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MIne is the same and I too had 2 WLS- first band and now sleeve topped with thyroid cancer-- tripple doozies ... But having looked at your pics i'd say we are normal.. .. lol

I just had an endoscopy on Monday and they dilated 2 areas of my esophagus- Nothing related to sleeve or surgery- I have had 1 about eveyr 5-6 years since my teens. It is not bad- you are knocked out and afterwards you only have a sore scratchy throat for a day or so- just make sure that if your surgeon doctor is not the one doing it that the doctor knows you had a sleeve so that a) they dont inflate too much air and go down to far into the pouch/sleeve. Good luck!

I would say yes they are a "soft" food but do you want to go there.. probably not- If that is the only option- just eat/drink the broth- I agree if 1 or 2 or a few slip by your not gunna die but I would avoid the carbs.

7/11 get string cheese and yogurt or a protein shake, protein bar etc.

I can tell you that it doesnt get any better the further out you are- The more weight you loose the more skin you have the more issues come up it is as if you loose 1 thing and gain something else- It is a struggle to not only feel good about yourself but see the positive in what you have done- especially if people are complimenting you and you havenever been complimented before.. I saw a therapist who said body image is something even "normal" people struggle with and I would encourage you to talk to a professional if it continues to become worse. For me-I NEVER cared what Ilooked like or what i wore etc.. Now it pleases me to shop and try on clothes and look nice evne to go the grocery store-- so sometimes the negative has to be turned into a positive.... all that money I spent on food wallowing in my own pity is now spent on clothes and accessories....

Also you if you like fish most places offer a baked white fish that is very soft and you can order it baked with sauce on the side- and take home whatever you dont eat- also move your food around the plate that helps distract people if they focus on your not eating...

I love italian restaurants because I order a bowl of sauce (no meat) and cheese baked on top- It is awesome- NO bread NO pasta.. It is very yummy!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally agree- I changed from a 32 oz to a 20 oz to a 16 oz water bottle and now can drink at least 4 a day while at work- the 32 i'd be lucky to finish 1/2 of it so no you are not weird...

Congrats and that is going to be super tough.. I would reccomend waiting till the last possible minute for alterations- Perhaps you can look for your dress and alter it as you go because there will def be alterations needed up to the last minute... GOod luck!

Not a smoker never have been but if/when you quit it will be the 2nd best thing you do for yourself-- the sleeve is the other

I have had GI Problems for many many years. For the last 6 years I have been on Omeprazol 10mg 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening- I was sleeved 11/2011 and I came off my meds in March of 2012. I also became a vegetarian and eat no fried food. I don't eat much bread and have no carbonation. I do however still have issues with my esophagus which are due to my auto immune issues and will never go away completely- i just had an endoscopy on MOnday to dilate it. The scope will tell you a few things a) if you have any scarring from the acid if you have any blockages causing things to get stuck and most of all enable him to prescribe something to help your symptoms. For me- I had amost instantaneous releif from reflux about a month after surgery and I had lost about 18-lbs at that time but they wanted to keep me on meds a little longer. I now use a Tums if/when needed because sometimes a lettuce or onion(y) dish will get it aggravated. I think that reflux is totally reversable in most cases if/when you change your diet but often times the damage is already done and therefore you may need to stay on meds for that purpose...

I had the same issues and was on Zofran for nausea and Reglan just to "eat". YOu need to talk to your doctor because the dehydration will get really bad...

Thanks for looking that up- My answer was going to be NO idea.. Personally it at this point for me is irrelevant for many reasons- A) I know what is going into them I am making them and c) they are all natural.

Congrats! keep up the good work!

I lived off of peppermint tea and ginger tea- the ginger really curbed the nausea and enabled me to take less anti-nausea meds...

Ive had fried shrimp and conch fritters- only like 2 bites and i'm done- don't like the feeling full and the greasiness ( I had this at about 4 mos post op) Now I dont eat anything fried- Sauteed in some coconut or grape oil but very little- NOthing deep fried- it's not worth it to me anyway...

I used to do 5000mcg a day- switched to the shot 2 months ago - I get 2 cc's a month- cant tell a difference yet... but fingers crossed...

So u can make as many or as fea as u want i normally cut them like tge size of a rice krispie treat

I use like a 9x13 pan

If you would like to become even healthier the next 21 day vegan kickstart program starts 9/3 Here is a link to get registered- Even if you dont go vegan (i did not) they have a million ideas, recipes and informatio to help you live on a plant based diet. There is no turning back for me and I would encourage anyone interested to at least check it out. www.support.pcrm.kickstart.org Research has shown and proven that a plant based diet is not only the healthiest way to go but has eliminated so many diseases in affected people.. Diabetes, Heart issues, Cholesterol etc.. Not to mention added weight loss..

I became a vegetarian post op. and am not having any problems at all- other than some hair loss which was present pre op. I do eat dairy a few times a month (yogurt, cheese) but other than that it is all meatless items, fruits and veggies... I have personally NEVER felt better than I have since adopting this lifestyle and the hardest part has been cooking for me and hubby- he is a true carnivore...

Yes for about 4 mos post op each time I introduced something "new" to my tummy I immediately knew if it was a go or stop... The nausea was horrible. Now I keep with what doesnt make me will feeling and stick with it- Don't try too many new things becasue Ive thrown up more in the last 8 months than I have in 42 years.. lol..

I will be 1 year out in Nov and to this day I cannot eat but 2-3 tortilla chips before feeling full and then it is llike a hard knot in my stomach- SOOOOO Not worth the feeling- I have since stopped trying them- I will eat salsa with something else like a cracker perhaps but not the corn chips.. BTW my new tummy doesnt like corn anything of any kind...

The OTC ones have way too much sugar and are basically a glorified candy bar- Here is a recipe I have made a million times for all natural protein/energy bars- You can add chips, raisins etc as you like but they are yummy and all natural... 1 cup organic Almond Butter 1 cup Peanut Butter 1 1/2 cup organic local honey 2 cups of protein powder 1 cup of rolled oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup flax seeds 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional) add almond butter, peanut butter and honey to a bowl and microwave for 90 sec. Carefully mix until smooth. Then add remaining ingredients. Pour /spread into a baking glas or baking sheet and cover-Referigerate over night. THey will get a bit mushy in heat so etiher eat cold or freeze right before going out so they dont mush up. You can also use vanilla powder instead of chocolate and add chips or raisins etc...