Everything posted by Jenipher
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11 weeks out
I wish my husband didn't know but since we live together that would be kind of hard. Lol!!! I have to hear " You know you shouldn't be eating that". Wow and he's 60 lbs heavier than me. His reply is " I'm not under dr.'s orders". If he keeps eating like he does he will be under some dr.'s orders. To funny!!! Jenipher
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yummy ... sugar free crystal light slurpees
Me too!! 7-11 here I come!!!!
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The Plateau
Could it be your water intake? Maybe you need more or try 3-5 protein shakes a day until you start losing again. It helps to restart your metabolism. Some say try a day of eating as many calories as you can get in then the next day do the 3-5 shakes and at least 64 ounces of water. You should start losing again. I hope this helps..... Jenipher!
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Three days post op and i burped really hard and it hurt! So scared i might open my pouch..
No, if you haven't had blood gushing or constant pain on your side and not able to keep food down then your probably ok... Lol!! No, but seriously burping is ok. But get control of your swallowing cause gulping usually causes the air and painful burping is the result. Hopefully you don't have to experience that again. Jenipher
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11 weeks out
Me too I can't deal with the constant weight questions. I just feel like saying don't worry about it, I got me.....
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68 lbs gone and new pic!
You look great!!
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Is Chardonnay considered a clear liquid?
No way that is not allowed sorry you are about to change your life for the better don't ruin it with a glass of grapes.....
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Advice Needed - Adult Subject Matter!
Wow!! Glad things worked out for you. I think that's a tue statement about us being a lot harder on ourselves than others who haven't even had WLS. Thanks for the example of what getting back our there can be like. Encouraging!!!!
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Food Tolerances
What kind of problem are you having with this type of protein ( meats )? I have problems with pork and eggs they just take longer for my stomach to digest. Personally I feel I'm still healing from surgery i was sleeved on 10-8-12. It's a process just be patient your body may need longer to heal more. I also try to eat my meats ground up for now that helps a lot. They sale like ground turkey, chicken, pork in the grocery stores I need that extra help for now. I hope this helps. Jenipher
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California? Anyone...ツ
I'm in Stockton,Ca had my surgery 10-8-12 !!
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Anyone Plateau After Puree?
Are you getting enough Water? Also make sure your getting enough Protein that can affect your weight loss. Causing you to stall. Jenipher
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Beans
And then there is the other side of things. I tried Taco Bell pintos and cheese with no cheese at about where you are now. I took one bite or two and threw up in their parking lot outside for the first time. I've never tried them again after that. My tummy doesn't like the bell anymore. I think it may have just been the red sauce that made me sick. Idk but I don't want to do that again so I stay away hope it works for you. Try tiny bits to test your stomach. Jenipher
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Cheated On My Liquid Pre-Op Diet!
Protein shakes will help with the hunger. It's probably carb cravings they are there until you start eating differently. You have to get them out of your system. Protein is very satisfying try it. The Greek yogurt that was suggested sounds like a good idea. Jenipher
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I'm Now A Post-Oper!
Congrats on your surgery now comes the rewards. Take it easy until your dr. clears you for exercise. Do what your dr tells you and the rest will happen on its own. If I can help please don't hesitate to ask. Jenipher
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Sleeve Verses Rny - Friend Pleading That I Shouldn't Get Sleeve
Congrats on your pregnancy I hope everything goes well !!!
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Sleeve Verses Rny - Friend Pleading That I Shouldn't Get Sleeve
First of all take a deep breath and think about what are you able to deal with. You have a lot of things you want to do. I think they recommend you wait a year out to have a baby after this surgery. Personally if I wanted to have a baby I would do that first just to be sure my baby got really good nutrition. There are many women who have given birth to healthy babies after surgery. Just thinking about your back, preg, VSG that's a lot but you could do it!! I want to say though your list above is wrong the RNY is not reversible but the sleeve can be turned into an RNY. For me the malnuriousment part of it bothered me and the rerouting of my intestines so I didn't want that. If the sleeve doesn't work for you you can always get the RNY once you've had the RNY done then that's it. It was a really tough decision for me as well but I was sooooo tired of yo yo dieting and just being fat!! This is life changing are you ready to change your life HOLLAND then just do it!!!!!! Woo hoo!!! I will say this that surgery was faster than a c-section loll!! You will do fine it's a bit tough for the first month some pain and discomfort getting use to feeling everything you swallow but that goes away with time. Then you can enjoy being the new you and playing with your active 3 yr old I know I have one too. Any questions don't hesitate to ask I really don't mind answering your questions. Hope this helps!! Also YouTube videos helped me make up my mind and stay committed to my decision. Watch some of those they really can help. Take care, Jenipher
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Day 18: I Am Just Not Feeling The Sleeve Today!
Atlast83 I am so sorry you had a bad day with your sleeve we all do. Tomorrow will be better when we start to accept our new lives and stop trying to make the old life fit then we embrace the new us. I was riding around with my husband and he started asking about what I wanted to eat. I thought to myself idk, nothing. Then he said I'm getting a burger and fries from McDonald's. I said get me a coffee cause there's nothing I can eat there that won't make me sick. I have to be strong for me no one else will. You have to be strong for you this change is for you. We have each other to lean upon. Keep leaning until you can stand then you can be someone else's pole. Lol!! Take care Jenipher!
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Slight Burning Sensation In My Throat And/or Chest?
Yes it's acid continue taking your acid controller. My dr. put me on Zantac check with your surgeon about what your feeling just to confirm that everything's ok. Keep moving and keep that weight coming off. Jenipher
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Vitamins Make Me Want To Vomit
Yes I did especially the ones with Iron they use to make me vomit too. Our stomach's empty very quickly now so you have to take your Vitamin right after you do your Protein or something heavy. If you take it after protein you will be fine. Once I waited an hour and vomited while driving, horrible!!! Your stomach is still swollen it will take a while to get to your new normal. Give it some time but you need that nutrition from your vitamin since your diet is now so limited. Don't give up or maybe try a different type. Do whatever you need to for your health. Jenipher
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After A Work Out Whats The Best Thing To Eat/drink
Yes I think that's best too.
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After A Work Out Whats The Best Thing To Eat/drink
Very true during one of my many weight loss ordeals. I use to work out and do Protein 45 minutes before or after a workout . It really works my muscles just grew and the fat just melted. That was great advice from your trainer. Your feeding your muscles hope everything continues to go well for you.
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Thanksgiving Horror!
I did the pizza thing before big mistake. Lol!!
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Popcorn
All great advice I have had popcorn once since my surgery Oct 8. And I had no problems eating it. But then it doesn't take much of it to satisfy our tiny tummy now. Lol!! Enjoy see how it feels in your stomach.
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Advice Needed - Adult Subject Matter!
I'm sorry you asked for an opinion here's mine. Get control of your hormones, get a vibrator until you are comfortable with someone. Having sex with a 20-30 something year old needs time. You may be crushed because he may not understand all the hard work that has been put into your weight loss. This could send you into a deep depression. Think before you leap!! I knew of a woman that lost 200 lbs and the men she was with talked about her so bad after they saw her body. You have to look at that everyday. You know what to expect the man your thinking of revealing this to has not. If your not looking for anything serious then you may not care about his reaction. But just look at it from all sides before you decide. About the condoms you know STD' s are rampant in that age group. Protect yourself if you don't know go talk to your PCP about what you can use to protect yourself. I wish you the best in your decision. Sorry I can't just agree you need to think this through. I'm so happy that you lost all that weight and you feel good enough about yourself to act like a twenty one year old but your not. Lol!! Hope it works out for you.
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Ugh! Where Is My Drive?!
Your in weight loss mode it will pass. There are other ways to keep him pleased and stay in your mode. Your body has gone through a lot in the past 6 weeks give your body time to heal and it maybe better than before. You may feel sexier than you ever have. But you just need more time.... I must admit I do feel a difference in my drive it is not what it was its better. I had to remind myself I just had surgery lol!!! Jenipher