Jessica O.
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Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Why does water hurt? - Lately I'm finding out that whenever I drink water, it makes my stomach hurt a little. What is that all about?
Also, I'm finding that cooked spinach is bad for me. I put some...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Just Got My Super VIP WLS Card. lol - Another reason why I love the hospital where I got had my WLS. They just sent me a photo album and a card I can use at resturant to eat off the children's menu. Just a heads up i...
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Still Having Surgical Aches - I still can't lie on my left side. Sometimes when I sit for an extended amount of time, whenever I get up, my left side aches. I was just wondering if this was normal at 3 weeks...
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Indian food! - To anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine, what do you order after WLS?
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Food Aversions - Just out of curiousity, do food aversions go away the longer you are post-op?
Also, thank you to those who responsed to my "Swift Kick In The Butt" post. I'm desperate to ge...
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A Good Swift Kick In The Butt - I am hesitant to post this because I know that what I'm doing isn't good, just please be gentle.
I am not getting in my protein at all. I will be 3 weeks post-op on Wednesday and...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Two Weeks Out, First Restaurant Experience - My friend's annual birthday dinner was tonight. I was skeptical of finding something I could eat on the menu. Although it was easier for me because my surgeon put me on solid foo...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
How long does it take you to drink... - a 12oz protein shake? I'm 2 weeks out and after a huge aversion to protein shakes post-op, I'm starting to buck up and get them down for my own sake. But dang, this 12oz glass o...
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Low Energy - I'll be 2 weeks out tomorrow and my energy is still pretty low. I can't bend over to tie my shoelaces yet, still having some pain. I know that exercise is super important but I'...
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New Food Ideas For My New Belly? - Yesterday, I got the ok from my surgeon to eat whatever I could tolerate just as long as I took those small bites and chewed very well. I was so excited! I had my first chewable ...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Hospital Lost My Glasses - I had my glasses on in pre-op. They hung a little zip lock bag with a glasses case on my fluids rod. As I was in the surgery room and they were putting me to sleep, I still had t...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Protein Shakes, How About Protein Bars? - I don't drink shakes, it's a texture thing now. But I am in love with the Isopure Zero Carb 40 grams of Protein consistancy of water drink. But what I want to now is, will I ever...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Planning For Holiday Meals - I'll be one month post op a couple days before Christmas. On my side of the family, we always do a Christmas Eve breakfast. What are some things I could have my mom make for me at...
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Is There A Whine Board? - One week post-op, I try to be optimistic as possible. I understand that recovery is temporary. But I just want to hug someone and cry. My husband has been making dinner every night...
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One Week Post-op - One week post-op, battling the nausea constantly but switching to focus more on water than protein so hopefully that will help.
Starting to get some acid reflux. I just vomited ...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Gas pains 1 week post-op - Whenever I take a deep breath, I feel a tightness in my chest. I feel bloated as well. My left incision site is still a very black and blue large size potatoe area and very swolle...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
4 days post op, need new protein ideas - I cannot get down my EAS protein shakes. My husband would go down to GNC for some unflavored whey protein but they are closed tonight.
I'm looking for some other ways for protein ...
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Just got home from the hospital today - I had my surgery on Wednesday. They lost my glasses post-op so I was blind until my husband brought me up contacts on Friday evening. It sucked since I'm legally blind, walking ju...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Magnesium Citrate Bowel Prep - Wow...I didn't think I'd feel this sick after a 10 oz bottle. I thought I could handle diarrhea but this is way worse. Nausea, cramping, kind of feels like food poisoning.
So ...
Jessica O. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow, Just Started Period! - I woke up this morning to my period and my surgery is tomorrow. Because I have an IUD, my periods are so light, I never wear pads or tampons. It's mostly just (TMI) there when I wi...
Jessica O. posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
You look great! Lol @ the girl behind you.
Jessica O. posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
You look great! I hope time goes fast for you and you are wearing...
Jessica O. posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
You look amazing!!
Jessica O. posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
Omg I cannot wait to wear cute knee socks!
About Me
Ann Arbor, MI
Location
24.9
BMI
Surgery
11/23/2011
Surgery Date
Aug 21, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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309lbs
160lbs
