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lbug

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    So tonight is the end of Clear Liquids (stage 1). Tomorrow I start on full liquids and can start having Protein Shakes. Besides the fake sugar aftertaste one of the things I don't like about them is the frothy or bubbly they get when mixed in a blender. Not premixed, I rather make my own with powder. I can't imagine the swallowing those frothy bubbles is good for the air in belly situation either. I was having the same problem with adding flavorless powder to my broth this week so I started just shaking the contents in a bottle. It still froths up or bubbles up but it doesn't last long.
    My question is if there is any way to avoid this happening? Can I do it in the blender some way, maybe add something to keep it from happening? Thanks in advance.
    I find it was easier to get down by putting coffee in it. Much easier to tolerate. Good luck.

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    BajanSleeve - the trick to soft eggs is a small dollop of sour cream in your scrambled eggs mixture and don't overcook them. They will be light and fluffy. Also I noticed in your earlier post your eating nuts. Its too early post op for nuts. You don't want to do any damage or pop a stitch before your stomach has fully healed. My laperscopic incisions still aren't healed so you can imagine your insides. Fish, sqaush, chic peas soft cooked, soft cheese, ground turkey, ground beef cooked moist, couple pieces of lunch meat for snack. Stay away from beef/steak for 3months. Focus on high Protein foods. Avoid cards and grains. You made a life changing decision, now dig in and make it happen. Just like any weight loss, when you fall off the plan its what you do next that matters! You can do this.

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  3. Posted

    BajanSleeve - the trick to soft eggs is a small dollop of sour cream in your scrambled eggs mixture and don't overcook them. They will be light and fluffy. Also I noticed in your earlier post your eating nuts. Its too early post o.o for nuts. You don't want to do any damage or pop a stitch before your stomach has fully healed. My laperscopic incisions still aren't healed so you can imagine your insides. Fish, sqaush, chic peas soft cooked, soft cheese, ground turkey, ground beef cooked moist, couple pieces of lunch meat for snack. Stay away from beef/steak for 3months. Focus on high Protein foods. Avoid cards and grains. You made a life changing decision, now dig in and make it happen. Just like any weight loss, when you fall off the plan its what you do next that matters! You can do this.

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    [mention=341960]lbug[/mention] Glad you came through. I am almost 3 weeks post op. I still struggle with always feeling gassy and like gas is stuck in the middle of my chest. But I want to encourage you that it gets better. I take GasX strips which gives some relief and moving around definitely breaks up the gas. I thump the front of my chest with my hand like how you burp a baby and that helps gas come up. I still constantly burp and fart but thankfully its not smelly.
    They pump your stomach with gas during VSG so they can see the organs and lift and separate them so you may find you have stretching pains across the top of your chest as well as your sides and stomach. I was extremely sore from this for about a week and a half. A post surgery band really helped me manage that pain.
    Are you doing your breathing exercises? I was given one of those thingies that have 3 balls in it and you have to suck air through the mouth tube and make all 3 balls rise. This is to strengthen your lungs after you have been on a ventilator. It is also to help you keep your lungs strong so that you don't get pneumonia which has happened with some VSG patients when their lungs got weak. Ask your doctor or hospital if you can have one of these devices.
    An electric heating pad helps with the soreness on your belly and also helps bring up gas - that was my experience.
    Keep your eye on your blood pressure. With so little calories and liquid it can get low and create dizziness and weakness. Putting electrolytes in your water/drink helps with this for the first 12 days or so. You did it!!!
    Thank you for sharing your experience. I was temporarily readmitted for pain management and found out it was my spleen. (Morphine only helped for 30mins) It was angry! Stayed overnight and next day and I was finally able to get off pain meds. Day 8 and things are much better. Though I'm having trouble getting in the 64oz of liquid. Thanks for caring.

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    I have an office job. Not all sitting, not all standing. A little of both. I went back 8 days after surgey. The 1st day was a little rough, i was all alone in the office for 9 hours, but i survived. Every since then its been fine. So i would say it depends on what type of job you have. Hooe this helps

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    Thanks Kim. I sit a lot but will make sure to get up every hour per Dr. instructions.

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    If it's a liquid, and you can drink liquids, then go for it.
    We need some salt in our diets anyway. Just as long as you should be watching your blood pressure or sodium intake... take it slow in case you've got any reactions, but... it's a liquid and you are approved liquids.
    *disclaimer* This is my opinion and not any medically supported information. LOL
    I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I would stick with diet Dr. advised. If you stray from it I hear you should strain it for any chunks of food that may be present.

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  23. Posted

    Which Surgery?
    For me... having the Band and the Bypass, I didn't really have much pain... I was out of work for 2 months to be safe, couldn't pick up anything over 10 lbs for like 6 weeks. I mean, I could have, but I followed my instructions to the letter. I didn't have any issues really with Water or Protein or food once I was cleared for that. Just take your time, listen to your body (and your doctors) and go from there. Sounds like you'll do ok given your description of your other surgeries.
    Thank you Matt.

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    Which Surgery?
    For me... having the Band and the Bypass, I didn't really have much pain... I was out of work for 2 months to be safe, couldn't pick up anything over 10 lbs for like 6 weeks. I mean, I could have, but I followed my instructions to the letter. I didn't have any issues really with Water or Protein or food once I was cleared for that. Just take your time, listen to your body (and your doctors) and go from there. Sounds like you'll do ok given your description of your other surgeries.
    Gastric Sleeve

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  25. Posted

    Trying to get an idea of what to semi expect right after surgery (gastric sleeve). In terms of stomach pain etc. I've had surgery and my galbladder out but I felt better no pain other than gas and BM.
    I'm excited but nervous of the unknown in terms of recovery.
    Any insight is appreciated. Thank you for caring to review and reply. Good luck on your journey!
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