Everything posted by toodlerue
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1st post op appointment
Sounds like an amazing day!
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CPAP users
After you loose a considerable amount of weight you really should have another sleep study. I lost 70 lbs & still have to use one! I’ve been using one for 18 years ?♀️
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A Great Day!
What a great achievement! Congratulations!!!!!
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Eating too much 6 days post op RNY
Wow! That seems like a lot of calories so soon. I think I didn’t have more than 800 for the 1st 6 months. I was told to concentrate more on protein. To have 60-90 grams a day. Good luck to you.
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I had to share
Congratulations!!! You can show us pictures whenever you want want!
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Type 2 Diabetic
I’m not pre diabetic but I would suck on a mint when this would happen. I’m over 5 years out & this only happened during the 1st year.
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Surgery Aug2
You’re really not eating anything, it’s all liquid ? Sorry for being a smart a$$ I just couldn’t resist.
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Overnight Bag
You can wear the same clothes home that you wore to the hospital. You won’t be in them for long.
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Exercise Before Surgery
Starting to exercise 3 weeks before surgery isn’t gonna change much of anything. Besides you can’t exercise for 6 weeks after. When your six weeks are up ease into something slowly. Hopefully loosing weight will make it easier on your body to move more without being in pain. Best of luck on your surgery & weight loss!
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Surgery Date 08/07/2023
This pain is a be time thing after it is used to blow up your abdomen.
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Surgery Date 08/07/2023
The only pain I had (and it’s always really bad for me) is the pain in the left shoulder from the gas used to inflate the abdomen. Nothing helps that pain as mine always lasts about 3 weeks! I do see a pain specialist so I can’t remember if my surgeon gave me pain meds or not. If something just doesn’t seem right, call your surgeon’s office, they are the experts, not us! Check with your insurance about a nutritionist & therapist.
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4 months out, having a bad day. Ate an entire 10" pizza
Take a deep breath, it’s not the end of the world but please follow the food guidelines that your doctor gave you! Start again on your next meal.
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Always Low Energy
Try using an electrolyte drink like Drip Drops or Liquid IV. I was feeling this way & a naturopath suggested that for me. She said I looked & felt “punnie” (sorry don’t know how to spell that). Using one stick of Drip Drops a day has made such a difference for me!
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Always Low Energy
Try using an electrolyte drink like Drip Drops or Liquid IV. I was feeling this way & a naturopath suggested that for me. She said I looked & felt “punnie” (sorry don’t know how to spell that). Using one stick of Drip Drops a day has made such a difference for me!
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Gastric Bypass Aug 16th
I haven’t had any regrets. 5-7 days after surgery is when you think “what the hell did I just do?” But then you are able to drink a little more protein each day & then you progress though all the food stages & you slowly start to feel better as the weight starts falling off. Then you feel amazing & wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! I think most of us were scared before surgery. It’s a natural response.
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8 mons post op bypass pain under left rib
Not sure what is going on but please check in with your Surgon/bariatric team & your primary.
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Sickness
Sounds like a combo of dehydration, tiredness, pain. Take it easy & don’t over do it.
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traumatized by puréed
Maybe you used too much liquid in your salmon. I puréed beef with a baby carrot from the roast I made the family & it was surprisingly good. Make sure you put your fork down between bites. This will help you to eat slower. Don’t forget about cottage cheese.
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Before and after
Wow! You turned back time!
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Nausea after eating- 3 weeks out
Babyspoons said everything I would say. Keep eating the soft foods for another week & then try moving on. My daughter couldn’t eat chicken for the longest time after her RNY. I didn’t have any trouble unless I ate more then 3oz. Make sure you’re not eating too much. That can make you nauseous! I use the alarm on the Baritastic app to remind me to drink water every 15 min (accept when I’m eating of course). I’m over 5 years out & I still need to be reminded sometimes. I never leave the house without a bottle of water & I always have it right next to me. I use 1/2 a stack of Drip Drops in 23oz. Gives it a little flavor. I aim for 3 bottles a day. Good luck! You can do it.
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Food Portions - 6mos post op
I was told no more than 3.5 oz. If I eat more then that I’m too full. I eat 3 meals plus 3-4 snacks a day. I had surgery 5 years ago.
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Day 2 Post OP
Congrats! Getting all the fluids in the 1st couple of weeks is hard! Just take little sips every 15 minutes. I have reminders set up through the Baritastic app.
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2 Days!
Good luck. See you on the losers bench!
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How Can I Drink More Water??
I have a timer from Bartastics sent for ever 15 minutes reminding me to drink. I have silly sayings like “Must drink coffee”, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere “ , “It’s wine o’clock “, “Tequila because water is boring “, & “Must go pee” as reminders.
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Day 4 of conversion to bypass and MAJOR hernia repair
Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago. Just do what you can. Always have a protein drink, water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as fluid right now. You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time. Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.