Josey Quinn
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Hiatal hernia repair during sleeve
Josey Quinn replied to ebella's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I, too, had a hiatal hernia repair during gastric sleeve surgery. I haven't had one hint of heartburn since then. It's lovely. -
Wow, @@jess9395, awesome muscles!!!
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I'm five weeks out with gastric sleeve, and I've had dumping issues for the past week. I thought it was the cheese I tried, but I haven't had any cheese today, and I'm still going. Of course, I had dumping problems long before my gastric sleeve surgery. It just took a lot more food to make it happen before surgery. If this continues, I'll be calling my surgeon.
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Apparently, cheese is a no-no for me. :-(
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Will anything ever taste good again?
Josey Quinn replied to theladyslipper's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your taste will continue to change over the coming weeks and months, but yes, food will taste good again! Five weeks out from surgery, I find that simple food tastes best, and I appreciate the taste of food much more than I did before surgery because I eat very slowly. -
What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"
Josey Quinn replied to bigjoe102's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My last straw was falling down at my brother-in-law's funeral. It was the first time I'd worn heels (short ones, at that) since gaining more weight, and I couldn't keep my balance on the grass. I fell down, and even with two people helping me, I could not get up. I spent the entire graveside service sitting on the ground. Afterward, I had to get on all fours in my dress and stand up like a toddler. It was humiliating, and I felt horrible for causing a scene for my husband and family. -
ugh, these protein shakes make me gag
Josey Quinn replied to Mrs_O's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use two of the unjury Protein powders: unflavored and chicken Soup flavor. The chicken soup flavor is not thick, but you have to be careful to mix it with Water under 140 degrees. If the water is too hot, the protein clumps. I also have the Unjury chocolate and vanilla, but I'm having trouble with the sweet protein flavors, too. I also drink Pacific Bone broth (http://www.pacificfoods.com/food/broths-stocks/bone-broths/organic-bone-broth-chicken.aspx). One serving has 9 grams of protein, but it doesn't have high sodium, so I add some of the Unjury chicken soup flavor Protein Powder. (The regular Pacific chicken broth has more sodium.) -
Me, bursting into my daughter's room, "Look, I can fit into my smaller panties!" Daughter: "That's great, Mom. I'm on FaceTime with David."
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So hard to stay positive when there is always someone to beat you down.
Josey Quinn replied to Fat2Phat2016's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I think the person who said that meant to say they don't know why they are so miserable. (((hugs))) -
I had my first post-op period recently. I did have cravings, but they were muted. I didn't eat anything off my plan, and the cravings faded quickly.
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(((HUGS))) I'm sorry it's been such a hard day.
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I wish I had some good advice. I'm sorry you're going through this. I know it's incredibly frustrating to have your body fighting your efforts to be healthy. (((hugs)))
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In the ER.......
Josey Quinn replied to Cutepretty1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thinking of you. I hope it's nothing serious. (((hugs))) -
Week 4 Post-Op: Had my first egg today. It was super yummy!
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1st day back to work = epic fail on protein & water. Trying harder today.
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Don't be too hard on yourself. The first few days back are tough. My suggestion would be starting the day with a high protein shake like Premier Protein ready made shake which is only 11 ounces but contains 30g protein. That helps knock out part of your fluid and protein goal. Tomorrow will be easier!
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Well, I guess I should have expected it, but 16 days post-op, someone very close to me just said something hateful to me and then left the house. He was out the door before I even fully realized what he'd said. This makes me very sad.
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Cravings....when do they go away?
Josey Quinn replied to Sleevedintexas's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The worst of my head hunger is gone 15 days out from surgery. I can't say it will never come back, but I think a few things are helping: 1. I limit artificial sweetener. It tastes too sweet, anyway, and for me, it just perpetuates cravings. 2. I make a high-Protein "dessert" with non-fat, low-sugar (but not artificially sweetened) yogurt, regular soy milk, unflavored Protein powder, and cinnamon. I use enough soy milk to make it liquid. (My fave yogurt is Siggi's.) 3. Instead of chocolate Protein shakes (which now taste disgusting to me), I use the unjury chicken Soup flavor protein powder. This feels more like a meal than a chocolate shake. When I started eating baby food meats (puree), it helped a lot, too. Before surgery, I could put down fast food, full-sugar soda, and Desserts with the best of them. If someone put a burger, fries, Dr Pepper, and sundae in front of me right now, and I could eat it without sleeve consequences, I would have no interest in it. Of course, none of this helps with the chewing aspect, but it won't be long before you can chew food again. I promise. You will not fail. The liquid phase will be over before you know it. -
Restriction time post recovery
Josey Quinn replied to ElizabethO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If it's financially feasible, you might consider doing it at separate times. That way, each of you can take the time to heal in the way that makes most sense for you and your different jobs. -
Congratulations! Super high five!
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
Josey Quinn replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow, you already look like a whole new person! -
(((HUGS)))
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Husband to MIL (on phone): "No, you don't understand. She still has a stomach."
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Why does gas pain hurt worse than pain pain?
I hear though that the food issues often resolve themselves after time. So give it some time. It would suck not to be able to have cheese. It sucks for me no eggs 
