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So, I am preparing for surgery on the 31st and thru this whole process I have wondered how much this will affect my work as a Chef. I would love any insight that others in the same field can pass along to a fellow Chef

Walking will help, just around your house and gas-x. Had surgery on the 31st so I feel ya️

Walking will help, just around your house and gas-x. Had surgery on the 31st so I feel ya️

I know the feeling. Have to get up and walk it off. When I eat too fast or something too dense I get a pain in my sternum and then I start to spit out mucous. The only thing that helps me is to walk around and let time take care of it.

My surgery was on the 30th. Stayed in the hospital for one night. I need now I need to drink more Water. It seems like tea works better for me. Tried Jello and it hurt. Just waiting for more air bubbles to be released so I will feel better.

Have you called your doc and told him about the sharp pain when you drink? I think you should.

At 1 week I had lost 10 pounds exactly. I had VSG and hiatal hernia repair. My mom had VSG, GB and hiatal hernia removed 3 months ago and she has lost 42 pounds. It might just be excess fluids from the IV give it a little time and stick to the diet.

Ah, this is on my mind too. I have been a professional chef for the past 15 years and have now decided to pursue medical school. I am leaning towards getting the sleeve but since food and beverage has pretty much defined me my entire adult life, I feel like it is going to be particularly difficult for me. But hey... what even convinced me to check out the surgery was seeing that Graham Elliot got it, so I at least try to tell myself I can still stay close to the profession I hold near and dear.

Hello! I was sleeved 1/22. Feeling really good! I’m getting 2 shakes down a day and drinking Soup. sugar free popsicles are delicious too. Not getting a ton of Water down but the shakes and popsicles count too. I have a little pain when I drink but it’s getting better everyday. I’m drinking Smooth Move tea as I was constipated today and that was horrible. Looking forward to purée next week!

I'm on complete liquid...ugh! shakes, broth, two low fat cream Soups a day, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles and sugar free Crystal light...it's been a challenge at times but I've really done better than I thought I would. I've suck to it for 6 days now and lost 13lbs. My surgery is Monday and I'm excited/nervous but ready!

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He is very lucky. Not a common result though to being in the kitchen unfortunately. Stress, having to eat in a rush, and indulging has its draw backs after a 20 year career [emoji53]

Thats great that your already losing before surgery and gaining healthy habbits. At the end of the day its really just instilling healthy long term habbits for the process to really work. Def cheering for you and everyone on here! Im excited to find a forum with people with similar goals its really motivating and encouraging hearing everyones journy.

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Chrisp2018, yeah get her involved,even if its walking, biking or swimming, as somebody who was over 200 when she graduated from high school, couldn't go to college for over a year and sat around the house getting bigger, I graduated at 17 and in those bad old days you couldn't get a decent job unless you were over 18. I laid down those fat cells and they only plumped up over the years. I was diagnosed with arthritis at 25, although I stayed active my weight bearing joints wore out early and I've had 2 knee replacements, probably should have had hips and even had one replaced in my right hand. Make it a fun challenge, I know you can do it and you'll be contributing to her future health. We'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Have a fine day and please commit to a finer life.

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He is very lucky. Not a common result though to being in the kitchen unfortunately. Stress, having to eat in a rush, and indulging has its draw backs after a 20 year career [emoji53]

Geeez, not to reveal innocent bystanders, but my chunky cousin became s chef and lost a ton of weight.

Can't wait to hear! Welcome!

So, I am preparing for surgery on the 31st and thru this whole process I have wondered how much this will affect my work as a Chef. I would love any insight that others in the same field can pass along to a fellow Chef

What an awesome date! A day to always remember you loved yourself enough to make such an awesome step[emoji173]️

My surgery is tomorrow... Gosh i can't believe its already there.
Im a little bit jittery nervous but I've came this far...

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Those are so cute! You will do great! My surgery was last Wednesday. I weighed 254.2 the day after. Today I weighed myself and I’m down to 242.6! Not bad for one week.

What an awesome date! A day to always remember you loved yourself enough to make such an awesome step[emoji173]️

Good idea! Thank you, I think I will! [emoji175] my surgery is Monday and I cannot wait! I am having my gastric band revised to a sleeve. I just got these adorable pillows in today just in time for my surgery! I’m going to be using them as stomach pillows for when I need to cough or sneeze or laugh.
 

Feb 12 will be my 4th appointment! Hoping for an April approval as well

Mine is scheduled for the 31st too! Really excited but i will agree this 2 week high protien liquid diet sucks lol

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January 31st is my surgery. S FL girl