EmmyJ
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Type 2 Diabetic and Lactose Intolerant
EmmyJ replied to Kenlybop's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm sure there are others, but I know that Bariatric Advantage meal replacements are lactose free and have less than a gram of sugar per serving. -
While I was in my full liquids stage I just had a lot of "cream of " soups, like chicken, mushroom, celery...all strained of course. I also had tomato soup and potato soup a couple of times, but less often as they were higher in sugar/carbs. (Not that it probably matters all that much when we're only having a little at a time, but still ) I added those to the chicken and beef broth from clear liquids.
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2nd day Post-Op... fluid intake
EmmyJ replied to ShilohD's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Two days post-op I couldn't get fluids down for anything. That and my intolerance to medicines is why I ended up staying in the hospital on an IV for four days. Just try to go slowly and steadily, that's all I can offer! It's just very important to stay hydrated. -
I'd like more insight on this too, no matter how much lotion I put on and I do meet my fluid requirements, my skin is like sandpaper! So frustrating.
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I drank tons of Diet Coke before surgery. I haven't craved it since (I'm close to a month out) but I'm pretty scared that once I get back to regular food I'm going to miss the routine of having a Diet Coke with my meals. I hope not!
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@Risa900 I'm pretty sure they're sugar free! I think they're sweetened with aspartame, which some people have a problem with, but I don't worry about it.
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What did you tell your young kids?
EmmyJ replied to charlotte girl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That's what my mother told me after her RNY when I was 9, lol! None of us knew that years and years later I'd be getting sleeved.... -
At the end of 3 weeks (a few days ago, lol!) I started doing light weight exercises on the machines so that I could avoid engaging my core. This was the recommendation I got, and it's served me well thus far! I'm going to just listen to my body to see when it can handle more.
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Seconded! In fact, broth was the only thing I could get down in the hospital.
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Anyone else feel this way?
EmmyJ replied to SkinnyMinnieHereICome's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm almost 4 weeks post op and I feel this way all the dang time. So much that I've isolated myself from other people when I know they're going to eat. But everyone says this will pass, and I trust the wise people here, so let's hang in there -
I had my sleeve on a Thursday and had enough trouble getting fluids down that I wasn't released from the hospital until Sunday. Nevertheless, I went back to work on Monday I did get pretty tired halfway through the day, but nausea wasn't a problem for me. I'm sure it's different for everyone though.
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Would like to know too!
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I haven't even lost much weight yet and I'm still getting freezing so easily.
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Hi twenty-somethings, I'm Emily and I was sleeved Feb 9. It's been tough already so I wanted to join these forums to get some support. I'm going to grad school in June and full time employed right now (I spent 3 days in the hospital and went back to work the next day, ugh!) so I'm super busy. Looking for buddies to share our pain! Lol.
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I had my beans last night and my scrambled egg this morning and I'm happy to report no complications
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I started purees tonight with some mushed up black beans and broth...hoping for no musical complications. Lol
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Hey guys! I'm about four days from the start of mushies/purees and I was hoping to hear from some veterans about your favorite things to eat during this stage. I'm pumped
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Weight loss chart how much does your loss compare to tangible items?
EmmyJ replied to Crafty Li'l Devil's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I've only lost a sperm whale's brain so far, but after this week 3 stall I'm hoping for more! -
I love mixing the unflavored powder into various cream Soups (last two days of full liquids, yay!). I also enjoyed the chicken soup flavor on its own. I haven't tried any of the sweet flavors.
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Stomach Band or Support
EmmyJ replied to ThickGirl5683's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The hospital gave me an abdominal binder (I woke up with it after surgery) and I have not stopped wearing in in the 19 days since! I personally like the support but everyone's different. -
@sleevinpops I'm going to add you now!
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Protein shakes and vitamins
EmmyJ replied to JayStuk91's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've used the Bariatric Advantage chocolate Protein shake too and while I'm sick of it at this point, I found it very palatable. I'm also a fan of the "unjury" chicken Soup flavor and the unflavored that I can mix into premade Soups, because I need savory as much as possible now. I don't have any specific Vitamin recommendations as I wanted to save money and just used the gummy Vitamins I already had (don't copy me ) -
Thanks guys. I've already been cheating a little and having butternut squash soup (pretty thin though!) but I could use some nice thick split pea. And I'm chomping at the bit to try the ricotta bake everyone talks about!!
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I got the flex 2, which I liked because it's swim proof and I hope to do a good amount of swimming when I'm cleared to do so at my follow up
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Update: I got the fitbit today!!
