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CashmereAndBones

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from FluffyChix in Cravings from Hell   
    Wow!! Thank you so much for all of the ideas 🙂 I do walk a lot as well. I think tomorrow I am going to walk around the mall and get some inspiration for clothes I'll eventually be able to fit into! I like the lizard brain I've actually learned about that this year from a TedTalk because of one of my communication classes! I cannot wait to have some grilled chicken or eggplant, fruit, a burger no bun with cheese!!!
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from MrsGamgee in Cravings from Hell   
    smack that smile back!
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from MrsGamgee in Cravings from Hell   
    smack that smile back!
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from MrsGamgee in Cravings from Hell   
    Wow chili lime cashews sound awesome! I know trader joes has a thai chili almond which is soooo yummy!! I know I am trying to train myself into thinking like "I don't eat that" but right now it's more "I can't eat that" soon my body and mind will learn, thank you 🙂
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from MrsGamgee in Cravings from Hell   
    LOL wee-lings thats so adorable!!! I know sometimes it's like how did these goldfish get in my mouth?! thank you for the input <3.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to GradyCat in Cravings from Hell   
    It'll be better once you get to soft foods and then solid foods because you'll have some texture to satisfy you
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Jobber in Cravings from Hell   
    mmmmmmm.....Goldfish crackers, they're the best!
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 in Cravings from Hell   
    Hi @CashmereAndBones
    I had really bad craving days! I got my RNY in another city, and recuperated in a hotel - watching FoodTV (which I don’t have at home!). Dreaming of fried food, of diners and baking, while eating Protein Soup from the bariatricpal store! And feeling ever so sorry for what I couldn’t eat.
    But it passed. Now I have very limited ‘cravings’ - I am well below any goal I imagined and I find myself thinking ‘ooh, I would like some chilli-lime cashews’ which is new! But cake or jelly Beans at work are still hard to resist. And I am learning, this surgery is not a ‘get out of jail free card’. If I eat that crap, I will gain.
    I can’t recommend strongly enough - use this time to forceably retrain your mind. Reprogramme yourself. Not ‘I can’t eat that 😪’ but ‘I don’t eat that 😋’...

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    CashmereAndBones reacted to MrsGamgee in Cravings from Hell   
    The cravings can get super intense. I've found myself craving things I haven't had in years and years. I go in for major distractions when they get bad. Go for a walk, read a book, do some writing. I've had to seriously talk myself into closing the fridge and walking away from the pantry. I've been doing my best to keep danger foods out of the house, but with a husband and two wee-lings, I'm not always successful, and I swear those damn goldfish crackers call my name.
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    CashmereAndBones got a reaction from ARMoma45 in Cravings from Hell   
    Hey Guys,
    Sorry I've been writing so many posts lately. Today is wrapping up Day 5 of my VSG and I am having THE WORST cravings. I am stuck at home for two weeks so I've been dwelling on all the foods I used to eat to comfort myself. I am curious of how people got over this? Also just as an update, I've been coming to terms with my anxiety being back in full action so although it is here I'm more at peace with it and it is less intrusive, still annoying but dealing with it.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to BlueAngelEyes in I'm so scared!   
    I didnt have my eyes blurry sfter surgery but My toes tingled for 2 weeks after sleeve surgery. It was hard to sleep and i wanted to hit my foot on a rock to stop the tingling. It eventually stopped. Thank god!
    Iam a month out now and i still regret every day i got this stupid surgery. Ive lost 27pounds but feel like its going slower than i thought cause in the past on the hcg diet i was losing a pound a day so frusterating. Its my fault for not doing enough research on this.
    Dumping i had alot in the beginning but that did get better. First week it happened everyday. 2nt and 3rd week only when my body wasnt ready for certain foods and 4th week i actually am constipated alot and wondering what i should eat that will make me go. Hehe so gross sorry to talk about.
    Things will get better in some sence of it all. Hopefully in a year we will be thankful we did this ****..
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to elcee in Vision Changes?   
    It’s a common side effect of anaesthesia
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Deedee12 in I'm so scared!   
    It will get better!! Surgery is a serious trauma on the body! The entire process of it is like an assault/abuse (albeit necessary) to our system. You should feel better soon and Celebrate every moment you feel an improvement incrementally and over time, normalcy will come.

    One day at a time or if possible, 1 8hr block at a time to feel something. Talk with both bariatric and surgical team to make sure you didn't miss anything or there's nothing you should worry about and if they say nothing, then believe it and continue your healing process.

    Have a great evening. 🤞🤞🤞 Tomorrow is another day!

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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Deedee12 in I'm so scared!   
    CashmereandBones, I'll let the resident experts answer your questions as I am pre surgery, that being said, I want you to know that having An Anxiety Disorder magnifies anything that you would worry normally about by 100 fold! Know that your experience is being informed by your Anxiety and so it would seem like people didn't have post surgery experience like you are having as if you are an outlier and there's something significantly wrong. This is not true, just Anxiety Speaking. You won't regret this surgery, these post surgical difficulties ALWAYS passes and nothing Catastrophic would happen as it's in Anxiety's nature to Catastrophize things.

    Just remember to do your mindfulness and deep breathing exercises, remind yourself why you did this surgery, all the good things in your future, talk to your psychiatrist/therapist about what they can do to help you adjust to these struggles. Talk with your surgical team so you don't have time stewing about the unknown or having anticipatory anxieties of the unknown.

    Heightened anxiety about things real or imagined interrupts your healing process. Take it back to the basics. Your fluids, pain meds and do the best you can do and let your team do the rest.

    You are not an outlier, you didn't make a mistake, death (especially untimely) is never better for things that are temporary. I bet you will feel differently a week from today hence don't take your temporary situation as permanent.

    Take care and you have a host of support here cheering you and your journey on as we know definitely you will be an inspiration for someone else soon.[emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji253][emoji7][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Bari_KS in Vision Changes?   
    It's called corneal abrasion. It's very common. During anesthesia our eyes don't shut closely and cornea is exposed and gets dry. Plus all the Patches and meds to dry us up to prevent any vomiting during intubation. I got blurred vision too after my vsg. It lasted more than a week then disappeared.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to hmwilcox578 in Vision Changes?   
    I never experienced any of that. Are you still on heavy pain mess? Opeats in higher doses could cause that sensation perhaps you should consult with your Dr (gastric) soon as in Monday morning or sooner. I don't feel its a eye issue per se seems more of a information transfer problem between your brain and information is being received and trying to sort itself out to make sence of it all but that's just my two cents but I would definitely speak with a doctor soon

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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Kara Duke in Vision Changes?   
    Make sure you take off the motion sickness patch.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to GradyCat in Vision Changes?   
    No, I didn't experience anything like that
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Lynnlovesthebeach in Vision Changes?   
    Sometimes people have that issue after general anesthesia. Doesn’t hurt to check with your doc though.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to DrButterfly in I'm so scared!   
    I had the inability to focus right after surgery and I took the patch off from behind my ear and a day later, my vision came back. Honestly, I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I have moments of regret. I think it is just a huge step and it is scary enough besides the pain and lack of eating. It has been getting better. I believe others that say in the long run I will be happy with this decision. Hang in there!
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to gabybab in I'm so scared!   
    I'm going to be honest and tell you I felt the exact same way. I regretted my surgery so bad the first week. After one month when I felt better and was put of pain and I could eat, I never looked back. The first month is just awful! I promise you will change your mind and come to be thrilled with your decision. Try and give it time. Best wishes to you!
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Kara Duke in Is this normal? 2 Days Post Op   
    I would stay with a liquid diet for at least a week. You don’t want to injure your sleeve. Being tired and weak is totally normal. Take it easy and give yourself time to heal.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to Krestel in Is this normal? 2 Days Post Op   
    I had my surgery done a little over a month ago and the first 10 days were hell. It gets better. Focus on Water over everything else right now.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to justmetj in Is this normal? 2 Days Post Op   
    I'm surprised you're eating foods so soon after surgery but every Dr. has different rules. Try to make liquids your priority over the food at this stage. Staying hydrated is so important.
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    CashmereAndBones reacted to KT1981 in Is this normal? 2 Days Post Op   
    Honestly, for the first week or so if it's weird or kinda hurts, it's normal. You will absolutely be back to normal, and honestly, it's going to happen much sooner than it feels like right now! The first few days/week are about doing what you can. Remember that your goals are goals... you will have to work your way up there, and that's ok!

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