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finediva

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About finediva

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    anywhere usa

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  1. I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.
  2. Find the Adult Protective Services Agency number for your state...google it...make a report. You can be assigned a guardian by the couts. You can also be assisted to find assisted living facilities. There are a lot of options out there that can have you living a more independent and safe life. The getting physical issue.....that's an issue. There can be no good result from that. If you are unable to advocate for yourself. ...please get help so advocacy can be provided for you. Best.
  3. @frankenstein. This past Sunday was 18 months since I had my surgery. I was terrified and completely alone on the day of my surgery. I was terrified. 18 months later I'm so happy I went through with it. I did it to try and save my life. I wish you peace as you decide to go forward with your decision. All we can do is trust and believe that we will be successful. Peace and blessings to you.
  4. finediva

    Do You Eat Breakfast? What Do You Have?

    @Dub. 2 cups Fairlife zero% white milk with two tablespoons cacao powfer and stevia. 26 gms protein plus what the cacao adds......nectar of the gods!! This is how I end every single day. O....I make it hot. Yummy in my tummy.
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    What I'm I doing wrong

    @vsghyster. Thank you. Yes, it has been and continues to be a journey.
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    What I'm I doing wrong

    @scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.
  7. @KindaFamiliar. Well I have two confessions. First one....I LOVE RANTS!!!! Second one.....I weigh myself AT LEAST twice a day......and don't plan on stopping. Sorry, there's a third. .I keep my own personal scale right next to my bed...yep. Thanks for my chuckle. Keep calm and weigh on!
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    What to do about extended release capsule medications?

    I opened my extended release capsule into a teaspoon of apple sauce and swallowed it. Did that for about 8 months then just decided to stop and begun swallowing them whole again.
  9. @@Angry Banana. Hot water heater is broken and the kitchen sink is draining...WELL it's not! Oh, I also have a moody teenager. I needed to have a good laugh. Thanks!
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    Judged at the hospital

    When I went for the barium test the next day after my surgery, the young lady assisting, I don't know her title, asked " why did you have the sleeve surgery? " i pretended to not hear her. Of course she repeated the question. My response. ..because I wanted to. No more questions from her. On another note. ..the nurse in the holding room told me she planned on allowing God to help her lose her weight. Really???? Yes, both of these people were very over weight.
  11. @livvsmum. So...not answering the question, but have a question. ..happy with the results of the surgery? BTW, if all goes well I hope to be having my tt sometime in early 2016, so definitely interested in the responses.
  12. finediva

    Favorite hot beverage

    @Engteacher. OMG, I'm obsessed with fat free Fairlife milk. I drink 2 cups almost every night. I make it hot with organic cacao powder and stevia! Seriously, no matter how stressful my day is......one sip and I'm transported to my blissful space! The best part is.... most days I don't manage to get in enough calories unless I make an effort to graze all day; so with my hot chocolate I'm getting 26gms protein, under 200 calories and did I mention. ....being transported to my blissful place.
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    Ideas for on-the-go lunches?

    Every day in my small insulated lunch bag I pack some of the following items : 2 hard boiled eggs, small container of diced up grill chicken or baked salmon, small salad, small amount of low sugar fruit, small amount of almonds, small piece of cheese. So, I'm away from my home about 12hrs a day, I love the comfort having my food gives me. Most days some of the items don't get eaten, but I continue to be prepared. I boil several eggs a couple times a week and make my grill chicken or baked salmon a couple times a week. I buy bag salad. Every night before I go to bed lunch is packed and in the fridge. Before I leave in the morning I add a couple of frozen packs!
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    Revision?

    Well 48lbs since August is amazing! The other stuff, please see your doctor as planned. I had a one month and a three month check up with my surgeon. It was a part of my post up plan. Best.
  15. finediva

    Can You Stop at “Just One?”

    I know this is not answering the question, but I really wish I could live on coffee and homemade popcorn. ...so because I realize I am slowly increasing the amount of popcorn I'm eating ( I continue to either lose or maintain my weight ) I'm planning to just remove it from my diet all together. I really don't have a plan in place to control my addiction to popcorn. I now wish I had never started back with it post surgery.

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