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Elode

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by Elode

  1. @@MamaTo3inNH Yes pre-mix is always in my fridge. I like the premier protein in chocolate myself. I also mix a scoop on PB Cookie syntrax protein with it. That gives you 53 grams of protein per drink and it holds up great.
  2. You can try the gas x extra strength strips. Walking will also help.
  3. @@amyj88 Hello and welcome!
  4. @@Lindsey Skinner Abbott I used a pillow under my belly, behind my back and one between my knees.
  5. @@Sexy Granni I mix a premier ready made chocolate shake with one scoop of PB cookie protein (made by syntrax). It gives me 53 grams of protein in one drink. It taste like PB captain crunch to me!
  6. @@dad77 Are you taking a acid reducer? It could be acid.
  7. @@leeleebaby2287 Hello and welcome! Congrats on your up coming surgery!
  8. @@kyrickchick64 Thank you! Waiting is the worst part! It's worth it though!
  9. @@Anthony DeCastro I've read it can take up to 6 months for the stomach to fully heal. The burping is normal I still do it and I'm almost 10 weeks...it annoying like burping a baby!
  10. @@Chele Martines It's not going to help you right now but you may want to break that Omeprazole up and take one in the am and one at night.
  11. I'm thankful food no longer runs my life in a negative way.
  12. So sorry to hear about your brother, you are doing a wonderful job! I'm sure he would be proud.
  13. @@ready2livenow I know it stinks that you don't feel like anything is good but you have to eat! At least drink your protein drinks or you will get sick. It sounds like your already having symptoms. Your going to have to do it!
  14. I didn't get my date until after approval either.
  15. Mine was about 600 for the entire thing. My actual bill before insurance paid was 39,000+ so I know it may seem like a lot to you but it's nothing compared to out of pocket and some people Pay that. Be thankful! Good luck on your journey!
  16. @@GoGirl2014 They did mine the day after surgery and then again at my one week checkup
  17. @@Lacowgirl72 Your doing fantastic. It's your body you do what you want with it!
  18. @@catlover2565 Probably because of the density of refried beans, plus our sleeves can be very picky at times. You may not have a problem next time you try.
  19. Welcome! Sorry your having troubles and feeling bad but it does get better. Honest.
  20. @@brandy31 I did that too!
  21. I asked about pain control, private room, meds ordered at discharge, (make sure you ask for a PPI) just basics.
  22. It's a process but it gets batter!

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