mustanglauri
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Trouble getting my protein
mustanglauri replied to dmath's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Love this milk. I pair it with Special K protein for breakfast occasionally and it's very yummy.... my husband loves the chocolate milk. Tastes just like regular milk. Also has a longer expiration date. -
On my way to the hospital this morning and....
mustanglauri replied to GeTnBackuP's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Lol.. good luck. Speedy recovery.. walk, walk, walk... -
How do you know when you've stopped losing? How do I know if it's a stall or I'm where i'm supposed to be? I'm only 5 months post op. Is it possible already?
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I took a stool softener pre op
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Not buying new clothes till at goal.
mustanglauri replied to dreamingsmall's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I doubt you'll be able to wait. I actually started to buy some clothes pre op ( just like 1 or 2 a week) at Walmart on clearance. I never paid more than 5 dollars for anything. I was a size 16/18, I am now into the 10/12 that I bought. -
Only thing I can think of is eggs and protein shakes.. Also, have you tried Fairlife milk ( 13 grams) and Special K protein cereal ( 10 grams )? They also make a chocolate milk.
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Ideas on what to tell work
mustanglauri replied to general_antiope's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have not told anyone at my job.. i started eating the way I am now 3 months before surgery, just to get used to it so it didn't really feel like a change after. I only had a week vacation so it was surgery on Monday, home tuesday walk/drink rest of the week. Drive to my follow up on Thursday and went back to work Monday. I was fortunate enough to have NO complications and Did not need any pain meds ( not even tylenol in the hospital. ) -
Just cannot eat
mustanglauri replied to PrayingForWeightLoss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If you can get these... the cereal is 10g of protein and the milk is 13 g... i would use it as a soft food.. they also make chocolate milk. It's a start.. -
Yes.
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28 July Sleeve date
mustanglauri replied to PrayingForWeightLoss's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I work with the same couple of women. There are only 3 people that know I had it done and respect my choice not to share my life with everyone. I only took 1 week off, as I only had a weeks vacation, and they just see that I'm losing weight. I just say exercise and no carbs( not a compete lie). I am happy with my decision not to share with everyone as It's not always the topic of conversation with everyone. Good luck with your journey. -
When did you start driving
mustanglauri replied to shericrazylady's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I drove to my follow up appointment 2 days later but, I had zero pain meds. -
How much have you low bmi'ers lost? Concerned I'm not losing enough.
mustanglauri replied to Mallory77's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery date was 5/1 and I was 216. I'm at 188 now. At the 1 month mark I was 196. Exercise does help. I'm hoping that by not losing it very fast I'll escape/lessen the dreaded hair loss... I guess we'll see. Every check up my doctor is happy with everything so I guess it's all good. -
You may get lucky and be like alot of us. I had nothing afterwards. I didn't even need tylenol in the hospital. When I woke up, I started walking and my first lap was actually 6, the next time I walked it was 10.. The only issue I had was 1 stubborn gas bubble under my shoulder blade. It left after a week. Hopefully your surgery & recovery will be a breeze as well. Good luck.
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How long were you off work?
mustanglauri replied to alli.wakefield's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was able to. Just walk as much as you can right after surgery. The first time I walked around the floor I did 2 laps. The next time was 10. Everyone is different. There was no way I could have sat home any longer than 1 week. -
I had bloodwork, no pregnancy test and I had a bag of fluids to prevent dehydration and blood clots
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How'd it go?? Hope all is good..
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How long did it take to shower after surgery?
mustanglauri replied to Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery monday, released tuesday, shower wednesday am...I couldn't wait to jump in.. -
Any May Sleevers?
mustanglauri replied to Heres2SecondChances's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had that issue. Before I loved the EAS chocolate shakes. After surgery, i switched to Pure Protein vanilla. Tastes so much better and doesn't make me feel yukky.. -
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Congrats... rest, walk and drink..
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I had minimal gas and never touched the pain meds at all. ( not even tylenol ) everyone is very different. Let us know how it goes..
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Just remember to walk.. as much as you can in the hospital.
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Congratulations and good luck!!!
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How soon after surgery did you start Prilosec
mustanglauri replied to Joann454's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started taking omeprazole the day i was released -
I didn't have anything at all. Sorry. Can't really help out. But good luck.
