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Thank You. I added some lemon and a very small amount of hot sauce to my vegetable juice today and my stomach seemed OK with it. :biggrin0:

I didn't poop right away. What with fasting the day before surgery and then no Water (or food) the day of surgery until the following day. After that you'll be lucky if you can get down 1/2 of the liquids they bring you. Not much to, umm, poop out. :biggrin0: I can't imagine wiping the day of/after surgery. My stomach was so bloated from the gas they pump you with and so sore. I didn't even attempt to the first time I had to go and instead used the removable shower head to help with cleaning the area. They had administered a blue dye the day prior for a leak test and then the day after gave me solution for a 2nd leak test. That did it for me and gave me blue diarrhea. LOL I didn't go again (had no need to) until I got home and by then I was able to go back to wiping normally. I just make sure to be careful since my incisions are still closing (inside and out)

I hope that I do not experience hair loss. As it is I already lose a lot of hair and my hair thinned out from unbalanced hormones. My hair is fine already. Can't imagine that it could get worse. I think at that point I might start to show my scalp! Not good at all. Extensions anyone? Will make sure to eat all my Protein and start taking my Biotin again.

Welcome. :biggrin0:

Was pointing it out in case anyone wanted to do a search for them and the different flavor combination tried/tested. There are lots of websites/blogs of people who have used the oopsie rolls in Desserts and very creative recipes. People searching would yield more results with the name that they are more commonly known as. That is all. Was just trying to be helpful.

How do you handle your sleeve and dating. Do you tell them that you had surgery? If so, how long do you wait? If not, do you just keep it private? Are you ever asked about your food choices/portions now that your stomach holds a lot less food and you cannot drink liquids? I am sure many guys would just think that I am being a girl and like many girls just watching calories but I am sure along the way I will come across some curious guys who will ask. How do you handle that? Just be honest?

That is wonderful. Congratulations. :tongue_smilie:

Wow I had no clue about alcohol. My doctor didn't mention alcohol at all. Are we supposed to avoid it? I am not a regular drinking and only drink a few times a year but when I drink, lol, well, I DRINK! :tongue_smilie: I assume that is not something I can do anymore? What about 1 mixed drink. Would that be OK? I only do mixed drinks.

How long should I wait before I reintroduce lemon juice and hot sauce? I am on thin liquids right now. My doctor said that I could drink natural vegetable juice. I am really loving it but it would be yummier with lemon. Do you think it would be OK to use a small amount or would it be too soon? How about hot sauce? (Mild, not too spicy, something like Tapatio) Would that be pushing it?

These are called "oopsie rolls" They are a variation of Atkin's revolutionary rolls The person who came up with them made a mistake while trying to make revo rolls that its why they got named OOPSIE rolls. Lol.

I haven't heard of it but will pay attention next time. I honestly never feel full/stuffed or like my sleeve can't take in anymore. Its quiet the opposite and I worry that I can take in more liquid when compared to others. 2 oz in 15 minutes is way too little for me. I could probably do double that. I try to do it slowly because I have to and I don't want to mess with my sleeve but its just not cutting it for me right now. I know it'll be different when I get to solids. I might feel fuller then. As of now, its not happening. I don't try to see how much it would take for me to feel full though. Don't want to play with fire.

Thanks. I'll look the hypo-allergenic tape. :tongue_smilie: My skin is just irritated all around from the tape I use now. Some of the areas are drying up as well and that causes itching. The redness is the painful part. Its tolerable but enough to notice. More like a sting.

I confess that I am missing solid food and am obsessing about eating and even considered chewing food and spitting it out. I haven't and am still on thin liquids. Sticking to it.

Thank you. I do think it is the adhesive on the tape that is causing a reaction. I was inspecting my skin in the mirror and the pattern follows that of the tape.

Count me in. Plain water feels too rough going down. I do better when I drink the water mixed with crystal light.

I can't imagine drinking a regular shake either. What I do is use a lot less Water. I dissolve the Protein powder in a small amount of water and then add a little more water and sip sip sip. On average I am using only 4 oz of water and drinking it over a 30 minute period.

You have to sip all day basically. I have yet to reach 64 oz. I did try to get in the protein grams my doctor asked me to but I just couldn't since I am suddenly very sensitive to smell after surgery. I have since stopped worrying about it and just focused on walking, resting, and drinking water. Since I am past day 5 I am also now allowed to have flavored protein with water. That is how I get my protein now.

Are you ready to make the necessary changes after surgery not only with habits but psychologically? Can you commit to it for a lifetime? Do you know why you gained weight and (if emotional) are you ready to deal with it? Ask yourself that. And based on the answer, that tells you if you're ready for surgery. The physical surgery is only the start. Having surgery is a big step and one you should consider carefully. Do not let your age discourage you. If you are ready, and regular weight loss methods are not working, I think you should have surgery. You can enjoy your young adulthood as you should and not struggle like most of us did. The key is IF you are ready and only you can answer that. Best of luck. Keep us updated. We are here to support you.

I agree. Stay positive. Visualize a good outcome. I was also excited and nervous but kept stopping, closing my eyes, and breathing deeply and then telling myself to let all my worries go. You will be fine. Just follow your pre-op instructions. Get good sleep until surgery and try not to stress too much. If you don't already do so, start exercising. It helps with blood flow. As Immore said, do some shopping for post-op food. That helped me a lot. Good luck. I am really excited for you. :biggrin0:

That is so great. Congratulations. :biggrin0:

You might want to check with your doctor to see if he wants you to also do low-fat. My doctor did. If so, you should stay away from mayonnaise as it can add up in calories quickly. When you have salads from subway and such you might want to be careful. At times they add sugar to it and that = carbs. Stick to veggies (non starchy) and lean meats. Try to avoid processed meats as it tends to have sugar as well at times and carbs. Its easy to over eat that stuff. For a milk substitute you can try almond milk. Its fairly low in carbs and they even have a chocolate flavored one. Just get unsweetened and then add your own sweetener.

So glad to hear that your surgery went well. I had my surgery with doctor aceves not long ago. Welcome to the sleeve club. :ohmy: Re: the spinal block I was not under when they did it. They were doing both the IV setup and the spinal block at the same time. I remember it very clearly. They inserted the needle twice and it hurt but I made myself strong. LOL. After that I do not remember anything until I woke up right after surgery. Didn't have any fog and was fully awake and alert. The spinal block is wonderful. It really helped with post-op pain. Dr. Aceves mentioned that it is offered on a case-by-case basis and not everyone gets it. Its then up to you to decide if you want them to administer the SB or opt out.

Has anyone else experience redness/dryness around their incisions? I do not think that I have an infection but it seems like the skin is irritated. I am wondering if it is the tape. Its itchy and a little painful. Edit: Forgot to mention that I still have the surgical tape over my incisions and I've been instructed to change the dressings from the incision where my drain was. That is where I have the irritation. Its not on the area but around it. Could I be allergic to the adhesive?

I was told to grind the pills. I bought a pill splitter/grinder from Walmart for $5.00. The pills do not have a pleasant taste but I add a little crystal light. I take the ground up meds on a spoon.

I am still in the early stage but I already miss water. I can only do small sips and that is not enough. I miss gulping iced cold water especially on a hot day. My alternative was to start eating ice. That refreshes me more.