sbarcelo
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sbarcelo got a reaction from joycie4smiles in DS or GB?
Hello, I am new here, I met with my doctor last week, We decided that the DS will be best for longterm for myself, I am concerned of malabsorbtion. I need to be fully responsible for being on track with my proper food and Vitamin intake, I will listen to my doctor and nutrition guide and not mess around with my nutrition needs.
Best of luck to you...
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sbarcelo reacted to ZetaStar in Got my surgery date!
Thanks everybody!! I pray that we all are succuessful in this journey. I'm looking formward to being on the 'loser's bench"!!
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sbarcelo reacted to Reneekam in DS tomorrow morning
I'm happy to say surgery went well and I just had my 1st post op appointment and things are going well. I'm still in need of pain meds as I can only sleep part of the night before waking up with some amount of pain. I go back to the doctor in 3 weeks to see if he'll clear me to go back to work. I'm doing well on getting the fluids and Protein the doctors expect at this point, although some liquids go down easier than others. I get some cramping with liquids at times and some random cramping.
I did have the worst gas pressure pains in my chest in the recovery room and the 1st night in the hospital was the toughest. I did walk as much as possible in the hospital and and getting walking in at home when I'm not needing a nap.
My weight is a few pounds above where I was the day of surgery. I know I was pumped up with a lot of fluids in the hospital as my blood pressure was running low. I'm eager to see the weight loss come, and I know it will in time as my body adjusts.
Thank you everyone for the support!
Renee
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sbarcelo reacted to Reneekam in DS tomorrow morning
This is my first post but I've been reading the forums as I've gone through my prep for surgery. I'm having DS tomorrow morning in Raleigh, NC and am looking forward to continuing my journey to a healthier life!
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sbarcelo reacted to Postop in Newbie Here
Hi Tina,
I guess I'd say you should try and wrap your head around the fact that you won't be counting calories ever again. You'll be much more focused on grams of Protein. Also, that you'll be able to eat as much Protein as you want so you won't feel deprived or hungry (I eat every hour of two). And, fat will become your friend. I eat full fat everything (including steak and hamburgers). It helps keeps your gastro. system moving well.
Those are just a few of the things I can think of off the top of my head. There are tons more.
Best of luck tomorrow.