Everything posted by kkonoske
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Just left hospital...
Yes! you will have a lot of strange sensations and sounds. Perfectly normal!
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One Month Post Op/Plateau?
Remember ,you have put your body through a lot. It is spending a lot of time trying to figure out what the hell you did to it. You will start to lose again. Give it time to sort out what is going on.
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I think I screwed up, please help
Make sure to eat slowly. Put your fork down in between bites. You can easily over-eat if you do it too fast. Your brain needs time to talk to your stomach to tell it that you are full.
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Seeking a buddy
I had a gastric sleeve 6 weeks ago. Please don't let what happens to others scare you. You will be fine! Good luck on the journey!
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3 more days!!
My surgery was done 6 weeks ago. It was done with a scope. I had 6 small incisions which are healed now. The stapled stomach inside takes 6 weeks to heal. Please don't worry. It will be fine. Try not to over-think things.
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Almost a month
A boiled egg is too dry for me but I can do deviled eggs. that is an option.
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Any Oregon Sleevers here?
I had my sleeve done February 26th in Eugene by Dr. MacColl.
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Post op day 1 - I have had the easiest recovery and here is why....
What I found with my surgery is the more I walked the less pain I had. It was the air they filled me with that hurt worse than the incisions. As soon as I walked and passed all that , it was a breeze. I also have a high pain tolerance though. Each person is different.
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Did you tell the world about your WLS?
I told everyone. I made this decision, I am proud of it and I own it. If I am asked why, I tell them I didn't want to die too young from weight related health issues. I figure they will talk behind my back anyway so it just as well be about my weight loss. hahaha! I was surprised actually how supportive everyone was and still is. Whether to tell anyone or not is totally a personal choice. You owe nothing to anyone.
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Shower dizziness
Try showering after you have had some protein. that helped me. And make sure your water isn't too hot.
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Joined To Meet New People That’s On The Same Path As Me
Welcome Macpower! Just jump in at any time. We all need the encouragement . That is why we are here. I am 5 weeks post-op. Any questions, just ask us.
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I’m very scared! All I crave is sugar!!!
I am going to a support group once a week. It has helped me a lot to keep things in perspective. Every one who is a year or more out tell me " Don't take that first bite of sugar" You need to just quit eating it. The cravings will stop.
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Lettuce
I have been told that butter lettuce is easier to digest than Iceberg. I had no clue there was a difference in lettuce.
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My god......what have I done?
You are grieving ! It is a part of the process. Hang in there! Come here to vent! Better than turning to food which is what a lot of us would have done in the past.
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101 pounds and weeping
I almost cried for you! How awesome for you! I am so proud of you and you are an inspiration. Hope I will be as successful.
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Can't get warm!
Thank you for replying! I just needed to know others have dealt with it.
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Can't get warm!
I haven't been able to warm up since my surgery. Is that a normal thing? Everything else is great! I am a month out from surgery. Is it my metabolism changing or something? Thanks!
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Letting out a big sigh of relief because...
Congrats! Hope you are doing well!
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Any February Sleevers?
I had my sleeve done exactly 1 month ago from yesterday. I am lucky if I can get 500 calories in. I have to rely on protein shakes to get my required amount. For me, I noticed that only moist foods go down well. Anything else kind of hurts going down and then I feel like it lays there like a rock. I always eat slow and I stop before I get that full feeling. I can't stand that feeling. I spread my vitamins out through the day so I don't have to take so many at once.
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First Meeting
I am one month post on my sleeve. Your energy comes from the protein and the vitamins. I have to rely on protein shakes to get all my protein in.