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Lilechka

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. Lilechka

    7 month post-op PICTURE :)

    Incredible! Congratulations!
  2. Thank you for these great recommendations!
  3. I've always been a fast eater. My boyfriend compared me to a soldier ramming through MESS hall today--in and out in under five minutes. I get hungry, I pounce on the food, I'm done. Apparently, I can't do that anymore. And I don't know why it is so hard for me to learn. I still have the hunger, so when it's time to eat, I eat too quickly, not realizing that I have eaten too much and then I am in trouble. Has anyone else struggled with this? What are some tips to tame the MESS HALL MONSTER?
  4. I am one week post-op, on full liquids, but had some mushy food today. It did not sit well with my stomach and I threw some of it up. Now I am very scared. I feel fine now, but should I look for warning signs of a leak? Should I call my doctor? Or am OK? Thanks!
  5. LOL! I was just saying that I also wanted to know that. That wasn't an attempt to dismiss your question.
  6. Just two weeks. I'm on mushed foods.
  7. Lilechka

    129lbs lost

    Congratulations! What an achievement!
  8. Lilechka

    Irrational Fears

    My understanding is that leaks are actually rare, something like 1 in 100. They also subside significantly with time. You could actually call your surgeon and ask about her/his stats of leaks--chances are, they are very low. Your anxiety, however, that is a different thing. Very natural. I freak out occasionally for different reasons (which I don't want to share for fear of scaring you), but I just try to breathe, and let myself know that I would be able to handle it IF it happens. No need to stress yourself out while you're healing (I know, easier said than done!). I hope this helps! All the best to you!
  9. Lilechka

    regret mode

    All the best to you! Really feel your pain! First month sucks! I'm told it gets better--I'm still kind of waiting
  10. So, I am very grateful for the opportunity to have had this surgery. I've battled weight for years. However, at 1&1/2 weeks post-op, I'm realizing I'm grieving my old stomach. This is rough. Has anyone else felt like that? How do we get through it? 'Cause right now I feel like I won't be able to enjoy food again and it's sad.
  11. Lilechka

    Milk of Magnesia

    I know this might be too late, but you should probably be "good to go" sooner than 3-4 hours.
  12. Lilechka

    Grieving My Old Stomach

    Thank you guys so much for the affirmations and support! I really appreciate it! It is so nice to know that others have experienced this and that it gets better. I definitely can't wait!
  13. Lilechka

    what are u craving?

    Sometimes, just anything not mushed, regular. I miss my stomach sometimes. 1 & 1/2 weeks post-op.
  14. Lilechka

    Milk of Magnesia

    For me it worked very quickly (a few hours). Be careful with the dosage. I wouldn't go with the maximum recommended. Try the smallest one first (or even 1/2 of that) and see how that works. On my first try, I took the largest dose and it sort of made me go to the bathroom A LOT, so be careful.
  15. Lilechka

    all alone :( Arkansas

    My experience, like many great comments here suggest, is that the seminar will provide you with a lot of information to alleviate some of the anxiety you are feeling. In my case, I had an advocate provided to me by my surgeon's office and she was the one who dealt with the insurance companies. They (the advocates) are usually very familiar with all the plans and know exactly what the requirements are. Wait to see if the surgeon you have chosen will provide you with this service. It will make you life A LOT easier. Good luck!
  16. Lilechka

    Alcohol

    Good job! You survived! Yeah!
  17. Lilechka

    How soon post-op did you start excercising?!

    Happy to report, 10 days post-op, went back to the gym today! Treadmill walking and even ran a bit. Felt so liberated! My stitches still hurt a bit so I didn't push too hard, but it feels so exciting to exercise now when you feel like it will really contribute to real weight loss!
  18. Lilechka

    Alcohol

    I like that you started this post! I want to be real with this surgery. Not an alcoholic, but I still want to enjoy life occasionally. 'Cause, heck, otherwise, why live it? Thank you for the question!
  19. Lilechka

    New ~ Dissapointed

    Really great! And thank you for the additional links below your profile! Very helpful!
  20. Lilechka

    New ~ Dissapointed

    Wow! This was greatly helpful! Thank you so much! Liliya
  21. Lilechka

    day 4 post op

    Yes. Hungry, miss real food, it's an adjustment... I'm whining, I know, but I think it's good to vent sometimes. I just hope this is all worth it at the end. I'm not losing weight as fast as other people so that's alarming too. Thanks for listening!
  22. Lilechka

    day 4 post op

    Great to hear! I'm one week post-op (June 13). Getting cranky!

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