honestlinzel
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
So sick and tired of being sick...(TMI ahead) -
Well, I am 7 weeks post op as of yesterday. The first 2 weeks after surgery was all healing and being on liquids. Not much going on. Then I went to blended foods and that is whe...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Clothing exchange/sale ! -
Hey guys! So on our OH Facebook group we have decided to have a clothing exchange/clothing sale.
The basic idea is that whatever clothes no longer fit you and are in good co...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Chicken: I love and HATE you!!! -
I am 4 1/2 weeks post op. I think I am giving up on chicken for a while. :(
I love chicken! Its not really expensive, and there is so much you can do with it. However, I hav...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
What food do you or did you miss the most? -
Be honest! I am 4.5 weeks post op. What food did you miss the very most since you started the pre-op diet and until you could eat it again? Or if you never ate it again!
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honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Protonix (Pantoprazole)... -
So, I have some questions.
Pre-Op, were you ever told you would have to take this for 4-6 months, perhaps longer?
Were you given the pill form or liquid form?
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honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
How soon after surgery did you realize you were la -
For those of you who never had lactose intolerance BEFORE surgery. How many of you got it after? And how soon after surgery did it start?
Thanks!
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
strange back pain. -
Hey, so I am 17 days post op. I know I have to call my doctor and ask them, and I will. However for now lets start here.
For the past few days I have had throbbing/burning p...
honestlinzel added a goal 11 years ago
Loose at least 100lbs.
honestlinzel posted a comment 11 years ago
YAY, I wanted the sleeve at first but actually decided to get the...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Question about dumping. - So, is dumping only considered when you throw up and get the shakes etc from that?
A lot of times when I try and eat something, I will get a bad stomach ache within 5 minutes an...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Do you have pinterest? (for recipes!) -
Hey guys, do you have pinterest and have recipes on it? Link yours here!
I love to see different recipes and get ideas for what I can make later. :)
http://pinterest.com...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Herbs we cannot have post-op? -
My surgeon has a list of herbs I cannot have post op. I don't really understand WHY and I forgot to ask.
The most important one of all, that I cannot have is....
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honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
My doctor and nutritionist are not happy with me : -
Basically I need to eat more, drink more. DUH. I have lost 37lbs total. I am 2 weeks post op, and not really worried about the numbers. I mean, its great to see the numbers go d...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
HELP. What is this? -
So I earlier tonight I had 2 TBSP of refried beans for dinner. (No Fat)
Then a little while ago I had some water.
Now my pouch is making ridiculous noises, gurglin...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Pantoprizole. Do you take it? - Ok. I am wondering if anyone else has to drink this? I have to drink 5ml 4 times a day. It's to reduce the risk of ulcers.
It is horrid!!! It's this horrible salty, sour liquid....
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
It has officially been 1 week! (Long one sorry) - Well here I am. One week post op. it is still sureel to me. I have been thinking about and studying about this surgery for over 6 years. A few years ago when I did not have insuran...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Popcorn. I have a question! -
I am only 6 days out (almost 7!) and I can obviously NOT have this anytime soon. However, when did you safely have it after surgery?
I love popcorn so much!
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Can we be serious about Heparin shots? -
Ok, so I know heparin is to help you in the hospital. Whatever. After 3 days in the hospital, I had around 10 of these. THEY SUCK SO MUCH. I have GIANT bruises and welts on the ...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
recipes and recipe websites please! -
Hey guys, I am looking for recipes while on my liquid diet after surgery for 2 weeks. Day 4-14, I can have liquids that are the consistency of milk. so any recipes or websites w...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Had surgery on Friday morning and still in hospita - Well this has been a lot harder than I had expected. I was supposed to go home this morning, but last night I had a fever of 102. I also had an allergic reaction to dialodid. They ...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Have to be at the hospital at 6:30am today! - My surgery is at 10am today!!!!
For the past 2 days I have been on a clear liquids only diet. This was the only liquid diet I was required. HOW DO YOU GUYS LAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE SUR...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
It's my turn : APPROVED! - So UCLA medical center in Los Angeles does approval a bit backwards. They have you do all of the pre-op work and tests, then you meet with the surgeon and he gives the OK. Then the...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
What does "grazing" mean? - I am still pre-op, but I have seen this term used a bunch. Can you guys explain what it is, and why it is bad ?
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Help me with protein shake brands please! -
I am looking into buying single packets of shakes to try before surgery.
Looking to buy them on Amazon.
What has been your favorites?
I cannot have Bananas, I ...
honestlinzel posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Going crazzzzy waiting -
My surgery got moved from March 10 to April 12 for Insurance reasons and there is 20 days until surgery and the wait is killing me!!!!!
How did you guys cope?