Everything posted by Elode
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When should I take my vitamins?
I always take my vitamins after I eat/ drink something, if not I get deathly ill and will throw them back up.
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3 weeks out today really bummed
It's ever changing. I still have those days and I'm 5 months out.
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Please Tell Me It Gets Better...
Yes , it gets better...if not we would be a big group of miserable people
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Wondering if I'm the only one...
It's normal, sounds like your getting back on it so no worries
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Some questions after 4 days out.... ?
@@GARYG I had pain. The thing that really helped me was my abdominal binder, it helped tremendously with getting up and positioning .
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1 week post op
Your probably living on the glycogen stored in your body. It will eventually run out you will need to drink/eat protein and get your vitamins...
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preop diet... constipation?
@@chaggard If your drinking a lot of protein especially in the pre-op stage it can cause constipation, even though it's liquid protein can still stop up the old pipes
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Will tobacco effect my chances for WLS
No it shouldn't.
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Approved, frustrated, excited, nervous, etc!
Good luck on your up coming surgery! The wait will be worth it
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Surgery 3/31
Hang in there it's almost over! Try not to stress good luck to you!!!
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Workshop
No sounds interesting...
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Got my insurance approval today!
Congratulations!
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Hospital Stay
Sent! Hopefully they release you soon and in good health! Godspeed!
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April 22????????????
Congratulations!
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Pre op
Mine was just a bunch of questions I'm not diabetic and didn't have any health issues so I didn't even have blood drawn...just talk.
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surgery tomorrow
Exciting/nerve racking! Keep us updated. Godspeed!
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Only off 7 days from work. Is this too soon?
It really all depends on your recovery. I had my surgery on a Monday and was back at school the following Monday. I was fine. I wore my binder for support.
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OFFICIAL: March 25th Surgery Date
Yay!!congrats!
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Opened my med bag and Lovenox Injections ~ I didn't know
Make sure you alternate sites, don't stick yourself in the same place over and over again.
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Home and doing great!
Fantastic!
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Feb 11
Congrats on your surgery and weight loss thus far. Only suggestion for eating is keep at it..it gets better as time passes. Focus on your fluids for sure
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Need some sleeve love!????
@@amz85 No, no I did not "breeze" through recovery...it hurt...a lot BUT after a week it was much better and 5 months later it's forgotten Along with 65 lbs so....keep your chin up!
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Phase 3 Pureed diets example menus please
I liked refried beans with sour cream, cheese, avocado smashed up ect...
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Surgery Scheduled for Gastro Sleeve and I'm panicking!
Don't stress it will all be fine. Relax or keep busy if it helps by getting everything together that you will need in advance. Good luck to you!
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Protein shakes ????
@@tmlawson I've never tried the powder form only ready made