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Puree ideas please
Wondering what creative things you did at puree stage. Puree meat sounds so gross to me. I'm thinking beans but want to have other ideas for backup in case beans are too gassy for me.
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Should I be worried?
I was sleeved on Dec 14th. I was advanced to puree diet on the 22nd and will be on puree till Jan 5th. The plan the dietitian has for me is three half cup portions of high protein puree per day and 1 premier protein shake per day. Ive been doing well with this. No nausea. No throwing up. I almost feel it's a little too…
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Surgery is Monday!!!!!
Wow this is going to happen finally!!! Wondering what pain will be like after. What's it like? So excited but I'm sure I'll be nervous tomorrow
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:( just need some support
I was 6 days away from having surgery. I had been completely cleared on all levels. My hematologist had preventitively put me on blood thinners due to blood clots I had years ago. The hematologist wanted to do a specialized test before the surgery to make sure I didn't have a rare antibody that can occur called HIT 2 where…
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Protein Powder help
Can you add protein powder to hot foods? Like soup or hot cereal? If so is there a specific kind I should get? Help! Lol
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THANKS.....
I just want to say thank you to everyone in this group. It is so comforting to be able to ask those of you have who have gone through it or will go through it. Mine is scheduled for Oct 7th the day after my birthday. :) I'm currently in a 28 day low calorie liquid diet with one small meal per day consisting of 3oz of lean…
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Surgery scheduled! Questions!
What can I expect after surgery? From the minute I wake up from surgery to discharge planning. I have my pre-op visit on Sept 21st but I thought I'd ask the people who know best. YOU! :) I was told I'd be off work for 2 weeks. Is no driving true? What else should I know? Or suggestions for things I should but and have in…
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Food questions for veteran sleevers
What foods are you unable to tolerate? And what happens if you can tolerate it...do you feel nauseated or do you throw up? What happens?Just figuring out what to expect.
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Pre-op here. Whats it like after surgery?
Hello friends...I'm Natalie I realize after surgery it's liquid diet and then it gradually progresses as tolerated or by doctor recommendation. One thing the doctors can't tell me that you can as post op people is what is it like? Do you actually feel full? Doc says it also cuts your appetite. Tell me please how you can…
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In process of getting sleeve
Hello everyone. I'm Natalie. I recently decided to persue getting the sleeve surgery. I've spent years losing and gaining. I definitely feel this is the right move for me. I want to be healthy more than I want food as my friend. Just thought I would introduce myself, and hopefully gain some support from people going…
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what keeps you going?
What keeps you motivated? Life can get stressful and it can be so easy to fall off. I wanna know what keeps you focused. Hearing what helps you may help me! Thanks!
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If at first you don't succeed try again..
Hello my fitness pals! Ive lost weight before but gained it back due to health complications I had with blood clots. I am in a better position now to really get this weight off. I have a supportive family...friends...and especially my supportive boyfriend Mike who has lost 110lbs himself (so proud of him) We can use your…
