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shellyd67

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  2. Posted

    When I want a mocha type shake I make something similar. They are yummy, for certain!

    1 serving unjury chocolate splendor

    6-8 oz. skim milk

    2-4 oz. cold, brewed coffee (usually leftover from the morning)

    I find it's not too chocolatey, nor too coffee-y. With the Unjury I can pre-make my shakes for the next day; and, there have been times I've made a shake one morning and didn't get to drink it until 2 mornings later - still tasted good. I know that not all Protein powders are flexible enough to pre-make your shakes.< /p>

    I'm trying banana for dinner ☺️????

  4. Posted

    Thought I would share since it is such a struggle to get liquids down.

    I also cannot stand a frothy, thick Protein shake YUK !!

    I mixed 1 scoop of chocolate Protein powder

    1 tsp. Decaf coffee crystals

    1 tsp. cocoa powder

    8 oz. 1% milk

    Blended and then transferred to a jug and refrigerated it for several hours. It is thin and has a chocolate milk consistency.

    It's the best shake I have had in weeks. Oh the little things that make you happy :o)

  5. Posted

    I keep getting a lot of gas pressure built up on my liquids. Really didn't feel that I was drinking too much or too fast :-/

    Me too !! I have managed more liquids each day, but the gas !! Ugh ????. I walk all the time too. I actually feel really good other than that. It's a full time job to get all this down haha

    Back to work tomorrow. It took me over 1/2 hr to get all my supplements/meds and fluids, etc.. Prepped and packed up...

  10. Posted

    I had my sleeve done on 8/12/15. I had very little post-op pain in the hospital, but I'm pretty sure they were johnny on the spot with my pain medications. I also warned them ahead of time that I usually am extremely nauseated and vomit after anesthesia, none of that this time! The worst part of the experience so far has been how tired I was in the hospital---no rest there! I have been home for 4 days now, and am dealing with the "head hunger" I was warned about on this site. I am not getting in my recommended fluids, although I am trying like mad. I have not cheated for the fear of damaging the sleeve. I still feel fatigued, but nothing like in the hospital. The whole thing still remains a dream to me. It seems so weird that this will change my life. I have the incisions to prove to myself that it was done, but my brain hasn't accepted the reality yet. I am super excited for the future me to bloom!

    My husband and kids have been a great support system these past few days, as have my friends. Some family still thinks I made a HUGE mistake, but it was MY mistake to make, if indeed it is one.

    I will be reading all of your posts for support in this clear liquid stage....already can't wait to get to pureed foods, but you won't hear THIS girl complaining!

    Thanks for all the support so far and to come. :)

    Heather

    I could have written the same post word for word !! I feel exactly the same way !! In time, we will have it down to a science ????

  14. Posted

    I am a self pay patient and it cost us over $20,000. We are self employed and switched insurance plans twice to try and get the surgery covered. Each time we were let down ... It drained us financially. I do feel guilty sometimes but I know it will improve my overall health and my families life as well. I hope it all works out for you !!

  15. Posted

    I gagged so bad getting my meds mixed with applesauce down this morning ????. Just thinking about it makes me nauseous. Now that I am home, I am on a strict schedule of getting Fluid, meds & Vitamins in but I am worrying about how I'll manage all this when I go back to work ... I know we all will get I down to a science but in the meantime, I will take it day to day. Hope you all are feeling well today ????

  16. Posted

    Today has been my first full day at home and I have mostly been by myself. Ugh, it's been miserable. I'm not really in a lot of pain but I have broken down a couple times thinking I've made a big mistake. I keep having to remind myself why I made this decision. Just stinks not having anyone here right now.

    You did the right thing !! It's just so overwhelming at first ... Keep your chin up ????

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