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Starting from square one

A blog by Donna4545 in General

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My experience with gastric sleeve surgery from the beginning of the insurance process to the endless present.

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2 weeks post op - 7/27/10

I started a new blog on Blogger called Vertical Sleeve Foodie, where I'm posting recipes because most recipes for WLS out there are for RNYers, who don't absorb calories like sleevers do. I'm still on pre-op recipes but I'll catch up. Myself, I just started puree/mushies today and I am thrilled! I will be posting mushy recipes soon!   My doc told me to stop stressing over weight loss and relax and just heal (while getting my fluids and protein in). He said to stop counting weekly losses and th

Day 8 update - 7/22/10

Yesterday was my birthday--what a weird birthday, on full liquids! I usually have champagne and dark chocolate. I settled for a cherry chocolate protein shake.   The scale says I've lost 40 lbs, but I still can't get into my old jeans. Where am I losing it from--my toes? I swear I can't tell the difference. 18 lbs pre-surgery and the rest post-surgery. It's kind of depressing to know that I have so much weight that 40 lbs is a drop in the bucket.   I feel fine. Recovered, really. I'm not hu

Day 4 update 7/17/10

I was a little uncomfortable yesterday. I was burping constantly, a bit nauseous at time, and my legs and ankles were swollen. I called the surgeon and he said the swelling was normal after a surgery, and just to keep walking around, and if it didn't clear up within a few days, or if there was pain that went with it, to call him back.   Day four - I'm not burping constantly any more, and the swelling in my legs/ankles has gone way down. Today is the first day of full liquids, and also is the f

Newly sleeved and loving it- 7/15/10

I was sleeved yesterday (7/14/10) and had some annoying shoulder pain that went away when they took the drain out. Other than that, getting a cold was more traumatic than my surgery. No major pain, just slight annoyance/soreness around incisions, but only when I move the wrong way. I am in such a good mood about it--optimistic and ready to follow the post-op diet to the letter. In case you're curious, my post op diet is: 1st 3 days: clear liquids Next week: full liquids Week 3: Pureed Week 4

Time to deal with the exercise monster - 7/11/10

My surgery is in 3 days, and I need to start thinking about the crucial component for taking advantage of the honeymoon period of weight loss--exercise. I am a total exercise wimp. I hate it. I hate it because it hurts my knees, I have bad balance, and I find it mind-numbingly boring.   So here's what I've done to ease myself into it. I decided that I wanted something that I could do at home (I live in a cold climate and there's no way I'm driving to Curves in a blizzard).   I ordered a DVD

Pre-op emotional issues and eating, shake tips

My July 14th surgery date is getting closer, and I'm starting to ease myself into the pre-op diet (2 shakes and an Atkins-type dinner). The sugar free DaVinci syrups that I found online make the protein shakes less monotonous. I got these flavors out of the about 50 they have: Kahlua, coconut, pineapple, Amaretto, Creme de Menthe, Egg Nog. I'm using IsoPure zero carb protein powder in vanilla (as a base for my flavored syrups) and in Banana Creme (same). They mix excellently with water--n

Shopping for supplies online 5/28/10

I spent the afternoon shopping for my pre and post-op needs. I found baby flatware, 2 oz tupperware cups, the smallest bowls with lids I could find were 8 oz.   I found the pre-op Atkins Advantage RTD Shakes for about $4.50 per 4 pack, 4 oz. baby apple juice for dirt cheap, gerbers baby green beans, stage 2, Isopure 3 lb 50g protein powder for $32 (1.50 a serving). I found the best deals by using Google.   I already have a food scale, chicken broth, and shaker bottle. I'm trying to think if

Square one: May 19th, 2010

This is the beginning. Age 45, BMI 51; Starting weight 331; Goal weight 150   I live in rural North Dakota, and I have just had my paperwork submitted for vertical sleeve gastrectomy to BCBS this week. The bariatric program coordinator said I should have no problem getting approved, as they are part of a BCBS pilot program. My hospital/program are 100 miles away, so the online community will be my main support system.   I have been overweight since age 10. I really ballooned to morbidly obes

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