Austinmadams227

I eat nuts as a Protein snack, I can't stand to eat any of the bars

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I have had 6 dilations and I'm scheduled for my 7th Wednesday. They don't hurt and definitely open everything up, unfortunately they don't last for me too long. I had a. Stent placed in April but it failed and I needed up in the hospital for four days before it was removed. I am having another one placed in a few weeks hoping this time it will work.
The dilation are the only thing that has gotten me through. I had a twisted sleeve plus two persistent strictures. And at some points can't even swallow Water or Protein Shakes.
Did your dr order an esophagram? I have had three of those as well to see how opened everything is.
I had my sleeve end of October and have only lost 60 pounds. Good work!

I had two - one at four weeks out and one at eight weeks out. The balloon dilation is easy peasy and I felt better right away

I'm lucky that I've lost this much so quick, I haven't been able to exercise much due to gout from thyroid levels. Not sure about the esophagram. I haven't had any issues other than this and having an extra 6in incision :/ hopefully this will help me. Thanks for your story and good luck to you

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Just a thought, but what about just straight up almonds? have like 8 of those for a good hit of protein...

I'm over a month post op and cleared for whatever I can tolerate. I'm worried because I am not getting 60g of Protein a day. No issues with my stomach, I just have no appetite, and the thought of food disgusts me. I worry about what its doing to my muscles and metabolism. My weight loss has also slowed considerably, even with 30 minutes of hard exercise a week. This has been going on about a week. Anyone else experienced this? Got thru this? Force eating or just listen to your body?
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Looking great, congrats

This has seriously been the best thing I have ever done! I am officially 6 months post-op and have only 10 more lbs to go! I started at 296 lbs at my heaviest and now am down to 185lbs! So excited! I don't hide from pictures anymore!! [emoji7]

Surgery Date March 6th!!
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March 6th for me! So excited and nervous. Good luck everyone! We can do this!
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I vape at 0 nicotine..my surgical team had no issues with it

my name is Katie and I am almost 2 months post op. I try to take selfies after surgery and there are days that I just don't feel like I'm making progress. I had ryn December 20th and for me this has been the best decision even though I have had some issues with food I still wouldn't change my it.
Sw: 350, Hw: 336, Cw: 278

March 6th here! Excited and scared but mostly excited. Good luck everyone

I'm March 6! My per-op testing is next weds 2/22.... I haven't heard anything from the Dr.'s office about a pre-op diet/liquid diet. I guess they'll tell me next week... not looking forward to a liquid diet!


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