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Everything posted by 612belly
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Pre-Op Diet
I have surgery next Thursday and I have been reading on the forums that staples are in for life!
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Pre Pre-Op Diet
Yeah I called it my food funeral! Lol
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Second Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet
I like premier too. I also do the Costco version of slim fast, I like rtd drink Isopure zero carb 40g of protein alpine punch flavor taste like crystal light. I also just love carnation instant breakfast vanilla. Not the rtd toss in the blender with almond milk and ice. It's Yummers! Hope this help! I'm on day 4 of a 10 day pre op.
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Carnation Instant Breakfast
Hi. I'm on the pre op diet and it is considered a Protein shake for me. Not sure what will happen post op but it stays on the list! Surgery next Thursday!!
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Carnation Instant Breakfast
Taste like a melted vanilla shake! A little ice, almond milk and blend! Day 4 of 10! God is with me!
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Carnation Instant Breakfast
Taste like a melted vanilla shake. A little ice, almond milk and blend!
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Tmi - Enema Anyone?
Yogi makes a tea called smooth move it's a miracle worker!
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I Got My Date!
Use us for support and encouragement!! You can do! But anytime you face a challenge or a temptation post and we will all help you the best we can! Add me as a friend or email me. I am on day four of ten and realizing how this extended family is helping me day by day! Congrats to you!
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Bmi Timing For Use In Coverage Determination
For me it was the BMi in my first visit!! So check with your doc office!! Good luck!!
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Mission Possible (Nsv's & Other Awesome Happenings!)
You look amazing and I love love love your hair! I have a desire to run! It's on my list of things to incorporate into my new life. One week to go pre op is hard but your story makes it better! Thanks for sharing!
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I Want A 5 Dollar Footlong!
Good point having aunt Flo visit now means hopefully that b***h will be gone by next Thursday!! Sleeve date! Thanks for the support! This is why I love this forum!!!!!
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I Want A 5 Dollar Footlong!
Thank you. I'm just sleeping now To shut my brain down recharge and drnk some water...hope it helps with the awful 4 am headaches!
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8Months Post Op Hairloss
Protein basic building blocks to our bodies. It's a must...
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I Want A 5 Dollar Footlong!
And I am on day 4 of my pre op diet! 4 of 10! Surgery is one week from today. The Doc's office called this morning to see how I was doing I fessed up to having a hard boiled egg on Tuesday night. She wasn't happy. To make matters worse I am on my period and I have the worse cramps ever! WTH.
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My Husabnd Is In Surgery Right Now
I'm sure he'll be just fine! I have my surgery next thursday too!! We will also do just fine.
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Blood Test And Ultrasound
Hi. I had a positive H pylori test a positive blood test. The next day I did a stool sample and it's was negative. My docs office always does a confirmation test.
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Surgery Next Thursday
I'm next Thursday too!!
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Greek Yogurt
The fruit ones have lots of carbs. You should stick to plain...which is for sure an squired taste!
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2Nd Day Pre Op Cheater!
Thanks everyone! I don't drink soda and haven't in three years so these are true migraines. I can have coffee and I only enduldge about once a week. I think I'm ok. I will snap back strong tomorrow and it could have been a worse cheat...I could have eaten an entire cheese pizza!! I still expect to see a drop in weight tomorrow as well! Good night and good luck.
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2Nd Day Pre Op Cheater!
Hi. Not a good day on second all was going fine I get home another migraine sets in so I decided I needed something in my stomach. Cheated!! I ate one hard boiled egg and 1/4 cup chicken salad with Dijon mustard and chased it with a Protien shake. Please don't hate me!
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Day One Down
Alright day two almost over I'll be in bed and sleep by 9pm thanks to lunesta! I'll have a protein shake and a popcicle tonight!
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Nauseous On Pre-Op Diet?
I am almost through day two. I got a small headache last night and took migraine meds. I am doing all rtd stuff. Premier protein shakes, Costco's version of slim fast, popsicles and chicken broth, and sf jello. It sucks! But it is so worth it. However, I will not lie I am counting down the days!
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Starting Liquids Today....
Hi I am on day two of liquids. Nothing specific. Day to day thats all you can do. Use a calendar to cross off the days and you'll gain more strength and determination each day until finally surgery day!! My surgery is in 9 days!!
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My Fitness Pal Friends?
My date is August 16. Ttiffrich33
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How Many Calories/exercise Are You Getting?
I'm still pre op. nine days away from the big sleeve! MFP is ttiffrich33