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do they have any taste?? lots of Protein? yogurt would taste the same with chia seeds? no added bad taste? yearsssss ago when i was a young teen-ager my father bought mom one of those chia pets what a romantic gift almost as good as a vacuum cleaner!! kathy

@@etorres holy moly, that's today!!!! you've prepared well by losing 101 lbs pre-op!! you are already a success story you want to know what to expect? ok, you asked about what might happen/side effects? you might have a little, ordinary,pain don't be the strong silent type if you need pain meds, ask for them!!! GAS is a frequent problem keep walking at the hospital (and home) that helps get rid of the gas you might have some trouble swallowing drinking Water maybe vomiting a little problems with constipation/diarrhea being very tired the above are a few possible highlights LOL of WLS some or all of the above issues might improve daily others might take a year or two (gotcha - kidding) flip side of the coin you might feel good/great/terrific many people have no issues at all (i felt fine, great recovery too) some people go back to work within a week or so as everyone has said you guys do lose weight faster than women!!!! good luck speedy recovery kathy

@@cassandramarie93 WLS is a great way to start your new life glad insurance finally gave you the official good word!!! you have a one month wait before surgery use that time to your advantage read up on your specific surgery watch U-tube "maybe" practice a few necessary rules you must follow Water situation can be difficult practice drinking 64 oz a day, not drinking with meals don't drink for 1/2 an hour before you eat, and don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat come to the board and get lots of good info we're all FULL of it being excited is a great emotion feelings can go up and down like a yo yo!! as time passes you might become nervous, scared, "terrified" eeeeek! you will also feel joy and happiness etc or you might stay cool as a cucumber many OP (me) are/were apprehensive as surgery approached "try" and stay calm as possible easier said than done!!! good luck next month speedy recovery kathy

@@mstrice After WLS, many peoples meds situation changes/improves this is one of the many benefits to WLS i mentioned in my earlier post (#7) that i will be going back on diabetes meds and increase my blood pressure meds my sugars and BP have gotten higher that is very disappointing BUTTTTT......i'm kind of paranoid i would rather take a few pills to make sure i remain healthy too many bad things could happen to ME, if i don't go back to meds i would rather be safe than sorry going way overboard (but not) - i could lose part of my leg, go blind etc blind??? then i couldn't see you guys But..... as "they" say -"we are allll different" your experience and mine could be totally different with meds I'm just speaking about ME good luck with surgery speedy recovery kathy

@@anewdayforme welcome, welcome, welcome and welcome this is a BIG group but we are getting "smaller" all the time first few days PO can be very hard for many glad you are doing well day after day, hopefully you will/should feel better!!! work hard, follow allll the many rules you will be another success story on BP!! it's wonderful when happiness and excitement shine through this board keep up the great attitude for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life good luck continued speedy recovery kathy

@@rozay55 http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/416-fifties/ hi there - welcome nice to meet you!! you are about to go on the journey of a lifetime! hold on to your hat - here you go!!! I was sleeved one month before my 58th b'day almost 5 years later - "I'm still standing" !!! " it's an unknown fact that November 1rst, 2016 is the best day in the world to have sleeve surgery!!! it will be here before you know it!! 3 weeks til you are sleeved woo hoo!!! ask your questions pre and post op read the boards fear of death........ follow all the rules of surgery!! LOL test to follow!! Knowledge is Power good luck next month speedy recovery kathy

@@Armygalbonnie beware of trolls look to your left, to your right they are everywhere!!! go to post #36 response by Alex continued good luck with your sleeve kathy

@ i already had some normal small plates i use (still do) baby spoons for the few months too good luck @@NikkiDoc LOL they would work great for me!!! i never learned how to use them wouldn't worry about eating too much!!! 106 lbs down!!! good job!!!

@@rozay55 never had that problem glad things are improving for you sooooo many health benefits from WLS life does keep getting better and better good luck kathy

Kathy, I heart you ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @@Babbs ahhhhhhh back at ya bud!!!! you are aces hugggggs kathy

hey dude amazing job and transformation keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will kathy

@@connie2166 i'm sorry this happened to you if this was your bariatric office - THEY should be ashamed!! scale at PCP?? they should also have a scale that will hold slightly larger #'s good attitude saying you will be below 350 next time i know you will confidence goes a long way!!! oh no, i just read your above response!!! you were at cardiologist office!! tell him to have a HEART good luck

@@Alex Brecher Why?? kathy

@@mstrice oh dear, another long post from me interesting timing of this post - saw my doc yesterday blood pressure and diabetes are both usually helped by WLS (lower the dosage, or have med removed totally) i was taken off my blood pressure and diabetes meds shortly after sleeve (5 years ago) my epilepsy dosage was cut in 1/2 after a year!!! (biggest unexpected NSV) i told dr yesterday i thought we needed to talk about my BP and diabetes both #'s have been going up i did go back on BP meds a few months ago - doc agreed i now need to take more my diabetes meds should also be restarted doc "thinks" epilepsy meds should remain the same, no prob doing blood work once a month for the next year - gotta make sure no problems with seizures the above is about ME only many OP won't have to ever take meds again or will have a lower dosage sleeve has been around for a llllllong time initially did it to help OP with stomach cancer docs were realizing people were losing lots of weight PO docs then decided to make sleeve a WLS as time passes, more stats will be available from the sleeve (since they want more time for averages/stats) docs might realize that meds might have to be restarted for some don't mean to be a doubting dora just saying stuff i heard (if i'm mistaken please don't throw Protein shakes or bars at me ) good luck with surgery kathy

@@blu2020 hey dude, don't spaz out this early in the game!!! you'll have plenty of time later!!! your surgery was September 2nd how are things going now?? calmed down a bit?? inquiry minds want to know good luck kathy

@@MommyB i do think @@hbrhonda is correct she's such a smartie!! call the insurance company later don't have to rush you'll find out soon enough expect the worst, hope for the best you were expecting to pay for additional hospital visit if it turns out they do pay some, that's great "icing" on the cake you've been through a lot time to think of yourself first!! take yourself off back burner you belong up front if you have family kids/DH or SO etc it's their turn to be there for YOU give you help!!! wait on you!! take care of yourself now walk a little, rest, sleep - drink properly you have a great attitude post surgery you are now experiencing pain/dealing with infection realizing and accepting that you will feel better in time feel better sooner than later sending good vibes good luck kathy

@@ecoreen94 i'll respond the "other" way bmi of 40 or more bmi less, must have co-morbities documentation of history showing attempts of weight loss (WW, Jenny Craig etc) and weight over the years physical problems like high blood pressure/diabetes you need to have some of the above documentation (past weights, attempts) i think are necessary to get approved (i'm sure i forgot something) hoping to get approved for WLS "More is More" "they" want you to have lots of problems crazy isn't it positive thoughts being sent your way fingers, toes, eyes, nose crossed!!! good luck bud kathy

@@heidiboo ahhhhh bud always nice to share with your friends you look lovely you shine bright i just ran and put my sunglasses on!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will kathy congrats

@@finding_onederland i luv, luv, luv my Orville Redenbocker Kettle Corn but, it doesn't love me!! bag doesn't say "do not use popcorn button" never gets burned, tastes yummy these past few months- i ate a lotttt of popcorn!! 100 calories a bag, big deal, not bad right? WRONG (for me)so many carbs!!! i don't always pay enough attention to carbs i am pretty sure alllll the popcorn i ate (daily) 2 bags sometimes!!!! contributed to my couple of added inches popcorn is my main yummy that i can't control myself like Lay's Potato chips, i can't just have one i like to say, "knowing the problem is 1/2 the solution" you can look and look in fear of being shot you won't find any popcorn in my house that's my answer, and i'm stickin' to it good luck kathy

@@BobScott "what do you regret", what you wish you had done pre or post-op the above has often been asked amongst each other my 3 big regrets 1. didn't take frequent before/during/and after pics 2. didn't take my measurements (tried, never did it right with finding #'s) hubby even tried (he's very trying!!!! LOL) 3. No Journal has always been my biggest regret keeping a journal (blog) is very helpful it's good to be reminded of the "little" things for posterity!!! can't always rely on your memory i wish i had kept track of things during this experience all my NSV's - dates they happened etc at one year surgiversary, i said i would start a journal (blog) that was almost 4 years ago!!! never happened @@BobScott wonderful weight loss/transformation keep up the good work please post more often, share the good and bad and of course all advice is appreciated kathy congrats

@@RoachBug yeah - your point!! you might have "acted" like an idiot that's ok - happens to the best of us funny pics though, accident or not!!! i see a great guy who has lost close to 100 lbs!!! 91 lbs down!!! keep up the good work kathy congrats

this is the main forum i did this somewhere else for you by mistake guess i rrrrrerally wanted you to get ino http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/374143-omg-my-duodenal-switch-surgery/ good luck kathy

ooooops dup sorry kathy

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1018-duodenal-switch-surgery-forum-new/ @@jellybean57 here you go my friend good luck kathy

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