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Anyone tried the Quest Pasta yet?

Great looking snack, too bad they are only available in the mid west.

I agree. Given that General Mills makes them there's certainly a possibility of getting them in other areas I suppose.

So what did I win? That was a total guess, btw. Theres so many IT techs out there. I had a good chance of getting it right!

My guess: IT tech...

Ding, ding: Winner!

You're welcome to have any of my opened and full, but digusting, Protein Shake containers....

I'm assuming you work outside or you could work inside but have issues rolling your eyes at people..thus the sunglasses.

Ok, one more try.. landscaper? or maybe cattle rancher? I think I'm terrible at this game.

Points for suggesting I roll my eyes at lot - sometimes, they're actually tired after work.

@@sleevemode Sunglasses model

That's seasonal work.

My guess: IT tech...

Ding, ding: Winner!

@@sleevemode Ok how about a deputy sheriff??

Like Barney Fife? Nope. It's not something I can wear sunglasses doing.

Any guesses?

I loosley followed it, primarily for Breakfast and lunch, but had a normal dinner.

The one exception was the day before (clear liquid). That I stuck to exactly.

sleevemode, look under men's medical ID on Ebay, Amazon, or google for various jewelry sites who sell it.

Thanks, though I posted my idea because I can't wear jewerly for various reasons.

I did a poll a long time ago asking about the best tasting, and Celebrate came out on top. I had the first one on Thursday... not bad at all.

I was wondering about these. Did you try the chewable or "gummy" type?

Again, I have to ask, what do the guys wear? Are men also walking around wearing these bracelets and necklaces?

Anyway, I need to check with my surgeon. I've honestly never heard of anyone with any medical condition wearing anything like this in the country I live in, so I don't know if emergency responders would even know to look.

I was thinking of just using a small labeller and putting "Gastrecomy - no NSAID or NGT" on the bottom of my license. GIve that I'm also a guy, it's extremely unlikely that I won't have my wallet on me and my license is right in front. Thoughts from the nurses/medical professionals?

At my one month followup, my surgeon said my incisions looked good enough that I can go into the pool or beach now. I'm excited to hear about that.

So from my own experience, I'd say 4-6 weeks, so you should be able to catch some late summer sun and fun.

Stupid question, but can you regain the weight after VSG. I mean, most of your stomach is gone so there's only so much a person can eat. If losing weight is about Portion Control and you can't each so much, how is it possible to gain weight. A little weight yeah but regain most or half the weight lost? I'm scratching my head.

You can stretch your sleeve out. Also, if you consume HC/HF foods that slide through your narrow sleeve such as ice cream you will regain.

I'm assuming the zofran was proscribed by your surgeon? What do they say about your nausea? Can you give some examples as to pureed food you are consuming?

You can't have an egg? Odds are you won't be able to eat more than that anyway.

Question?? I fixed me some ice Water in a cup instead of drinking it out of the bottle habit I put a straw in it. I didn't realized until about half way thru the cup. I was like oh goodness I did that out of habit. I took it out and now just drinking from the cup. I am 8 days post op. Now worried if I have hurt myself or damaged anything??? I feel fine as of right now. Any input would be very much appreciated!!!

You should be fine. Using straws isn't recommended because you will intake air on every sip causing more gas. For some wls folks the opposite seems true.

Using the BA chewables. So far, no issues.

I am 15,days out and im still having a hard time keeping anything down wen will the pain in my throat go away, I vomit all day long,

Not normal. Have you spoken with your doc?

It seems to get better with each passing day, for me at least. I stocked to cabinet full of Crystal light just to help.

Are you on an acid inhibitor such as Prilosec/ omeprazole?

The excess saliva seems to be a common gsv issue.

Hey PA Sleevers!

I'm a little over a week out. No issues other then some head hunger.

Would love to make some local sleeve buddies. I'm now in Media (delco).

Well 20% regain is expected by many programs.

Outside of that, I've found that most people regain larger amounts because they stop going to support meetings when they are years out - they really help keep you on track.