Everything posted by IrishGermanRN
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Compression Garments
Target has a compression cami/bra in one that I love. Been using them for a while and post surgery came in handy. It has a built in bra
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Losing my hair
I'm a firm believer it's not just protein but the shock to quick weight loss and calorie restriction. Post surgery it's easy to eat only 500 cals. Here is where you would get your hair loss. Encourage to push those calories and protein if you don't want to see the loss.
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Att: Peanut Butter Lovers
I tried the peanut butter spread and tossed it in the trash. I am not picky by any means but that was not worth it at all Try the whipped peanut butter?
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Protein shakes burn out!
I just read on the Quest sure they went back to their original formula
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
Congrats on getting a new surgery date!
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Gastric Sleeve - Just do it!
I say the same! Even though I am 1 week post op. I had a failed band as well. Congrats to health!
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Cooking with Protein Powder
Quest nutrition has a line for baking
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Loosing a lot of my hair
Caloric restriction also leads to hair loss
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Do You Log Your Food?
MFP daily. My daughter uses it as well to check her macros through the day. Proteins, carbs, fats instead of relying on cals. This is something I'm starting to do as well
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Baths & Jacuzzis
Thanks for the quick responses. I'm dying to get into my jacuzzi tub with these cold nights.
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Losing my hair
You getting in all the Protein? and what is your calorie intake? I think that we are so calorie restricted after surgery this is possible where the problem is. There are studies done on caloric intake related to hair loss.
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Baths & Jacuzzis
When were you told you could take a bath or get in a jacuzzi?
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Post sleeve comfort foods -roll call!
I was telling my mom about Nutritional yeast. She said it was the go to before Protein powders came to be when she was younger.
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Post op day two, help
I've been having no issues as well. I do know the sip sip walk walk has been beneficial. looking forward to full liquids tomorrow and going home. Meds were rough but tolerated to promote getting better. Hang in there.
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
First day post op and doing well. sip sip sip walk walk walk. No hunger what so ever but hey some of my insides were cut off so why would I.
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
This happened to me as well. 1st day post op and swelling already going down.
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
Same here. i leave for Tijuana today and have surgery tomorrow am. Pre op diet done.. now to do the post work. I had the band so I know alot of what to expect post op.. more liquids.
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I have to get dressed tomorrow ????
My uniform is my Pjs... I work from home. praise!
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please share the microwave in a cup protein recipe
I've made before as well. Gotta find what works well and what you like. I found a recipe using Cassein Protein powder but have used others and added PB2 as well. Spray coffee mug with nonstick 2Tbs coconut flour 1Tbs Casein Protein Powder 1/2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa 1Tbs Truvia/Stevia (granulated) 1/4 t baking powder Mix in 1 egg white 1Tbs Greek yogurt 2-3 Tbs almond milk till you have a thick batter Cover with plastic wrap Microwave 45 sec Check to see not overflowing Microwave another 45 sec For topping 1Tbs Unsweetened Cocoa 2-3 Truvia Almond Milk Optional strawberries
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
I'm scheduled next week the 20th. Completing day 11! I"m suprised at how well I'm doing with it. Since I have an unfilled band in place, I'm wondering if that is helping. I have no restriction though so I could eat a whole pizza if I wanted. The day I got my unfill, I knew I was going to start the liquid phase the next day. So i had everything I could not have with my band. Fries were my number one go to and with the band i couldnt keep them down. So bye bye fries for a loooooongg time.
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
Day 10 of all liquid diet. Today was rough but I pulled through. Its 10:30pm. gonna go take a bath to take my mind off food.
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please share the microwave in a cup protein recipe
I top mine with frozen berries put in the microwave for 30 sec.. Add truvia and then use a hand mixer. So good
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5'6" and weighed 225-235 surgery day?
Hw 201 Currently on a pre op diet Surgery is 1/20
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HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
Keep us posted!
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Best way I have found to make coffee
Found Fairlife at Staters here in California. Bought the last one. I made a double decaf espresso and added 1 truvia. Whipped the Fairlife and SF hazelnut creamer and made a yummy cappuccino.