Everything posted by ozeedonkee
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Ok Ladies Level With Me Here ... Gas?
2 weeks out and I'm still letting em rip. Not smelly though. I've never farted so much in my life! Have Small burps when I eat which I don't think anyone would notice.
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Ex Issues- Please Help!
Nup. You broke up for a reason. Remember that and leave him where he belongs - in your past.
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Flying Home
Dont the Mexican surgeons fit patients with compression stockings?? We put them on before surgery and wear them about 3/4 days afterwards in Aus
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Starting To Really Freak Out.
It would be strange to NOT be nervous! Voluntarily removing most of an organ is a big deal. I was nervous, it was all I thought about for months before. It consumed me. Then I drove myself to the hospital and found I was strangely calm. I was completely at ease with my decision. Recovery sucked, but a couple of shitty days is a drop in the ocean for a healthier 50 or so years. It took one week for me to feel a bit more normal, and each day gets better! I'm dropping weight, in the next few days I'll start exercising. I sleep better and wake refreshed - and that's only 2 weeks out. VSG is a big deal - but so far it's paying off I feel so much better. Hang in there
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Doing Laundry....
Lol I discovered that my pockets had enough room to actually put things in. All this time I thought they were for decoration
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Water Anyone?
I also like plain water. I cannot tolerate "sweet."
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Attention ! Australian Sleevers
- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
Wow! That's fantastic! I've lost 18lbs- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
Also, when you start pureed fish or mashed eggs, make them as moist as possible. I add a little mayo or greek yogurt. Helps a lot- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
I've been on mushies since day 4. First few days are uncomfortable, but it's much easier now.- How Long Were You Swollen?
Oh that's good to hear! My trousers are sagging around my legs and bum, but I can't go a smaller size because of my stomach.- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
And then today it's pretty good again. Go figure huh- Can I See Meals/portion Sizes Please?
I am one week post op. I can manage 1/2 an egg, or if I'm using different foods - about 4 teaspoons is max. It takes me at least 1/2 an hour to finish- Incision Concerns :-( On Day 8
Fantastic- Attention ! Australian Sleevers
Get someone to hide them I am at this very moment fighting the urge, trying to hold off until next week- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
Hi everyone just wondering if anyone else is still getting quite sharp shoulder pain? A couple of days ago I woke up and it was completely gone. The next day BAM! It's back- Periods
Oops - have you been sleeved yet?- Periods
Pre-sleeve I could eat ridiculous amounts of foods (pre-menstrual). In a week or so I'll be taking notice of how I feel. But there's no way we can eat what we used to, so a protein snack will probably satisfy. And I expect that now I have not been eating sugary/sweet foods, stable blood sugar levels will help.- Suggestions On Puree Foods
Tonight I pureed some roast beef and moistened with tomato sauce. It was good I also added a bit of corn dip to an egg and mashed it. Trying to mix it up a bit and not get bored. But I am loving plain cottage cheese.... Straaange- Marks Of A Lighter Future.
5 incisions - internally sutured.- Incision Concerns :-( On Day 8
And yes, it can be bad if left untreated If you develop a temperature and/or vomitting go straight to hospital.- Incision Concerns :-( On Day 8
It's treated with oral antibiotics. So keep that doctors appt tomorrow It can just be caused by bacteria on the skin, or sometimes the bugs are picked up in hospital.- Incision Concerns :-( On Day 8
Cellulitis is an infection in the layers under the skin. It will start looking red and inflamed, and if you feel around the area, you can feel a hardness under the skin. Sometimes it will pus - might look like a tiny pin prick white head, but has a surprising amount of pus under it. Or sometimes the skin will look angry and pitted.- Post-Op Diet
2 days clear fluids 3rd day full liquids 4th day purée Week 4 soft foods Week 6-8 Normal as tolerated- Any November 14Th Sleevers?
I mentioned to my husband that my son and I took a nap together yesterday because I was getting very tired and his response was "surgery was a week ago!" presumably I should now be up to doing a marathon or something.... But I am the same. I get quite tired. So I rest. But each day is getting better - Any November 14Th Sleevers?