GreenTealael

Ich hoffe es, weil ich es aufgegeben habe 😂

pit·y /ˈpidē/ noun 1. The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others 2. A cause for regret or disappointment. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ A safe space to drop your baggage, bemoan your post op life issues (rational or not) without the worry of someone trying to "Iyanla fix my life" and hopefully leave feeling lighter

Cinnamon Raisin bread for the BF

Oh thank goodness it's not just me! Sometimes my cooking and plating skills devolve exponentially because I get bored with food very easily, still hungry but not excited. I just want to eat and be done

If you are drinking the 11 oz version, you can try adding roughly 1-3 oz of water (your choice) because Premier makes a 14 oz version that IMHO is easier to drink, but they are not *easy* to find in bulk boxes

I believe @Pandemonium posted those

Ok if those don't work out, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying these 👍🏽

Super thankful for life, family & health despite the difficulty of these trying times ♥️

Salad because I thought I would cook but... No.

At your next visit ask a ton of detailed questions about you new anatomy or request copies of the surgerical notes for your personal records. Or if you had to do a barium swallow test after surgery, request the report. Good Luck ♥️

I also had my (original) surgery a couple of years ago in November! My advice is to enjoy the minor milestones not just the major ones. Good Luck ♥️

I am going to try to make this ... Soonish

I didn't add enough chives 😭 And has anyone ever cooked with chive blossoms? I was nervous so I just let them dry out

I made granola because I finally found a super simple recipe and I actually had all of the ingredients

CONGRATULATIONS !

The advice is solid. The Surgeon would tell you the same. It has to pass on it's own and fluids are usually the best bet, not adding fuel to the fire (other *things* to push it through) If things get progressively worse over time instead of better (fever, vomiting bright red blood, bright red blood in stool, extreme pain that is not manageable) contact your Surgeon/Coach/Team immediately for more instructions. Good Luck ♥️

I've tried 😭

Adding to the list : Physical: You may have gas-from both ends- but it's manageable, also expect changes to bathroom habits Emotional: Fortify yourself against changes that *may* occur in all of your relationships, both good and not so good. It may leave you confused and vulnerable if you are not prepared. Good Luck ♥️

You need a primary that is willing to run testing/labs I went through my records and the following are the labs that my Bariatric Surgeon continuously orders to monitor my levels. Hopefully others can add to the list. ✓CBC W/ AUTO DIFF. ✓VITAMIN B12, SERUM ✓FOLATE, SERUM ✓FERRITIN, SERUM OR PLASMA ✓PREALBUMIN, SERUM ✓IRON/TRANSFERRIN, RATIO, SERUM ✓MAGNESIUM, SERUM OR PLASMA ✓LIPID PANEL, BLOOD ✓CMP, SERUM OR PLASMA ✓PTH (PARATHYROID HORMONE), INTACT, SERUM OR PLASMA ✓VITAMIN D3, 25-HYDROXY, SERUM

Thanks for the viewership and hopefully one day participating ♥️♥️♥️ I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS JOINED IN AND MADE THIS THREAD SO INFORMATIVE AND DELICIOUS ♥️♥️♥️

To stop my BF from eating my incredibly hard to find zero net carb bread, I made him a traditional loaf of onion chive white wheat. I hope this works 🤣

This all sounds logical & If you've begun the process, more than likely you are seriously *thinking* about going through with it. No one else has to live in your body so as always, the choice is yours alone, but I personally would only take bariatric surgery advice from a Bariatric Surgeon (same for Neuro, Cardiology or any specialization) I bet anyone would be hard pressed to find family & friends telling them to continue to walk on a broken ankle, struggle to see without glasses or leave a dangerous bacterial infection to run it's natural course because that's what nature intended. In fact in our times modern medicine and technology, it's commonly understood that intervention is often necessary to live an optimal life. Do whatever gives you that option. Good Luck ♥️ Side Bar: I personally believe the stigma, fear and disapproval surrounding bariatrics can be born from the perception that an obese person has fallen to the vices of greed, gluttony and sloth. These semi subconscious ideologies are deeply rooted in our Westernized society as seen in the parabolic work of Dante Alighieri or philosophical writings of Thomas Aquinas.

♥️ CONGRATULATIONS ♥️

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