Cathy66

Congratulations!!!

On 9/5/2021 at 1:40 PM, ShoppGirl said:

Your dietician or your clinic may have samples of the Bariatric Advantage. I think the sample was mixed berry and one other I can’t remember. I got them from my dietician.

I’m using the BariMelts. The Calcium melts are a little larger and take a little longer to melt but they are ok.

I use this app as well. I love that you can scan the barcodes of the foods. So easy!!

1 hour ago, codevsg said:

Day 10 (Phase 2 Food)

Had some puréed carrots yesterday with no problems. Tried a scrambled egg today. It went okay, but took a long time to eat. I paid close attention to the digestion feeling in my stomach. Almost like a gurgle but not quite. It didn’t feel overly fool and didn’t seem to push back up so I just kept going slowly until done with a break when ever there was that gurgle feeling.

Finally not feeling pain on the bottom right.

I’m supposed to be able to do 6oz of liquid per hour now, but I couldn’t do it. I had about 5oz and felt so full I had to stop there and have been staying at 4oz for now.

Take your time it’s not a race. We’re in this for the long haul. Your body will let you know when it can take more fluids. I’m 3 week post op and still have to sip my fluids for hours to get them in.

2 hours ago, Tony B - NJ said:

Mine was on 31st. Just got home a few minute ago. Same issue with gas. Walking is very easy, I actually have less pain when walking.

Congratulations!!!

That’s amazing!! I’m barely making the Protein and only at 300-400 calories. Please share your meal plan?

On 8/29/2021 at 5:44 PM, Plsmi7th said:

You are the closest person to my August surgery twin on here that I know of! Mine was the 10th! Glad you are doing OK! We are gonna rock this!!

Absolutely!!!

5 hours ago, Shelly689 said:

Congratulations to you. I had mine on 16th. My recommendation is to follow your Dr advice but research throughly. I have found countless tips, receipes and insight from this n other forums. I can say take it day by day. It gets better and listen to your body. I hear a grumble and now i know my belly is like ummm enough lady. chapped lips drink more Gas get up n walk. We are starting to synch. U got this.

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Congratulations!! I had my surgery August 11. I’m on puréed foods. Invest in a Bariatric Cookbook (recommended by my Nutritionist). It has been so helpful. Has recipes for all stages . The hardest part is the fluids. But it’s a process so take it day by day.

Very glad to hear that you’re feeling better. Please hang up the cape (smile) for a couple of weeks. Send all calls and emergencies to the red phone.

9 hours ago, codevsg said:

Just had vsg this morning.

Actually tougher than I thought. Never knew gas pains could be so intense.

Even ice chips cause some pain.

So pain is up and down, but more up.

Congratulations!! That gas pain is so unexpected. It was for me too. Walk, Walk and Walk some more. It really helps. They also added some extra meds to help move the gas.by tomorrow it’ll be more bearable. Again, congrats

40 minutes ago, elizabeth having the sleeve said:

Congratulations!! I had mine August 16. 2021. I had the sleeve. Was only in hospital 25 hours, I am 69 years young. Full liquids out of hospital, today I ate a soft boiled egg. Ate about 3/4 of it. Tolerated well. I too was so nervous, almost backed out. 7 days past surgery. Down 12 pounds. Hard time drinking Protein Drinks, going to look for some clear liquid tomorrow. Good luck to you, I am so glad I did it! Longer life, better quality of life ahead!

Wow!! So proud of you and a little jealous. You got to eat an egg. I start mushy on Thursday. Looking forward to new opportunities ions.

On 7/3/2021 at 10:56 PM, phenomenally_me said:

Hey surgery twin! Yes, you said it! On the other side of "through" waits VICTORY!

Take each day at a time. Once you start seeing results and feel better you’re not going to want to go back. I have been watching some videos regarding weight gain afterwards and it really has a lot to do with our mindsets. You’re going to be fine.

I had my surgery on August 11th. Entering my second week post-op on full liquids. Any recommendations?