janedoe92

Thank you, I'll definitely try some of that, I unfortunately can't have fruits and veggies yet but I love boiled eggs. Do they have to be soft boiled, or is regular boil fine? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I just noticed you had a DS rather than a sleeve, as I did. It may be best to ask your NUT what they suggest. Have they given you a list of foods allowed in this stage? Oh yes I did, but my surgeon gives all his patients pretty much the same plan just the timing of introducing foods is different. I do have a plan, but it just lists Proteins I can have rather than like recipes or meal type ideas, so I figured I'd ask about some and then make it according to what I'm allowed at this point. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, I'll definitely try some of that, I unfortunately can't have fruits and veggies yet but I love boiled eggs. Do they have to be soft boiled, or is regular boil fine? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm officially 2 weeks post op and can move on from liquids (thank God????). My surgeon skips puréed because they say essentially it's the same because they're allowing soft/moist protein and when you chew chew chew it'll be puréed. I'm nervous but happy, any soft foods y'all ate during this stage so I can add variety??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I swear I could have written this myself, I know exactly how you feel! It's so nice to find someone who understands the whole being alone in a crowded room thing. My friend is kind of like yours, she was overweight, but not nearly as much as I am, and she got sleeved awhile back and has been able to maintain. Some things she can relate to me about but mostly she can't. I find myself trying to explain it to her, but have come to the realization she doesn't understand and never will. Definitely know how you feel Angela! Hang in there though we're both in the step to taking our lives back:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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That's good definitely get it checked as soon as possible, it feels like death if you have stones and one passes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No problem, and it could be! I'd check with your doctor just to make sure. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had gallbladder issues before I at first had an inflamed gallbladder and that was pain in my back and shoulders went to the dr and they did an ultrasound and diagnosed it. Couple years after I went to the dr with bowel problems and she asked about my gallbladder again and found I had gallstones size of sand. Ended up in the hospital because I had passed one, I was extremely nauseous then all the sudden I had the worst pain I've ever felt in my stomach I couldn't even move. I haven't had it out, but I plan to do so because of surgery and how rapid weight loss effects the gallbladder Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As said above it wouldn't matter because the job doesn't cover it in their plan. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Before my surgery my surgeon has his patients sign a paper with all complications that can happen. He pointed out how there are over 90 things that can happen, but very small chances with them including leaks. I guess for me it just came down to if I wanted to be obese for the rest of my short life or get surgery and have that opportunity to live life longer. You just have to figure out if your fears are greater than reality or if you can get over those fears for a chance at a healthy life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It must be your job that doesn't include bariatric surgery within their plan. I have UHC and it was covered. Maybe find out if it's your job that doesn't because I'm almost positive UHC does. (I'm also assuming your insurance is through your job.) I know my insurance had certain requirements others with UHC didn't have but it was because my job picked those certain requirements. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm the same exact way. I have no problems drinking liquids either just slips right through, I have seen some people say it's normal for this to happen to some. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know it's hard especially being around food or people eating, but don't give in! I'm 8 days post op so I know how you feel. If anything (and you're feeling up to it and able to get all Protein and liquids in) call your NUT see if you can advanced to the next stage, worst they could say is no. I called mine waiting to hear back but I have had a pretty smooth recovery and have been tolerating my liquids really well since 2 days post op but if she says no then oh well keep going try and keep yourself busy. When you want to nibble drink or if time and situation permit walk, walk around your house, stay strong! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone on have experience with doing keto once they've hit maintenance? I'm interested because I recently read an article on how long term keto can be harmful to the body Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everybody! Just checking in to see how y'all are doing so far post op!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a week out from surgery I got the modified DS (which I'm sure is the same thing you're talking about because my common channel is longer) but my recovery was really easy. I work and I am in graduate school. I took 2 weeks off of work but honestly could probably go back now, as for school I only needed a week off but could have gone back by my 4th day. My surgeon suggested the switch for me because my weight loss goal, the weight I'm at now (BMI 59.4) and he does test for your metabolism and mine is significantly low. He told me if I were to get the sleeve he doesn't think I would be happy with the results, so I went with the switch. So far my gas is pretty foul smelling (tmi but it's a little like sulfur) but I don't have too much gas, my bm's however aren't smelly at all (that could be due to me still being on liquids). However, I do get pretty fatigued but my body just went through something traumatic so that's expected, but so far I'm very happy with my DS:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's really funny because people have NO idea about WLS and exactly what it is. I told both my best friends and one has had it, so she's informed but the other, bless her heart, asked me if I look different and can I send her a picture lol I didn't take offense because she's been super supportive as well but she just doesn't get it (as I've already tried to explain what it was) I just told her it's not like I got lipo or a tummy tuck I still have to change the way I eat and exercise this just helps me lose and keep the weight off Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Doesn't look to be sugar free, the box says it's sweetened with sucrose fructose and other sugar additives, I would avoid this just to be safe. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

By the time the burps started it was too late, way to late.I'm just curious because I hear people say that you won't have a full filling, but some have signs of when enough is enough before getting sick Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you ever get any signs that your full at all? Like burping or anything that you notice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ah, gotcha. Yeah I'm looking for something I can put in an actual vape pen, mixed with a nice smelling and tasting liquid. I can't stand the smell of regular pot, makes me cough and gag. I'm really only willing to give this a try if it doesn't smell or taste like pot.I haven't tried smoking post op yet (I'm only 6days) but pre op I smoked out of this vape pen. You buy the battery pack buy itself and the cartridge separately as well. The cartridge has this solid oil like substance with thc and cbd and it screws onto the battery pack and looks like a vape pen. No marijuana smell, though it does have a little smell but nothing too noticeable but definitely doesn't smell like marijuana and it has no taste as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you order online or in store? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App Amazon has it. I bought one at a health food store that has a whole aisle of just herbal teas Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App You can get it from walmart too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What helped me was *I stopped taking pain meds 2 days post op, they also said anesthesia effects our bowls too* but I'm to take two colace a day for a month, walk walk walk helps bowls move, and most importantly Water, it helps more if you're getting your liquids in. I have been able to get mine in since day 3 and by day 4 I've been regularly going ever since (I'm 6 days post op). If you aren't getting liquids in or walking much that could be the problem as well because we need that water and movement to make our bowls get going. Hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had SIPS surgery, but part of that is sleeve. I feel the same way. I don't gulp but it is fairly easy for me to get my liquids. I'm able to finish a 20 oz Water bottle in a little over an hour (I see some take an hour to try and get 8 oz. I do have the signs though when I've taken too much at a time or haven't had enough time between my sips I burp a lot sometimes get minor gas pain in my chest, or feel bubbles in my stomach. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No caffeine for me for a month but I have sugar free coffee mate just been apprehensive about using it, but I might give it a go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App