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aviiva

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Everything posted by aviiva

  1. I had mine on the 4/4 and I lost 12 I guess that us ok
  2. what has been the average weight loss for the first week post op
  3. I am on.clear liquida for 2 more weeks post ip 4/4 I can actualluly day I am not hungry at all. I love my protein drinka premier shakes. 30 grams each. can I drink more then 2 of I want. I struggle more with the water but someone said the protein goes towards liquid intake.
  4. why do some have to do pre ip and others don't. I had to do day day pre ip to clean out my system
  5. I am now thinking of working with people who are thinking of having wls and those that had since it is a drastic change of life and.my dr said you can see people will make it and others will not s due to their mindset. positive attitude is the most important and is what they all looking for along with a support system in. place maybe not.only will I be thin but find a new job also I am an lcsw on louisville ky
  6. I had mine 4/4 and I am black tom. I been feeling great a little bored. I also have a desk job I am a therapist so I just have to sit there and listen to clts. the pysch of the procedure was the easy part since I knew what they were looking for. I am now thinking
  7. congratulations your journey has began. alot
  8. anyone from around louisville or southern indiana
  9. I had my surgery on 4/4 the only place that still bothers me is my left shoulder or gas pains of I drink too fast. walking does help. I am glad you are having an easy time.
  10. yeah you do. I don't even have a picture. you look beautiful
  11. my dr had me on clear liquids for 2weeks surgery was 4/4. I think I will make some soups. you are not going to be allowed to eat solids for awhile
  12. I had my sleeve on 4/4 I am having a really easy time getting 60 grams of protein in not to good with the water and I am normally a water drinker. I put crystal light in it but I am struggling. I had 48 oz is that ok per day until I can get more in . I know they are both important but what is more important. I an on clear liquids for the next 2 weeks. I have not really had anything else but water and protein. I really do feel great otherwise
  13. I agree I know this is a personal choice and everything of about perspective but to cut out half your stomach for 30lbs is drastic. good luck with your decision
  14. I did not have staples but when they removed the drain it was a weird feeling pressure. it came out fast. how come you had staples. I had foot surgery and when they took out the staples it did not hurt
  15. I have not told anyone at work except my.bff who told me everyone was concerned about me. I was going to use the gallbladder one but then thought what if it really does need to come out. I like the hernia one. I was going to day a cyst on the overy. but I am going with the hernia. thanks
  16. ricotta cheese with different flavor extracts and splenda is great it is a recipe on the south beach book. I had my surgery on 4/4 and my dr wants me on clear liquids for 2.weeks them mushes for 2 weeks then solids
  17. I love premier shakes my dr told me about them he drinks them. I have no trouble getting them down. they are also on the list the nut have me
  18. I had mine on 4/4 and have not been nauseau at all. go in thinking positive. good luck
  19. I did not have to do a pre ip der. I did have to do 2 day liquid diet I don't think I lost really anything on thanks
  20. just wondering when everyone noticed their first big weight loss. I had my surgery on 4/4 and I think I lost about 7lbs. I have been able to get in. all the protein I like, the premier shakes and the water but have not eaten anything. I am on clear liquids until 4/20 then mushies. just curious when I can see my first big loss. thanks for s all your support. I do not regret doing it for one minute. the pain has been very minimal not taking any meds
  21. you look beautiful be proud
  22. I am on clear liquids for 2 weeks then 2 weeks full then pureed had surgery 4/4
  23. congrats I had mine on 4/4 and feelgood. not alot of.pain and was able to get 60 grams of protein in.. I like the premier shakes 30 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. almost got all the water in I have not eaten anything I guess the protein filled me up. when do you notice your first big weight loss?
  24. this forum has also been a great help to me before and as of 4/4 after. how soon did anyone notice weight loss after surgery. I am getting the water and protein in. ttuthfully
  25. my dr said for two weeks anything that go through a straw. water broth protein. drinks and hello. then mushy foods. I am not at all hungry.

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