GEAUX SAINTS
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Im sick and surgery is next week!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to saramay23's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sick as a dog the day before surgery. Coughing, sinuses congested, the whole nine yards. CE24 was right. As long as you don't have fever and your chest is clear, there's no problem. And you're a week out. Get some Tylenol Severe Cold & Flu. I took it up until the day before surgery. Quit worrying...you'll be fine!!! -
I was 2 weeks out, but only because my husband was scared he'd hurt me. I would have been good at a week out, maybe sooner. Remember the missionary position isn't the only way to have sex. He doesn't have to get close to your incisions at all. Make sure it's comfortable for you. I'm sure he won't care!!! My libido hasn't changed at all, so far! People are all different! Don't sweat it!!!
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Is there a place I can order a bunch of WLS friendly protein shake samples including various brands and flavors?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to MaureenVA's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
Amazon!!! -
Didn't see that coming?!$#@!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to bewell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@2/2015RN - Make sure you're using sugar free cough drops!!! -
Didn't see that coming?!$#@!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to bewell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh, I just thought of something else. Spicy foods. I am from the New Orleans metro area and we eat spicy food. I've always love it. Ever since surgery, spicy food makes me cough...a lot!!! Whether it's just black pepper, or highly spicy, I cough! It's like I'm overly sensitive to it! I sure hope this goes away!!! -
Didn't see that coming?!$#@!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to bewell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried an abundance of protein shakes prior to surgery. I FINALLY found one I like...prior to surgery!!! I started drinking it after surgery and from day one, it's disgusting!!! It makes me soooo sick to my stomach. I have to drink it right before I go to bed, or I'm useless!!! I get nauseous, sweaty, gassy, etc! Just UGH!!! -
2oz is about my max and at a month out, I guess that's kinda normal. Not to say that yours isn't. There are different sized sleeves and everyone is different in how they loose!!!
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Constipation - I know Im not alone!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to Photo925's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm with you!!! -
Is anyone losing a lot of weight FAST?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to veronicalynnnnnnn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you're getting your protein in your hair shouldn't fall out. I would check that first, besides consulting your doctor! That's a must!!! -
HELP!I NEED A LIST OF SLIDERS!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to GEAUX SAINTS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone! -
HELP!I NEED A LIST OF SLIDERS!
GEAUX SAINTS posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I need help! I kind of understand the basic concept of sliders, but it would really help if I had a list to go by. I'm basically a hands on kind of person. I know you can't really list them all, but if everyone tells me their own experience with them then maybe I can get a better realization of what, specifically, they are!!! Any input would help! -
Drinking Sodas with sleeve?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to titan05's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I can't even imagine drinking a soda! The bubbles would kill me! -
The truth... the whole truth.... and nothing but the truth
GEAUX SAINTS replied to beautifulmess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of insurance companies require their patients to diet for a period of time prior to surgery. This diet sometimes lasts 6 months to a year. If I could do that, there wouldn't be any need for the surgery. In fact, my doctor's preop was only the day before on Clear liquids, but I was self-pay! -
Am I going to be burping like this forever?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to jenniferg2013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds like your eating too much. That's the only time I get the burps! -
Worried it wont work
GEAUX SAINTS replied to staceymeaux's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You just have to remember that this is not a fix or and you still have to work it! You need to eat protein first and it's a good idea to weigh your food, even after you think you could stop! Good luck! -
Not quite 2 weeks post-op and stalled?!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to kndoster's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@kndoster - My 3 week stall started at 2 weeks and lasted 2 weeks! I'm a month out and the first 16 days I lost 16 pounds. EXCITED!!! Then the stall. I've started loosing again and I'm now at 20 lbs. I'm trying not to get discouraged, but it's hard sometimes. I understand EXACTLY what you're talking about, but it is normal! Good luck to you!!! -
Nervous about Revision looking for your story and feedback!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to titan05's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
If this doesn't help you make up your mind, I don't know what will. In the first pic, on the left, is my son at 5'7 1/2" and 288lbs. In the other pic, on the left, this time, at 170. He is now 3 years out and enjoying life to its fullest!!! I've been banded, in 2002, and sleeved, last month. I certainly don't regret it! You need to decide what's right for YOU!!! Anyone can show you pics and tell you "their" stories, but they can't decide for you. You're doing the right thing by getting as much info as you can before making such a huge decision. Good luck to you, whatever you decide!!! -
I never thought I'd have this problem
GEAUX SAINTS replied to SeahawksFan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats!!! You go girl!!! -
What do you drink when you go out?
GEAUX SAINTS replied to Kaitlin 1013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@BigGirlPanties - OMG, you could be my twin!! I thought I had written your post!!! -
Been bad lately....
GEAUX SAINTS replied to Sapp28's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My problem hasn't been fruit, it's been sliders. But after a 2 week, "dreaded 3 week stall", I decided that this was more important than the moment of satisfaction I got from eating the wrong thing! I'm back on track now and hope to stay that way! You just need to make up your mind if this is worth it, if YOU"RE worth it! You know the answer as well as I do!!! Let's do this!!! -
CRAVING FRUITS AT ONLY 3 WEEKS AFTER VSG SURGERY!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to jissell1989's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want a mango so bad!!! -
Sounds like you're drinking before your food has left your stomach. I know the feeling. It feels like there's a huge "something" sitting in your esophagus. You can hardly breath, you, certainly, can't talk and you start sweating!!! If this sounds familiar, wait to drink far a while longer! If I were you, I'd consult my surgeon, regardless!!! Good luck to you!!!
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Only losing 1lbs a day
GEAUX SAINTS replied to nikki1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@nikki1980 - I lost a pound a day for the 1st 16 days. Then a hit a stall but now I'm back on track! You're doing fine. Make sure you get your Protein and calories in! Hang in there...you're doing great!!! -
I just couldn't bring myself to weigh this morning!
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After all you have accomplished (and MAJOR CONGRATS BTW!!) all you have gone thru, don't let some tiny metal box get ya down! You know your doing AWESOME! You look amazing and more important, you have done such a great job, you are an inspiration to me ( GB on 03/11/15 band conversion) and everyone here still on the journey! We all have our little quirks, it's what makes us , us. You may be a bit of a procrastinator but your a procrastinating weight loss ROCK-STAR! Don't forget that bit! and ..if it makes you feel better, get on that dumb scale , then stare it down when you see you haven't gained a thing!
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Thanks, y'all!!! This means so much to me! After a 2 week, 3 week stall, I got on the scale yesterday and lost 3 lbs. I know I've been eating some sliders (didn't realized till it was almost too late), then I wasn't drinking enough protein, which makes me sick at my stomach. Now I'm concentrating on doing the right thing. Having you guys give me encouragement means everything to me!!! Thanks so much!!!
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Sleeve or Lap band? Scared of choosing wrong option!
GEAUX SAINTS replied to KS123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the lap-band put in in 2002. I did great with it until it started failing me. After 4 surgeries due to slippage, bad port, etc, it had to come out! If I had to all over again, I would choose the sleeve, hands down. Although I'm only a month out with the sleeve, and have been in the "dreaded 3 week stall" for two of those 4 weeks, it would be my first and only choice.
