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Do not get me started on motion control shoes.

Definitely don't want to get you started

Was just sharing is all

I'll make sure not to do that again

Love your YouTube videos Grace!

Great job, doing good!

I hadn't read about the runny nose. But I do get one. I'm just 4 months out and am better at not taking that extra bite that causes the pain and sometimes vomit.

i have noticed I don't chew as well as I did in the beginning. This causes problems. I attribute some of it to rotator cuff surgery and I cannot cut my food to well. So I had bigger bites. Bigger bites cause me to be full without eating much. I have to correct myself and remember to chew better. Since I can eat anything I find that I'm not as conscious when eating. I love salad and I think it's the hardest to chew thoroughly. Anyone else have this problem?

I have that problem too

I have to really work on my bite sizes and try and chew more. It's a challenge but we can do it!

My feet tend to pronate which cause hip problems so my orthopedic dr will not let me where the cool new shoes like BTB

I think they are so awesome looking

But he has me wearing New Balance as they offer the most support for my feet and help reduce my pain and help improve my hip and back alignment

You all are awesome i was kinda stressed. What an amazing journey we are on. Really appreciate your responses.

You're awesome too!

Look forward to hearing more from you!

Nose running? That is strange.

It really is!! And I've seen so many people who get the same full signal.

I was born in 87' date=' so don't personally remember the 80s, but run a very busy bar and know my grog. My go to drink now is vanilla absolut with mint and cloudy apple juice. I'll sit on it for about an hour because its so sweet, but the mint is so refreshing. And mint is good for you, cloudy apple juice is high in fibre and vanilla is an aphrodisiac (I guess the vodka is too) which encourages you to work out *wink wink*[/quote']

That sounds like a tasty drink!

I'm going to try that soon

Always glad to enable' date=' I mean HELP, a fellow alco, I mean SLEEVER. LOL[/quote']

Hehehe!

I was told if I experienced unrelenting serious pain to call the surgeon.

You should call so he can help you.

I hope you feel better soon!

I drink it daily.. I do drink the low sugar kind Trop50 is good.

It helps to prevent kidney stones

Oh ok. You're so close to soft foods! Day 21 will be here before you know it!

Just stay on track, you can do it!

Hehehe I saved that drawing to my pictures!

Love it lol

I think I'll put it in my gallery as a before picture

I'm not sure the exact science to it.

I was on full liquids for three weeks post op then week 4 thru 7 purée then week 8 thru 12 soft foods then finally reg foods after 3 months.

What are your guidelines post op?

I recognize people by their avatars too... It always catches me off guard when someone changes their pic...

It is exciting watching everyone update their photos... Everyone is so happy!

Now Martin you're not trying to lure people in to eat their babies are you?

I had to think who is the Aussie with the shaved head and then I was like oh our Aussie police officer!!!

Hehehe

I have no idea who that is

Thinking of you!

How are you doing?

My nose starts to run as well

Hey everyone! I'm a little over a week postop....the first day of my puréed diet went well but now not sure what I'm feeling...

For the first 4 day I was in TERRIBLE pain right under my biggest incision (which I hear is pretty normal). Day 5 was much improved and day 6 was basically pain free! This am when I woke up I was still basically pain free. My family and I decided to take the children in our family to the science center today. After about 3 hours' date=' I noticed that I have this new pain....this time it's above my biggest incision :-/ No fever, no nausea, and my incisions are free from signs of infection....

Do you think I possibly over did it today? Has anyone else had a "new pain" arise after feeling basically great?[/quote']

Perhaps!

You are doing way better than I was after surgery.

I didn't get out of the house except for small walks up and down my street.

I didn't get out and about until week three.

But I see people here who spring right back and go back to work after a few days.

Keep checking your temp and watch for other signs that may mean you need to be seen... Like racing heart or diarrhea those types of things

And it's always good to call your doctor for some guidance.

I called weekly

A few days ago' date=' I marinaded shrimp with an Asian style marinade. When I took it out to cook it, the thought of having to ingest it and the smell was just too much. I used to love Chinese food. I could eat it everyday, several times a day, but post-op the smell makes me want to vom. I hope it is temporary, if not, my foodie days are over.[/quote']

For some reason I cannot tolerate seafood now ... I loved seafood before

Now maybe not tolerate is too much but certain foods smell too strong for me.

I can eat it if someone else prepares it and the smell is not so strong.

Otherwise I'm out.

So I can totally relate to what your experiencing

Dilute some Decaf tea and drink/sip it warm

It gets better! Stay strong

It's hard to say because every bariatric doctor has his own guidelines per his surgery.

Did you get a booklet or any info to guide you?

As far as my phases I was allowed regular food at week 7

Hi jenna

All diets are different but my phase 3 soft food diet was anything with applesauce consistency thru week six

At week seven I was able to introduce regular foods.

Best of luck! Stay strong

Awesome! Looking great!

I am 11 days post op' date=' yesterday I started to get a soreness about the size of my hand starting at the big incision and down the front of my abdomen again about the size of my hand. Its a new soreness like a giant bruise. It hurts more to bend over and turn even on my good side in bed. Has anyone else felt this pain? Is it something I should worry about?

I was doing relatively good. Getting better each day. This seems like a set back.[/quote']

Jacee,

It may very well just be soreness but there are lots of things to be considered.

Since you are so newly post op you should call your drs office and speak with his assistant or nurse and let them guide you.

All my best!