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Everything posted by CurvyMom
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Isopure Zero Carb Drinks
I was just telling someone I am so sick of food- I am still pre-op like i said, but I start the 2 week pre op diet in a day and I am looking forward to it. I was doing a modified pre-op diet the past month and just added back in regular meals about a week and a half ago and I am just done with it. Everything feels so heavy after I eat and I am looking forward to protein shakes, waters and broth for two weeks.............so I get what you mean by "heavy"
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Isopure Zero Carb Drinks
Maybe I will try that post-op if I run out of of SF popsicles-- good idea. For now I just dumped it into a 30 ounce water bottle and diluted it and it tastes fine.
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Isopure Zero Carb Drinks
I just got the apple melon- it is sweet, but i don't drink much sweet anyway so any type of sweet drink I have to water down (I am still pre-op - i got them for post op but wanted to try one). The one I got is the 20g protein, not 40....
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Bariatric Supplements BEFORE Surgery
I had my final pre op nutrition class today and was told — don’t start bariatric vitamins before, just keep taking a good multivitamin and start the bariatric ones the first day you are home. So I got a one month supply today also.
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Jan 2019 bypass buddies
I haven't done that yet. I have lots of lists going on my phone but I didn't want to buy anything until after tomorrow. I have a decent amount of protein shakes because I drink them now but nothing else. I have about 2 cases right now, It will give me something to do over the next three weeks I figure LOL-- Shopping is always fun even for broth
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Jan 2019 bypass buddies
I had everything done too-- I have a 3 hours nutrition class tomorrow then I do pre-admission stuff and meet w/ anesthesia and then I go see the surgeon "one last time" I guess..... and then, same as you, waiitttt...and obsess!
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Jan 2019 bypass buddies
I have my pre-op tomorrow....a full day of pre op fun ! Cannot wait. I'm a day behind you for surgery and I have to do two full week so of the liquid diet so that starts next week likely on the 15th.
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January surgeries?!
Orgain is also not bad- but I have only had the chocolate. It's thinner than premier and a bit of a different flavor.
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Final Decision appointment
I didn't have one....but I meet w/ the surgeon next week to ask any "final" questions and have my nutrition class and all of that jazz. So maybe that is what your appointment is similar to.
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Jan 2019 bypass buddies
Good luck all...I just got my date. January 30th. Still sort of in disbelief that I decided to go through with this and terrified. But will be soooo worth it!
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What I've Received for Xmas from My Bosses
I was going to say the same thing- keep the Panera card! I am pre op yet but I am weighing in tomorrow for hopefully my final weigh in and then scheduling (fingers crossed) -- we are having a pot luck today at work - SIGH Got two big boxes of chocolate today and a bottle of wine.....refgifting both!
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Magic Mouthwash
I used it once but only to gargle when I had a wisdom tooth issue- it's pretty vile...good luck!
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What is the best tasting protein shakes?
I like premier and ordain chocolate. I haven’t ventured on to other flavors yet though.
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Life without NSAIDS?
Oh no...my dr said normally it should last about 15 years. I had it when I was 37 and thought there would be a good chance of repeating it. Hopefully that isn't the case, but it isn't the worst thing to have done. Good luck!
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Life without NSAIDS?
I had it with a tubal...so tubal and endometrial ablation together- it was done as outpatient. Tubal was laproscopic and the other was well.....You can google it. But I was asleep Didn't really hurt too much after. Nominal pain the day of and took some pain meds. Basically felt like you did 1000 situps ...from the tubal pain. I don't know how I would feel after just the ablation but I had it on a thursday and Saturday I went to a picnic for a few hours and then Monday back to work. I have had friends that have had both together and say the same thing...most of the pain is from the tubal.
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Life without NSAIDS?
It's great...one of the best things I ever did but you have to be 100% sure no more babies.....
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Life without NSAIDS?
If you are post-baby making days, you could consider ablation....I had it done three years ago along with a tubal. I was getting pretty heavy periods as I got older and went back on BC and 9 months later got a DVT, so i was never allowed to take any type of BC again..not even a copper IUD (which my GP said causes heavier bleeding in many people.). Long story short.....I no longer get a period and no longer have any cramps. I am past the point of wanting more children which is why i chose that. If you want children, you can't do that though.
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Weight Loss Pre-surgery - doctor required
So the dr office just called me...they are submitting to insurance today. I still go next week for a weight check, but since it's not insurance required I guess they are not going to wait- all of the other requirements have been met. So fingers crossed that I get approved and get a date soon. Hoping for a January date. I am still working on losing weight....it's going okay so far.....pushing protein and fluids!
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Weight Loss Pre-surgery - doctor required
@kjuno pizza would be too hard for me so I feel your pain. It’s the one thing I really have a hard time resisting. I freakin love pizza ? and my work luncheon- I requested a few healthier things that I know I can have and not feel like I went off the deep end. As long as it’s during the day and there is no wine around, I am fine. I am trying to cold turkey quit red wine since I know it’s a huge no no post op.
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Weight Loss Pre-surgery - doctor required
I am going to give the pre op diet a try. Maybe a modification here and there. I took an Rx to lose weight years ago. Worked great. Lost a ton ...but felt like trash basically day to day because of side effects. I just need to win the battle with my brain right now :)
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Weight Loss Pre-surgery - doctor required
This is what I was thinking of doing. I am just looking online at different "plans" to follow ...I have been drinking protein shakes anyway, so why not add in some broths and another shake. I have one work luncheon and my son's birthday before weigh in but if I just eat a sensible meal at each that shouldn't derail me. Thanks for the reply!
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Weight Loss Pre-surgery - doctor required
Hello all.... THis is my first post but I have been lurking and reading for weeks. My insurance doesn't have any requirements for weight checks or weight loss....but my doctor requires 5%. I have been STRUGGLING for the past month and half losing and gaining the same 6 pounds. I have to lose about 10 lbs total now before Dec 13th....any advice. This is the last step for me to get a date and I am really starting to want to give up. I am following around a 1400 calorie plan most days and not drinking any alcohol and at least 100ounces of water a day, sometimes more. I have a lot of excess weight to lose, so it's not that I only have a few pounds to lose..... SHort of dropping my calories to around 800 a day (which I know works), I am not sure how else I will lose this weight in two week.