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reason I called for ambulance is because it was an emergency how I was feeling and the fluids they gave me did help me and gave me the strength my surgeon is further from my house so I had emergency so I took the closest that could help me because it's better to be in an hospital than to be home waiting for someone to be available to take me to my surgeon. then I had someone available to bring me to my surgeon and they told me the stuff they gave me was good and there suggestion the emergency room gave me was correct as well is to check in with my surgeon. but I disagree with emergency room being completely useless because they gave me fluids and medication that they also gave me at my surgeon hospital.
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Understandable, but we all need to be conscientious enough to make provisions for such instances.
Understandable, but we all need to be conscientious enough to make provisions for such instances.

Why are people relying on those providers that know nothing about what complications a Bariatric patient may be experiencing??
I don't get it- the only time I had a "problem" the first and only person I contacted was my surgeon- and was seen immediately by him after speaking with him in the phone.
The ONLY person anyone post op- especially this soon after surgery - any of us need to speak with is our SURGEON. They are the experts. Mine does his own EGD's. Emergency departments are there to facilitate emergencies and if it is a Bariatric surgery emergency they should be contacting your surgeon ONLY.
Second guessing anything post op does nothing but delay necessary treatment, or possibly allaying your worries.
Go to your surgeon ladies and gents. That's what you paid them for and if it isn't Bariatric related they will get you to who you need to see.

I'm on clear liquids and I am to aim for 32 oz of skim milk for weeks 1 and 2. Weeks 3 & 4 will be full liquids. This is what my surgeon has his sleeve patients do. They are more concerned with hydration and not doing too much too soon I guess, with the stomach being swollen and still healing. I was sleeved a week ago today and have lost 16 lbs since.
VSG 6/17/2016

@@Cocojh congratulations on your progress. We're all different and our experiences will be. It's good you are up and moving around now!
VSG 6/17/2016

Hate to disagree with your doctor but if you have stalled this long you need to track. Not forever but at least until you know your macros and know what adjustments you need to make. Most of our doctors and Nuts would a agree with me. I am 2 lbs away from normal BMI In less than 7 months. Recently I only track when I stall and knowing my numbers helps me break it. We can't help you unless you know how much Protein your getting. We don't know if your calories are too low or high.

I'm 5 weeks post op an can relate to drinking the protien shakes in this hot weather. Last week I put my premier vanilla shake in the freezer because I needed it to be super cold. Well, of course as the day progressed I forgot I had left it in the freezer. Took it out and it was frozen. So I decided to cut the pouch open to defrost it in the microwave. To my surprise, the shake froze to the same consistency as ice cream! So now I have ice cream protien treats every day.

I had my surgery 6/8 and hubby has his 6/29. I am currently stuck in my week 3 stall (boo! ) but have lost 17 lbs since surgery and 36 since my highest weight. I look forward to what is yet to come for both of us!
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3 weeks on tomorrow. Went for my follow up appointment today. Moved to the soft foods stage. I, too am now worried a bit about bad habits. I have been very much to the rules, so I know I just need to stick to the plan. If you haven't tried the fat free Fairlife Milk--it is so good. 13 grams of Protein per serving. Really good.
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@@Sleeve it to Beaver - what a great moniker. Almost up there with sleevie wonder

Just thinking how last week this time, I was preparing myself to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Friday, June 17th. One week down and many more to go. I don't regret my decision, but I surely cannot wait to get to the soft food diet. Taking my granddaughters to Disney in two weeks. Will be the first time I can't have a turkey drumstick lol. I know I'll be find though. Not interested in cheating when I know what food tastes like. I'm just ready to be off of meds, free of joint pain and living a more active lifestyle with my family.
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Way to go!
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

Avocado oil, Jamaican castor oil, coconut oil, Shea butter, and Moroccan oil all whipped together is great on the hair.
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

This came across my newsfeed today. I searched and didn't see anything already posted, if it's a duplicate I apologize.
Anyway, this is a VSG surgery being videoed by a camera, and you can pan the playback all around to see what's on the surgery monitor or around to see the patient's abdomen. It's totally cool.
Not for the squeamish, but as a nurse I was fascinated by the procedure.

Just thinking how last week this time, I was preparing myself to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Friday, June 17th. One week down and many more to go. I don't regret my decision, but I surely cannot wait to get to the soft food diet. Taking my granddaughters to Disney in two weeks. Will be the first time I can't have a turkey drumstick lol. I know I'll be find though. Not interested in cheating when I know what food tastes like. I'm just ready to be off of meds, free of joint pain and living a more active lifestyle with my family.
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Just thinking how last week this time, I was preparing myself to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Friday, June 17th. One week down and many more to go. I don't regret my decision, but I surely cannot wait to get to the soft food diet. Taking my granddaughters to Disney in two weeks. Will be the first time I can't have a turkey drumstick lol. I know I'll be find though. Not interested in cheating when I know what food tastes like. I'm just ready to be off of meds, free of joint pain and living a more active lifestyle with my family.
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@@Sleeve it to Beaver I'm so looking forward to eating hummus again lol
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

Have a really hard time with mint. Or I used to. Green gum and the like make me nauseated. may try when I'm more seasoned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just thinking how last week this time, I was preparing myself to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Friday, June 17th. One week down and many more to go. I don't regret my decision, but I surely cannot wait to get to the soft food diet. Taking my granddaughters to Disney in two weeks. Will be the first time I can't have a turkey drumstick lol. I know I'll be find though. Not interested in cheating when I know what food tastes like. I'm just ready to be off of meds, free of joint pain and living a more active lifestyle with my family.
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WOW! Am I reading this correctly, that you are 20 lbs under your goal weight in 6 months?
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

@@tholbert08 I would try sipping out of a spoon or shot glass, at least a month before your surgery so you'd be used to it. Best wishes!
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

I have been using shea butter and coconut oil forever and while they are nice with holding in moisture, they have done absolutely nothing for stretch marks. Not like bio oil and some other things I have tried.

Congratulations on your surgery!
Don't be scared! Part of the healing process. Your stomach is much smaller, so you have to give it time. Imagine having a small hole and trying to get something much larger, than that hole, to fit. Follow your surgeon's plan and recommendations and you'll be fine. Each of us are different and our experiences will be different.
Best wishes on a speedy recovery.
RealityKrys
VSG 6/17/2016

Ricotta Bake (http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html), fat free refried Beans with cheddar melted on top, greek yogurt with vanilla Protein powder added in, hummus, pimiento cheese, tuna salad / chicken salad (light mayo and/or greek yogurt), mashed avocado (not a lot of Protein but helped me get a little "normal' food in), sugar free chocolate pudding snack with chocolate Protein Powder added in. I will come back if I think of others! Also I think there is a forum on here specifically with pureed food ideas and/or you can search "pureed" and get some more ideas. good luck!

Agree on infused Water... Mint, lemon, cucumber, ginger... Play with flavors you like
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Einstein