Everything posted by jennycm
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HELP! Freaking out - need honest feedback
Only mild discomfort after my sleeve. I walked every couple hrs as instructed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Need support/advice?
It's normal to be nervous. I had some nausea and discomfort-not really. Just follow instructions from doc and you'll be fine. I'm 6 weeks post and down 33lbs. You have lots to look forward to! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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What Were U Eating At 3 Weeks Post Op?
Fat free re fried Beans thinned with chicken stock worked well for me at week 3. Top w shredded cheese. Just take tiny bites. Stop before you are full. ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Protein shakes
Pure Protein is good too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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1 month 14 days
Down 30 since surgery on 11/2 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Got approved yesterday. Surgery is set for Wednesday.
Great! Try to rest, sip Water & walk and you will do fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Got approved yesterday. Surgery is set for Wednesday.
How are you feeling opie? I'm 5 weeks post op. Down 30 lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Help with soft food start
Also sleeved 11/2. My plan allows most soft foods at 4 weeks. I've had no trouble with eggs, re fried Beans cheeses yogurt cottage cheese. Also deli meats and even grilled nuggets from chick fil a Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Please tell me day 4 is better then day 2!
I'm 30 day post op. I'd say day 2 was the worst day for me. Just take pain meds and sip Water and sleep. You will feel better tomorrow . And much better the next day. Take care and look forward to the new you! I'm so glad I had the surgery. Down 30 lbs! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Calories
Sleeved on 11/02. I'm eating about 700 calories per day. SW 246. CW 220. My plan says nothing about calories. I do get 70 grams Protein. And lots of Water, Thanks for advice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Calories
I'm 1 ok post op. CW 220. What should my daily calorie goal be at this point? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Ladies only - IUD or Implant?
I am on 2nd mirena. Bled for a couple weeks with insert of the first one. No bleeding since! Love it. Sleeved 11/2. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Decision Help - Richmond, VA
Find a local support group. On line is great but no substitute for meeting people face to face who have gone through it. Ask the surgeon if you can talk to some of his patients or staff who have undergone the surgery. Me - I had sleeve on 11/2/16. Down 25 and very happy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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3 weeks post surgery
I'm sorry you had a set back, If something caused me to vomit, I'd assume my Tummy was not ready for certain sloppy Foods yet. My fav sloppy is 1/3 cup ready break mixed with 1/3 cup premiere Protein Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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How Was Your Thanksgiving?
I was 3 weeks out yesterday. I did have tiny piece of turkey tbsp ea of potato and dressing. Wow was I stuffed. Back to no carbs now. Just a little splurge Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Scale
I felt do bloated for a couple days post op . They like to over hydrate w IV at hospital do you won't get hydrated after discharge Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Rash across abdomen and mid-back pain.
Maybe it's a reaction to a post surgery rx. Like nascobal inhale B12 says rash is possible side effect. Take a look a side effects of stuff you,re taking Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Nascobal nasal spray.
No side effects for me. Supposed to help w energy level I think Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Nascobal nasal spray.
My surgeon prescribed 4 doses once a week following surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Today is my day!
You'll do great. I'm 5th day post sleeve. Everything went fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My surgery is tomorrow morning!
Happy for you! Your time is here. I'm 5 days post op. Feeling very good. Don't be surprised if you a rough 1st & 2nd day. If you're like me by day three post op you will be feeling so much better. No hunger and just a little low energy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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VGS tomorrow
Just drank the magnesium citrate. I'm to arrive at hospital at 730. Any idea why I would have to be there at 730 if my operation is scheduled for noon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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ProCare RX
Any feedback on this company? My surgeons office recommended. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Why no preop diet?
My surgeon said Clear liquids only the day before surgery and magnesium citrate at noon that day. I didn't ask why, although I kind of wish I had. My BMI is 38. Not sure if that was a factor Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield
It depends on the plan. I have BBC of IL. 3 mo physician supervised diet and dr letter of medical necessity. And BMI 40. Lower BMI w comobidity Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App