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Everything posted by Oregondaisy
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I'm failing
Putting that DaVinci sf syrup works well to add taste too.
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Do things taste different post op?
I wish this had happened to me. So far, everything tastes the same. I still love sweets. I am having my vit D levels tested because one of the symptoms is a craving for sweets.
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Uhmmm...sex?
um yeah, but there are positions where your incisions will not even be touched!
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Are there any low bmi's who talk often?
you are probably in perimenopause where your periods will be irregular until you're done. Everyone says their band is tighter during TOM. All you can do is try your best to eat right and exercise!
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i am struggling here
this site is addicting. It will be even better when we get more people on here who aren't so newly sleeved. Learning to eat like a normal person is not easy at first.
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Rate your liquids
That's good information! Avoid the middle man and get a good deal with shipping included. Thanks everyone for keeping up with this. I think this will be a good thread for new people getting the sleeve!
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I did it, i did it, i did it
Good job Ruthi! Find someone to walk with and it will be more enjoyable.
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Non Scale Victory (NSV)
Oh I am glad you posted that. I couldn't remember which thread I asked you that. Fruit would be the perfect option to add more stuff back. There are so many things in season right now. I don't know how you fit everything in. You work, you exercise a lot and you post a lot , keep up your blog, (which I enjoy reading btw) You must be one of those people that has to keep busy all the time. I know I gave up a lot of tv programs when I got hooked on LBT and now sleeve talk.
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Got my date!
I never tried mixing it in anything warm. I had heard that Protein powder gets lumpy when heated so I never made any attempt. My band doctor sells all sorts of stuff so I bought some tomato Soup from him that has 20 grams of protein in it, and I had egg drop soup. I put the unflavored Protein Powder in anything sf I could find and I didn't think it changed the taste of anything and it didn't get lumpy. It worked out great.
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Uhmmm...sex?
I really can't remember how long I waited. I am sure it wasn't long because as soon as I got home from the hospital, I felt normal and really could not even tell I had surgery. I am betting it was the night I got home from the airport or the next morning.
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Uhmmm...sex?
As soon as you are comfortable.
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Got my date!
Do you have a GNC? That's where I got my unflavored Protein powder. Congratulations on getting your date!
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At 5 wks - do you raise calories for exercise?
I would never lose weight if I upped my calories to exercise. One reason I exercise is because it improves my moods, but if I ate more so I could exercise, I am sure I would not lose weight. I had a resting metabolic test taken, and it showed I have a very slow metabolism.
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i am struggling here
Can you have yogurt of sf pudding? There is also drinkable yogurt. I could have yogurt on full liquid.
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Sad, Mad and Disappointed
Are you considering going to Mexico to Dr. Aceves to get the sleeve or just live with the ins. company's decision and get the band? I heard Dr. Aceves is running a special for a lower price.
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WOW--so happy!!
Congratulations on the weight loss. For chewing, I ate sf jello and sf popsicles when I was sick of drinking.
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August 4th !!
Yay, more and more people are changing their minds and getting the sleeve instead. It's great. I wonder if a lot of people still get the band only because they don't know about the sleeve.
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Non Scale Victory (NSV)
If you do lose anymore, I will start worrying about you. You were talking about adding a few healthy things back so you could maintain. Is that working out okay?
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? how often do you go?
They told me liquids in liquids out when I was concerned about it. It went away just like everyone said it would, once I moved to mushies.
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8 days and counting... Need positive thoughts
You will have a wonderful experience with Dr. Aceves. Everyone there treats the patients like they are very special. I am sure you will miss your kids but the time will go by very quickly. You'll be on the road to recovery and changing your life in such a wonderful way. Congratulations!
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Dr. Aceves :-)
Try to convince Jaffa's wife to come in and introduce herself! We are a big happy family here and would love to have her be a part of it. I am glad to hear you're getting your liquids down and not feeling nauseous. You'll be feeling like your old self in no time at all. It sounds like you're having a great experience there, just like the rest of us! We need to have a Dr. Aceves family reunion!
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Hair and loosing it
I wonder that same thing. My hair has not been the same since band surgery and I started the Nioxin shampoo conditioner and scalp treatment before sleeve surgery. I am two months out today, and my hair is falling out like crazy. Pretty soon I will have to buy a wig.
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Two questions
I am really glad I went to Dr. Aceves. I loved being there, and would love to go back just for fun. There is no way my band surgeon who is now doing sleeves would have been able to do the surgery for the price I paid in Mexico by a dr. who is extremely experienced with doing revision surgery.
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A couple cool web sites
I had heard of these sites but just went to check them out today. They are both pretty good sites for good recipes, and have other good info. theworldaccordingtoeggface Dr. Gourmet Reviews common convenience foods and ingredients I just checked to make sure the links work, and they do. I am so computer illiterate, I had to go back and make sure I did it right.
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Way too full
I like to drink a Protein drink for Breakfast. I don't like eggs or any of the breakfast foods. It's way easier for me to drink a Protein Drink for breakfast and at least I know I am starting the day with 20 grams of protein. I think Dr. Aceves has his opinion but my band doctor who also does a lot of RNY's and is starting to do sleeves for people who are requesting a sleeve encourages people to drink at least one protein drink per day and I respect his opinion just as much as I respect Dr. Aceves.