Everything posted by Tssiemer1
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What's your experience been with alcohol after surgery?
I drink mixed drinks. Fruity sweet drinks make me sick now (used to LOVE Maibu and pineapple juice). I drink a short whiskey sour or margarita (just tequila, lime juice and a little sweet and sour) and I do well. I get a quick buzz that goes away in a couple hours. I kinda like it this way. I don't even finish a short drink anyway. I always count the calories and carbs and I make sure I've met all my other goals and make sure I've eaten sufficiently. Oh and I've only had 2 drinks since being cleared at 3 months.
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Shots?
I did not.
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List of necessities and pricing
Oh and a food processor to puree things.
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List of necessities and pricing
I spend a lot less on food now but right after surgery and for the preop diet the shakes got expensive but it probably averages out.
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Arbonne Fizz Sticks
Any "fizziness" hurts me. Alkaseltzer plus hurts me now.
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Deal breaker.
I never had to give up coffee.
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Does anyone regret their surgery?
Well. I think I finally no longer regret my surgery!!
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Does anyone regret their surgery?
In America, legal action would get you what you want. Don't know about NHS in England. I tend to expect the worse from the government...Now that I have Clostridium Difficile, and may have infected my family, I am re thinking my stance regarding legal action. If this drags on for months or if I wind up with even more serious problems such as bowel surgery, I may have no choice but to look into this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Omg I had c diff for 3 weeks. Finally tested negative today!!
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Ladies I need your advice regarding 'Periods' (sorry gents)!
I was on my period day of surgery. They did not let me wear a pad or tampon. No panties either. They said they would put down some chucks.
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Ashland, Ky
I'm 12 weeks this week. Losing a lot of hair! Been sick with c diff for 2 weeks. I've lost almost 70 lbs.
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Does anyone regret their surgery?
I have spoken with my surgeon and his PA about it. I see my psychiatrist tomorrow. The PA said what I'm feeling is normal (he also said the diarrhea was normal but that turned out to be C diff). The surgeon wants me to eat 1000 calories a day and eat 2-3 ounces every two hours. I told him when I force myself to eat I throw up. I had a bit of an appetite at the hospital and ate 3 meals there (over 4 days). Since I've been out (2 days) I've had 1 ounce of jerky, 1 tbsp of peanut butter and celery and an ounce of tilapia. Which is more than the 2 weeks I was sick with C diff.
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Does anyone regret their surgery?
I was in the hospital most of last week for C Diff. I was able to finally tell my husband my regrets. I didn't tell anyone for fear of their reaction ("I told you so" "that was a lot of money wasted" "you chose it".) I am sick when my sleeve is empty or has food in it. I prefer it to be empty so I hardly eat. It's easier. Eating is a chore and being with others when they eat makes me sick too. It's come between me and a lot of people including my husband.
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Does anyone regret their surgery?
I regret it. I'm sicker now than I ever was obese.
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What did you just call me?
Tiny tot. Lol. It was a guy at work who hadn't seen me in 6 months. I was down 50lbs at that point. No one really noticed until then.
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How long if diagnosed with sleep apnea will I have to wait for surgery? Or do I not have to wait?
I was diagnosed in November and didn't get my machine until March. Had surgery in May.
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Waking up after surgery
I woke up with my cpap on hooked to oxygen. Apparently I was in a lot of pain and crying but I don't remember it. I was very nauseous but did not throw up one time. I stayed over 24 hours. I had a catheter and leg wraps on. I don't remember the post op room at all. I only remember when they wheeled me into my suite room for the night. Oh and I fell asleep often. My husband kept waking me up what felt like every minutes to tell me to drink Water but apparently it was every 20 minutes. I eventually kicked him out of the room because he would not let me sleep.
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How to Make the Most Out of Buffets
I did but some places won't let me use it. They don't HAVE to. I agree. I prefer a salad bar/ Buffett.
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How to Make the Most Out of Buffets
I get a take out container priced by ounce.
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How long in hospital and off work?
I was in the hospital one night. Planned to return to work at after 2 weeks. I have some complications and hospitalizations. I ended up returning after 6 weeks.
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Ashland, Ky
This heat is killing me.
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BM TMI
Liquid in liquid out.
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BARIATRIC REALITIES: Causes of Obesity – What Factors can YOU Influence?
I never felt fat shamed by my doctors but EVERYTHING was blamed on my weight. "Oh you fell down two flights of stairs and have herniated discs. It's because your fat. Lose some weight."
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
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holy hell **Confrontation or Enabling ?**
I'm a newbie. I feel like a lot of people are throwing pity parties. "What do you mean I can't have fried chicken and mashed potatoes and chocolate cake for dinner????" I think the thing I miss the most is grilled cheese. But tough titties I can't have it. I miss Sprite when I'm nauseous (which is like all the time) tough crap I have to live with diluted Gatorade. I knew I couldn't be around food early out so I skipped 4th of July and Memorial Day bbqs. Did it suck? Yeah! But I ate my oatmeal and Soup like a champ. Food will always be there later.
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How often do you sip your water?
Try different temperatures. My water has to be ice ice ice ice cold or it's like my sleeve spasms.