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MouseOnTheMile    186

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Mouse be careful with the Motrin. They didn't want us taking it preop and I don't think postop. I would switch to the liquid Tylenol as soon as you can. Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks b2b,

I've stopped taking pain meds all together and I'm just going to tough it out. My mouth is tender but the worst part is my stomach, it must be mad at me because I was doing a lot better with drinking. Now entering puréed stage I can't stomach much of anything, my sleeve fights me on the smallest amounts of anything, gurgling angrily. I'm getting progressively weaker and tomorrow is supposed to be my first day back at work. Mercy me why did I do this to myself!!

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back2barb78    890

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Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! I had such a great day. I saw my cousin who I hadn't seen in many years (he happened to be in the area) and I went to my boyfriends moms house as well. Her home at Thanksgiving is a gluttons paradise- literally 40-50+ family members, extended family and friends with buffet style catering dishes with TONS of food. Desserts galore and the liquor flowing. Two men commented on how small my plate was- I told one who's known me for a long time about my surgery. I had even put more on my plate that I knew I wasn't going to eat! I ended up eating turkey with gravy, mac n cheese, dressing, and green Beans and drank Water. Once my boyfriend settled into a game of Madden (?) with his BFF (men), I took the opportunity to go see a friend from that I recently reconnected with who also was nearby (my cousin and an old friend- what luck!). I would never have gone to see her or my cousin at my heaviest. She and I were obsessed with our weight and the gym in college and I would not want her to see me that way and my cousin is SUPER FIT. I was so happy to see her because she's so much fun, and we've also made plans for a Caribbean cruise April 2015! So excited! I'm going to do every excursion/adventure I can and people will probably wonder what kind of drugs I'm on for the whole 12 days I'm going to be running around that ship so much 8)

A few people at my boyfriends moms said I looked good and it made me happy but also kind of sad knowing how much I had let myself go. I'm not going to dwell on the past though, and I know no matter what I will never let myself go there EVER AGAIN. I had a great holiday, didn't have alcohol, and even LOST a pound when I weighed myself today! She wins!!! :)

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MouseOnTheMile    186

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That sounds like a lot of fun!! I'm happy you're doing so well! Mac and cheese sounds amazing

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Mouse be careful with the Motrin. They didn't want us taking it preop and I don't think postop. I would switch to the liquid Tylenol as soon as you can. Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks b2b,

I've stopped taking pain meds all together and I'm just going to tough it out. My mouth is tender but the worst part is my stomach, it must be mad at me because I was doing a lot better with drinking. Now entering puréed stage I can't stomach much of anything, my sleeve fights me on the smallest amounts of anything, gurgling angrily. I'm getting progressively weaker and tomorrow is supposed to be my first day back at work. Mercy me why did I do this to myself!!

It's true Mouse, the sleeve is an angry, gurgly little thing. I notice this when I first start eating or drinking and especially if I wait too long to put something in there. It seems like it's better the more often you eat/drink.

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MouseOnTheMile    186

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MouseOnTheMile    186

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I hate this new app seriously.

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back2barb78    890

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It was Mouse! What's great is it was literally only a spoon of it and not a big mound of mac and I was satisfied :)

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MouseOnTheMile    186

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It was Mouse! What's great is it was literally only a spoon of it and not a big mound of mac and I was satisfied :)

I look forward to maybe enjoying food (even in tiny amounts) again one day... Right now I see it as a chore that I hate doing!

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back2barb78    890

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I look forward to maybe enjoying food (even in tiny amounts) again one day... Right now I see it as a chore that I hate doing!

I know. It will be a long road for us, but a road well worth it! When you see the changes and others see them too, you will definitely be happy.

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Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! I had such a great day. I saw my cousin who I hadn't seen in many years (he happened to be in the area) and I went to my boyfriends moms house as well. Her home at Thanksgiving is a gluttons paradise- literally 40-50+ family members, extended family and friends with buffet style catering dishes with TONS of food. Desserts galore and the liquor flowing. Two men commented on how small my plate was- I told one who's known me for a long time about my surgery. I had even put more on my plate that I knew I wasn't going to eat! I ended up eating turkey with gravy, mac n cheese, dressing, and green Beans and drank Water. Once my boyfriend settled into a game of Madden (?) with his BFF (men), I took the opportunity to go see a friend from that I recently reconnected with who also was nearby (my cousin and an old friend- what luck!). I would never have gone to see her or my cousin at my heaviest. She and I were obsessed with our weight and the gym in college and I would not want her to see me that way and my cousin is SUPER FIT. I was so happy to see her because she's so much fun, and we've also made plans for a Caribbean cruise April 2015! So excited! I'm going to do every excursion/adventure I can and people will probably wonder what kind of drugs I'm on for the whole 12 days I'm going to be running around that ship so much 8) A few people at my boyfriends moms said I looked good and it made me happy but also kind of sad knowing how much I had let myself go. I'm not going to dwell on the past though, and I know no matter what I will never let myself go there EVER AGAIN. I had a great holiday, didn't have alcohol, and even LOST a pound when I weighed myself today! She wins!!! :)

Happy thanksgiving my friend. Every pound is a victory and a step in the right direction! I'm proud of you.

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Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! I had such a great day. I saw my cousin who I hadn't seen in many years (he happened to be in the area) and I went to my boyfriends moms house as well. Her home at Thanksgiving is a gluttons paradise- literally 40-50+ family members, extended family and friends with buffet style catering dishes with TONS of food. Desserts galore and the liquor flowing. Two men commented on how small my plate was- I told one who's known me for a long time about my surgery. I had even put more on my plate that I knew I wasn't going to eat! I ended up eating turkey with gravy, mac n cheese, dressing, and green Beans and drank Water. Once my boyfriend settled into a game of Madden (?) with his BFF (men), I took the opportunity to go see a friend from that I recently reconnected with who also was nearby (my cousin and an old friend- what luck!). I would never have gone to see her or my cousin at my heaviest. She and I were obsessed with our weight and the gym in college and I would not want her to see me that way and my cousin is SUPER FIT. I was so happy to see her because she's so much fun, and we've also made plans for a Caribbean cruise April 2015! So excited! I'm going to do every excursion/adventure I can and people will probably wonder what kind of drugs I'm on for the whole 12 days I'm going to be running around that ship so much 8)

 

A few people at my boyfriends moms said I looked good and it made me happy but also kind of sad knowing how much I had let myself go. I'm not going to dwell on the past though, and I know no matter what I will never let myself go there EVER AGAIN. I had a great holiday, didn't have alcohol, and even LOST a pound when I weighed myself today! She wins!!! :)

Yay, she wins!!!

What a great experience :)

I'm looking forward to having some of those soon.

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Kindle    8,667

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Coopspa, I sent you a PM about flights. Less than 3 weeks to go...Yikes!

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healthbound1    69

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Just wanted to thank Kindle for starting this thread and thank those who have shared their experiences here :)

This thread helped me chose Dr Ortiz and as I prepare for surgery this coming Wednesday (Dec4th) I can honestly say that I have no regrets about choosing the OCC. I am doing this alone and have only told 2 people about getting sleeved (I told work and others that I am getting hernia surgery) and I am extremely grateful to have this forum to come to.

So....THANK YOU everybody!!!!

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MouseOnTheMile    186

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Just wanted to thank Kindle for starting this thread and thank those who have shared their experiences here :)

This thread helped me chose Dr Ortiz and as I prepare for surgery this coming Wednesday (Dec4th) I can honestly say that I have no regrets about choosing the OCC. I am doing this alone and have only told 2 people about getting sleeved (I told work and others that I am getting hernia surgery) and I am extremely grateful to have this forum to come to.

 

So....THANK YOU everybody!!!!

 

Hurray and good luck! Keep us posted and let us know how you feel as soon as you can ^_^

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healthbound1    69

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Thanks and will do, Mouse :)

How are you doing????

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