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October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oops! Hit the send button too fast! Just wanted to give everyone an idea of what the scars look like. I will be 2 weeks post op ok Tuesday. The first picture is of my largest incision (where I believe they took my stomach out of) and the 2nd is of my overall abdominal area. I do plan on using scar cream..although from the looks of it I may not need it -
October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My "biggest" incision -
How Long Till I Can Use An Ipad?
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to Bflartey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on my iPhone the minute I woke up checking in with people to let them know surgery was successfull. Checked emails, made calls. After my surgeon saw me he said to call his office and make a one week post op appt. I emailed his receptionist. She was surprised to hear from me so early! -
Eating And Drinking
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's because it pushes things out f our stomach too fast. Doesn't allow the stomach to properly digest the food. If food is pushed through our system too fast it makes it easier for us to feel hungry. -
Puree Stage Help
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to kisha28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U can mix sugar free torani syrup with ricotta cheese. Would taste like a cheesecake to me -
Ketosis & Carbs
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to ashleytn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved oct 2. Here are my experiences The bowel movement department - even the night of surgery and the following 3-4 days..straight black colored diarrhea. Almost looked like fat Yesterday and today I had a "normal" bowel movement. So about 10 days post op As for the itching - my incisions were itching as well. Surgeon said to put some vitamin e lotion on them. Also said its ok to wet them rather than itch them. I have removed all my dressings. I am using heparin shots to prevent blood clots. Tomorrow will be day 10 of 10. The first few days I had trouble getting down my liquids Etc. I have no issue now (except that I forget...or I don't feel thirsty). My typical day Greek yogurt protein shake - 21gm protein 400mls Muscle milk - 20gm protein and 355mls Pure protein shake - 21gms protein 355mls 1 liter of water (sometimes with crystal light or mio) This gives me about 2 liters of fluid as well as 62gms of protein. I am dying to eat something but seeing the weight drop daily is motivating. For the Greek yogurt protein shake take 1/2 cup of fat free Greek yogurt, 1 cup skim milk and add a few drops of mio or a little bit crystal light powder. Put in a blender cup ..shake and enjoy! Tastes just like a Danon or those yogurt shakes u buy in store -
What Do You Use In Your Protein Shakes?
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to stellabug321's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Muscle Milk
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to thehappycat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love muscle milk! I haven't tried the powder, just the RTD from Walmart. It's delish! Does not take like a protein drink. More like one of this vanilla flavored candy bar drinks (I don't know who makes them..but they come in flavors like mars, caramilk). -
Quick And Easy 20 Gram Protein Shake
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to Pinky Green's topic in Liquids (stage 1)
That's great thanks! I do have been finding it difficult to find a powder that I like. Been drinking pure protein and muscle milk rtd but that's getting expensive. Will defo try this -
Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Welcome to the other side everyone. It's tough at first but it gets easier i promise! I had my surgery last Tuesday and I go for my 1 week pre op today. Sipping on my muscle milk as we speak, things look and feel good! -
Anyone From India?
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to preetyfatchic's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had mine done here in Canada on Oct 2. Lost 20lbs on my pre op liquid diet and about 12lbs since surgery. Hope ur journey goes well:) -
Anyone From India?
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to preetyfatchic's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am Indian but I live in Canada. Where are u having ur procedure done? -
Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I jut got on the scale this morning and had to step on it again to make sure it was right! 248!!! I haven't been in the 240's for 4 years! That means a 12 loss since surgery last Tuesday and 32lb loss total since the beginning of my pre op diet! Hope it's all smooth sailing like this:) keep up the good work my octosleevers! -
Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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One Week Out! And Still In A Lot Of Pain :(
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to ann48's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I woke up at 430 this morning with those exact pans. Felt like hungerx100000. I figured it was aci and sucked on a Prevacid tablet. Seemed to help it for about 2 hours. But then It started again. I figured the Prevacid helped only for 2 hours because its supposed to be taken 30 mins before food. Maybe it needed food to work. Ate some sf pudding and it's gone away. Hope u start to feel better! Tomorrow I will be a week post op:) -
Nsv: How Many Pants Sizes Have You Dropped? No More Big And Tall
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to COsleeveDude's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's so exciting! I wear a 2xl in scrubs but recently ordered a size large pre op in anticipation that they will fit in a few months. I figure even if my body levels out at a medium then at least my scrubs will be a little loose..just how I like them -
Nsv: How Many Pants Sizes Have You Dropped? No More Big And Tall
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to COsleeveDude's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U went from an 18/20 to a 12 in just over a month? That's insane! These posts are so inspiring, especially since I am just 6 days post op. I also started at a 18 and bought a size 10 dress for next spring. At this rate I will probably fit Into a lot earlier than then! plz share ur secrets people! -
October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey everyone! Sorry I have been MIA on this topic. Almost a week out now and have been taking some time to heal. Just wanted to let all my fellow oct sleevers know that u are always in my thoughts! Good luck, happy sleeving and happy healing! I am so proud of each and every one of us for getting through the past few months on restricted diets, those who have gone through barbaric liquid diets, those u went under the knife and those who are now healing one day at a time. U are all stars and I am warming up some seats on the losers bench for each of u. Love u all xoxo -
People sometimes don't know what to say or are scared of saying anything. My family has always been the first to notice the moment I gained even a pound. They could even point out where that pound was! So far I am down 26 pounds and not a lot of people are noticing. But I ran into a co worker at the store the other day and she said to me "have u been losing weigh"? I told her yes and her answer was "I noticed the other day at work when u came into the staff room but I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to put u on the spot". People will notice. Some may say something, others may not know what to say. some may deliberately not say anything because they dont want u to take it the wrong way and sabotage urself (ie think that ur losing too much and start gaining). I was 280 and even when I lost 10lbs on the pre op people could notice.
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October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Still Have An Appetite 4 Days Post Op
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to jlbee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And this post op diet has me so confused! My written orders say clear fluids for a week then modified fluids for a week then full fluids for a week. But day 2 post op after my leak test I was given a thick cream of mushroom soup, yogurt...so I don't know what I'm doing. I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday. Hopefully I can clear this up -
Still Have An Appetite 4 Days Post Op
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to jlbee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I thought I was the only one! I was starting to think that the doctors just "pretended" to Operate on me to see if my weight loss would e due to some sort of placebo effect! I was told that because at first we are on liquids, our stomach will hold more because liquids pass easier. Once we are on purée or solids I think it will be a whole different story!!! -
Weigh More After Surgery
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to UTGal99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 260 the morning I left home for surgery. Came back on oct 4 weighing 265. Today, oct 7 I weigh 255. So that's 10lbs down in 4 days. It will come off eventually:) -
Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!
SkinnyMinnie2Be replied to SkinnyMinnie2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel that pain. Almost like a twisting feeling..or like a pulling like I've stretched too much