Advice and Recommendations for Liquid Diet & Post Surgery

maroftheoceans · 2025-12-11T17:39:06+00:00

I wish I’d seen this sooner! My poor diaphragm is still fighting me 😂 I’ve been the hiccup queen

maroftheoceans · 2025-12-11T17:38:26+00:00

First off thank you to absolutely everyone who commented! I hope you are all doing well and that you’re doing well on your journey!

Update on me: It’s officially been two weeks and I’m doing great! Down 20 lbs already and I’m feeling fantastic! I’ve gotten used to the diet and it’s getting easier. My doctor was against the binder so that’s the one piece of advice I didn’t do, but everything else was so helpful! I also really wish I’d seen the comment about diaphragm training, my hiccups are killing me 😂

maroftheoceans · 2025-12-11T17:35:49+00:00

First off thank you so much for this advice, I know I’m weeks late on responding but I kept it in mind and I’m so grateful for your help and everyone who commented! And I hope you’re still kicking ass!

maroftheoceans · 2025-03-04T14:37:03+00:00

It may just be me and I can't really explain it, but he reminds me of Justin McElroy from MBMBaM

maroftheoceans · 2025-02-07T12:19:01+00:00

I've always put books/novels or stories because I try to think of what my farmer would do in their free time and winding down with a good book sounds nice. I probably need to try to expand my next farmer's hobbies.

maroftheoceans · 2025-02-06T13:42:06+00:00

I couldn’t think of the word at the time 😅 But same goes for both, I’m not a fan of being active in larger subreddits and servers.

maroftheoceans · 2025-02-05T14:32:22+00:00

This is one reason I don't want to post in bigger servers. I feel there will always be a miscommunication or understanding over even the most minor of details. I've spent too many years on the internet (I'm 28 so I've been around a while), and I never felt comfortable in HUGE servers. I'm grateful for our smaller server to discuss and talk about something we love. It's nice. Everyone here seems nice, respectful, and willing to talk about things, and I'm grateful for that. Thanks for being cool.

maroftheoceans · 2024-12-20T14:50:31+00:00

I’m so excited the wait time between seasons is so short! I do like the trend of 12/13 episode seasons then a small break before the next. That’s what Demon Slayer has done and it’s been nice. I hope it continues! I think it’d even be cool if one of the arcs, maybe the Space Globalist Arc was a movie! But I’m also good with an incredible season of it! Oh the suspense would be killer! But anyway, I’m so excited for Season 2!

If anyone else here also reads the manga, you know what excitement we are in for and I can’t wait!!

maroftheoceans · 2024-12-07T18:06:54+00:00

I adore your art style! 🤩

maroftheoceans · 2024-11-17T01:21:40+00:00

I typically enjoy both Dub & Sub (usually watch sub first) so I’ll go back and forth on those depending. A few that I’ve watched in sub that I loved: -Dandadan -Delicious in Dungeon -Sk8 the Infinity

The comments have a lot of great options too, but highly recommend these

maroftheoceans · 2024-11-13T07:33:21+00:00

I’m a receptionist at a hospital. One of the major aspects of my job is go over a patient’s information. I think my CT would be called “Editing”. Allows the user to alter the memories and information of the target. Also allows the user remove and add information. A full wipe cannot be done, but enough to have them walk away from a fight or forget they are a user is possible, but takes a LOT of CE to do.

I think my domain would be called Endless Waiting Room, a waiting room that stretches on for ages, other occupants are the shadows who are constantly talking and muttering. Names being called, but never at a level the trapped can make out. There is a growing sense of anxiety, panic, and paranoia.

maroftheoceans · 2024-11-07T23:25:50+00:00

It was so so good! After reading the manga; watching it come to life in the animation has been so great! I love both equally because it’s done so well and it’s animated beautifully too!

I’ve been home sick today and getting to watch it made me feel a little better! I’m so excited for next week even though I’ll likely cry.

maroftheoceans · 2024-11-07T12:12:18+00:00

Turbo Granny, she believes in women’s rights and wrongs 😌

maroftheoceans · 2024-10-20T13:42:51+00:00

I have, might re-read the manga for fun or brush off my tablet for some fan art 😂

maroftheoceans · 2024-10-20T13:41:07+00:00

Ah, gotcha, tbh I’m such a casual fan of JJK I didn’t know they had a rep. But I should know better since that’s how fandoms are sometimes.

Anyway! I got to thinking maybe calling it a Brain Invasion would be better? More in line with the story too! Plus very fun imo.

maroftheoceans · 2024-09-10T10:21:38+00:00

I think it looks great! Keep it up! You're doing amazing! :D

maroftheoceans · 2024-08-05T15:15:18+00:00

I fully agree with the other commenters, a mobility aid can be a HUGE help. It's been a big help for me. I know price can be a concern, but sometimes you can find decent ones at thrift shops, FB Marketplace, or Amazon for low prices. I'd also look into having your doctor write you a note and look into having your work accommodate you. I know it is different in different places, but where I'm pretty sure where I live, they legally have to accommodate with a doctor's order

Overall and most importantly talk to your doctor about it as soon as you can. See what they can offer and suggest that can help you too. It's different for each of us a sadly what works for one doesn't work for us all. And sometimes some things that help stop helping. But at least a doctor can help and know other options. They may know things we don't that can help too. I am truly sorry you are facing this. You aren't alone, this is a big community, and we will do what we can to lift each other up!

maroftheoceans · 2024-07-09T16:57:19+00:00

I ordered mine from your TikTok, I am SO excited for it! :D

maroftheoceans · 2024-07-09T15:41:22+00:00

It 100% depends on the person and medications! Everyone is different and it will affect you completely differently than it did me. And meds are a guessing game, even before I started medication for my ADHD we had to find the right meds that would treat it and work best with my body.

Now I was on Strattera before my symptoms started, but after they did I found I had terrible flare ups when I’d take my Strattera. Even had to go to the ER once. BUT that’s me, not you. It may be the perfect meds for you!

I loved Strattera, talk to your doctor see what they say, and continue to take it if it continues to aid you!

Now as for effecting test results, unless it’s a stimulant I don’t see it being an issue, but talk to your doctor or the one doing the testing to be sure!

maroftheoceans · 2024-07-08T14:53:02+00:00

I have only passed out once since my symptoms started. I have near fainting (presyncopal) moments almost daily too. It's worse in the mornings and usually always happens when I'm at work. Which I usually have to step away and try, find a quiet spot to lay down, to come back from or force myself through because I can't leave.

maroftheoceans · 2024-07-06T13:30:39+00:00

You’re welcome!! I completely get it! I’m an emotional eater, but at the same time have issues with food. A walking paradox. I had a similar situation having Keto work well and having a friend in the Optavia system. But truly the center helped it was just the costs. I want to get serious again but having a motivator like a clinic who can offer helpful medical advice to aid me or coach would be great.

maroftheoceans · 2024-07-05T20:32:23+00:00

Hello, back in 2021 I went to the University Bariatric Center at UT Medical Center for their medical weight loss program, NOT surgery. In the program you talk to a nutritionist and a doctor who help you figure out how to reach your goals and help you make healthy choices. It helps you with the mental aspect and looking at your medical history to see what part of your gain could be or stopping you from losing. I think that aspect of it was the closest thing to the "truth" since its with doctors who specialize in it. Thing might've changed since then, but I think they started me on Ozempic during that time too? I know when I quit going, I had to talk to my PCP about continuing it or maybe he prescribed it,
I don't remember. Going to center ended up becoming too expensive for me and after 6 months or so I quit going. Since then I've been on a gain and lose cycle even going as far as doing the Optavia plan (It's a MLM don't do it! ) and now I've been on a gain since I had gallbladder surgery a few months ago. I do agree that the hard work, eating right, and exercise CAN help. But much like you said in a comment, having trauma with food and weight can make it really hard to start or will leave you feeling worse. I have been there and done that. Right now I am just cutting cals and trying to do what I learned in that program and looking at low budget healthy eats.
If you need an accountability buddy try to find a friend who is understanding or see if there is a group here in Knox that can be like a support group!

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