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Everything posted by starladustangel
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI discovered these today. A little cheaper than premier on Amazon but they are pretty delicious. Downside is only chocolate and vanilla. I bought the vanilla. https://www.atkins.com/products/atkins-shakes/atkins-plus-protein-fiber-shakes/atkins-plus-vanilla
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI felt the same after 1/4 C of cream of chicken soup today
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after weight loss surgery...
Unfortunately I do not have a Cleopatra couch. Just a regular three seat sofa where the two seats on either end recline like a regular recliner chair. That does sound nice though
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after weight loss surgery...
I have a reclining sofa so just slept there at first until I was comfy for my bed
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New Science About PCOS and Possible Hope for Future
I had one baby at 29 without help with PCOS and a second one finally at 35 on femara. We are done having children but always interesting to read more about PCOS developments
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Anyone with PCOS not lose weight after surgery
Actually 13 and I've been stuck at 269 the past few days.
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AMine I'm supposed to do all protein shakes until 2 weeks post op which is Monday. I did try a tiny bit of reduced fat cream of chicken today and it was fine but I'm really supposed to be waiting until Monday,
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Anyone with PCOS not lose weight after surgery
I have lost 15 pounds since surgery. Hopefully it continues
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&Ahttps://www.drinkprotein2o.com/shop/ I've tried the peach mango and the coconut
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AIt's taking me hours to down 1 11oz premier shake right now. No cream of wheat or yogurt or grits or cream soup until next week. I am still not physically hungry but I am missing food right now
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI was sleeved June 3rd and am so exhausted. I moved to full liquids yesterday which according to my plan is only protein shakes but it was hard to drink even one down. I am supposed to do at least 2 shakes per day. I am trying again today
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AMy reflux is feeling better on the omeprazole. I have no physical hunger right but head hunger is real. The idea of food sounds good.
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Flinstones Vitamins..?
My clinic also said no flintstones and suggested Centrum as budget option. Amazon will do subscription services for vitamins and supplements and deliver them every month.
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Bariatric fusion mixed berry water flavor
No. It has vitamins but no protein. It comes in sticks like the individual crystal light https://www.bariatricfusion.com/products/mixed-berry-stick-packs-multivitamin?variant=19728629727335¤cy=USD&utm_campaign=gs-2019-05-14&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign
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Bariatric fusion mixed berry water flavor
I have tried protein2o and propel but not the Nestle yet.
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Bariatric fusion mixed berry water flavor
My nutritionist gave me a sample packet and it's the first water I have enjoyed since surgery. However the price is quite high. Does anyone know of a similar berry water flavor that is a little less pricey?
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AMy neck and shoulders are ok but swallowing water feels like everything is on fire. The omeprazole seems to be helping this morning at least
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI've never had reflux before and it's the worst. I have omeprazole and hoping it gives some relief
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AIt seems I may have reflux as a result of surgery. I can barely drink, my chest hurts and I am constantly nauseous. The bariatric clinic is sending some new prescriptions over to treat it.
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Birth control after surgery
I've had a mirena IUD for 18 months. No issues with it
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI am miserable right now. I have anti nausea meds and pain meds . I am struggling to keep water down without vomiting but sugar free popsicles seem to do a little better.
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AThey put torodol in my iv and it seems to be helping more than the the other anti nausea meds. I have had a sugar free popsicle and water. Surgeon said my liver looked good. Hopefully I can go home later
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AI am miserable from survey yesterday. Mostly just nausea and vomiting more than pain. I can't get many fluids down.
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June 2019 Surgery Siblings!
starladustangel replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AMy mom thought my surgery was 6/6. My dad got me to the hospital though. Sitting here in a gown waiting. Surgery in 45 minutes
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Anyone in the Tacoma WA area?
At the hospital for surgery right now