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Hey!
Hello, all! I am in the process of waiting for a transplant, and was presented with the option to add VSG to the surgery plan, since they'll have great access at that time! I've struggled with my weight since I was about 10, and have yo-yo'd in that time, but gained significantly when I was on dialysis. I've done a ton of…
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New here
I am new here and would love friends for support and to help stay motivated. I am waiting on a date for surgery; hopefully will be in July. I started this process in May last year.
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Hello
New here and looking to add friends I'm having the surgery done just waiting on my set up date
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hit a plateau
how do I shake it? Help!
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What do your meals look like during the day?
Once you have had surgery, recovered, and able to eat solid foods again.... what do your days look like? do you eat 3 meals a day? carbs? I am prepared for the liquid diet post surgery but what about the rest of my life?
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Surgery date next week
So my RNY Bypass is coming up on May 23, 2017. Any last minute advice? I'm excited and nervous.
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Hi! New to MFP, VSG scheduled for 5/31 - seeking support buddies/open food diaries
Hi All! I'm new here to MFP, and I'm looking to follow open food diaries of vsg patients with 100+ pounds to lose (or already did and are maintaining their goal weight). I'm not quite sure how to add friends or follow yet, but working my way around to it. LOL Any pre-op advice, and especially any 1st week post-op advice…
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Making a comeback!
Hello everyone I am Jay. I was sleeved back in December of 2014 and lost a total of almost 200 lbs. In July of last year I was hit by a drunk driver while on my motorcycle that had me bed ridden for a good 8 months. I gained 50 lbs back from eating wrong an being stuck in bed. I am back cleared by the DR. and trying to hit…
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Dr Vic Vuong
Have any of you seen this surgeon's presentations? I've seen 2 and they were thought provoking and made a lot of sense. I watched one on why to not go to the gym. He seems like a shameless self promoter.
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How did this happen?
Seriously, Weight gains always mess with my head. I feel like I'm back in my old body. I have never had a weight fluctuation like this. The day after my Marathon I weighed 134. three days later I'm 144. I have heard that your body pulls as much fluid to rehydrate after a long run, but this is insane. I'm back to basics to…
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Subway Sandwich
So I saw this idea elsewhere and thought I could share it here! At subway, instead of getting bread for your sandwich, ask for their egg or egg white patty. It folds up nicely (like a pita) and you can put all of your meat/toppings in it! This morning I stopped in Subway and ordered an egg white patty with 4 slices of…
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What a week...
So had to work from home Monday because my older dog wasn't doing too well. Got a 3:30 appt on Monday but had to bring my daughter. She had a kidney infection so they wanted to keep her overnight to give her meds and fluids. Got to work yesterday and got a call around 8:30 that my dog passed - hit me like a ton of bricks.…
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I got the call!!
I got the call, the insurance has approved my surgery. Surgery date is 6/21/17! First day of summer and my oldest daughter's birthday, so a great day to start this exciting chapter :) I am stoked and terrified at the same time!
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Bariatric Vitamins
I have been taking Vitafusion gummies from Costco and have been tolerating them really well. My surgeons office suggested that I really try taking a bariatric vitamin so I received a sample pack from Bariatric Advantage. The taste wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be but within a few minutes of taking them I…
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Meal Prep?
Hello! It has been awhile since I've posted anything, but I had the sleeve surgery on 12/16/14, had a 15lb regain and am trying to get back on track. I'm just finishing up the "reset diet" which seems to be helping and I have lost 10 of the 20lbs I'd like to lose to reach my goal! I was wondering if anyone does meal prep…
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Pregnancy after gastric bypass
Hello everyone! I'm having gastric bypass in two weeks and they told me I have to wait two years to get pregnant. I'm 26 now, which means I'll be 28 when we try to have a baby. I guess I'm worrying for nothing, but I feel like that may be late to start trying if something is wrong :( Also, I worry that the bypass will make…
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Gerd/ Acid Reflux
What has been everyone's experience ( if any) with GERD/ Acid reflux after VSG? I'm still months out from getting the surgery so I'm doing my research to make an informed decision. It seems like many VSG patients develop GERD after the surgery.
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Anyone else have a severe allergy to the Dermabond incision glue?
Had to have the Dermabond removed from my incisions and put on cortisone pills and cream one week post op. It brought my weight loss to a screeching halt. So frustrating since I am only 3 weeks since surgery and have only lost 2.4 pounds this past week while eating only 600 calories a day and walking daily. My first two…
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Thyroid issues
Anyone else have an Underactive Thyroid? I was diagnosed a long time ago and I've been on meds since then. I recently had blood work and my TSH level came back very high. I've been feeling very tired, run down and lethargic. Now I know why! Starting on a gradual increase of my meds with my endocrinologist as of yesterday.…
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Not hungry
I'm 12 years out. I have no interest in food. Right now I haven't finished dinner and I'm not close to the minimum protein or calories. What do you do?
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Frustrated
This is purely a vent. I am frustrated at myself. Frustrated at the lack of motivation, the lack of follow-through and the lack of being able to manage what I eat. I did well the first week then it went to Hell in a hand basket this week (thanks to PMS and stupid food cravings). I hate it. There are times I wish I would…
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Excess skin
How is everyone dealing with their excess skin? As surgery gets closer (also watching that skin show on TLC), I'm concerned about the excess skin I will have. People seem to really be bothered by it and even after all the weight loss, they still aren't comfortable with their bodies. Has excess skin been an issue for you?
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Stalled
I was sleeved 9/8/16 weighing 266 today 192..I've been stuck for a month. Suggestions please
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Newly Sleeved
Good morning! I got my VSG on 4/26. Still in recovery mode on full liquids. I'm excited about this new life!
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Restriction with Purees?
How much restriction did you experience with thinner purees that are similar to thin applesauce or yogurt....not quite a puree but not a liquid either? Like, in between the two.
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Fitbit Friends? :)
Anyone interested in being fitbit friends?!? I just got the Alta HR and am loving it! Please add me by fitbit ID: https://www.fitbit.com/user/4JJT8B OR by email: seven7kitty@hotmail.com If you want people to add you, your Fitbit ID can be found by going to your Fitbit profile (on your computer, not on the app) your "link"…
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What does your maintenance plan look like?
If you dont mind sharing, those that have reached the maintenance phase of this journey, what does your maintenance plan look like?
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Meeting with surgeon today- questions to ask?
Hi everyone! Today I'm finally meeting with my surgeon to go over everything and hopefully get my sleeve surgery scheduled. I need some help figuring out what to ask him during the appointment... :blush: What questions did you ask your surgeon? Are there any that you wish you would have asked?
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VSG to Marathon?
Wondering if anyone has done it. Just got into running this year. Two 5ks under my belt. Already scheduled for 10k and 15k in Summer. Hoping to do half-Marathon in October and full Marathon next April. Any thoughts/tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Here is my story:
In August if 2012 I had the Lap band placed. For two agonizing years, I dealt with what I had thought were side effects of the band: vomiting, slow weight loss, unable to eat anything with substance. In March of 2014 I had the band and my gallbladder removed, I was 278 pounds (down from 315). By August of 2014 I had eaten…
