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Topic: RE: 'big tummy' day
For me, This is the MOST annoying part of the DS. It's so aggravating that i need to eat every 2-3 hours and some days I swear I eat more than pre-surgery (albeit always VERY concientious of protein FIRST.
Topic: RE: Surgery Tomorrow in TX with Dr. Stewart
I am starting the process for a revision with Dr Stewart! I will be watching your posts with a great deal of interest. Bless you and I hope and pray all goes well for you! Its never fun going through surgery (I've been whacked open 5 times now between my RNY and hernia repairs. Sending a big Okie hug!
Dawn
Topic: Surgery Tomorrow in TX with Dr. Stewart
Well, after a 6-hour drive, I settled into the hotel near Dallas around 1 a.m. today. Had the appointment with Dr. Stewart's office this morning. It included a vitamin D shot that is supposed to last one year. I'm very interested in seeing how my labs are in a few months. Then I had the admission/X-ray/blood work appointment at the hospital this afternoon. The hospital is swanky! It's like a super luxurious hotel. And everyone I spoke with was wonderfully friendly and seemed happy to be there. Maybe hospitals that are privately owned (by surgeons) are the way to go!
So I sit here sipping my broth (isn't white wine a clear liquid?!?!) watching trash TV and ready to pop my Ambien. No real anxiety. No real anything. This just doesn't seem real. It's no longer this thing I want to do that's been floating around on this unreachable cloud, but now it's this life-changing thing that's actually happening.....tomorrow. This must be what denial feels like. But I'll take this over an anxiety attack any day!
Oh yeah, and the *******s at the hotel just made fresh chocolate chip cookies. They must be piping that smell through the AC system! Sick *******s!
I'm ignoring the most awesome smell in the world and raise my glass of warm broth to you all. Cheers to all those up next! And thanks to the vets for so much great advice.
So I sit here sipping my broth (isn't white wine a clear liquid?!?!) watching trash TV and ready to pop my Ambien. No real anxiety. No real anything. This just doesn't seem real. It's no longer this thing I want to do that's been floating around on this unreachable cloud, but now it's this life-changing thing that's actually happening.....tomorrow. This must be what denial feels like. But I'll take this over an anxiety attack any day!
Oh yeah, and the *******s at the hotel just made fresh chocolate chip cookies. They must be piping that smell through the AC system! Sick *******s!
I'm ignoring the most awesome smell in the world and raise my glass of warm broth to you all. Cheers to all those up next! And thanks to the vets for so much great advice. 
Topic: RE: ***Tuesday Bites, Vites & Exercites***
howdy my lovely ds'ers
double protein coffee
4 slices turkey bacon
1 sausage link
hard boiled egg
almonds
double protein coffee
1/2 bologna/cheese sandwich on rye
mini carrots
crab chips
2"x3" piece of coffee cake
double protein coffee
3 rolos
italian sausage
double protein coffee
vites: getting ready to start bedtime batch
fluilds: 75 oz by bedtime
Noreen HW 352 / SW 324 / CW 157/ LW/ 148 / GW 150 (achieved Aug 14 '11)
Topic: RE: How much water?
same here. our program states 64 oz. i strive for 80 - 90 oz each day. feel better with that much in me and things move along nicely if you know what i mean. it did take me a long time to get to 90 oz a day.
Noreen HW 352 / SW 324 / CW 157/ LW/ 148 / GW 150 (achieved Aug 14 '11)
teachmid
on 6/18/13 4:16 pm - OKC, OK
on 6/18/13 4:16 pm - OKC, OK
Topic: RE: ***Tuesday Bites, Vites & Exercites***
-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165
Hi Gina,
A blah day....
Wayyyy too many carbs, out of control. I get hungry and am so tired of cheese. But it's all excuses
B: bacon, protein shake
S: muffin
L: inside of a ham and cheese sandwich, no bread
S: pumpkin bread
S: protein coffee
D: leftover BBQ pork
V: one batch left
F: ok
E: work plus 15 min water walking and cleaning the pool
A blah day....
Wayyyy too many carbs, out of control. I get hungry and am so tired of cheese. But it's all excuses
B: bacon, protein shake
S: muffin
L: inside of a ham and cheese sandwich, no bread
S: pumpkin bread
S: protein coffee
D: leftover BBQ pork
V: one batch left
F: ok
E: work plus 15 min water walking and cleaning the pool
-Gail-SW 257 CW 169 GW 165
Topic: RE: food in stomach during surgery
How odd that there would be food in there from 4 days ago! Wow! I guess if you have a really slow metabolism it's possible? Maybe if you are concerned about infection from the food being present in your stomach at the time of stapling, maybe you can get some advice or answers from another doctor, maybe your own personal doctor? Sorry the surgeon isn't giving you much help in the way of answers. That's a bummer.
Topic: RE: 2 dayyyyys :)
My fav was my pillow in a crazy flannel pillow case that smelled like my fabric softner. Smells in the hospital are so antiseptic and the pillow at Des Peres were very flat. Bring extra under wear and stretchy pants or shorts to wear under the gown when they get u up to walk. sugar free peppermits, wintergreen lifesavers, toothbrush and fav Toothpast.e your mouth will be so incredable dry and the blue stuff you have to drink day two for you swall test is NASTY, Get that out of your moth ASAP, blue tongue from the die.
warm socks my feet got COLD! Brought my compression stocking from home. otherwise comb or brush they give you soaps etc to use unles syou like your own, I like my body butter at night on my feet and legs. Seems hospital sheets dried out my skin.
I had tuesday Dr Scott surgery day, He usually does his DS first or right after one sleeve patient. God Bless and Good luck He is GREAT!
Topic: RE: ***Tuesday Bites, Vites & Exercites***
B- Protein shake 30 g.
S- slice of ham
Cream cheese 7 g.
L-roast drumstick 14 g.
S- 1 oz. Beef jerky 15 g.
1 fruit popsicle 30 calories
D-French dip with swiss cheese, no bread 29 g. Cheese is 5 g.
Exercites- bike ride
S- slice of ham
Cream cheese 7 g.
L-roast drumstick 14 g.
S- 1 oz. Beef jerky 15 g.
1 fruit popsicle 30 calories
D-French dip with swiss cheese, no bread 29 g. Cheese is 5 g.
Exercites- bike ride
Topic: RE: Is Calcium Lactate any good for DSers?
Never heard of it.
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5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Topic: RE: 2 dayyyyys :)
Bring a pillow with you to the hospital for the return ride to protect your tummy, as it will not be very fond of bouncing around in the car.
Topic: RE: 2 dayyyyys :)
Have lip balm and footwear that doesn't require you to bend over to get it on. All the best. 
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Sleeved Nov 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS Jul 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
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Topic: RE: 2 dayyyyys :)
Stay as calm as you can. Over before you know it. 
HW 553 CW 399 SW 464 4/15/13 - Lap DS by Dr. Philip Schauer - Cleveland Clinic.
Topic: RE: Free!
It's more for people who are just out of surgery. It has all the vitamins so it is convenient. The taste is okay, not great.
Topic: 2 dayyyyys :)
Only two days left until my surgery date!¡! Woo hoo! Any last minute tips or tricks?
Peyton Jade
LEE
on 6/18/13 12:15 pm
on 6/18/13 12:15 pm
Topic: RE: Please share your experiences of RNY revision to DS - I really need some advice
Hi Tricie
I don't know what has been going on with OH private message, mine has been messed up forever.
I am doing pretty good, my pain is pretty much gone. I throw up only about twice a week now and I am going on vacation on July 9. I will give you more details as soon as OH fixes the private message.
Salty Pickle a.k.a. Lee
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