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confusedturtle3    246

confusedturtle3
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I had a question for the WLS vets and anyone who has had it done recently. Are there any "surprises" I should know about before I have my surgery? I had never heard about it leaving you with a new smell, that was surprising to find out. I have heard about the possibility of sagging skin and Hair loss, those worry me but I know they can be dealt with. Is there anything else? Are there foods I should avoid (other than the unhealthy stuff) or any tips or tricks you can offer?

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chasingpolaris321    214

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After my sleeve Water tasted different! It went away after a while, but it was such a weird sensation.

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AMH1234    27

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51 minutes ago, confusedturtle3 said:

I had a question for the WLS vets and anyone who has had it done recently. Are there any "surprises" I should know about before I have my surgery? I had never heard about it leaving you with a new smell, that was surprising to find out. I have heard about the possibility of sagging skin and hair loss, those worry me but I know they can be dealt with. Is there anything else? Are there foods I should avoid (other than the unhealthy stuff) or any tips or tricks you can offer?

What's this about a new smell? This is the first time I've heard that. I hope it's a good smell.

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AMH1234    27

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Just now, confusedturtle3 said:

I was told due to ketosis or hormones that we produce a different smell after surgery and that it goes away after a bit. I will try to bump the post for you

Just now, confusedturtle3 said:

I was told due to ketosis or hormones that we produce a different smell after surgery and that it goes away after a bit. I will try to bump the post for you

Ok, that makes sense. I've heard your stomach makes loud noises all the time. Nothing yet to deter my from surgery on October 4th. Not even the headache I'm getting from the pre-op diet or the discovery that I'm not living the Protein Shakes as much as I did before (But still have the rest of the case to get through).

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GassyGurl    428

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Just because you enjoy or tolerate something now, doesn't mean you will after surgery. It's so bizarre!

Tap Water still argues with me. Propel and Powerade work wonderful. I was lactose intolerant for a few weeks. If you have trouble with something, just keep trying until you find something that works for you.

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prettyphatpheline    3

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Ooh yes tap Water I can't stomach at all now! sugar free Gatorade does good for me but can't do the crystal light


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teedsg    250

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I can't get Protein, I'm lactose intolerant, I had hunger pains, I hear weird noises from my stomach. My hair is thin, I'm tired all of the time. I miss popcorn, pizza, grilled cheese, and wings.

But guess what? I love "Stacey" that's what I call my sleeve.

I've lost 24lbs so far. I'm 12 days out. HW242, CW218, GW: 2BASize8.

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trying4me    56

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Tomato Soup works well for me and I add genpro unflavored Protein Powder to it. Puree diet is tough but it's a short term thing.

Stalls happen even in the first couple weeks but they do end. You will lose again.

It hurts something awful but has been totally worth the loss.

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LaLaDee    519

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Everyone's experience is different. The anesthesia put me in a lot of pain and nausea. I also ended up spending hours in recovery because my blood pressure went crazy high. My family was told I would be in my hospital room after about 2 hours and they ended up waiting about 10 hours so they were freaking out. The first 4 or 5 days my body was in shock and I was alternating between feverish sweating and violently shivering. My oxygen was low so I had to wear a mask and my mouth was so so dry. That was worse than anything. And then two weeks after surgery, my body had this weird autoimmune sarcoidosis thing so I had to go and spend another week in a hospital. I've been on prednisone for two weeks which is not something you want to try and lose weight on! But then I jump on these forums and see other people sail through the surgery with no complications. So, it's hard to prepare! But I would just go in with a good attitude.

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Everyone's experience is different. The anesthesia put me in a lot of pain and nausea. I also ended up spending hours in recovery because my blood pressure went crazy high. My family was told I would be in my hospital room after about 2 hours and they ended up waiting about 10 hours so they were freaking out. The first 4 or 5 days my body was in shock and I was alternating between feverish sweating and violently shivering. My oxygen was low so I had to wear a mask and my mouth was so so dry. That was worse than anything. And then two weeks after surgery, my body had this weird autoimmune sarcoidosis thing so I had to go and spend another week in a hospital. I've been on prednisone for two weeks which is not something you want to try and lose weight on! But then I jump on these forums and see other people sail through the surgery with no complications. So, it's hard to prepare! But I would just go in with a good attitude.


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general_antiope    189

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On 9/20/2017 at 6:46 PM, teedsg said:

I can't get Protein, I'm lactose intolerant, I had hunger pains, I hear weird noises from my stomach. My hair is thin, I'm tired all of the time. I miss popcorn, pizza, grilled cheese, and wings.

But guess what? I love "Stacey" that's what I call my sleeve.

I've lost 24lbs so far. I'm 12 days out. HW242, CW218, GW: 2BASize8.

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LMAO "Stacey"

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SarahBoBera    9

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I can't get Protein, I'm lactose intolerant, I had hunger pains, I hear weird noises from my stomach. My hair is thin, I'm tired all of the time. I miss popcorn, pizza, grilled cheese, and wings.

But guess what? I love "Stacey" that's what I call my sleeve.

I've lost 24lbs so far. I'm 12 days out. HW242, CW218, GW: 2BASize8.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app



Love that you named your sleeve! LOL

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