BLERDgirl

No advice but if your bradycardia persist and you can't get in to see the doctor, I would head to the ER.

Sharing this. Just read another post that this may help.

I guess my next question to the surgeon would be what is his average for for pts having leaks post op and of that percentage how many were revisions. I would also ask what measures does he take to prevent leaks from occurring. Personally speaking my surgery was easy breezy, but I was a straight VSG procedure. You have a choice of developing comorbs that may prevent you from taking care of your babies, and possibly developing a leak. ETA: Here's a success story that might be helpful to you.

I haven't noticed a change in taste buds. In fact the other difference for me post sleeve is the amount for me. I do have to watch slider foods though. However the weight loss from the surgery acts as positive reinforcement for me. The rest is just common sense. Anything I know I would binge on, I don't keep in the house. It's just that simple. I also think increased food allergies works in my favor. Once I realized food is not my friend. Food can not only make me really sick, it can quite literally kill me. Knowing that made it easy to stay away from things. Soda is in my mind poison. I don't drink it, don't miss it and never crave it. Not sure if I answered your question, but that's my 2 cents.

Most powders whether bought online or bought in store can be returned. The return policy may vary from vendor to vendor thought so read the fine print. FYI - I find I do better with the clear drinks than the milk based. I prefer Isopure, but others have had success with Syntrax nectars. The clears also make it easier to get in my Water since I split them with water.

I expect a bit of carbs since vegan powders are plant based. Daily Burn Fuel 6 is coming in at 24 gms of Protein and 9 carbs. In comparison: Raw Protein has 17 gms of protein and 4 carbs Biochem Vegan has 20 gm of protein and 3 carbs Vega One is 20 gms of protein and 10 carbs So not horrible, but look around. There's a wide variety to choose from.

I don't mean fast as in progressing through the food stages fast. I think doctors are reintroducing regular foods sooner these days. I mean fast as in eating/drinking too fast. SLOW IT DOWN. Additionally when trying new foods, add in one at a time. This way if you have a reaction, you can more readily pinpoint what makes you ill.

This is correct. ^^ Making your own is allowed. You can also add any Protein you like to this. As long as it's blended smooth and not too thick you are fine.

I had an allergic reaction a few years back and was intubated and put into a medically induced coma. My throat was sore when I woke up and hurt like hell for a good 2 weeks after. I also had a raspy voice and cough for a long time after. Eventually it healed and I was fine. I had no issues post-op from my sleeve surgery so I'm assuming everything went back to normal.

If you cramp quickly after eating or drinking you may be eating/drinking too fast. Go super slow, take teeny baby sized bites and pause in between sips/bites. If you need to stop and count to 20 between sips/bites.

Just googled. Ingredients don't look bad. It's a little high in carbs 14gms per serving. Like a lit of vegan powders there are complaints about chalkiness or grittiness. I haven't personally tried it though. They say on their website there is a 14 day return option.

30lbs in 9 weeks sounds completely normal. By carbs do you mean all carbs or just breads/pasta/etc... I eat carbs, I just don't eat simple, overprocessed carbs. More importantly I make sure to meet all my Protein and Fluid goals. I keep a Water bottle by the bed and start my day off with a drink. I keep water bottles with my everywhere and drink all day long unless I am eating.

I didn't have any issues with my sleeve, but when I had my hysterectomy I ended up with a 6 inch deep abscess. The surgeon had to lance and wick it in order for it to heal. I had in home nursing come do a wound change daily. It was yucky, but I followed my doctor's orders and it healed just fine. The worse thing was the reaction to the high doses of anti-biotics I had to be on. Make sure you are eating plenty of yougurt. I would also add a small 2 ounce shot of real cranberry juice like knudson's brand. If you are on antibiotics for more than a week, get a script for diflucan. It's a pain in the rear, but keep it clean and let the meds work. The debridement may be uncomfortable, so I would take an OTC pain med an hour before the appointment.

Is there a medical reason why you can't drink shakes? Have you tried adding unflavored protein powder to you food. What foods are you eating? Can you at last do water therapy or water aerobics for your knees? Google chair exercises or exercise for limited mobility. There are plenty on youtube and even dvds you can buy.

No you're right. Also any "cream of" soups you would buy premade but thinned down with broth or water.

@@Kathy812 - not in the crock pot but I've had it made with apple juice. We ate it like that as kids. I also make a breakfast quinoa using apple juice with fruit & nuts.

Depends on what your nutritionist recommends. Mine was 2 wks - All Liquids, 2 wks Purees, 2 wks soft foods and whatever I could tolerate after that. I did a lot combo of vanilla protein powder, kefir, unflavored protein powder, cottage cheese veg broth and greek yogurt. After that it was veg soup, pureed beans, refried beans, hummus added to the mix. On soft foods I also added eggs and finely shredded cheese.

My issues aren't Comorbs. Do I still see the same fees.

I liked Progresso or Amy's. Campbell's has too many additives for my taste. I also make soup and freeze in single servings.

I like making coffee and hot chocolate using vanilla protein powder or even RTD instead of cream

I was more tired from my hysterectomy, but VSG was a breeze.

No worries. You aren't the first to have this dilemma

I agree, call your doctor. Typically a PPI is preferred over an ant-acid like tums because they can effect calcium levels.

I bounced back pretty quickly. After a week I was bored and stir crazy. I am also retired so I didn't have a job to keep me occupied. I was taking daily 30 minute walks instead.

Dumping is rare for sleevers but can happen. However it is not uncommon for people on all liquids to have runny stools. It typically goes away once you progress to solid food. If you don't have any of the other symptoms, then it's likely just runny stools from the diet.