Recent content by CarolF5

Well, I just posted my Comparison pictures on my Photo Album-check them out. Things are moving right along and I am feeling 100% better than before the surgery. Carol:)

I would call your Team's Nurse to check on things. I had to dump a couple of times with lessons learned. Pouchie is a strict teacher. Yep, one can vomit. But, I would definitely check with your Team on things. Write down everything for them so you don't leave any problems out when you are...

Burning sensation- you should call your Team's Nurse on that. Better to be safe. Carol

Congratulations on your recent surgery!!!! Sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk!!! Follow your Team's instructions. You will do fine. This is the beginning of your continuing journey of learning the ways of the pouch! Carol

Congratulations on your decision for this journey! You will get plenty of support on this site. Follow your program and your Team's advice, etc.. Welcome to this forum!! Carol:)

Greetings All; Spandex works to help with support. For gas pains try a heating pad-it worked wonders for me. Walking also helps, walk, walk, walk. Powerade zero helps. It has electrolytes and good for hydration. Get those fluids in. Carol

It was the banana- pouchie wasn't ready for it my surgeon said. I am feeling alot better. And wiser. We learn quick. Carol

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! You will do fine. Just follow your Team's instructions and remember to stay hydrated. It is normal to be nervous. Carol

Congratulations on your surgery tomorrow!! You will do fine. It is normal to feel nervous. Just follow your Team's instructions and you will do fine. I had powerade zero on hand for when I came home plus Sugar Free popsicles, etc... You have to make sure you have plenty to drink to keep...

Cook-Congratulations on your weightloss!!! Have you tried powerade zero? Great for getting in electrolytes and fluids and so are Sugar Free popsicles. Our team here says that the protein shakes do not count toward the fluids. I see that some places do and some don't. There should be some kind...

Greetings, Honeecoco; Welcome to this site. You will find lots of support here and answers to questions, recipes, etc... Everyone goes through the doubts and fears stage. Alot of people are nervous before surgery. You also should have a support group at the hospital you will be having the...

High Protein diets do change the way your bowels move. Your stomach is smaller and different then it was before. If you have any concerns talk to your Bariatric Team about it Carol

It continued and so I called my Nurse on my Team. She says I am having a dumping episode. Figures. She put me on clear liquids today and full liquids tomorrow. Well, I learned my lesson today. Carol

Greetings; Well about 8pm I had a Premier Protein RTD to try it out and then I waited for 45 minutes and then had about 1/4 teaspoon of mashed banana-boy that is not sitting well at all on the tummy-still. Earlier I spit up (around 10:30pm) what looked like the premier protein. I waited for...