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SURGERY ON 09/02-I HAVE NO PROBLEMS?

wannasleeve

By wannasleeve, in Post-op Diets and Questions

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kellyw74    258

kellyw74
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I was also able to drink alot and have had no issues eating. I am a little over 4 months out now and have NEVER been sick or anything.

The only problem I did have was when I first went to soft foods, they sat really heavy in my chest and throat for a while. I had to thin them alot and only eat a few bites. I got full really fast. My dr. said I was still swollen and it would go away. It did and now I can eat anything without issue!

Kelly :)

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wannasleeve    10

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:D WOW!!! AND you don't seem to have any issues losing weight! 100lbs how awesome!

I can't wait to lose a big amount, but I really did not do the pre-op and so I have only lost 10lbs. But I am hopeful, because I eat way less, but more frequent.

I was also able to drink alot and have had no issues eating. I am a little over 4 months out now and have NEVER been sick or anything.

The only problem I did have was when I first went to soft foods, they sat really heavy in my chest and throat for a while. I had to thin them alot and only eat a few bites. I got full really fast. My dr. said I was still swollen and it would go away. It did and now I can eat anything without issue!

Kelly :)

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Buckeye Girl    8

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I just had surgery on Saturday, with Dr. Almanza, and I too am having np with my liquids. No heartburn, I also tried a bite of applesauce and np at all. I find myself getting hungry and would like to add some mushies, but will wait until at least next week before I give that a try. I bought some Gatorade today that has Protein in it and that seems to be helping with the actual hunger. I know I have head hunger with some of the cravings and all the great food I see on TV.

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klus263    9

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I also was a lucky one with no major complications. I did have find that if I ate to fast I would get the burps but I can live with that. I do have to be careful with breads/buns that sit kinda heavy. I was also diabetic on medication. The year before surgery my A1c was 7.0 and at my 6 month follow up I was 5.2. It is a wonderful feeling. I have found that at 8 months I stopped losing weight. I have tried all the tricks posted but I am happy with where I at. I can wear 8-10 pants and in a size 14 top/dress. I love looking at myself in the mirror. I just wish my thinking would change on how I look in pictures (I think I still look heavy). Good Luck.

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tjharmon    11

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I had surgery on the 8th with Dr Kelly--I threw up once right after I woke up, then had dry heaves for a few minutes--and that was it!! I have no problems drinking and getting my fluids in. My tummy is not sore, I had no gas pains, nothing. I had bought tons of gas x strips, and mouth spray and all of that and didn't need any of it...

We rented a car and drove home from San Diego to Texas on the 10th--I had no problems with that either. I was a little shaky today, so I broke out the Gatorade again and felt fine after a few sips. I walked our driveway a couple of times today (live in the country so it is long) and felt fine--going to do it again for the next few days to build up and then off I go!!!

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KellyL    173

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I also was a lucky one with no major complications. I did have find that if I ate to fast I would get the burps but I can live with that. I do have to be careful with breads/buns that sit kinda heavy. I was also diabetic on medication. The year before surgery my A1c was 7.0 and at my 6 month follow up I was 5.2. It is a wonderful feeling. I have found that at 8 months I stopped losing weight. I have tried all the tricks posted but I am happy with where I at. I can wear 8-10 pants and in a size 14 top/dress. I love looking at myself in the mirror. I just wish my thinking would change on how I look in pictures (I think I still look heavy). Good Luck.

You've done a great job on your weight loss!! And it's wonderful news about your A1C too. Congrats! I would love being in your sizes :) I understand about the "changing your thinking" thing. Some days I feel thinner and some days I feel like I did at my heaviest. It's really weird!

:)

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itscometothis    12

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I had surgery with Dr. Kelly as well and have no problems getting fluids or food in. I had bad nausea and dry heaves for about 12 hours, yes TWELVE LONG hours, after surgery..lol But since I then I have been a text book case of easy street. :)

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Mr-Smith    7

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I'm two weeks post op and I am having a very similar experience as you did. Limited pain and no isues getting my Fluid and Proteins in. I've been back to work almost a week already and walk 1 to 2 miles a day depending on schedule and weather. My incisions are nearly healed up and I am so ready for Phase III diet. Weights coming off as well.

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wannasleeve    10

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Congratulations! This surgery is amazing!

Laura

I'm two weeks post op and I am having a very similar experience as you did. Limited pain and no isues getting my Fluid and Proteins in. I've been back to work almost a week already and walk 1 to 2 miles a day depending on schedule and weather. My incisions are nearly healed up and I am so ready for Phase III diet. Weights coming off as well.

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