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Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!

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Geminidrive    389

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Hi everyone. I had the gastric sleeve on Monday, October 8th. Absolutely no pain no nasueau and no gas. Everything went well. Today is the second day of the full liquid diet and all is well. Not a fan of the cream of wheat, but I'll manage. I'm not up to the full 64/64 but working my way toward it. Drinking Mu Protein Shake as we speak.

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rybecca20    160

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So frustrated. I'm down 30 lbs since surgery. A lot of weight in 11 days but I've lost nothing in 2 days. I'm now on pureed so maybe my body needs to adjust but I was hoping I'd be one of the lucky ones who lost a mass amount the first couple months. I hope I don't stall for a long time.

You will go weeks without weight loss. 2 days is nothing. I advise you take measurements because you are going to drive yourself crazy if 2 days bother u

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chubbymom    10

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You will go weeks without weight loss. 2 days is nothing. I advise you take measurements because you are going to drive yourself crazy if 2 days bother u

My husband took the scale. Lol. I'm gonna do once a week. I don't want to be obsessed with weighing all the time I know I'll go crazy. Thanks

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Banned member    320

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Had my operation 10-1-12 I'm suppose to be on liquids till the 17th but I have to admit I cheated today. Had saline crackers . When did anyone start yo have food and did it hurt as it went down?

I've been eating soft foods since 6 days post op. Some consider it cheating but Protein shakes were making my side hurt. I just chew my food up very well and haven't had any problems. I eat 1 egg for Breakfast and focus on eating Protein first. I'm getting in about 400-600 cals a day. My food didn't hurt when it went down and I haven't had any pain.

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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My husband took the scale. Lol. I'm gonna do once a week. I don't want to be obsessed with weighing all the time I know I'll go crazy. Thanks

Haha! So did mine!

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cherrybombknits    184

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Haha! So did mine!

I've also joined the hubby-took-the-scale party.

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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I've been eating soft foods since 6 days post op. Some consider it cheating but Protein shakes were making my side hurt. I just chew my food up very well and haven't had any problems. I eat 1 egg for Breakfast and focus on eating Protein first. I'm getting in about 400-600 cals a day. My food didn't hurt when it went down and I haven't had any pain.

My NUT and DR do not do mushies or full liquids. It seems to be that way in all the "foreign" areas. This AM I had 1 egg, 1 slice of turkey bacon and a tbsp of no sugar added frui cocktail. lunch I had 1/3 cup of shredded chicken with tomatoes smashed with a bit olive oil to keep in moist. I also had a few pieces of papaya and fresh strawberries. I am suppose to eat 1 carb a day no bread. I had a half of a mini arepa. I will make mashed cauliflower for tonight. I am also making a eggplant Parmesan recipe from weight watchers. Everything has gone down well. I only drink plan Water, hot tea, or aromatics. I am getting between 50-60 OSS a day. I had my first cafe latte today went down fine.

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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I've also joined the hubby-took-the-scale party.

My husband could not wait! My NUT told us at my appt she only wants me to weigh in at my monthly appts. That gave hubs the green light. My measurements are telling it all!

In August in weighed in at 263

chest 48

waist 42 1/2

Hips 55.3

Right thigh 32.5

Left thigh 33.3

Right arm 16.5

Left arm 16

Neck 14.7

My 1 week preop appt I weighed in at 246

Chest 45.4

Waist 39

Hips 54.3

Right thigh 31.4

Left thigh 31.4

Right thigh 15.3

Left arm 15

Neck 14.5

Make sure u measure, don't just count on the scale!!!!

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Banned member    320

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My NUT and DR do not do mushies or full liquids. It seems to be that way in all the "foreign" areas. This AM I had 1 egg, 1 slice of turkey bacon and a tbsp of no sugar added frui cocktail. lunch I had 1/3 cup of shredded chicken with tomatoes smashed with a bit olive oil to keep in moist. I also had a few pieces of papaya and fresh strawberries. I am suppose to eat 1 carb a day no bread. I had a half of a mini arepa. I will make mashed cauliflower for tonight. I am also making a eggplant Parmesan recipe from weight watchers. Everything has gone down well. I only drink plan Water, hot tea, or aromatics. I am getting between 50-60 OSS a day. I had my first cafe latte today went down fine.

Sounds yummy :) So happy to see I'm not the only person eating regular food. My friend told me that I wouldn't be able to eat ground beef and chicken because my sleeve wouldn't like it but both of them went down fine. I was very worried when I was pre-op about not being able to eat red meat because I didn't want my Iron to go low and I've had nothing but horrible experience with Iron pills in the past. I ate a baked drumstick last night and it took me about 3 hrs to eat it all but it felt good to be able to eat my Protein and I didn't have any stomach issues.

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ashleytn    48

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I'm very ready to chew. I ate about 2 oz of applesauce earlier, but I would love some taco meat, refried Beans and some cheese. I can now have the beans, thankfully.

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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Sounds yummy :) So happy to see I'm not the only person eating regular food. My friend told me that I wouldn't be able to eat ground beef and chicken because my sleeve wouldn't like it but both of them went down fine. I was very worried when I was pre-op about not being able to eat red meat because I didn't want my Iron to go low and I've had nothing but horrible experience with iron pills in the past. I ate a baked drumstick last night and it took me about 3 hrs to eat it all but it felt good to be able to eat my Protein and I didn't have any stomach issues.

I can't eat bread, rice, pork, or beef yet and of course sugar. I am really happy with my dr and nut's plan. I feel like I am retaining Water though. It is not from salt . I eat very little processed foods. I am keeping my eye on that. Do not want kidney issues

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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I'm very ready to chew. I ate about 2 oz of applesauce earlier' date=' but I would love some taco meat, refried Beans and some cheese. I can now have the beans, thankfully.[/quote']

Oh I can't have beans yet. Because of the gases which I have no issues with.

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Tanya~101    19

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Ok so I'm 4 days out i was sleeved on the 9th I'm doing good other than the pain from my left side where my stomach was removed its a larger incision. every time I walk I feel like everything wants to fall down. I was wearing a binder but it made me break out and itch so bad that I have a rash all over my belly :( Does anyone know when this pain subsides a little? it's not awful just really uncomfortable and tires me out quicker I have to literally hold my hand there for pressure..

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SCS    5

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Anyone having issues with crushing meds and liquid meds?

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