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If I were you I would track my Protein intake with an app. To measure how much I am getting in every day. Try to up the protein and keep tracking until u feel better. If u don't feel better try n ask the doctor office to see u n check for anemic. They could give u a B12 shot to help u but u should up protein Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought all was ok but apparently I have low hemoglobin n they insisting I need a blood transfusion. I been here four days and. I hope to go home tomorrow. Prior to this I had a gastric balloon n me for 7 months and they said it messed up my stomach and the tissue was very hard and tuff so the surgery lasted three hours. And it should of lasted one. So my advice to anyone. Dnt waste ur time in a balloon. I didn't lose but 10 pounds on it. Have anyone experienced low hemoglobin and blood transfusion after sleeve? I kiss my kids and want to be home. On a good note. I'm able to drink Water and broth no problem. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just saw so neon say avocado n chicken is great pureed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wish me luck. I'm 36 BMI And I'm about to go into surgery. I'm having it done in dubai Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Try hummas. It's great from restaurants and not so great from cans. If u do get the can try olive oil just a tad Beans r great too! Have I ever tried lentil? Yummy! Blend it and it's also great! Cook it like a thick soup If U make chicken soup with fresh veggies ( medium thickness) then blend one cup and divide three times. Place each one in to containers and u have ur three meals. Same for all blend foods. Blend one cup and divide into three containers. If u have to eat every two hours then do this twice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Saw my dr today and he recommended 1 gram Protein for ever KG (2.5 pounds) u weigh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am starting my liquid diet tmrw! I had a practice run today. Did all liquids except dinner. I had a piece of chicken n brown Pasta (4 oz) the. I pureed tomato and green peppers and garlic to make a sauce and pored it over the two. Tomorrow 100% liquid. I have powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate slake n my magic bullet also I ordered their the chicken broth. Two boxes cus I need to be on liquid after and will use this My surgery is in dubai and they have other cultural ideas about what to eat post opp ..... I can't stomach that on a normal day lol Not gonna do it post op! So give me ideas what I should eat post op pls! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Salaam, I'm getting sleeved in two weeks. I'm n oman Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great to hear. I sort of base my soon to be experience on everyone's post! I'm happy u feel better Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't intend to tell anyone at work. I took off a week. I have a job that doesn't require anything but sitting behind a desk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the balloon as well and it was not what I expected. I was hungry after the third month and I only lost 10 pounds. However it was a good idea to show I had a history of wanting to lose weight for the sleeve. It was a waste of money and I wish I didn't do it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank u. I'm starting my pre op diet in three days and I will remember u when I want to give up. Very inspiring. All the best Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! Ur the first to have ballon and then sleeve I met! The ballon was a not the best idea for me. I really was hungry the last three months! Uhhh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also in another country. Oman and I understand about medical lol I hope u get answers. FYI. I didn't get allergic to eggs until I was 35! I refused to believe it. The signs were rash and horrible gas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have u consider a food intolerance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I ordered powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury products. The liquid chicken Soup and shakes for my pre op diet even from dubai it's famous and the doctor recommended it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I about 195 pounds and I'm five feet. I would love to be 135 pounds! Have not seen that in years!!! My motivation? I have two small kids I want to be alive to watch grow into young me! I don't want the health issues I saw my father go through because of obesity. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much. I love this forum. I am feeling excited and I am ready to change. I just have a fear u know? I guess it's understandable. I have great support and then I have this forum now. I order the items for my liquid diet and I'm getting my head ready. I had to express my fear to ppl on here. Somehow I feel weak if I admitted it to my loved ones. Thanks everyone! Xoxoxox Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 42. I'm am considered a low BMIer. My BMI is only 36 but I'm eating so much this week before my liquid diet lol who know! Ha ha I just seem to want everything I know I will never eat again! Has anyone else done this? I latterly feel the weight! Disgusting I know. Tonight was my last bye bye fat meal. I'll try n fain control n start my liquid diet n three days when I see doctor n two days. The next day is my liquid diet and after that my sleeve. I have dreamed about this and I have been lucky for it to be available with my insurance. I was going to see the doctor about self pay and learned I could have my insurance pay it 100%! Not only that. I started process about two months ago but because I have documented history of gastric balloon before n weight loss up in down he said I can have my blood work n two days and then schedule surgery in as soon as three weeks!! I have high cholesterol. I am not in the USA but I'm American. So rules here r not the same. What I'm worried about? Well first I'm over the moon happy. But I worry about not being able to sustain the change n my eating. I can do it! I have changed before but never for life or else I wouldn't need this right? I'm being honest. Has anyone else felt this and overcame that fear? Don't say see a therapist lol cus I am one. Lol Lol I know what I need to do but I'm just scared I fail Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in oman! Anyone in oman? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes head hunger is real. Google it. And this group is the best. There is actual research that proves support like this helps people. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Find another doctor Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Inspiration! I'm a size 14 now and can't wait for surgery n three weeks! Was it hard? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You posted that you work within the same hospital system as the office where the fax came from. If you look at your HIPPA documentation there is a statement in there that there is a relaxing of HIPPA rules when "communicating within the same hospital systems, and their representatives." Was there some mistakes made? Yup.--on both sides. In this day and age, no one should never fax personal information that you want to keep confidential--unless you KNOW that the fax is going to a PRIVATE fax machine/computer. Once again, I have to question the reasoning of "hiding" one's bariatric surgery?? Are you ashamed of having it?? --afraid of what others with think?? Does it really matter? Aren't we all supposed to be having WLS for OURSELVES?? Especially those of us who work or have worked in the Healthcare field. I would hope that we would want to set an example.--to stand up proudly that we had the courage and determination to conquer our "disease demons". I find absolutely nothing to hide nor be ashamed of by having WLS. Once we try to hide it, cover it up or lie about it, --that is when the spider web of telling two lies to cover up one lie and so on and so on. I don't know about you all, but my memory isn't good enough to remember what lie I told to whom. Getting back to the faxing fiasco: Lesson learned by all involved--I hope. Why ask if she is embarrassed for having the surgery and why is hiding it. I'm a certified therapist and there is nothing shameful about telling or hiding. It's personal preference. And as a therapist....... I'm hiding not because I'm ashamed. I'm hiding it because I don't want ppl giving me opinions I didn't ask for Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work as a therapist and take HIPPS very serious. Even u have potential law suit if u wanted to go this far. I would rather have an apology and my surgery. But they do owe u an apology as I haven't told ppl n my office and would be VERY UPSET and embarrassed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App