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Totally normal. I vowed not to weigh for a full week because I knew it was common to retail lots of Fluid. Try not to stress, and stay away from the scale until Friday. Please!

I had a rash too. I think from the betodine wash...let us know what the doc says!

Any foods/drinks with beet juice?

I just went in for my 1 week postop and was given Diflucan for Thrush.

Good luck!!!!!! [emoji173]️

Drink something with electrolytes. g2, Powerade zero, coconut Water.

How fun!!!!! I wanna go!

That's a scare! I'm jealous that you were awake after surgery! I could not wake up. Except to dry heave!

Could back pain be from having to adjust your sleep position. Try to take it easy!

43 minutes ago, kristenp said:

Yay! I’m excited for you! You’re going to love it! I’m 6 months post op and would be happy to share my experience if you have any questions. I used Dr. Metz at Rose but I think most of the programs are similar.

Thank you so much! I would LOVE to hear any advice you have for getting started! Send me a message!

I know this post is old but hi! I'm in Broomfield and 8 days out from my sleeve with Dr. Snyder.

I second the banana being best. I like strawberry the least.

So sorry! Benadryl gel

18 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Hey I really enjoyed his stuff! Thanks for turning me onto him!

You're welcome!!!!! He's so great! Lmk if you try anything great and I'll add it to my list.

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Ok, going to the YouTube now. TY!

Enjoy!!!! 🙌🏼

1 hour ago, Frikinanni said:

Yeah. They have a lot of options and a filter for a specific diet.

Thank you thank you thank you! I LOVE this guy!

Yes! He also posts recipes on his Instagram.

I downloaded his app, I think it’s $3.99 but it’s pretty convenient to be able to just search on there (as opposed to me having to scroll through his IG posts)

I got sick of Dawson's Creek and makeup tutorials in my daily 10 hours of recovery You Tube so I started searching out food to help me down the road. I implore you, check out Fit Men Cook. He. Is. Legit!!!! And because I'm oddly emotional I cry through all the videos.

You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to know too! Congrats on 5 days! I'm 5 days too and this morning was the first time I got out of bed with no ab pain! 🙌🏼

So now that i'm closer to my goal, i'm looking into possibly having some work done so i can feel great about myself.
I'm definitely buying a bigger butt. But i'm debating on whether or not i should get a breast reduction too. I'm not having pains or anything that would require me to get one. And i'm conflicted because i'm glad they're still intact post op. The reason why i'm actually considering it is because of buying clothes, my waist is a small, but my chest is definitely a large, so it makes buying anything with a button or a zipper a challenge. I'm also afraid that if i do get a reduction then my stomach will become more noticeable.  
Below are my before and after photos. What do you suggest i do? (Obviously the two photos on the left are my before pics and the jumpsuit is my after)

I'm so sorry. Did you see you PCP for any of your issues due to extra skin? That should be fuel enough. Some insurances require the pannis to extend past the pubic bone. I would call and ask specifically why you were denied and what the requirements are, then get a new surgeon and dispute the ruling. Sorry I don't have any recommendations for your area. Hugs.

Wooooohoooooo!!!!!!!

Thanks friends!

Totally smooth at five days postop. Yay or nay?

My favorite diets are Mediterranean and mayo Clinic Diet...which sound a lot like you describe. I'm not a fan of all this animal Protein. I've started making vegetable Soup with pea powder and brown rice powder in it (a complete amino acid)...to get more veggie Protein in.
I also eat a lot of nut butter, chia seed pudding, lentils, chickpeas, Beans, etc. I like fungus protein, and do some soy.
I also do chicken breast, fish, very lean red meat (super trimmed of all fat), eggs, yogurt, etc. But I try to balance it with at least equal plant protein.
There is a whole section of this website that caters to vegetarian and vegan recipes for weight loss surgery.
In the early weeks post surgery....you're going to have a problem with skins, and seeds...you won't digest them well and they can get caught in your suture line and cause problems. (even in smoothies the tiny seeds can be an issue) Forget about raw veggies and fruits...It all needs to be super soft at first.
In the early weeks post surgery...you won't like bread. Or it won't like you. bread is difficult at first, particularly whole grains. (But you will have a love affair with oatmeal:) )
By two months post-surgery you'll be able to eat almost anything. You can start reintroducing the foods you love.
A word about protein.....you have special needs while you're in the weight loss phase as a bariatric patient. You will have a high demand for protein and if you are not consuming it, your body will consume YOUR muscles instead...and one muscle in particular is pretty important...your heart! Eating more protein protects us from muscle wasting. When your weight loss levels off...you can taper it down, but in the rapid weight loss months it's very important.
I, too, am a big fan of phytonutrients...so I hear ya.