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Everything posted by Meadow76
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
Thanks!
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
Yes I understand. Was just curious what’s down the road for me
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
Yes I’m designated driver too. I usually order from app menu or just side dish if it has protein. Many times everyone pays for me to offset gas- don’t mean bodily gas as that is discussed a lot from Bariatric family!
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
Gorgeous dress!
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
Good to know. I feel you can almost substitute any food with something else. But if I go out for drinks there is no alcohol or carbonated beverages so idea of just drinking water or Virgin Mary doesn’t cut it.
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Daily Menus for Maintenance
You can drink all that alcohol? I’m only 2.5 months out & only thing I will miss down the road is alcohol. My surgeon told me not to have for at least year & then minimal.
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Going out to eat...
Sounds similar to mine where couldn’t have solid food til week 4. That’s why I questioned week 2 having solid. hopefully all good for you & it’s working
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Going out to eat...
Glad it worked for you!
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Going out to eat...
You could eat solid food after only 2 weeks Of surgery? According to my plan I couldn’t try solid food week til 4. I’m 2+ mos out now. I still can only eat one egg. Had breakfast out & ordered 1 poached egg. Had it on top of slice tomato & Canadian bacon.
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New to this page. Had sleeve done 11/15/19
I’m a northerner so gotcha! I’ve had chili several times with no issue. But not until at least 5-6 weeks after surgery. I’m very careful what I eat- how I eat & when I eat. I’m real fearful of getting sick.
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New to this page. Had sleeve done 11/15/19
I wouldn’t bless her heart. That was plain stupid & sabotaging surgery. Why go thru this & not follow plan. Hope she learned lesson or she is doomed for failure and/or do real damage to herself. And I’m 2 months out & my nutritionist says I can try cauliflower crusted vegetable pizza. And I’m nervous to do that!
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Going out to eat...
Salad is one of last food my nutritionist says we should eat. I never order from regular menu anymore. At least at this stage which is 8 weeks out. I order from appetizers or sides. My dinners cost $10-$20. If really want to try something usually friends eating out with offer taste if it’s something I can eat.
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New to this page. Had sleeve done 11/15/19
Good luck!
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First Post Sleeve Thanksgiving Meals?
You didn’t get sick from ice cream cake?
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First Post Sleeve Thanksgiving Meals?
Had sleeve 9/23. I planned what I would need to bring for Thanksgiving. Only thing that I could eat was dark meat turkey which was delicious & no problem going down. Since I couldn’t eat regular cranberry due to sugar I brought sugar free Smucker’s raspberry preserves. Made & brought riced cauliflower/broccoli with cheese sauce. Added some Parmesan & delicious. For dessert I brought sugar free chocolate pudding. Totally satisfied. I’ve lost 35 pounds & feeling good.
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New to this page. Had sleeve done 11/15/19
Had sleeve 9/23. I had constipation Forever! When I did go every 3 days hurt like anything. Got ok to continue with my sugar free Metamucil that I drink every AM. Then for couple of days took full dosage of 3 tablets of stool softener- NOT laxative. Now I take daily dosage of 1 tablet every night. So much better. And of course I‘m now able to add a little vegetables when I eat my protein. Just remember 1st 3 months toughest. It will get better. You will feel & look better before you know it!
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New to this page. Had sleeve done 11/15/19
Hi- I had my sleeve 9/23. I experienced great deal of pain after surgery & I normally have high tolerance to pain. One incision in particular hurt for so long. Up to 6 weeks. My Dr & nutritionist said I would probably not feel like myself for 3 months. But I feel fine now. Doesn’t program where you had surgery have people to follow up with? Mine has weekly support groups, access to nutritionist, psychologist & more whenever needed. And also google questions so get wide range of information. Hang in there but would be in touch with your surgeon. Happy Thanksgiving!
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September 2019 ??
Reading others struggles puts things in perspective for me. I’ve lost 17 lbs in 4 weeks with scale not moving. I have to be careful not to compare to others who have lost much more. I’m 65 & sure most are younger & will lose faster. Also still have a lot of pain from one inside suture. Probably heal slower too compared to younger ones.
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How long till you were pain free
Good to hear. GSB was on Monday. 1st 3 days terrible. Each day drop better. One day at a time.
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September 2019 ??
Gotcha. I just read not to have lemonade due to acid. Obviously go by your surgeon
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September 2019 ??
Check about crystal lite lemonade flavor. I was told only this flavor wasn’t good to use
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September 2019 ??
So you didn’t show weight loss after 1st week cause of water? I held water in until 3rd day. Going home today. 1st day actually feeling better
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How long till you were pain free
Thanks. I’ll check with my surgeon
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How long till you were pain free
Thanks so much for feedback. What is binder?
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How long till you were pain free
Had surgery Monday 9/23. A lot more painful than expected. Trying to walk as much as possible but getting in & out of bed is excruciating