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It has been awhile since my surgery. Can we sleevers now take tablet medications are do we still need to take capsules?
B scram egg 2 slices of bacon and a package of grits.
L 3 inch steak and cheese Subway
D 3 oz tri tip and 1 Tbl of mixed veggies
S 10 almonds
S2 thinking about Braums frozen yogurt in a cup.
Its little after 6 30 so not sure if I wanna do snack 2 or not, means I will have to go get. LOL
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VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
Hey stranger
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
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I had VSG with Dr. Alvarez a few months ago. If you take any meds, take them with you. Once you are approved and the nurse coordinator sends you the packet of what to expect and what you need to do before coming. If you call her, she will answer any questions. The morning of surgery they took blood, a chest x-ray, and weight. I was nervous too but really had nothing to worry about.
My trip went very smoothly and couldn't ask for better service. I'm very happy with my experience.
I am planning on having gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez at Endobariatric. Based on my medical history they do not require any testing with my PCP before heading down for surgery.
They will of course do pre-op tests the day before surgery to make sure I am clear, but to ease my mind I would like to have testing done here in the US before traveling all the way there in case my test results do not come back clear.
I was planning on seeing my doctor for a physical with bloodwork, but are there any other specific tests I should ask for? Thanks in advance!
since you are having the sleeve have you ever had trouble with acid reflux also known as GERD?
If so , please be aware that VSG can make it worse.
Most everyone, regardless of surgery type, now posts in the RNY forum (given how similar the diets actually are in practice). You should check over there.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I used to love these posts. Now I have no idea what to eat. 1 year of fertility treatment, 9 months pregnant, 9 months taking care of beautiful twins and I've completely lost it.
Here is a rough plan.
B - fit frappe
B2 - 2 eggs maybe a slice of bacon
L - Panera salad
S - ?? Will be traveling might try to pick up a yogurt and string cheese at a gas station
D - meat and veg - out of town so not sure what
Exercise - 30 mins on treadmill.
What is your plan?
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
You have received great suggestions. I would also suggest contacting the surgeon's office to see what bloodwork they will do before the surgery. Ask if they have any recommendations for testing before your trip.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I was "healthy" before my RNY and just had bloods and an ECG done.
Maybe request B12, B1, vit D, ferritin, so you have baselines to compare with post surgery levels for possible supplementation.
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