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6 Mo Bloodwork--Fast Prior or Eat Like Normal?
AprilHansen replied to thinndskies's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stop eating at 10pm and dont eat anything until after the test... that way you're covered either way. Thats whats nice about morning appointments. -
Source of life liquid vitamins
AprilHansen replied to Tammylb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just bought this yesterday- its expensive and gross looking- but it tastes great! Who knew. -
April 2014 pre-op group
AprilHansen replied to KristinaRnY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! Hate to tell you this, but that gas probably will exit the other end..lol You might feel worse, for a couple of days, peaking at about 72 hrs, but then you'll start feeling a little better each day. -
It could be the pain meds making you itch, known by drug addicts as the "opiate itches". I've been itchy too. Mostly on my shoulders.
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Pre-op diet blues
AprilHansen replied to CraveUrBrains's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You'll feel like that for a while, but be sure to sip fluids so you don't dehydrate. -
I get the sneeze and hiccup and it HURTS because I'm still healing. Funny though, I only get it when I'm full of fluids- not ever with food.
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April 2014 pre-op group
AprilHansen replied to KristinaRnY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Honestly I don't know how many I have. I have a drain and one port whole on my side that hurts the most the ones on my tummy I don't feelI had 6 small incisions. No drain. -
Pre-op liquid diet woes
AprilHansen replied to seattleslew's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Up until the last 3 days pre-op, I had one protein/veggie meal per day. I cant imagine 2 weeks of liquids.... its hard enough POST op.. but probably impossible pre op -
Could this be the folks who are going to Mexico or some other far-away place for surgery? So they get their pre-op instructions by mail?
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almost dumb question- PUREED foods- HELP ME!
AprilHansen replied to mi75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think the idea behind the pureed phase is to get us used to the consistency to which we should be chewing food. I started pureed today... I had scrambled eggs and refried beans with melted cheese. No problem. Of course, these are all very small amounts eaten very slowly... chew chew chew. -
Pre-op diet blues
AprilHansen replied to CraveUrBrains's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yay! I thought the pre-op diet was the hardest thing ever and honestly, too extreme. -
I too saw a therapist and psychiatrist for years... but I opted to see the surgeons in-house psychiatrist. I didn't bother to tell anyone about my past treatment (its not like they can look it up) Lo-and-behold I "passed" and had surgery 2 weeks ago. Really all they need to know is that you have realistic expectations and will be compliant with your new diet.
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I want to know what you think..
AprilHansen replied to Loulou11's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I did the survey. Not very easy to do on mobile because the screen gets cut off. -
Today I'm two weeks post op so I started vitamins. Keep in mind, I've had nothing but liquids for 3 weeks... Anyway, I plunked a gummy vitamin and a viactive calcium chew in my mouth, chewed a couple of times and swallowed. DUMB DUMB DUMB I called my Dr and they advised me to drink hot lemon water and all should dissolve and pass through soon. This is so uncomfortable and I was panicky so I had a hard time breathing. Has anyone else done something dumb and lived to tell about it??
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Sugar alcohol can act like a laxative... so do this in moderation. :-)
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Are the protein shakes causing anyone else head axhes?
AprilHansen replied to Mrs. Ski's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I'm 2 weeks post op and I've had a headache almost daily since a week before surgery. I figured it was just hunger... now I'm rethinking that... -
Low Sodium/Fat Free Broth Is Gross!
AprilHansen replied to MrsGloMartin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
As a post op, I've discovered I love egg drop soup. I just boil chicken broth, add some soy sauce and garlic salt and drizzle a well scrambled raw egg into the pot. Its wonderful... And still liquid -
Did something dumb
AprilHansen replied to AprilHansen's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Just an update, it took about an hour of sipping hot tea, but everything is clear :-). Really scared myself there.. -
That makes a big difference. lol I'm so glad..
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Low Sodium/Fat Free Broth Is Gross!
AprilHansen replied to MrsGloMartin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My nut says hot sauce is fine- any non fibrous seasoning is fine :-) I use regular sodium broth... I cant stand the low sodium. -
Tips from success stories
AprilHansen replied to chefkelly's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I would say I want to lose as much as possible in the first 6 months because thats when its "easy" to lose. After that, your hormones change, pouch stretches, etc so its harder. Hopefully by then, I will have learned some great habits. -
40g sugar?? Wont you just dump that? In my experience, GNC is overpriced. If you have another healthfood or nutritional store available, try that...
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Like 1 gram sugar. 24g protein. 110 calories.
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I vote for MRM Vanilla
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Did something dumb
AprilHansen replied to AprilHansen's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
No but I have some nasty chewable tablets I can use for now. These things are taking forever to dissolve. I'll never do that again.