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My nutrition class today they said 48 hours w no Protein can cause your muscles to start to atrophy

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Surgery tomorrow !😱 it’s finally here!💃

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Good Luck, Good Surgery, Good Healing, keep us updated on how things go!

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NEW YORK CITY ANYONE.

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Long Island here!

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Hey Everyone!

So glad I found this site, been looking for a way to connect with people who are on the same journey with me. I had my sleeve surgery on December 3rd, so at this point I’m 16 days post-op, figured I’d share my experience for anyone about to have the procedure.

This was my first surgery of any kind so I was extremely anxious going into it. The director of the surgical center called the Thursday before the procedure and told me to drink lots of Water, which I did...but not as much as I should have on the day before the surgery. That added to the Magnesium Citrate left me really dehydrated the day of...it took 5 sticks to get 1 IV in before they brought an ultrasound machine and got the second. Drink water...lots of water before surgery. I had an unexpected hiatal hernia repair and blood pressure spiked to near 200 during the procedure. Not gonna lie, waking up from the surgery is the worst I’ve felt in a long time, but that subsided after about an hour and started to get better. Immediately after surgery I had the typical dry mouth and chest pains, but I tried to get up and walking as quick as I could (1 hour after I woke up from surgery). Keep walking, it makes recovery much faster and helps relieve the pain. I was the first procedure of the day so I was able to go home once I got 400ml of water/ice chips down, which was around 5pm.

The first week was rough, but got progressively easier each day. I got a pain ball and liquid Tylenol with Codene that I only needed for 2 days after surgery. The first day after it was hard just to get 56oz of liquid down which included 1 Protein Shake and 1 Protein enriched broth (both with 8 oz of water). By day 2 I was getting the recommended 64oz of liquid and 80g of protein down (2 Protein Shakes and 1 broth). The doctor has me on 3 weeks of liquid phase before the post-op consultation so it been nothing but 2 protein shakes, 1 broth, and Jello everyday. I did the protein shakes with water the first week and then switched by slowly adding Lactaid for extra protein. I’m counting down the days for phase 2 which begins (hopefully) the day after Christmas. At this point I’m bored more than anything else, partly because of the liquid phase, and partly because I didn’t realize how much time of my day was spent drinking, eating, thinking about eating, or making/cleaning up food. So I’ve been watching a lot of Netflix/Hulu to pass the time (thank God for holiday movies). I lost 25 pounds on the pre-op diet and have lost 16 pounds since the surgery. I need to be happy with that, but I’m just so impatient, especially without getting to eat anything else. Thanks to everyone for sharing...knowing I’m not alone in this helps.

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Super Helpful ! TY -My date is 12/26. I am in VA. My daughter is coming for the surg but leaving for New Years so I am on my own. I live alone so will be doing the Netflix thing too. My significant other of 5 years bailed on me after stealing money from our joint account (long story) so I am focusing really hard on me. 💕 I think having this surgery around the Holidays is tough but I am really motivated and am trying hard to plan cause it’s just me now ( and my pup)

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Just got my sleeve yesterday im home now an focusing on sips and walking but its difficult when its hard to swallow sips of Water. Is the broth a better alternative when its warmed?

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So helpful ! I am getting sleeved this am, heading to the hospital soon. My doctor didn’t have me do the magnesium citrate - I’ve been doing a “mostly” all Protein Shake diet for the last 2 weeks. Am pretty used to not eating at this point !

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And may everything go super super good! Update us when the " DEED" is done and you're starting,on the Recovery Road!🚘

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5 hours ago, Lucyelle said:

Super Helpful ! TY -My date is 12/26. I am in VA. My daughter is coming for the surg but leaving for New Years so I am on my own. I live alone so will be doing the Netflix thing too. My significant other of 5 years bailed on me after stealing money from our joint account (long story) so I am focusing really hard on me. 💕 I think having this surgery around the Holidays is tough but I am really motivated and am trying hard to plan cause it’s just me now ( and my pup)

You need to concentrate on you Period ! We as women forget about our selfs ! Drink , go for a Walk , go through a room , read , do a Puzzle .What I found interesting was how much life revolves around food crazy .Find other things to do but make you the #1 .

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4 hours ago, Johnathon said:

Just got my sleeve yesterday im home now an focusing on sips and walking but its difficult when its hard to swallow sips of Water. Is the broth a better alternative when its warmed?

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I liked my Broths warmed was soothing in a weird way keep up the good work stay hydrated

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7 hours ago, SATSleeve said:

Hey Everyone!

So glad I found this site, been looking for a way to connect with people who are on the same journey with me. I had my sleeve surgery on December 3rd, so at this point I’m 16 days post-op, figured I’d share my experience for anyone about to have the procedure.

This was my first surgery of any kind so I was extremely anxious going into it. The director of the surgical center called the Thursday before the procedure and told me to drink lots of Water, which I did...but not as much as I should have on the day before the surgery. That added to the Magnesium Citrate left me really dehydrated the day of...it took 5 sticks to get 1 IV in before they brought an ultrasound machine and got the second. Drink water...lots of Water before surgery. I had an unexpected hiatal hernia repair and blood pressure spiked to near 200 during the procedure. Not gonna lie, waking up from the surgery is the worst I’ve felt in a long time, but that subsided after about an hour and started to get better. Immediately after surgery I had the typical dry mouth and chest pains, but I tried to get up and walking as quick as I could (1 hour after I woke up from surgery). Keep walking, it makes recovery much faster and helps relieve the pain. I was the first procedure of the day so I was able to go home once I got 400ml of water/ice chips down, which was around 5pm.

The first week was rough, but got progressively easier each day. I got a pain ball and liquid Tylenol with Codene that I only needed for 2 days after surgery. The first day after it was hard just to get 56oz of liquid down which included 1 Protein Shake and 1 Protein enriched broth (both with 8 oz of water). By day 2 I was getting the recommended 64oz of liquid and 80g of Protein down (2 Protein Shakes and 1 broth). The doctor has me on 3 weeks of liquid phase before the post-op consultation so it been nothing but 2 protein shakes, 1 broth, and Jello everyday. I did the Protein Shakes with water the first week and then switched by slowly adding Lactaid for extra protein. I’m counting down the days for phase 2 which begins (hopefully) the day after Christmas. At this point I’m bored more than anything else, partly because of the liquid phase, and partly because I didn’t realize how much time of my day was spent drinking, eating, thinking about eating, or making/cleaning up food. So I’ve been watching a lot of Netflix/Hulu to pass the time (thank God for holiday movies). I lost 25 pounds on the pre-op diet and have lost 16 pounds since the surgery. I need to be happy with that, but I’m just so impatient, especially without getting to eat anything else. Thanks to everyone for sharing...knowing I’m not alone in this helps.

Crazy how much life revolves around food it’s kinda funny but when your eating you never think twice about it 😂I recommend going for walks , reading , cleaning stuff getting rid of the old you and welcoming the new Healthier you 👍

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And after your surgery and you need to walk, you will have an built-in exercise buddy in your pup🐶. Center on the good things of life, you have your girls, you have your pup, consign the significant other to Hades, let them work in Satan's countinghouse where accounts never balance! You get,on with YOUR LIFE and rock,it to the top of Mount Everest and back down again. Be the Strong Survivor I k,ow you can be!😝

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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.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
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      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
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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

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

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      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
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