bigtex52

Isopuke (Isopure) tastes like fruit flavored liquid soap to me. The only two times that I have been nauseated in the whole process is (1) when they gave me Isopuke on my breakfast tray and (2) when they put a blue protein bullet on my breakfast tray. Both of them might as well have been Syrup of Ipecac.

My stomach hurts if I drink after eating. It is almost like the cramp you get after swallowing a slurpee or margarita. It takes a few minutes but eventually the cramping passes. A big swallow of cold milk does the same.

If the tape is hanging off and it comes off easily, then remove it. It isn't holding anything any more. The tape is only on there the hold the incisions closed as the surgical glue cures, and then to reinforce it a bit. If the tape's starting to flap, it's time to come off. The discharge you see should be somewhat clear and not smell bad. If so, what you probably see is serosanguineous fluid which the body secretes as a response to irritation and is part of healing. If you have ever knocked a scab off early, you have seen the same fluid.

I had the same thing. The Dr. told me that it was a nicked/cut nerve. It will come back but it takes several months as nerves only grow about 1/4" per month. Before the feeling comes back, it will tingle for a while.

For 2 weeks prior to surgery, he had me on a 1200 calorie diet which consisted of 4-5 liquid diet shakes and bars during the day (SlimFast Hi Protein or Low Carb RTD shakes, Diet Meal Replacement Bars) and for dinner, 3oz of lean meat and 1 cup of veggies. Tough at first but worked very well.

Generic Pepperoni Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 oz (28g) Amount Per Serving Calories 130 Calories from Fat 102 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11.3g 17% Saturated Fat 4.5g 23% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g Cholesterol 33mg 11% Sodium 500.6mg 21% Potassium 88.2mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 1.1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0.4g 0% Sugars 0.2g 0% Protein 5.7g 11% Vitamin A 0% •Vitamin C 0% Calcium 1% •Iron 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Potassium 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Do you mean SF syrup, or flavorings to add to coffee? None of the SF syrups taste like coffee, except for "Coffee or Mocha flavored"

Tell bossy lady "Asian food doesn't always agree with me. The last time I ate Chinese, I hurled and I sure hope I don't this time... By the way, can I sit next to you?? " My guess is that BL will avoid you like the plague.

I have Aetna as well. I asked the surgeon if he thought they would cover VSG early this year and he told me that Aetna is always the last to approve a procedure. They were with the band and RNYGB. He said it might be another 3 or 4 YEARS in his opinion. He has a lot of experience in WLS. He did the first band in Dallas when the FDA approved them. I self paid and am glad for every minute so far, even though it is a bit of a fiscal inconvenience. Unfortunately, besides my physical rewards, Aetna is reaping big savings off of my expenditure!

If you have access to a Costco, they carry the 32oz size for $6 and change.

I noticed because they pulled my catheter early due to spasms. It started off royal blue and gradually changed over several days to shamrock green.

Mine lasted almost a week.

thinoneday, I highly concur on the Mootopia. That is some great tasting stuff!

Mini-ME, I know about it because I was drinking nearly as much milk as water (it really tasted good to me) and it dramatically slowed my weight loss. :{ I backed off on the qty of milk and the free fall resumed :]

You can try the regular milk. Some ppl become lactose intolerant after vsg surgery. Thankfully, I didn't, but others have. All I can say is give it a try and see what happens. You might try some Fage Greek yogurt first as it has probiotics in it and graduate to milk if you have good results with the yogurt. If you tolerate lactose, just watch out for the carbs, fat and calories in regular milk. (Ask me how I know about that! )