Everything posted by Kimber628
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Struggling with soft foods
Thank you! My doctor has me back on full liquids for two more weeks. He then wants me to do one teaspoon of food when I try again, since my pouch is smaller due to it being a revision. If that doesn’t work, I will have an endoscopy and he will use the balloon to open up the pathway a bit.
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Struggling with soft foods
I am getting over 80 grams of protein and close to 80 oz of fluids. I do two shakes a day, a Premier protein water, and then Propel. I have no concerns about nutrition or dehydration. I think because I had the sleeve in 2014, I am just used to the fake sweet flavor and sometimes odd consistency of protein water. I see my surgeon Friday morning and will also talk to the nutritionist. It is a great office, and are quick to get back with me. My surgeon is still nervous about me, because of how many complications I had in 2014, so he checks in with me frequently and is on top of any concern I have. I also don’t like the smell of tuna or canned fish. I do have shrimp but I’m worried they would be harder to get down since they are a little tougher and bigger. I will just keep trying things, going slow, taking one bite, and using the nausea meds as needed.
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Struggling with soft foods
Thank you, I will. I emailed my nut and I have an appointment with my surgeon next week. I have his cell phone number, but I feel this can wait. I am easily getting in 80 grams of protein by shakes/protein water and am very hydrated.
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Struggling with soft foods
Quick recap- I had the sleeve on 2/5/2014 and had tons of complications. I was in the hospital a lot, I had a PICC line and then a feeding tube. It was a rough 6 months. My stomach basically didn’t tolerate food or drink, so there was a lot of puking. Fast forward to needing a revision to bypass on 6/26/2018 due to severe reflux and damage. The surgery went great, I healed well, no nausea. I was rocking it. I am doing great on full liquids but am failing miserably on soft foods. I don’t know if it’s psychological or what. I can do one cheese stick a day if I chew very well. I am okay with yogurt, just small amounts. I get sick on refried beans, cottage cheese, eggs, etc. I just keep going back to full liquids. Anyone else? Any advice?
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Did your marriage or relationship die after you lost the weight?
There is someone, I fully believe this! You just need to take some time to find yourself and learn some self love. Sorry if I get too social worky lol!!
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Vsg to rny
I had VSG on 2/5/2014 and did well. I thought my reflux was controlled well with meds. I was starting to have some reflux symptoms even with meds. I had an endoscopy and it showed damage. The meds weren’t working. I revised to RNY on 6/26/2018 and it went well. I had a smooth recovery and am feeling good! It was way less scary than I imagined.
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Did your marriage or relationship die after you lost the weight?
It sounds like so much is going on. It’s not just your weight loss, but her badmouthing you to your child and telling you you’re not attractive. To top it off, she is hurting you financially. That just sounds wrong. You look very nice and I am so sorry you are dealing with this. No matter how bad things are, I know it’s still hard to deal with the loss of your marriage. Take time to process and take care of yourself. ((Hugs))
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How do you know if your full
I feel a pressure in my upper chest when I’m full. My family’s joke is that I’ve had “one bite too many” as I frequently get the hiccups after eating.
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Abnormal ekg?!
Yay, so glad it will all work out!!
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Revision to bypass 6/26/2018
Revision due to reflux
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Before and after sleeve
Before and after my sleeve in 2014