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slowerbutqwik
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After my Bariatric Sleeve Surgery in October 2020, I felt I really needed to reach out to others for support and encouragement. MFP has been a wonderful extension of my WL journey. I was unable to find many active groups for WLS patients or those thinking about having WLS. So, I open this to others around the globe who are thinking about or have had the surgery.
Ask advice (although it won't be medical advice, always talk to your Dr.), share recipes, share your journey!
Please be kind and respectful! This needs to be a safe place.
Ask advice (although it won't be medical advice, always talk to your Dr.), share recipes, share your journey!
Please be kind and respectful! This needs to be a safe place.
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Thanks for creating the group! I had my sleeve done last Monday and am healing up well. First check in with the surgeon was yesterday.1
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@spandora how was your first checkup? I have done really well with Gastric Sleeve.0
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So far so good. My surgeon was pleased with how little pain I was having and they removed the steri strips which was nice.1
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@thatalabamamom Welcome to the group! I hope you're able to join in and find support here!1
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I was sleeved June 16, 2021. No complications, still on soft/pureed foods.1
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Welcome! How's healing going @jessi91473 ?0
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jessi91473 wrote: »I was sleeved June 16, 2021. No complications, still on soft/pureed foods.
Welcome to the group @jessi91473. We'd love you to join on on our discussions! Come back often! Hope healing is gojng well. Purees will be over soon!0 -
Just found this group....thank goodness!
I'm from Atlantic Canada, 34, married, 3 children, and a Nurse. I waited close to 7 years for surgery, finally had a sleeve May 18th 2021.
Hw 410
SW 390
CW 298
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Just found this group....thank goodness!
I'm from Atlantic Canada, 34, married, 3 children, and a Nurse. I waited close to 7 years for surgery, finally had a sleeve May 18th 2021.
Hw 410
SW 390
CW 298
GW 220
Welcome! The more you Check in and comment and add discussions, the better the group experience. We're happy to have you along. It takes a village. This journey is hard. And congratulations on your current success!0 -
Thanks so much!!1
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Welcome!0
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I am 4 weeks post Op and excited to find this group! I was sleeved 7/13.
HW 387
SW 365.7
CW 331
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Welcome!0
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Tami_in_Idaho wrote: »I am 4 weeks post Op and excited to find this group! I was sleeved 7/13.
HW 387
SW 365.7
CW 331
GW 220
Welcome to the group Tami_in_idaho. I'm Shauna in Utah!
Be sure to check back often and add to our discussions!0 -
I'm getting sleeved on September 21, my Dr is happy with the progress I've made preparing for the surgery. But I stalled out last month so I'm a little frustrated with my self. Did any of you start doing the really small portions before the surgery, which would be similar to after surgery? If so how often were you supposed to eat or drink something, I'm understanding position sizes but the 2TBLS frequency eludes me. I think I'm a little nervouse and just don't want to mess things up, before or after. Thanks for any ideas you would like to share with me.1
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krisbradley08 wrote: »I'm getting sleeved on September 21, my Dr is happy with the progress I've made preparing for the surgery. But I stalled out last month so I'm a little frustrated with my self. Did any of you start doing the really small portions before the surgery, which would be similar to after surgery? If so how often were you supposed to eat or drink something, I'm understanding position sizes but the 2TBLS frequency eludes me. I think I'm a little nervouse and just don't want to mess things up, before or after. Thanks for any ideas you would like to share with me.
Congratulations for having a date! That's exciting! I woukd just concentrate on the pre diet your Dr has you do and stock with those portions. Believe me, after surgery you will complete understand the 2 Tbsp. It may seem far fetched now, but the surgery changes that in tge beginning. Concentrate on right now. We were all afraid, and I still am, of messing up. But realize we will make mistakes. After surgery you're body will tell you! Let yourself make some, just work to do what you need to over all.2 -
krisbradley08 wrote: »I'm getting sleeved on September 21, my Dr is happy with the progress I've made preparing for the surgery. But I stalled out last month so I'm a little frustrated with my self. Did any of you start doing the really small portions before the surgery, which would be similar to after surgery? If so how often were you supposed to eat or drink something, I'm understanding position sizes but the 2TBLS frequency eludes me. I think I'm a little nervouse and just don't want to mess things up, before or after. Thanks for any ideas you would like to share with me.
Welcome and congratulations! So I have a confession about presurgery and my pre-op diet. I knew the cut-off point for when I had to start the proper pre-op diet to shrink my liver... So I indulged in favourite foods up to then. And I mean indulged! haha
Even on the pre-op diet, I didn't worry at all about trying to get used to eating smaller amounts because after surgery you have no choice. You have to eat only a couple of TBLS of liquid initially, then slowly work your way through the carefully planned post-op diet levels. Your body won't be able to have bigger meals so trying to get it used to small quantities now is not as vital. Yes, eat off of a side plate now. Have smaller portions in general but you don't need to practice the tiny amounts. I imagine you are trying because you are practicing for the mental game of it. But, as Shauna said, your body will tell you when you can and can't eat after surgery. Focus on what the doctor suggests now. Try not to worry about the after too much. I know that is hard because I sure did... But try...
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Hello! I’ve been lurking in this group for a bit. I just had surgery on September 27th. Trying to get all my liquids in and adding protein.2
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Chubby_Cyclist wrote: »Hello! I’ve been lurking in this group for a bit. I just had surgery on September 27th. Trying to get all my liquids in and adding protein.
Congratulations on joining the losers bench. It is difficult at first to get liquids and then protein, but it does get easier physically to do it. Then you get to deal with mentally. It's all soooo worth it! Let us know how you progress!0 -
Chubby_Cyclist wrote: »Hello! I’ve been lurking in this group for a bit. I just had surgery on September 27th. Trying to get all my liquids in and adding protein.
Welcome! You will get there. Slow and steady on the liquids and getting used to the new stomach size and the way you need to eat. You got this!
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