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i ask the same question, even though your dr said your pouch is the size of an egg 2oz, do you all find you can eat more than that when it comes to certain foods? and i walk around with a water bottle, i am use to drinking 3 gallons a Water a day so 64 oz is killing me... the only pain i have in just muscle pain from my incisions and the fact the past 2 nights i have been so fatigued i fell going up the stairs.. so i may just start sleeping down stairs after my husbands leaves TDY. I do hope everyone is well and happy and your families are handling your recovery well and treating y'all great..

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Has anyone tried a small sip after eating? I want just a small piece of ice or something but am scared to death! If we eat three meals and it takes the minimum of 30 minutes to eat and we can't eat 30 minutes before or after' date=' that's 4.5 hours a day we can't drink. I already don't get enough fluid! This isn't working!!!

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12[/quote']

Hi Jess I told my nut I have very large tonsils and there's no way I can't sip Water due to that. She said its ok if I really need it she just doesn't want me to do it constantly reason being I'll flush all my food out of my pouch quickly and cause dumping. But a lil tiny sips shouldn't hurt ;) I do sip a lil and luckily no dumping yet ( fingers crossed)

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The golden rules of eating post op

*30/30 don’t drink within 30 minutes of starting or ending a meal.

*Protein first veggies and fruits second and carbs if there is room

*Avoid “white” or simple carbs eat only complex carbs

* Drink!!! At least 64 ounces, 2 standard quarts Each day caffeinated beverages don’t count replace 1:1 with Water

*Protein at least 60 grams per day-vital to maintain strength

*Vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life (get blood test periodically to check)

*Medical Follow-up keep in touch with your Doctor to keep your weight off

*Support groups promotes accountability and sense of community

*CHEW CHEW CHEW!!!!!!!!!!

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The weight has been falling off, now it's been at 25 lbs for the past 2 days. I know I am still losing and shouldn't go by what the scale says, but ughhh!!!!!

Surgery 9/24/12 344 10/1/12 323.8

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The weight has been falling off' date=' now it's been at 25 lbs for the past 2 days. I know I am still losing and shouldn't go by what the scale says, but ughhh!!!!!

Surgery 9/24/12 344 10/1/12 323.8[/quote']

Your doing awesome... I am scared to even go to my one month. I.e. want big numbers like 30 lBs, but I know that won't happen and it makes me so upset.

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Please add me to the fb page:) Jamie Clabo Leonard

Request sent Jamie. I'll add you to group once you accept.

Maria

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Can i get an add.too??. Lexi robertshaw

Request sent Lexi. I'll add you to group once you accept.

Maria

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The weight has been falling off' date=' now it's been at 25 lbs for the past 2 days. I know I am still losing and shouldn't go by what the scale says, but ughhh!!!!!

Surgery 9/24/12 344 10/1/12 323.8[/quote']

My doctor told me this would happen. It's our bodies getting used to our new ways but we will eventually start losing again.

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Add me too to the fb page! Thanks! Emily cook Berryman

surgerversary: sept 24th 2012. Starting weight: 240 Today's weight: 224

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My doctor told me this would happen. It's our bodies getting used to our new ways but we will eventually start losing again.

I sent you a friend request Emily. I'll add you to the group once you accpet it. :)

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May I been a member of the September group? Why do I get getting the same message/conversation from 'Alex'?

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So I have a question about the Facebook page I have not told very many people about the surgery and do not plan on it can people see but I'm a part of the group and know what is 4

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