grannyk

Thanks to Rootman, I have purchased and started using chia seeds in several different ways. I researched on the internet, looked up some recipes and took the plunge. Fantastic. I am not so bound up and everything has softened up. Also, I do believe my appetite is diminished. Thanks for your testimonial, Root. KI

I bookmarked this so I can try it later. Sounds pretty good...K

Pork rinds...YUM!! Yes you can have pork rinds if your sleeve tolerates them. They are a good snack and just fine if you don't have to watch your sodium intake due to heart problems, etc. And they are fried, but you do need some fat intake to help you absorb your fat-soluable vitamins. Moderation in everything should be your general rule for living with your sleeve. Also bear in mind that although pork rinds are all protein, no carbs, there is not a lot of nutrition in them either. K

Precisely the reason that even if my insurance had paid part of the cost of my sleeve, I still would have gone self-pay to Mexicali to Dr. Aceves. I don't like insurance companies controlling my life any more than absolutely necessary. Good luck and much patience with your uncertainties...K

Your net calories are extremely low. Your body is in starvation mode trying to hold on to everything it can to exist. Give it a break. It has just gone through a huge transition. If you are going to use that many calories exercising, you need to up your caloric intake. Do a little research to learn how your body uses food and also on nutrition. You are setting yourself up for problems in the future. Please understand, this is life long journey, and don't compare your situation to anyone else's. Good luck...K

You are fine. At this stage you are only putting in liquids. I didn't poop for over a week. Remember, it has to go in to come out. Relax. You will only irritate your bowels if you put a lot of stuff in that doesn't need to be there. K

My daughter and I have both used straws since being sleeved and have had no problems. Not sure what all the hoopla is about straws. We avoided them during the healing stage, but after we went to regular food, we having been straw sipping all the time...K

Yes, you will need a driver because they give you conscious sedation and you should not drive after the procedure. And yes, you should take the day off for the same reason. I am a registered nurse, and one thing we always emphasize for our patients after any procedure like this is to have a driver, no ifs, ands or buts!!! K

I am really sorry that your health has been compromised by having the sleeve, but at least you are aware you are to blame by not getting Protein and nutritional supplements in. It is never too late to start. You didn't do it because you thought you couldn't stomach it. We you will just have to stomach it and now you are coming from behind instead of keeping up. I know it may not be pleasant to drink the shakes and take all the supplements, but obviously it is necessary. Please find a Protein powder you can tolerate. GNC sells whey isolate that is really yummy, especially if you doctor it up with your favorite flavors. I use DaVinci syrups and add hazelnut, french vanilla or amaretto to vanilla and S/F choc syrup to the chocolate. Try noshing on a few peanuts with the chocolate shake and you have something similar to Reeses, And you simply must get your supplements. Even with all I take, I am still Vit D deficient. And without Vit D you will literally fall apart. You can't absorb Calcium and your bones will thin. You are too young to let this slide. You need to hydrate and nutrify (if that is even a word). I wish you Godspeed in turning this situation around. Just do it!!!!! K

There is no reason why you can't get dressed and go out. Don't let that drain dictate your life. It should be coming out anyway. There are some people who have worse things than that drain to deal with and they are permanent things. Get on with it!!!! K

Ibuprofen and all other NSAID's are hard on the stomach and put you at risk for ulcers. Try to use something else unless you are willing to take the risk...K

Seven working days. Sleeved on a Thursday and back to work the second Monday after. I started full liquids my first day back. No problems at all. I probably could have gone back earlier but I had taken the time off and treated myself...K

The pain could actually be from the drain itself. I could feel mine until it came out. Wait until it comes out and see if the pain is not much better. That will be the test...K

Sounds like you are doing well. I had no complications, very little pain and no trouble getting in fluids, protein, etc. Great beginning to the journey of a lifetime...keep it up!! K

Still a drain after 5 days? The drain itself can cause pain. How much drainage do you have? I think the drain needs to come out, especially if it hurts with suction. Talk to you surgeon soon.