic to me is that my insurance runs out the end of this month too! I start medicare as of January 1st. I turn 65 on January 2nd. I'm SO thankful I was able to get this surgery done before my insurance ends.
I'm doing pretty good. Have a good amount of pain still, so am on pain med. I'm waiting to stop the narcotic and go onto Tylenol. Hopefully real soon.
I've been tired and my husband has helped me SOOOOO much. We just made some sugar free pudding. My first "solid"! I'm still on full liquids and won't advance to Stage 4 (Pureed****il I see my doctor in 2 weeks. That's okay with me. I still feel so bloated and hopefully that will lessen each day.
Hope you are fairing up well. I don't feel hungry, so that is a big plus. You take care friend and good health to you. Let me know how you're doing.
Terry
Topic: RE: December 1st
December 1st of 2010 here also... what at trip.. xmas was a test.. i had to make tamales.. but.. i had the smell to enjoy.
at this point .. how are you guys doing with your food intake.... ?
at this point .. how are you guys doing with your food intake.... ?
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