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Nausea at week 4
Any experience this? For two days I have been battling nausea up to 4 hours after consuming anything but Water. Because of that I am not eating as much. Hoping tomorrow will be different. I have been eating slow, taking small sips ( still in purée) . I had to break down and take a Zofran to make the nausea sensation go away this evening....and I am feeling extremely tired. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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What are the essentials right after surgery?
Heating pad if post op your back is sore, measuring spoons (I have 4 tablespoons that I use repeatedly). Measuring cups....small 1 cup containers with lids. Dissolvable gasX strips, MOM, a really good blender ( I have a bullet). Those where things I did not anticipate using much...but I have! Also no constricting pants or just wear loose dresses till your incision heals! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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Newbie... Just starting my journey
If you wait on Insurance they drive your timeline, then your surgeon. My insurance company only required 3 months of supervised weightloss, nutrition consult, psyche eval. So I was ready for surgery in 4 months but during my assessment phase, they discovered I have sleep apnea and my surgeon would not operate on me until I had been on CPAP for 3 weeks. That delayed me a month! But I am done now....so the time goes fast! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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New to site
Welcome. This is a great place to do some of your research. When I decided to have the surgery I was on this site often. Start reading all the forums and putting questions out there. We are always willing to share our experience! Good luck on your 6 month journey to join us sleevers! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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I Did It The Baked Ricotta!
I did too! It was yummy but the cheese topping cooled down an required chewing. I think I did not chew well enough and I was uncomfortable and nauseated with heartburn for 2 days:(. My tummy still is out of sorts and I had to back down from purée to liquids for about 3 days. So I will try this recipe when I advance from purée. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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I WANT REAL FOOD!
Hold on....puree is on the way! Liquids was a hard phase. I am on puree and it is much easier I have 4 weeks more on that phase then it's on to soft. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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May 21st.. Can't believe its tomorrow!
I pray for a successful outcome for you today! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]
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I want something fried Dammit.
- 3 days post op MY BACK IS SORE
- 3 days post op MY BACK IS SORE
My back was sore for over a week after surgery...usually it's the positioning on the surgical table. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- To Each His Own.....Actress Mo'Nique Loses 80 lbs
Amen to that.....I have lost 70 at least twice. Monique ain't got nothing on me...I however wised up and decided to do something more sustainable for me. Perhaps she will maintain...only time will tell. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- I want something fried Dammit.
I would have gotten my fix....that's how I tame my beast....but kudos for you taking the high road. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Pain & Sleep
I did the recliner for almost two weeks. Then I did my bed with pillows. It took me the entire 3 weeks to get comfortable with sleep. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- On average how much weight does everyone need to lose?
80-90 lbs. I have lost 26 so far since surgery in April. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Any APRIL SLEEVERS? Let me know your progress !
Sleeved the 24th.....down 25 lbs Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Before n after photo
Wow...you look so much younger! You look great......awesome pics. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Isopure
Counts as both....I struggle getting all my fluids in....so it's nice when you can meet Fluid and Protein needs at the same time. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Unjury?
It's ok...but I can still taste the Protein. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]- Hard time
You are not alone. I feel the same way! Sent from my iPad using VST. url=http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com][/url- HELP! Pain & Discomfort After Hot Dog 5 Days Post OP
I am 25 days post op and have followed my nuts guidelines closely. However, I had an experience similar to this while eating something I thought would be safe. There is a recipe that many sleeves have prepared, the ricotta bake. I prepared it and it was yummy. I made the mistake of eating just one bit too much and the mozzarella cheese had harded as it cooled down, which required I chew it to puree consistency before swallowing (I am still on purée). Well I must not have chewed it too well because for two days post that meal....I have had pain and really bad indigestion with everything I eat. I have backed my foods back to liquids because I feel like maybe I opened up an unhealed area of my stomach. I have been walking on egg shells for the past two days on "leak watch" because I screwed up. So, sometimes when we allow ourselves to take it too far in our early stages, we unfortunately pay the price.....I hate to say this, but experience is the best teacher....now I know better, so I will do better. Sent from my iPad using VST. url=http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com][/url- 3 weeks post op still cant hit 1000 calories
- 3 weeks post op still cant hit 1000 calories
Can I say you guys rock! I love this site. Your post have helped me sooooo much. I feel so much better now. Just ate and I am sitting here now feeling like I am going to pop because I went for that last bite....scared I was not going to crack 500 today. Now I know better so I will do better. Thank you to everyone, I will chill and let the sleeve do its work....smooches! Sent from my iPad using VST- 3 weeks post op still cant hit 1000 calories
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- 3 days post op MY BACK IS SORE
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