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Got my Bariatric Fusion Vitamin soft chews in the mail. It took like 2 weeks to get here so now I know to prefer them early. I got the mixed berry. It was actually really tasty. Definitely sweet. A little softer than a starburst chew, more like the consistency of a chewy caramel without it sticking to your teeth. Doesn't smell like funky Vitamins. Smells sweet. Like starburst. The cool thing is you take 3 per day and it's all-in-one, which my surgeons office said was excellent. Way better than taking 9 or 10 vitamins per day.

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Sounds like the mixed berry ones are better than the tropical ones then. Good to know. And I guess since it took so long I should get on with ordering them online. Since I need them so soon. Whoooops. Here's to procrastination!

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Good luck w/surgery. You'll do fine. Saying a prayer for a perfect surgery and recovery. Keep us informed.

I'll be in surgery tomorrow at this time. I just posted this somewhere else too. But it's cuz I'm excited and freaked. SF that IV is causing my stomach to turn. I know you understand.

Ask them to numb you first. :) they did when I had my egd scope done and it was awesome.

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So... Protein Powder does NOT mix with everything. Ugh

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I had my surgery on February 4 in OKC by Dr. Broussard at WeightWise. I was cash pay but it still took a few months for me to complete the requirements for surgery. Turns out I have severe sleep apnea. Anyway my first appt with him was in October 4. I lost 18 pounds pre op and I've lost 12 since surgery. Not too bad! I'm 5'5". My starting weight was 243. The first few days I was in a little pain but it was under control. Drinking seems to get easier everyday. Dr. B wants me to drink b/t 64 and 96 oz per day. I'm getting about 80 oz. I'm ready for Tuesday when I can begin soft foods.

Good luck to those that are about to do the surgery!

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I had my surgery on February 4 in OKC by Dr. Broussard at WeightWise. I was cash pay but it still took a few months for me to complete the requirements for surgery. Turns out I have severe sleep apnea. Anyway my first appt with him was in October 4. I lost 18 pounds pre op and I've lost 12 since surgery. Not too bad! I'm 5'5". My starting weight was 243. The first few days I was in a little pain but it was under control. Drinking seems to get easier everyday. Dr. B wants me to drink b/t 64 and 96 oz per day. I'm getting about 80 oz. I'm ready for Tuesday when I can begin soft foods. Good luck to those that are about to do the surgery!

Hey there! I almost went there to but ended up going through dr Nelson at journey clinic. I'll be having mine Tuesday at Norman Regional :)

Glad to see a fellow okie. Happy you're doing so well.

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Hey there! I almost went there to but ended up going through dr Nelson at journey clinic. I'll be having mine Tuesday at Norman Regional :) Glad to see a fellow okie. Happy you're doing so well.

Good luck to you!

Actually I'm from Texas but the surgeons in my area don't have near the experience as Dr. B.

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Good luck to you! Actually I'm from Texas but the surgeons in my area don't have near the experience as Dr. B.

. That's funny, I lived in the Sherman/Denison tx area for over 10 yrs and moved across the red river into Durant. So I have a 3 hr drive to my surgery.

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Just got a note from my surgeon that EGD biopsy results are okay. Have gastritis (irritation of stomach) but no ulcers and not h. pylori. Woo Hoo!. So, insurance has paperwork for approval.

I'm still praying to have surgery on February 24th or March 3rd.

P.S. I love liquid diets, said no one ever!

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This months dietician appt was today. Actually lost 3 pounds after a whacky month of fluctuations and thinking I wouldn't lose anything at all. I Have to lose 10 pounds before the preOp appt in three weeks so dietician has shifted gears. I am now on a different regiment. 1300 calories per day with one Meal Replacement with Protein Shake. Because my blood sugars have been dropping down into the 40's she wants me to add a carb to the shake and make sure I get at least 15g of carbs per meal. Does anyone have a good Protein shake recipe with an added fruit? ??

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This months dietician appt was today. Actually lost 3 pounds after a whacky month of fluctuations and thinking I wouldn't lose anything at all. I Have to lose 10 pounds before the preOp appt in three weeks so dietician has shifted gears. I am now on a different regiment. 1300 calories per day with one meal replacement with Protein Shake. Because my blood sugars have been dropping down into the 40's she wants me to add a carb to the shake and make sure I get at least 15g of carbs per meal. Does anyone have a good Protein shake recipe with an added fruit? ??

My fave thing to do, no matter which flavor shake you choose is use frozen strawberries instead of ice cubes. Say u have banana powder and almond milk, pop in strawberries. Not ice. Yum

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!!!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful day. I'm looking at the beautiful full moon outside thinking who we all walk and live under the same moon no matter where we live in the US. If you have a chance take a look at the moon tonight.

Surgery is Monday. Wow I'm getting excited.

Glitter, KS, Super F and SaraJ how are you guys doing? Getting excited too?

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Last preop appointment done. All requirements met. Submit to insurance! Fingers crossed. Could be sleeved in just a few weeks! I'm so excited!

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!!!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful day. I'm looking at the beautiful full moon outside thinking who we all walk and live under the same moon no matter where we live in the US. If you have a chance take a look at the moon tonight. Surgery is Monday. Wow I'm getting excited. Glitter, KS, Super F and SaraJ how are you guys doing? Getting excited too?

Hey there!!! Yeah I'm really excited, but dang am I wiped out. It's like this lack of calories just caught up with me today. No energy at all. I was a bit disappointed. I was told to call today between 2-5 and they would tell me when to be at the hospital for surgery Tuesday. Nope. I have to call Monday. So I won't know what time til Monday afternoon. Also, this pre-op diet stinks. Just getting that out there. In case nobody knew. Lol

I can't see the moon for the clouds, but maybe they'll part for me.

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My surgery is Tuesday at 7:30am. Have to be at the hospital at 5am. So ready for this.

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    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
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      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

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      1. NickelChip

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      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

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