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Vixkey

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Everything posted by Vixkey

  1. its hard to get up and down it definitely is nice to have someone to help you it's not as easy the first week i know it wasn't for me but i also had a hernia repair so i was in a lot of pain..... but the help is always wonderful....i also agree with nyxa its nice to have mom around i know i loved it my mom and older sister were awesome and i love them n appreciate them so much more helping me at my worst....
  2. that sure does!! lol
  3. how yummy!! enjoy! i'll probably make myself something tomorrow
  4. ALso u think it would be ok to have a lil lemon n chilli powder?? OMG IM HORRIBLE i know but i love lemon ...lol
  5. okay thanks a bunch! im gonna try some really light first see how it goes
  6. Oh wow lol yes hopefully it will go away soon....i get some too at night it sucks hate the feeling ....
  7. OMG that sounds soo good! lol i am 2 1/2 weeks out is it to soon???
  8. im bearly 2 1/2 weeks out and i get that too but not a whole lot my Dr gave me a prelosec prescription i have to drink one a day for 3months ask ur dr maybe the can prescribe something stronger and last longer....
  9. awww lol i really miss some spice im just scared that i'll regret it after i try it... im gonna wait for my mushy stage maybe then it will work for me...
  10. I am Mexican and i loooveee my salsa n spice in my food! Anyone know when its okay to eat spicy food?? im still in my purees but i can still add something with a lil kick for more flavor,,,,,
  11. lol thats the way to do it! lol OMG i dunno how you went 3weeks i was dying to have it out the 2nd day lol ........
  12. Im doing alot better thank you! got my drain out a week ago or so and it was instant relief the only thing that hurts me is the open wound left from where the drain was but it's not too bad better than having the drain lol
  13. yes i agree with IZURI all dr are different in my case i had to do 2 full weeks of liquids and i was so tired of it so now i gotta do another 2 weeks of puree b4 i can move on..... so just call ur dr or maybe wait for ur post op appt so you can ask i know its hard and its very gross after a while n you just want to have something more solid in ur mouth i know i did still do lol but take it day by day eventually we will be able to eat normal were just getting to know our sleeve right now get to know it first b4 you move to fast on it n hurt urself or get sick good luck
  14. thanks a bunch! ......im def gonna try that..... are mashed potatoes okay? just wanna make sure before i eat some lol
  15. Lol okay ill pay attention to that thanks a bunch...
  16. I'm two weeks poet tomorrow n I am excited I'm sick of broth lol what are some good recipes or pointers anyone can give me for pureed food????
  17. Thank you everyone.... I'll stick to walking then
  18. I am 1week and 3days Post-Op. Does anyone know when would be the right time to start going to the gym!? im dying to start! lol but right now my body can't still a lil sore on my stomach just got my drain out yesterday... but i just like to know how long did it take for you?
  19. When will I be able to sleep on my side? And on my tummy again? I can't life on my back any longer for the life of me its so unconfterble I miss my sleep
  20. I want to wish you luck I'm a week post op just take it day by day .... I will pray for you.... Best of luck and see you on the losers bench
  21. That is awesome congrats!!!!! I got my sleeve the 14th still in a lil pain I envy u lol...i have my first appt on thur but so far I've lost 14 lbs since surgery and I'm on all liquids still can't wait for my purees.....
  22. it hurts me doesn't agree w me its really unconformable
  23. Good luck in recovery
  24. The drain is used to remove fluids that build up in Ur body after surgery so healing will be faster and so it won't cause infection....

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