Mastiff_mama
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Mine is the 18th too. I meet my surgeon on the 8th and he will tell me when to start the preop diet
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I am afraid i will back out
Mastiff_mama replied to michelle38's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is a week from Monday and I am starting to get that pit in my stomach. I cry easily and am so broke right now it all overwhelms me I cry at the drop of the hat....even when I am not thinking about it it is still effecting me! I am looking forward to summer .....this will all be behind me! -
Feb 18th..starting preop diet tomorrow!
Mastiff_mama replied to Karishero's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is the 18th too, but I don't start my preop diet until Saturday. -
Best tasting protein shakes?
Mastiff_mama replied to bringiton's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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My neck is fused forward and I use straws a lot! I can drink without one, but some containers I can't drink the last 1/3 or so...no huge biggie...I like a straw.
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why no straw?
Mastiff_mama replied to Mastiff_mama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Never knew there was much air at the bottom of a glass of water! LOL I was messing around last night ans noticed how easy it is to take tiny sips with a straw....I Jane several if the cups with a lid and hard plastic straws....seems I get less air than sipping with my bottles -
Meeting with Surgeon next week
Mastiff_mama replied to fergie0308's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have my surgery in 2 weeks and haven't even met my surgeon yet! Is this unusual? -
A huge reason for me would be NSAIDS! No NSAIDS ever? You can with sleeve! I was only approved for sleeve by my rheumy, but everyone has aches and pains....how many overweight people don't have some osteoarthritis?
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I know it's winter, but shower in water as cool as possible and only use soap in important places! Our diet is so low in fat that our skin doesn't get what it needs but I've found olive oil on the outside works well too! Also coconut oil.
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Cardiac Clearance
Mastiff_mama replied to UPRR Wifey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My cardiac clearance was questions and an ekg -
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Starting my 3 week Skim Milk diet today.
Mastiff_mama replied to Amie's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
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Packing for hospital
Mastiff_mama replied to Mastiff_mama's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've not been cold since 1985, but I will take warm clothes just in case! I'd hate to shiver with incisions! Plus it is February! I can do anything I wanna do on my phone...that's all the electronics I am gonna take. My bff bought me a travel set of Burt's Bees for hosp...some lotion and lip balm in it. I have super oily hair. I am taking some spray, dry shampoo. -
I still have 2 weeks, but I am packing now so i can add as I think of things. I have a personal humidifier I have in my night stand....it uses a water bottle and works so well...wondering if I can take it with me!?
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There's no nutritional value in a cigarette either and I'd punch someone in the face for one right now! I feel like I want something but not hungry...ate half a lemon muffin...not craving sweets...it's stupid cigarettes! It will pass....but it's been a tough day! I ordered a non nicotine ecig to get me past these days! I have no desire to smoke again, really. I am embarrassed I smelled like that for so many years!
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Packing for hospital
Mastiff_mama replied to Mastiff_mama's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have sjogren's syndrome and it causes dry mouth, eyes and nose. I use humidifiers in the winter. Having surgery also makes your nose and mouth dry. This takes up about as much room as a coffee mug and thought it might be soothing -
what is your favorite snack post op
Mastiff_mama replied to newgrandmother's topic in Food and Nutrition
And they can kick box like no other bird! -
What is the best sweetner for tea?
Mastiff_mama replied to LovinMe2013's topic in Food and Nutrition
For a real sweet tea taste I'd use agave....but just this once. It is soooo much better than sugar but would be for only a rare treat -
What if you buy the diet cola syrup for drink machines and mix it with water? Would that help your craving? I know you can buy them at Bed Bath and Beyond.
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what is your favorite snack post op
Mastiff_mama replied to newgrandmother's topic in Food and Nutrition
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worst caffeine withdrawl headache. Asprin ideas?
Mastiff_mama replied to <3 Gigi <3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Why can't one wean off of caffeine? It has nothing to do with liver shrinkage -
Ahhhhhhhh, Loose Skin Everywhere
Mastiff_mama replied to Catracks's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have bcbs but mine is medi pac advantage bcbs in arkansas too -
Just finished my last day at work
Mastiff_mama replied to ebausserman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So sorry to laugh at your misery....but that was funny! Try getting different colored sunglasses like rose color and maybe you will think you're drinking strawberry milk? I can't imagine drinking milk for so long! You're my hero! I have no doubt you will be one of the super successful sleevers! -
2 week pre surgery diet and failed one week! 1 to go, think i'll still be ok?
Mastiff_mama replied to <3 Gigi <3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since so many of us are doing protein shakes and one meal a day...you had one meal in a week? Sounds like you have it in the bag! -
Little over six months after surgery
Mastiff_mama replied to shelly77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Protein protein....I know you know this...but just male sure you're getting that in
