Everything posted by liveaboard15
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psych eval
i dealt with this crap... I got my order to do it in December... I was not able to get a appointment until March 1st... was soooo annoying. Ask your doctor if they require anything special... Mine did... Otherwise there are online psyc evals you can do via zoom with a licensed MD or PHD that do bariatric psyc eval. This doctor does online but you need to make sure your doctor will accept it because mine did not. https://www.onlinebariatricpsychevals.com/index.html
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meal kits for bariatrics?
check around you locally... Ask the gyms and such... like where i live there are several small businesses that do healthy meal preps and put out a new menu weekly and either deliver or you pick up at local gyms.
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Ate something the day before surgery
You should be ok its a tiny tiny amount. But i would just mention it. But by tomrrow those grapes should be in your colon and on their way out.
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How did everyone do with diet journal before surgery?
Have you done a sleep study? Maybe sleep apnea?
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How did everyone do with diet journal before surgery?
Do you have problems sleeping? you really shouldnt be waking up in the middle of the night randomly.
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PreOpt Diet
Probably have a small liver... the whole point of the pre op diet is to shrink your liver for more room to work when they get to the surgery
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Sleep study - CPAP machine
It should not be a issue in regards to the surgery as after surgery for some it eliminates sleep apenea... I have a machine. I personally love it. Before i was getting maybe 5 hours of sleep. Now i sleep for 8-9 and sometimes 10 hours if i dont need to go to the bathroom lol. There is a shortage of machines because a while ago one particular brand Phillips was recalled. I personally have the resmed airsense 10 and love it.
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PreOpt Diet
That depends on your preop diet... Not everyone is the same. SOme are strict liquid diet only while others can eat certain things...
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Constant diarrhea
all weight loss surgerys are "bariatric surgery" I meant more specific... If you notice 0n my sidebar it says Gastric sleeve. That is the surgery i am getting. Then there is Gastric Bypass, Mini bypass, Lap band and a few other minor ones. your info can be edited in your profile section under surgery.
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Constant diarrhea
Hi. I am sorry to hear that. It will help a ton if you fill out your sidebar. No idea on what surgery you had, starting weight, current weight ect...
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clothing
I enjoy wearing the simple white tshirt and shorts... Its hot here in Florida lmao. But would be nice to buy smaller sizes. they are cheaper.
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This is all overwhelming
you wont eat the same way again as in large portions... but once you are healed up and recovered you will be able to go out to eat, Eat some of the stuff you did before just smaller portions. Go on youtube and watch videos of peoples journey's through weight loss surgery. Many have videos from before, during and after surgery and even years after surgery and what they are eating and such. There are probably a hundred or so videos. Its great to see how other people do. Also make sure you fill out your sidebar with your stats and surgery you are planning on getting. It helps a ton with answering questions. you can do this in your profile tab
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clothing
One thing i look forward to is actually finding clothing that fits once i have my surgery. I normally wear the same thing everyday, A white tshirt and basketball type shorts everyday. Last couple days been looking for actual clothes for a event tomorrow (Dress pants, collard shirt) and wow its been impossible... Me being 5'4 and 315lb. and havent worn real clothing like that in years. went to several stores and it was impossible to find anything that fit and i have a closet full of nice nearly brand new clothing that i havent been able to wear since 2016. hoping i get this cardiac clearance for surgery next week and can get this show on the road.
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Slow eating
I mean chew slower and more. The rate you are doing it now... Go slower. But i dont think the speed of the chew is a issue... The issue is chewing... Dont matter really the speed of it. As long as you are chewing sufficiently and not eating fast. Chew chew chew, swallow... wait a little and do it again and again. i normally eat my meals in 5 minutes or less... my booklet the surgeon gave me says take 30 minutes or more per meal.
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Nuclear Stress Test
Thats standard dress code after 11pm at walmart. LMAO
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Nuclear Stress Test
i miss stuff being open 24/7 lol. Nothing here is open all night. I miss my 1am walmart shopping trips haha.
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Anxiety
my bariatric center gives you a binder with all the required info, doctors names, labs and such and we are required to take it to every appointment. Found it very nice and convenient.
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Anxiety
Waiting was very annoying... What has held me up was the long wait for a appointment for the psyc evaluation (over 2 months for the next opening) EKG is quick and easy takes just a few minutes, Sleep study is no big deal if you get a at home kit you just wear it to sleep and that is it. The Endoscopy i had one done last year (not a part of bariatric surgery) and It was actually quick. They put to me to sleep for it since i had a colonoscopy done as well. What you get all your lab orders and such get to making those appointments to get it done. I personally had a abnormal EKG so i am having to get a extra test done a Nuclear Stress Test but after that if it goes well which it should i should be able to move forward. hopefully you can get appointments quick for your labs. Good luck! Dont stress
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
My local supermarket will actually steam crab legs for free and add seasoning too. Gonna have to do that soon and eat in my car hahaha.
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
Nice. I moved out at 18 and came back at 31ish. My 2 brothers 28 (i think) and 33 have never left home. and show no interest in it lol. My mom loves it. She never wants us to leave. Me i cant wait. I miss living alone. was so peaceful and i didnt have to share a bathroom lol
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
I have worked from home for many years and there is always other people here lol. There is no escape. haha.
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
LOL Heck no. Moved in with my parents a couple years ago to save money. Free rent vs $2K a month in rent. Cant beat it lol. My other 2 brothers live here too. I plan on buying a house in 2 years so just saving up... Which paying $18K for this surgery seriously sucks lol
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
Man if i lived without other people i would so buy me a bunch of crab legs. Cant buy that with everyone in the house... Then they all complain and want some too... They are not cheap lol. Buy their own.
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healthy choices at popular US fast food places
interesting... Some of the stuff in the PDF are old and no longer available (In my area at least) Like the Mcdonalds stuff most of that is no longer available. and i wish we had a jack n the box... I miss that place lol
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Good morning
On your name at the top right there is a arrow. Click on that, Click on Surgery information and there you can add all your surgery info, weight ect...