GreenTealael
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Did you start the process with your previous doctor, discuss weightloss at all? Perhaps they could provide the primary doctor clearance if you have not officially left their practice...
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Keto Diet and the timeline please help.
GreenTealael replied to redlirpa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a tough subject that really should be discussed with a nutritionist, but I can tell you that the pharmacy sells ketosis test strips. Also I made the mistake of shopping for post OP foods prior to surgery and I have tons of pudding I'll never eat and protein shakes I can't tolerate... -
I've never lost that much in a week...
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Awwww thanks! I'll try to remember that
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I did too and I didn't take benadryl because I assumed it was because of normal healing (like any other itchy cut) so I very carefully cleaned the areas with alcohol and it helped a ton.
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Hard Work Pays Off ♥️
GreenTealael replied to Iscarelys's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Amazing!!!!! -
A year out on December 2nd. Ask me anything
GreenTealael replied to MsShortyDee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Any hair loss? Any remedies? -
Youre interaction with food and eating will change alot because you will become extremely focused on your diet however i noticed that making alot of lifestyle changes prior to my surgery made my transition super smooth and it didnt feel so sudden.
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Research iron (ferritin levels) and L Lysine for hairloss
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I want to workout mostly at home, any ideas for sites or apps (free) that help you plan exercise? THANKS
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Safe and speedy recovery!
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I can not stand protein shakes unless i have it first thing in the morning, anyone else having this problem?
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Gastric Sleeve Canada (getting surgeon to pick sleeve over bypass)
GreenTealael replied to Pikachu_10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had infusions with a Hematologist at a cancer treatment center, so my journey was very safe and it resolved my problems. BUT as with any proceduce routine or not it is best to do dome research and then weight the benefits against the risks (just like with WLS) -
2 months post op. Sleeved 10/16
GreenTealael replied to MG1776's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved 11/7 SW 238 CW 210 I was 270 at my heaviest in 2014 ALSO cant believe the progress -
Gastric Sleeve Canada (getting surgeon to pick sleeve over bypass)
GreenTealael replied to Pikachu_10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Im from the US, So I do not know how the healthcare system works there but have you tried advocating for IV infusions of Iron? I had the same problem with anemia and it was the only thing that worked for me. And it was this same reason i chose VSG. Also be very vocal about your choice of the VSG above RNY and state why. Hope that helps (from south of the border) -
dumping with artificial sweetners
GreenTealael replied to TakingABreak's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Stur liquid water enhancer is made with stevia But a word of caution Your ability to stomach stevia may change post surgery I used only Stevia in my life prior to surgery and now more than one serving makes me have a reaction now similar to dumping and i was sleeved (dumping usually does not happen with the sleeve) Safe journey -
I'm also Almost 7 weeks out Have you tried clear protein drinks or protein waters? Also adding ice or water to those super sweet protein shakes really helps... And not a popular opinion but you may have to buckle down and survive one swallow at a time. Speady recovery
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Regrets, I feel like Gastric Sleeve Surgery has been the biggest mistake of my life
GreenTealael replied to ItsMermaidTime's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
OK so please please please advocate for a change in pain meds. I was non responsive to opiate, they did nothing for my pain no matter how much I got. You may have the same problem but only a change will tell. Breathe deeply don't panic and keep advocating for the best care possible by your team including changes you want to try -
Scale or no scale
GreenTealael replied to pollymatin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No scale for me I use them when available like at a friends house or doctors appointment which is not often I hold myself accountable by tracking everything I consume. Bonus I never know about my stalls -
Just had surgery last Monday
GreenTealael replied to Lpz0714's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Super happy, I had no complications so it was smooth sailing for me Research everything Don't buy too much ahead of time Follow your plan closely Walk even if it's only for a few mins indoors Smile in the mirror even if you don't like what you see yet Track food and water meticulously Don't become a slave to the scale -
Gastric sleeve revised to single anastomosis duodenal switch
GreenTealael replied to pattivalvo's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Amazing, congrats on your hard work and success -
3 days out and hurting ?
GreenTealael replied to Candiakilah's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Incision site pain, drain site pain, shoulder pain, abdominal pain? May be gas, normal healing, overexertion ... Figure out where it hurts most and that me give you clues to help when you speak to your doctor -
TMI but need help
GreenTealael replied to ancirasd's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How are you doing now? -
Gastric sleeve revised to single anastomosis duodenal switch
GreenTealael replied to pattivalvo's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Hi did you have the sleeve first or straight into the DS procedure? -
Awesome resource for plant based Proteins:)
GreenTealael replied to Creekimp13's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for this, vegetarian resources are hard to come by
