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kyboo1972    90

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i was allowed sugar free pudding, but absolutely no meat at all for 2 week after surgery. the 3rd week i can try soft grounded up meats..but not until then. I'm on day 8 and still on my 2 week liquid diet.. like i said though.. i can have pudding and Jello and things like that.. even stage 1 babyfood veggies and fruit. Please take care with trying those solid foods and wait a few more weeks. It's very dangerous to be eating that way right now.

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lilmiss821    11

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Has anyone had hives and red bumps on. Skin after surgery? My hands (palms ) itch so bad and my feet. Today I had red bumps that come and go, my palms are all red, and my feet itches so bad i cant sleep. The itching for the most part comes at night, and this has only been for about 2 weeks now. I'm 5 weeks post op

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emardee    192

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Has anyone had hives and red bumps on. Skin after surgery? My hands (palms ) itch so bad and my feet. Today I had red bumps that come and go, my palms are all red, and my feet itches so bad i cant sleep. The itching for the most part comes at night, and this has only been for about 2 weeks now. I'm 5 weeks post op

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I didn't have hives, but I had insane itching on my back, underarms and torso. I called the doc's office after day 2 of that and the phys assistant told me that the severe itching can happen because your body is depleted of oils. She told me to eat nuts (walnuts or pistachios, avocado and use olive oils in cooking.

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limase63    39

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Not everyone feels restrictions right away. I didn't. The nerves in your stomach have to heal. So, stick w your Dr's guidelines. The restrictions - which are helpful in gaining self control - will come. Also the volume and texture of the wrong foods can apparently damage the pouch. So be patient and follow the rules. Good luck!

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rolosmom7    740

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I was on Clear Liquids and Protein shakes only for 10 days. At day 5, I was allowed half a cup of applesauce only because I couldn't swallow meds. chicken? I had my first bite yesterday at 5 weeks. Being in liquids isn't a suggestion... don't do steps early. Don't cheat, as it isn't "cheating" .... this is a lifestyle change not a diet.

If you need flavor there are plenty of ways to get it, but eating chicken is not one of them.

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rolosmom7    740

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Has anyone had hives and red bumps on. Skin after surgery? My hands (palms ) itch so bad and my feet. Today I had red bumps that come and go, my palms are all red, and my feet itches so bad i cant sleep. The itching for the most part comes at night, and this has only been for about 2 weeks now. I'm 5 weeks post op

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That sounds like an urgent call to your doctor. I've never seen or read about that and sounds like it could be an allergic reaction.

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emardee    192

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If the zytek helps you (and I hope it does!) we probably don't have the same thing going on. The PA told me no pill or allergy cream would help because (and ick, brace yourself) I was itching from the inside out. I hope you feel better soon!

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Mindy78    372

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My Dr had me on soft chicken and tuna a week post op soft stage 3 full liquids the first week. With that said, nothing bothered me that was on my list to try til w weeks out which was Monday everything has bothered me since except Protein shakes and yogurt. Water even bothers me. Other things seem to "get stuck" I can only describe it as chest pain after 3 baby spoon bites. Be easy on your tummy you may just not feel the damage.

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Mindy78    372

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Reading these posts make me nervous my Dr has me on stage 3 already

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Pescador    1,374

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Just take it slow Mindy. Good luck.

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Mindy78    372

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Thanks @ luppylulu

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PorkChopExpress    826

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It could be that you've just gotten some inflammation happening in there, in which case it's a good idea to take a couple of days and go back to the liquid diet, maybe even clear liquid diet, to give it a chance to recover. Then see how it goes after that, gradually. And just make sure that everything you swallow is of a consistency that you could suck through a straw.

Reading these posts make me nervous my Dr has me on stage 3 already

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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