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Malaika    50

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I'm glad you got the email from Gaby. I never received any of that information. LOL.

Me too as it has helped clarify things for me and is a great refer-back source.

She suggested a book too that I think I may get entitled WLS for Dummies .. she said it had a lot of great recipes in it as well.

I'm not a dummy mind you; however, I have been on so many diets throughout my life, they've all just kind of merged into one big blob and I need to figure out the best plan - which I know is the high Protein, low carbs; however, I just want to be sure.

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Elisabethsew    50

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What works for me is adequate Protein, carbs from veggies and fruits, and very low fat. I'm 2.5 months post-op and have noticed over the past few weeks the true degree of the restriction with the VSG. I stick to the 3 meals a day and that seems to work best for me.

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Malaika    50

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What works for me is adequate Protein, carbs from veggies and fruits, and very low fat. I'm 2.5 months post-op and have noticed over the past few weeks the true degree of the restriction with the VSG. I stick to the 3 meals a day and that seems to work best for me.

I checked that book out - I don't like it - not going to order it. I love fruits and veggies and I think between my knowledge and this site, I'll figure out what works best for me and go with it. Thanks!

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Oregondaisy    2,019

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I remember Elizabeth and Susan advancing early and I called the office and they told me not to do it. The paperwork does say that, but it wasn't what Dr. Aceves told me, so I called.

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cajun    46

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I wonder if it helps prevent this if Clear Liquids are continued a bit longer? I am planning for my surgery and want to be as careful as possible to avoid a leak. Another 4-5 days on clear would be worth it to ensure safety. Any thoughts on this?

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moore37042    0

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Not sure...probably wouldn't hurt. What I ate was mushy...and I was already having the symptoms prior to eating. I do not feel that I did something wrong. I do continue to weigh my food at 7 1/2 months. I think it is great that you are researching. At this point I would do it again. I wouldn't have said that while experiencing my leak.

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cajun    46

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I'm sure you did nothing wrong. A small percentage of patients are bound to have a leak no matter what they do.

As a nurse, I am just gathering all the info that I can to help me have the best possible outcome, so I am learning from this wonderful forum about other's experiences, what to do, what not to do, etc. But I know that in the end, what will be will be!

Congratulations on getting your sleeve, and I hope you reach your goal sooner than you expect!

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Malaika    50

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I wonder if it helps prevent this if clear liquids are continued a bit longer? I am planning for my surgery and want to be as careful as possible to avoid a leak. Another 4-5 days on clear would be worth it to ensure safety. Any thoughts on this?

Trust me, after 10 days on clear liquids, and 10 days on full liquids, you won't want to be staying on them any longer than you have to.

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cajun    46

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I'm sure you are right about that! I have not even started pre surg diet yet since I dont have surg scheduled yet...but I'm sure the liquids will not be fun!

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learned2bskinny    81

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Tomorrow is day 30 for me, and I must admit, I started solids a few days ago. Other than not knowing when to stop and getting uncomfortably full, and nauseated, I had no problems. Today I had no side effects but I ate tiny amounts at a time. My biggest problem is not drinking while eating.

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Malaika    50

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Tomorrow is day 30 for me, and I must admit, I started solids a few days ago. Other than not knowing when to stop and getting uncomfortably full, and nauseated, I had no problems. Today I had no side effects but I ate tiny amounts at a time. My biggest problem is not drinking while eating.

Oh so glad to hear you're doing better ... I have a difficult time, too, not drinking and eating ... especially if we're out because the drink is right there in front of me; at home it's easier because I don't have my drink in the same room.

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