colcol
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25 days out from surgery and 25 lbs gone 9 lbs of them were pre- op though it's going in the right direction so far Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I thought I was going to end up in the ER last night felt weak, shaky, bad stomach I guess dehydrated but I ended up falling asleep. This morning my husband got me Gatorade and I mixed it with Water and after a few sips I felt better and I'm drinking it all day long Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Feel bad right now shaky heart pounding idk if not enough fluids today I hate this feeling it makes me wish I never had the surgery Sent from my iPhone using VST
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While I was away we ate out everyday and I can honestly say I miss foooooood !!!! Everyone around me having big cheeseburgers and nachos the smell of onion rings made me crazy and delicious Desserts I chewed on grilled chicken even though I'm on purée stage it sucks I just wanted a bite of that cheeseburger I miss it I guess one day I can have a slider !! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Yesterday I walked the Brooklyn Bridge and I had some of my protein shake before we left and I drank water all the way. I started to feel a little shaky I realized I needed sugar so I got fresh fruit cup ate it I felt much better even though I'm on purée then got home and ate applesauce felt good after that I realized I was depleting all my electrolytes from sweating and drinking plain water Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I cant drink anything with aspartame so i found this recipe on internet --- Have Not tried yet but will ----Here are the ingredients in a homemade electrolyte drink: 4 cups of coconut Water or water 1 cup freshly juiced/squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup of freshly juiced/squeezed lemon juice 6- 8 tablespoons of natural sweetener (raw, local honey) 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (NOT table salt) Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I cant drink anything with aspartame so i found this recipe on internet --- Have Not tried yet but will ----Here are the ingredients in a homemade electrolyte drink: 4 cups of coconut Water or water 1 cup freshly juiced/squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup of freshly juiced/squeezed lemon juice 6- 8 tablespoons of natural sweetener (raw, local honey) 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (NOT table salt) Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Artifical Sweeteners and Headaches
colcol replied to lash44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cant drink anything with aspartame so i found this recipe on internet --- Have Not tried yet but will ----Here are the ingredients in a homemade electrolyte drink: 4 cups of coconut Water or water 1 cup freshly juiced/squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup of freshly juiced/squeezed lemon juice 6- 8 tablespoons of natural sweetener (raw, local honey) 1/4 teaspoon unrefined salt (NOT table salt) Sent from my iPhone using VST -
I walked the Brooklyn Bridge today nice, hot , happy I got out there I needed it !! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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That was my problem I brought my Protein powder and tried to do the best I could Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Just got home from a trip to Orlando I'm on purée stage had some Protein shakes but mostly chicken roasted or grilled and chewed it really well and tolerated it also yogurt, scrambled eggs worked out ok Lost 2 lbs Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Just started puree today so can I have a piece of watermelon? Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I know now I can have fruit smoothies so I guess a bite of watermelon won't hurt Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Can someone explain why eating and drinking at the same time is forbidden?
colcol replied to jacee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Puree stage finally First meal !!! I just had puree chili refried Beans and melted cheese soooo good !!!! Supposed to wait till tomorrow but what the heck only had about 6 small spoonfuls but worth it Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I just can't wait to bite into a burger I don't care if that's all I take I just can't stand liquids anymore 2 more weeks puree then 2 weeks mushy I hope I do it Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Amusement park after surgery
colcol replied to LadyKatie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I was sleeved June 21st and I'm flying to Florida I always need to take one Xanax to fly I wonder how it will react with my sleeve I'm sure it will be ok Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Amusement park after surgery
colcol replied to LadyKatie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Going to Universal on Saturday I will be 2 weeks post op and I'm selecting easy rides but of course my 13 yr old daughter wants to go on everything I guess her dad will have to go on Sent from my iPhone using VST -
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Thanks Sent from my iPhone using VST
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It was so loose I drank it I feel fine Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I'm on 2 nd week liquid post op diet but I needed something different so I made liquidly farina I hope it's ok ?? And I only ate half an instant pack . Sent from my iPhone using VST
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I need some purée ideas please help!! Sent from my iPhone using VST