dr3am3rstarz

I never had a pet before, it is normal to be so upset over a dog??
hw - 444 ~ surgery date 11/23 ~ sw - 363 ~ cw 351

Ok. So I wasn't given a choice. As soon as I sat down to wait for the doctor, the MA slapped down a before, during, and after picture. My stomach looked like a chicken cutlet. I love the way my surgeron talked about it, during my surgery she had surgical interns and one was brand new and when she pulled the excess stomach out, he said "wow, now how is she going to even eat?" She told him that he could come ask me that when I got out of surgery. Aparently my response was "the same way as you, I open my mouth and the food goes in, i chew, and then I swallow, it might take longer than you, but I got this, now give me some ice chips."
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I think that would be cool!
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I would love to see a picture of my stomach out (why didn't I think of asking??!!) but I would never watch my surgery. I think it makes recovery easier being able to tell myself it wasn't that big of deal...seeing it might make me hurt all over again!!
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I would want one too... I am hoping my surgeon has something like that available when its my time for surgery!

Seems like it's not all that common! But by all means if you're pre op ask away to see whether it's something they would do perhaps one day I'll buckle up and watch it, I'll let you know how gruesome it actually is! X

I don't think I'd have the stomach to watch it. Oh, wait...
I suspect if my doc offered it, I'd watch it, but not before mealtime.

I wish I could have a DVD of mine
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I doubt if the surgeons in the US would do a DVD because of malpractice concerns. My surgeon did take some pics for me though.
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I was going to ask the Dr for pics or video of mine
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I am about to head into my first post op appt...i plan to ask for a picture!
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I am hoping my surgeon has something cool like that for me at my post op visit.
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I would have loved to see my surgery. I am weird though. What do I know?
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@@dr3am3rstarz Yay! Yes! I'm originally from Pensacola!
I'm getting pretty freaked out as the days get closer to the surgery... only two more to go
How has your recovery been and the first week of post-op?

@@y0lis Yes! The first few days of pre-op diet were rough for me. SO hungry, but it got easier and I now live off of sugar free popsicles LOL.

I meant to say pre-op diet sorry ladies! My diet allows me to have 2 shakes and 1 small meal so I picked up some Weight Watchers Meals and I think I goofed I just had one with Pasta and it has 38 grams of carbs. I won't be doing that again! I am ok so far day one started with a bang and my cycle to top it off. I had my shake this morning and so glad I can have Decaf coffee trying to load up on my Water intake to be nice and hydrated. It's so nice that you work from home I get to every now and then so I made sure to stock up with things here at work. I have a question did you practice on eating and drinking to prepare for the surgery? I try to chew things and count to 30 but it is hard!! And as for sipping and not gulping that is even harder for me I down a 16oz bottle of Water in 2 drinks (if I really want to). I have a couple of weeks to get ready so I will continue to chew chew chew and sip sip sip!! This day is half way over! Have a wonderful day ladies!

I can't be much of a mentor (sleeved 10/26/2016), but almost through the reintroduction diet phase. I'd be pleased to answer any questions based on my recently having gone through it.

I get symptoms but this was my only major flair nice 1985. After 3 weeks the Paralysis in my face is 90% better. I am pretty sure that it was the high lysine diet that helped the most.
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My surgeon offers to put your surgery on a thumb drive if you bring one. I'm totally showing my surgery at the next family gathering. Bwahahaha...ahem.
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I would love to be friends/buddy as we travel through this journey together!

The day you are allowed is not always the day you should.
Eat wetter food, especially meats and try eating with a tiny spoon and fork. And chew way more than you have ever chewed before.

I took great joy in being able to eat real food again and didn't feel one moment of guilt over looking forward to it. Any human would. It's almost here! You enjoy your week and good luck with your chicken. Because in the end what you will end up doing is focusing on the Protein. But don't feel bad if you eat some zuccini because you love it so much. This is a new lifestyle, not a prison.

Friday will be here before you know it. But, this is a great time to begin taking your focus off food. Find something else that you will also do on Friday. Everytime you find that food is in charge, make yourself do something you've never done and think you will enjoy.
And when Friday gets here, after eating your Protein first, you won't have much room for veggies. But enjoy the bit you get.

I'm going to be 6 weeks out and already tolerate regular food. I know my limits and listen to my body. We are going to Disneyland for Christmas. It's a family tradition. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can eat in the park?I have read a lot about Disney world and its completely different from southern California. We practically live in this park but I have never looked at it through bariatric eyes...
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Just so happens we are going to Disneyland tomorrow. There is a food 4 less about 2 miles away to pick up what ever you make your shakes with. Powdered Protein travels easy. I got individual packets to powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. There is very little you can eat 6 weeks post WLS at Disney restaurants, but you can get 2% milk at some venders. I will bring a shaker and packets of Condiments with me. And buy tuna in pop top cans, a pound of cottage cheese and a roasted deli chicken. Which will last me all five days, my kids will eat the chicken along with their crispy cream donuts.. there was a group on for Medieval Times so we are going there too. Can't wait to see
What I'm paying $52.00 to not eat.
Have fun!