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Everything posted by Chanel22
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They aren't letting you have protein shakes? Those kept me full and were the bulk of my diet. I used bariatric advantage ones-I still am not really yay on the taste though they are filling.
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My surgery was fine-it was March 23rd. My thyroid issues were diagnosed in 2005ish? My dose has needed to be increased continuously throughout the years but that's usually the case with Hashimotos. You'll find you have more energy when it's treated adequately, you can lose weight a bit easier, you can think clearer, if you have hair loss and swelling it typically will stop..
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It varies on how bad your levels are-your endocrinologist will adjust as needed. Mine likes my TSH around 1-2.0
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2 Days Post Open Severe Nausea
Chanel22 replied to ssourgirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope she feels better soon <3 -
What was the first food you ate when allowed solids
Chanel22 replied to Lifeafter40's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mashed potatoes -I craved them so bad. -
I'm ok with no alcohol, I'm on meds that can cause liver failure if you drink with them.. I've been on them since my mid 20s. I don't miss it at all anymore to be honest. (And I was one to only drink liquor-I craved it) We were told at our doctors office that there was an unusually high number of people who had WLS and because they didn't realize how it affected their blood alcohol level- they didn't "feel" buzzed, but they really were technically legally drunk, that there were a bunch with DWIs.. Then there's the whole trade off addiction. Sadly I have a friend who had gastric bypass and had a DWI & is an alcoholic-I'm not sure how bypass plays out vs. the sleeve though.. Another friend who has the sleeve claims she can drink tons & feels nothing-she will not drive though..
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Am I going through STARVATION MODE?!
Chanel22 replied to x0CheekzVSG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh and my stomach-although newly made much smaller, does growl.. I thought it wasn't supposed to. It's so weird to me. I just eat small amounts or drink liquids & I'm fine-but the growling happens. My kids have even commented on it. -
Am I going through STARVATION MODE?!
Chanel22 replied to x0CheekzVSG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We had only clear liquids, no protein shakes for the first week. It was just to let the stomach heal. -
2 Days Post Open Severe Nausea
Chanel22 replied to ssourgirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Does she have the patch that goes behind the ear? It's something they gave me pre-surgery & was kept on for like 5 days after.. It has medicine in it-I'm not sure what, but I had no nausea. -
Tunaaaa noooo..........anyone else have no no foods
Chanel22 replied to robertweisman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I couldn't have mayo pre-surgery due to digestive issues.. So tuna salad is always a no for me :-( I loved it at one time though.. -
Did anyone else get a pill your supposed to take for first three months to protect the stomach?
Chanel22 replied to robertweisman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is this for people who have acid issues prior? Afaik my doctors office doesn't do this.. But I didn't have acid issues previously. I think I actually do though now-I tried to drink v8 & eww.. -
Staples, glue or stitches?
Chanel22 replied to TWJ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had staples.. They removed them before I left the hospital. Then the nurses in the hospital applied glue & strips. I wore an abdominal binder for like 2 weeks, I was given that in the hospital. -
I was scheduled for the lapband, I did all the pre-op stuff & my BMI ended up being too low (my psychiatrist took my off a major weight gaining drug & I lost 90lbs in 4.5 months) well, a year later I was on massive amounts of steroids due to another health condition and gained weight again-my endocrinologist highly recommended the sleeve over the lapband.. So I decided to go with that. Yeah get a second opinion.. I yo-yo'd all the time & that can't be healthy (I also take beta blockers-well did for tachycardia) it didn't stop my surgery..
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Daily Protein Requirements?
Chanel22 replied to HindsightBias's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Our goal is 60grams protein(for females-80grams protein for males).. I wonder why the vast difference? I like using unjury -I use half a scoop in herbal tea.. I drink protein shakes too.. -
Normal progression ?
Chanel22 replied to aubrey222's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I stalled this last week and a half-but I was retaining water due to starting my period. -
Okay, let the wild rumpus start!
Chanel22 replied to Hetera's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My doctor is in the US, he's American.. But was partially trained in Mexico & as far as I know even did surgeries there. So far I've had zero complications-I'm 3 weeks out. I'd definitely go there if insurance didn't cover it & they were well known. Btw-I had staples, then glue & strips.. Outwardly I healed in like under 2 weeks (I'm also a diabetic, but my numbers went normal immediately-so healing was a dream) as far as I know I'm still healing inwardly.. -
Coughing, is it different for you post op too?
Chanel22 replied to amazon's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yep-but it's getting better? I think it might have to do with anesthesia-I'm not sure? I was sleeved on 3-23 -
Did you cheat on pre op diet? Did they have to postpone?
Chanel22 replied to Trina S Tadlock's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mine was a week preop diet & I did well.. It wasn't as hard as I thought. I used the bariatric advantage shakes & they kept me full, but I still don't like the taste. I lost weight beforehand and was eating smaller portions so I wouldn't be starving hungry during this.. (My insurance took over a year to approve me-but I got into losing weight on my own slowing but surely the last 6 months I'd say?) -
Drinking and eating at same time video
Chanel22 replied to Bbinder2002's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm just getting used to more meats-so it's definitely a different experience vs. soft mushy foods -
Drinking and eating at same time video
Chanel22 replied to Bbinder2002's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I ate lean ground beef for breakfast and without thinking as I got the kids ready for school about 15 minutes later I drank water-omg did it give me an overfull feeling. -
Feel the need to go "Hog Wild"
Chanel22 replied to donald0717's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You should call your dr-if they are removing meds cold turkey & you feel faint.. I was taken off only metformin & birth control (and still on a bunch of others) when I did the diet. My blood sugar was great-if you have diabetes, watch your numbers too. -
how long is the Gastric Sleeve surgery ?
Chanel22 replied to boosh10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Like 45 minutes -
March 2015 Sleevers
Chanel22 replied to giggleblue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Where do you get the Premier? Does it have lactose-i am severely lactose intolerant. I have 2 bags of vanilla Bariatric advantage at the moment.. -
When Did You Start Soft / Pureed Foods?
Chanel22 replied to ssourgirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor and nutritionist gave us the green light & no I had no discomfort, I've also not thrown up ever. -
Feel the need to go "Hog Wild"
Chanel22 replied to donald0717's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm a little over 2 weeks out-I can eat, not 6 oz of chicken.. That's insane. She probably ate more than just that I'm thinking & gorged herself-that's sad :-(