ShayB78
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ShayB78 got a reaction from Pejela in Official August thread! Where are you guys?
Tiggerbug you were already allowed to eat pureed foods?? I was sleeved August 3rd and still on a full liquid diet...no solid foods allowed...
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ShayB78 reacted to rp1980 in African American vsgers!
For those of you who have a relaxer still and are worried about Hair loss, I recently had a touch up and a color rinse and I've had no problems with hair loss. I was a little worried since I'm 4.5 months out and apparently that's the prime time for hair loss. Everyone is different of course, but I wanted to share my experience since hair is such a big issue!
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ShayB78 reacted to SassyTassy in Official August thread! Where are you guys?
Eek! Just got the call from my insurance! It's a go! Everything has been completed and approved! So, Sunday I start my 3 day liquid diet and Wednesday its go time!! Oh my! I'm not sure whether to be excited, scared, nervous.... For now, I'll go with all of the above!
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ShayB78 reacted to jess9395 in Alcoholic beverages
Parrot Bay coconut Water margaritas! Tiny little cans about half the size of a soda can. Probably don't have them at a bar, but it's my drink of choice at home or a party. Low in sugar and the coconut Water makes me feel kinda healthy LOL.
The alcohol content is pretty low (my mother in law had one at my house once and asked me if it was non alcoholic) but it's plenty for me! The alcohol hits me hard post sleeve but like many have said, it's gone quickly.
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ShayB78 got a reaction from b.e.a.u.tiful_disaster in African American vsgers!
Sleeved on the 3rd of August!! How long did the pain last on your left side...it hurts getting up and down!! But trying to walk as much as possible!!
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ShayB78 got a reaction from Pinkpeonies1 in Official August thread! Where are you guys?
August 3rd...and so nervous!! Mostly scared of the post-op pain????
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ShayB78 got a reaction from Pinkpeonies1 in Official August thread! Where are you guys?
August 3rd...and so nervous!! Mostly scared of the post-op pain????
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ShayB78 got a reaction from Pinkpeonies1 in Official August thread! Where are you guys?
August 3rd...and so nervous!! Mostly scared of the post-op pain????
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ShayB78 got a reaction from trim200 in struggling with liquid diet (August 5th surgery)
I'm scheduled for August 3rd and having a hard time as well. Most of the Protein Drinks and snack bars are completely gross. I'm looking for smoothies as well.
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ShayB78 reacted to BrownEyedTxGirl in struggling with liquid diet (August 5th surgery)
I am on day 3 and can only have the Protein powder my doctor provided, sugar free Jello and Popsicles, and one cup of broth per day. Day one was way harder than I thought it would be. I wasn't hungry but all the sweet shakes were killing me. Plus I couldn't get the sweet taste out of my mouth no matter how much I brushed or used mouthwash.
I have found a few things that have helped me and now on day three I am doing really good!
1. I bought some Folgers individual Decaf instant coffee packets. Look like Crystal Light and were $1.00 a box at Target (7 servings in a box). I mix one packet with my shake and add a little sugar free caramel Syrup (Torani). It taste like Starbucks to me. I make sure it is ice cold or serve over ice.
2. I drink a few sips of broth after each Protein Shake. Seems to cut the sweet taste from my mouth.
3. Bought Biotene mouthwash and it helps with the sweet taste in my mouth as well.
Hang in there...it will get better and be oh so worth it!