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Debbie
VSG 9th March 2010 and Gall Bladder Removal
TT & Breast Lift Apr 2011 - Inner Thigh Lift & Arm Lift - Jun 2011
First - 10k Jan 2011 : First - 1/2 Marathon Feb 2011
Important tip: I have found that if I sip while standing up and then walk around the couch 2-3 times, sip, sip, sip, walk around the couch 2-3 times, sip, sip, sip, walk around the couch 2-3 times, I am much more able to get the liquids down and in record time. My theory is that when I sip while sitting (straight up or reclining) my organs are "bunched up" as opposed to standing and they are more elongated. When standing, the liquids go down so much more easily! ...and followed by walking, it seems to help them process through my system more easily without the subsequent "gurgle, gurgle, gurgle, belch" and uncomfortable tightness. Try it and see if it works for you!
Height 5'9" Highest BMI - 45.3 Current BMI - 24.2
03/27/10 - 307 (pre-surgery), 03/30/10 - 303 (surgery), Now - 164
We bought a pill crusher and I crush the Centrum chewable and the Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate. I swallow the crushed substance in small amounts over several sips of protein shake. I also take a blood pressure med, a med to prevent gas, and a med to prevent gall stones - all prescribed by my surgeon. Each of those I release from the capsule and swallow the same as above. I think that's it. I haven't had any problem getting them down. Since I swallow these items along with sips of the protein shake, it helps mask any icky flavor.
Important tip: I have found that if I sip while standing up and then walk around the couch 2-3 times, sip, sip, sip, walk around the couch 2-3 times, sip, sip, sip, walk around the couch 2-3 times, I am much more able to get the liquids down and in record time. My theory is that when I sip while sitting (straight up or reclining) my organs are "bunched up" as opposed to standing and they are more elongated. When standing, the liquids go down so much more easily! ...and followed by walking, it seems to help them process through my system more easily without the subsequent "gurgle, gurgle, gurgle, belch" and uncomfortable tightness. Try it and see if it works for you!
Height 5'9" Highest BMI - 45.3 Current BMI - 24.2
03/27/10 - 307 (pre-surgery), 03/30/10 - 303 (surgery), Now - 164
I will wait another week for the calcium but Im still trying to take the multivitamins, I am finding that I can take the gummies if I chew them up really really REALLY good first.
I also am taking OTC Prilosec for 2 weeks. Well the generic version. It seems to be helping since I havent had any heartburn for a couple of days, but my stomach feels all icky.
HW: 231, SW: 224.5, CW: 140, GW: 130
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But victory! Yesterday I got 48 oz of water in and 30grams of protein in for the first time since surgery! so that made me very happy...and I intend on trying to boost the protein because I know 30 grams isnt enough...but one day at a time. That is my new motto...One day at a time.
HW: 231, SW: 224.5, CW: 140, GW: 130
Advocare Independent Distributor https://www.advocare.com/150535984
I am afraid of the gummy and chewy stuff, seems to me those would be very tough on your little stomach.
(Lost slowly and painfully from 355 to 275 from 2007-2009, then started gaining again before scheduling surgery! Best thing I ever did! :D)
