Chanel22
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How bad is the gas pains?
Chanel22 replied to alindsey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The first day-it hurt in my shoulders and chest, I thought I was having heart issues.. I was on a lot of pain meds though, they had me on dilaudid & demerol (I can't do morphine & I don't respond normally to pain meds) so day #1 is a blur.. I know I wanted to walk a lot though. Day 2 I was on Demerol still-and felt realllly drugged, but I walked a ton which really helped the pressure-pain wise I was a-ok & in good spirits. -
How bad is day 2? If day one is surgery how bad is day2?
Chanel22 replied to tnkrrbl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Walking a lot helps with the gas -
March 2015 Sleevers
Chanel22 replied to giggleblue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't worry -it's a stall.. It's weird I didn't lose much for a few weeks, then like overnight 8lbs gone.. I'm ok with that. -
Spicy food anyone?
Chanel22 replied to jackiemc1987's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey same sleeve date happy trails to you : high fives : -
I'm not sure the reasons for denial-my BMI was 41, so I didn't need another reason.. They were saying it had to do with my paperwork -once it was the fact I gestational diabetes-I had it many many years ago.. I was like um ok? My surgeons office kept putting it through since I should've been approved no matter what..
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How bad is day 2? If day one is surgery how bad is day2?
Chanel22 replied to tnkrrbl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought-none of it.. My hernia repairs & gallbladder removal were rougher.. I was up walking around.. I rested a bit.. I was in good spirits and on good pain meds. But really nothing at all like I expected, in a good way. I had no complications & I've never once thrown up. -
My insurance denied me twice.. The third time I was approved.. You can fight it.
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Bipolar disorder question
Chanel22 replied to AZDesertRose76's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Initially I was hypomanic-which I attribute to the anesthesia.. Then I started over absorbing almost everything (I have been on this cocktail forever & it was like all my side effects amplified like crazy-most noticeable was tiredness & word finding problems) & they halved most all the doses. I had the sleeve. They did not stop any psych meds when I was in the hospital & no crushing anything. I was fine. -
Extended release anti-depressants
Chanel22 replied to CharmingTortoise's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
About absorption-my Pdoc has had to half a bunch of my doses on some meds & I was having effects as if it was double the dose & I was over absorbing it.. She said with my meds this happens. I had the sleeve. -
When were you able to take your capsules post op?
Chanel22 replied to jerseygrl6289's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
(I also take lithium-in capsule form..) -
When were you able to take your capsules post op?
Chanel22 replied to jerseygrl6289's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The next day & they did not crush them. I was fine. -
Spicy food anyone?
Chanel22 replied to jackiemc1987's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery 3-23 too & I eat spicy food like crazy.. We love Indian food especially & I've been out numerous times. I can't eat much & take the majority home & you can't drink after (if it's too hot for you) my surgeon totally ok'd it too. -
When did you start to feel hunger?
Chanel22 replied to marbelvsg's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I picked up Nexium as I hadn't been prescribed it & started taking it-and yeah I'm not hungry.. That's acid.. If I miss a day though of Nexium-it's gross.. I had acid come up my throat and up my nose when I was asleep (this wasn't an issue before) now I don't miss -
Tunaaaa noooo..........anyone else have no no foods
Chanel22 replied to robertweisman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5 weeks out & I can eat everything I used to just smaller portions. I'm never nauseated -unless I accidentally overeat & I've never vomited. I had the sleeve. The only issue I have is that I can't gulp down water like I once could. Meat has been no issue.. Though interestingly enough steamed veggies are a bit overly filling. -
Yep I'm stalling, but my clothes are like huge now.. And my ribcage measurement went down a few inches. So I'm definitely getting smaller-but my scale isn't doing much. I'm just going with the flow.
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My mood was really low after surgery & my psychiatrist (I see one regularly) told me it was due to anesthesia.. Apparently it can last awhile depending on what combination they used & everyone's response is different. I'm a month out now & I'm so much better. It will get better.. You just need to heal.. <3 :hugs:
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Bariatric advantage protein shakes are lactose free, I have a huge issue with lactose myself :-(
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One month post op... Wait loss stall
Chanel22 replied to therealLC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My weight loss has slowed. I find this weird as I'm waaay more active than I was. I eat incredibly small portions compared to what I was.. I'm a month out & I can eat pretty much all foods-I've done steak etc.. I'm just going with the flow. I feel better & my clothes are a lot bigger.. I've lost quite a bit in regards to sizes. -
When did you start to feel hunger?
Chanel22 replied to marbelvsg's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A few weeks, but it takes very little to satiate it -
Sleeping on your side right after surgery?
Chanel22 replied to MissLiss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I slept on my side immediately after, I'm a side sleeper normally. I had no issues. -
Drinking and eating at same time video
Chanel22 replied to Bbinder2002's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I don't drink with big meals at all anymore-it's waaay too uncomfortable & too full. I can eat all foods now-I've ate steak etc.. I've still never thrown up & hopefully I won't. -
I have lactose intolerance, rather severe (I had it long before surgery) & I use the Bariatric advantage shakes just fine. I mix them with water.
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What do you do for PROTEIN?
Chanel22 replied to Shanea's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I love unjury unflavored protein-I will put half a scoop in smaller things & a full scoop in bigger things.. I don't really like the fake sweet taste the shakes have & am not huge on sweet tastes in general.. -
I also walked quite a bit starting at like a week out..in fact I'm getting ready to walk about 2 miles in a few minutes. I'm 3.5 weeks out now.
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It took me like 2 weeks, but I was put on a ton of vitamins & some optional supplements-like amino acids etc.. then no longer needed certain meds that were making me tired for years.. I can't wait to see what happens in a year.
