Lila21
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Did my recumbent bike for the day. It actually helped my energy levels. It's so funny the way that works!
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once you get all your ducks in a row, the approval process is fairly quick (around 2 weeks), but it can take a while to do all the stuff required by your insurance. For example, my insurance requires a 6 month diet documented by a doctor or nutritionist.
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OUCH - 4 weeks pre-op diet
Lila21 replied to DougNichols's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It gets better. You will adjust even though it doesn't feel like you will. Hang in there! -
WOW!! that is an amazing story! thanks for sharing!
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Hey, thanks for checking in! Things are going well! I am feeling pretty good, my healing seems to be going well, and I am getting back into the groove of work. On the downside, I seem to be in the dreaded 3 week stall :-( Oh wells...
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omg, soooo cute!!! Love it!!!
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crossposting.. VITAMINS/PROTEIN REGIMINE?
Lila21 replied to fullhandsfullheart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i use the Celebrate bariatric chewable multi-vitamins, and I use the Gold Whey protein (24 g. protein per serving). I also just ordered some sublingual b12 as I read somewhere that you don't create as much b12 with the sleeve. Hope that helps! -
Wow, you look simply wonderful! Congratulations on all your success!!!
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I just got sleeved and im already having a stall?!?
Lila21 replied to marisela87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am right there with you! We are in what's known as the "DREADED 3 week stall." Just stay the course, we will adjust. -
Right there with you on the 3 week stall... we just need to ride it out
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Hey Becca, I haven't been too tired. I've felt fine, in fact. Regarding food, I've been on mushies for a week now, so I haven't had any problems (but I also haven't tried any new foods). I think if you want to try something new, maybe try it in the evening when you aren't at work if you are concerned.
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Yes, definitely keep us posted! I thought about buying an ice cream maker just so I could make those protein ice creams!
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Starting 2 week liquid diet tomorrow
Lila21 replied to Ibejjo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just echoing what HopeAndFaith said. It gets so much better after day 3. I think it takes a couple of days to acclimate. You can do it!! -
I am at 3 weeks (on mushies), and I have cottage cheese, yogurt, refried beans, egg salad and tuna puree (sounds kinda ick, but tastes fine) packed in 1/4 cup containers. I also have SF pudding for a snack. I'll probably also bring a shake so that I can work on getting my protein in.... not a ton of variety in the mushy diet
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Mushies already? (1 wk post op)
Lila21 replied to fullhandsfullheart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started mushies at 14 days, but if your surgeon is comfortable with it, go ahead. Mushies is kind of a slow process, anyway, as my Nut. set it up. I try a new mushy every couple of days. I am working my way up to chicken salad -
Brownbear Post Op Update
Lila21 replied to Brownbear29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Haha, your post cracked me up! Glad you got a "twousie".... It gets easier every day, that's for sure. Sounds like things are going great. Regarding the pain ball, I didn't have one, but I was pretty lucky on the pain front. I was mostly a gassy lassy, so my pain was less about the staples. Anyhow, glad things are going well. Keep up posted -
I DID it Too! Onederland achieved!
Lila21 replied to myrori's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations!!! Way to start the new year off RIGHT!!! WOOT! -
Wow, you look great!!! And thanks so much for posting this because I am in the stage of losing and nothing to show for it (still the same size, etc), so I'm now looking forward to turning that corner :-). Truly, you look so fabulous, congratulations!!!!
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It gets a lot easier! I had that same gassy, burpy feeling at first, but it got better. Also, if I have a hard time, I focus more on water than protein. My feeling is that dehydration is worse for you than not getting quite enough protein. Hope that helps!!!
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Wow, I thought you were already at your target!!! You look stunning! Wonderful and inspiring, thank you!
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No appetite for anything...blah
Lila21 replied to Becca's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hiya, I know how you feel !!! I found that there are a lot of good liquid options for getting your Protein. I don't think you have to do the broth or the Jello if you don't want. I wouldn't worry too much about your appetite, it's probably just your body going through its healing process.