Autumn Fury

Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



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Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



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Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



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Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



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Please remove my account from BP and do not send me any future emails . I can no longer stand all the drama. Thank you.



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And it wasn't for an appointment. When I was in the hospital right after surgery, I had an incredible team of professionals looking after me. They were quick to respond, they were compassionate, and above all, they were competent. About two weeks after I was discharged, I even got a card signed by all the people who cared for me, wishing me luck and encouraging me to stop and visit sometime in the future. So I did. I had some other business close by, and used the opportunity to take some thank you notes addressed to each of them up to the floor I was on.
As I was walking along the main floor toward the elevators I needed to take, I saw my surgeon standing along the wall with another gentleman in a white coat. I figured he was a doctor of some sort too. Anyway, my doc saw me coming, and apparently recognized me, as he got a big smile on his face and said, Hey, how are you doing!?!"
"So, you recognized me with my clothes on, eh?"
That got the both of them laughing pretty hard. I stopped to speak with him, and his next question was, "How far down are you now?"
"One hundred fourteen pounds since the beginning. I'm slowing down a little, but I am about 40 lbs from my original target, 60 from my revised one." I turned to the other gentleman standing there, and said, "He did a good job slicing me up. I did ask him to make mine bigger". My doc started laughing again and said, "I remember that!" It was a conversation we had as they were wheeling me into the operating room.
The other doc said, "I wish someone would operate on me to make me taller". I am 6'1", and my doc is about 6'3". This other guy was about 5' 7" or so. So I said to him, "We could always nail your feet to the floor and kick you in the... well, you know."
That got a shocked look from both of them coupled with a second or two of complete silence, and then some uproarious laughter.
I went on to say, "The Bible says, "Which of us, by taking thought, can add a single cubit to our stature? We are born the way we are, and height doesn't matter. I was born to be tall and fat." The short doc responded, "Well I was born short and fat, and I would like to be taller!" We all engaged in one final round of polite laughter, and I parted ways reminding my doctor that I would be seeing him in a week.
I am pretty much a blue collar guy with a bit of an education. I have had surgeons and other doctors as students of mine. Doctors don't intimidate me. I think I might have shocked them a bit. It was worth it.

I used ice packs and a small pillow held against my stomach every time I laid down and sleeping.
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Then you should be fine with sugar free.....however, i would not make it with Water, i would make it with milk and if you have it fairlife milk because it adds Protein.....
My instructions state, no caloric beverages unless they are Protein beverages.
Again, you might reach out to your surgeon but I would make those calories count by making it with protein.....fairlife is a great product for WLS patients and it tastes like normal milk.

Thank you for posting, I'm almost 3 Months out and find myself getting bored of the same foods. I'm still losing but know I need to cut out the carbs or I gonna be in real trouble!
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Thank you for posting, I'm almost 3 Months out and find myself getting bored of the same foods. I'm still losing but know I need to cut out the carbs or I gonna be in real trouble!
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Congratulations on your loss. I too had surgery on September 26 and I'm down 45 pounds. My goal weight is 150 - 165, but it's getting closer every day!!
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My surgery was September 26th. VSG, gallbladder removed and hernia repair! I'm doing well overall, lost 41 pounds so far, have no food restrictions, meeting my Protein goals most days with food - not shakes. I am still struggling with Fluid intake often (my taste buds don't like Water anymore and I'm getting tired of the same flavors). I'm open to suggestions. My incisions have healed, I have no pain unless I lay on my right side (still tender), my scars are fading. People are telling me I look skinny - (no one outside of my immediate family knows) my clothes no longer fit or are baggy. I found a local support group I really love. This 1st Thanksgiving was wonderful except for the ham (vomiting the 1st time since surgery), I don't know what is up with pork! I'm never hungry. I have been able to stop my blood pressure medication & the cardiologist gave me a great report and I don't go back for a year! Overall, I'm really happy with the progress I'm making and so glad I decided to have the surgery. It feels GREAT being healthy!!!
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I did! Her response was that boobies that look like oranges in socks can hold a gross of pencils!

The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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Get a cloth measuring tape and take comprehensive measurements while you are still pre-op!
Measure your neck, chest, arms, waist, hips, thighs, calves, ankles and write it down somewhere. It's a great alternative to watching the scale and you'll find it thrilling to keep track of how many inches you lose in different places.

The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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The things I wish I knew before surgery are:
1. Get the Vitamin Patches.
2. Avoid the Protein shakes as much as possible - try to get as much Protein from real food as you can.Your taste buds will change.
3. Fluids are a constant struggle, have a variety of options available.
4. An ice pack was my best friend while recovering.
5. You will have several incisions and they do take time to heal.
6. It's difficult to lay on your right side. (I'm 6 weeks out & still can't lay on my right side).
7. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder taste great in chicken Soup.
8. GENEPRO is a good Protein Powder but be careful what you mix it with.
9. Any local support groups you can attend are very beneficial.
10. Every day it will get a little bit better.
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