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March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"



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I see everyone is losing that is freaking awesome!! So I must say its pretty sad I don't own a scale so I have no clue how much yet I just ordered one I hope to get it soon so I can be just as excited as you guys are!!!

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Ok got my time to go to the hospital. 6 am! Do excited and relieved the time has come!!! Yay!! 3/26/13

Very exciting Rena! Best of luck to you tomorrow. Keep us posted and we will certainly be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way.

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Ok got my time to go to the hospital. 6 am! Do excited and relieved the time has come!!! Yay!! 3/26/13

Good luck! I will pray for u tonight. I cried when they gave me my date ;)

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Since January 10 ( my first appointment) I'm down 54 lbs :) lost 14 since March 6 ( surgery day) very happy today!!!

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It has been 6 days since surgery. The pain is slowly but surely going away. My biggest issue is drinking and Protein. I do not like the taste of any of the protein I bought lol. The nectar is really good but it leaves this horrible after taste in my mouth, ugh! Still sleeping in recliner, but I plan on moving to my bed this week. Gas is not as bad, just annoying if anything. Had an emotional breakdown today, all I wanted was a slice of pizza and I couldn't have it. It was hard but my family was great and they ate away from me and made sure the kitchen was clear of pizza when they finished. I am going to seek out other protein supplements gotta find something that works. Oh and I am down 16 lbs since surgery date :)

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Have you tried the Bariatric Advantage or Unjury Protein Shakes? I ordered them online and they really are good. Just s thought. Sounds like you have a very supportive family!

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It has been 6 days since surgery. The pain is slowly but surely going away. My biggest issue is drinking and Protein. I do not like the taste of any of the protein I bought lol. The nectar is really good but it leaves this horrible after taste in my mouth' date=' ugh! Still sleeping in recliner, but I plan on moving to my bed this week. Gas is not as bad, just annoying if anything. Had an emotional breakdown today, all I wanted was a slice of pizza and I couldn't have it. It was hard but my family was great and they ate away from me and made sure the kitchen was clear of pizza when they finished. I am going to seek out other protein supplements gotta find something that works. Oh and I am down 16 lbs since surgery date :)[/quote']

I recommend chicken flavored Unjury. It is very good for a warm cup of of broth. It definitely provides a break from all of the sweet Protein Shakes.< /p>

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Has anyone found that massaging your belly helps move the gas?

~Leticia **SW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**4 days post op: 10 lbs down**

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Has anyone found that massaging your belly helps move the gas?

~Leticia **SW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**4 days post op: 10 lbs down**

I haven't really tried that. For me walking and laying on my side with knees tucked up works really well.

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I recommend chicken flavored Unjury. It is very good for a warm cup of of broth. It definitely provides a break from all of the sweet Protein Shakes.< /p>

I have a sample pack I will try it this wk

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I haven't really tried that. For me walking and laying on my side with knees tucked up works really well.

Massags work but I'm going to try your method too.

~Leticia **SW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**4 days post op: 10 lbs down**

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Back in hospital. After several days of trying to deal with what I thought was just your average pain after surgery I finally gave in and went to the er. Got admitted yesterday. So far cat scans upper gi X-rays, and much more to come. Today is a procedure to add a drain and possibly feeding tube. Will go from there and see if that resolves the issue. There is a leak into the remnant stomach and possibly fissures?? Even after all this I do not regret what I have done. I hope things start looking better soon :)

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Back in hospital. After several days of trying to deal with what I thought was just your average pain after surgery I finally gave in and went to the er. Got admitted yesterday. So far cat scans upper gi X-rays' date=' and much more to come. Today is a procedure to add a drain and possibly feeding tube. Will go from there and see if that resolves the issue. There is a leak into the remnant stomach and possibly fissures?? Even after all this I do not regret what I have done. I hope things start looking better soon :)[/quote']

I hope you get answers and resolve soon

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