Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

[back2barb78 890]

I just wanna masticate something! Haha

 

If you already feel that way, you should eat as much crunchy romaine as possible because that feeling will be worse after surgery. Last week after about 2 weeks of fluids, all I wanted was to chew something. It will be a long time before you'll be able to chew anything postop.

 

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[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Did Protein Shakes make you nauseous at all??

[back2barb78 890]

The Protein Shakes absolutely started making me nauseous! I was even taking nausea meds at that point twice daily. For me it didn't get better until I changed it up a bit. The way I was making my shakes is make milk ice cubes because I can't drink it just milky the way it is. I have a Ninja blender that has that personal cup and I ninja my shake to death with 4 cubes of "ice" and some reg Nonfat milk along with 2 Enspira Vitamins. I then put it in a Blender Bottle because with the Vitamin in it, the vitamin starts to settle to the bottom since it takes a while to drink. It started making me nauseous and I was struggling, then I saw a commercial for Silk light almond milk. It changed up the taste enough to make it better. I make that into ice cubes now. It may be worth a try!

 

 

 

 

Fridge pic!! Why was I too lazy to take it out!

 

I also bought Walden Farms no calorie chocolate Syrup but that didn't help when I tried but I did add it to a chocolate flavored shake. I will revisit it with the vanilla shake.

 

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[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Thank you for all the tips back2barb. Sadly I am allergic to nuts hahaha I'm sure I can find a worthy substitute though

[HoosierGirl 780]

Sleeved by Dr. Ortiz 2/4/13 (almost 9 months post-surgery)

HIT NUT'S WEIGHT GOAL THIS MORNING!!!! 155 WOOOO HOOO!!! Only 10 lbs to my personal goal of 145. Almost feels surreal!

Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket today? Lol

[back2barb78 890]

Sleeved by Dr. Ortiz 2/4/13 (almost 9 months post-surgery) HIT NUT'S WEIGHT GOAL THIS MORNING!!!! 155 WOOOO HOOO!!! Only 10 lbs to my personal goal of 145. Almost feels surreal! Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket today? Lol

 

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Party in Hoosierville!! Congratulations and I know you are so happy today. You are truly an inspiration to many of the people on this site. I so need to get on the treadmill!! You should totally buy a couple lotto tickets. So proud of you

 

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[karliy 61]

So I'm curious! Do u smell afterwards from the ketosis? And is there anything to cure that? Having my sleeve done at OCC in 6 days! Also.... ACK! U can poop the bed after u wake up?!? No thank u!!! Does that actually happen?!

[back2barb78 890]

So I'm curious! Do u smell afterwards from the ketosis? And is there anything to cure that? Having my sleeve done at OCC in 6 days! Also.... ACK! U can poop the bed after u wake up?!? No thank u!!! Does that actually happen?!

 

So funny you mentioned these things were on the top of my list I worried about. I specifically asked my boy if I smell and he said no. We've been together a long time and have no issues telling each other what it is. I never had any smelly urine or smelly breath- none of what I read on here. I've had people with me regularly and haven't seen anyone give me a side eye (I've been watching).

I never pooped anywhere either! You get up quickly after surgery and will be able to go to the bathroom when you start walking. Some of the people who did that were told to take laxatives the day/night before. Don't do that! I will confess I gave myself an enema that morning but I'm aware of how these affect me and wouldn't have done it otherwise. I would've been fine without it. You don't receive any meds that have anything to do with your bowels.

 

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[karliy 61]

Back2barb u really eased my mind on those things! Thank you! Lol I worry about everything the closer I get to next wed, the more excited I get but I'm also terrified! What if my stomach leaks wen I get home? Will the plane ride home be hideous? I'm 30 yrs old. 5'6" an CW is 248

So I don't THINK I'm high risk... Yeah u can definitely tell I'm overthinking this all.

[karliy 61]

Oh and one other thing! Do they do an endoscopy before surgery at OCC?

[back2barb78 890]

If your stomach leaks when you go home you would have to get medical care there, but you have a leak test there before you go home. I was scared about my tummy popping-I daydreamed that it popped! I just sipped small amounts at a time and checked my temperature repeatedly. The other thing is that you have a drain for 3 days. If any stomach bile/acid were leaking into the abdomen not only would you be extremely uncomfortable from the acid on your organs, but the drainage would be discolored. I loved the drain and was sad for it to come out. It eased my mind. They don't do endoscopy preop. I had a 2-3 hour car ride home for which I left a pillow in my car.

 

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[karliy 61]

...Mind relaxing... Thank u! I have two connecting flights home but neither one will be quite 2 hours so I surely can make that work. And I already bought sippy cups because I have always been a gulper! And I think your idea of taking your temperature is great so I might just throw in a thermometer.

[mazzers120 75]

Can anyone tell my about how much the total cost of the sleeve with Dr. oritz is at OCC

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Can anyone tell my about how much the total cost of the sleeve with Dr. oritz is at occ

 

We aren't allowed to discuss price unfortunately. You can easily email them inquiring and they will give you the price, I was nervous to email thinking they would then not stop spamming me pressuring me to set a date. I can assure you that my contact Carolyn did no such thing.

 

http://www.obesitycontrolcenter.com/about/cost

[mazzers120 75]

We aren't allowed to discuss price unfortunately. You can easily email them inquiring and they will give you the price' date=' I was nervous to email thinking they would then not stop spamming me pressuring me to set a date. I can assure you that my contact Carolyn did no such thing.

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Thank you, are you using them?