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Getting VSG looking for friends
Hey all, I'm getting the VSG on March 14, I'd love to make more friends who have had it too or are going to :)
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Looking for friends with similar stats!
Hi, I'm 51 F 5"9 HW310 LW 163 CW 168 Goal was 165 I was a 26/28 now a size 10 and medium or large shirt I'm a stay at home Mom and caregiver to my elderly parents Every day is hard, I still see a big girl in the mirror.....working on that! Oh..... lap band in 2009 had it removed in October 2016 and bypassed in March 2017
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Cardio Video
I'm looking for a good/fun cardio workout I can do at home on days when I don't go to my HIIT boot camp. Does anyone have some favorite videos they want to share? Bonus points if it's available on YouTube.
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Gastric Sleeve surgery with only 60-70lbs to loose?
When I started this journey, I weighed 275lbs (5'4). The process and wait here in Alberta is very long so by the time I get surgery it will be 16-18 months after the initial appointment (surgery should be in about 4 months from now). I have since lost 80lbs and am sitting at 195ish. My surgeon is still willing to go ahead…
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Genepro and digestive "issues"
I'm 5 weeks post sleeve I have used genepro twice. Both times the next day I have had diarrhea. Aside from the fact that their 30 grams of protein is highly questionable has anyone has any issues with it?
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Venting
Feel free to ignore this. I just need to vent somewhere for a second so I can release this negativity and not be grouchy all day. I've been stalled for a week and now I've started gaining half a pound a day. I know I should quit with the daily weigh ins (particularly if they put me in a funk), but that good advice is…
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5 years out
Hi I'm Jackie. I had WLS(VSG) 5 years ago. At 4yrs out I starting gaining . My mistake was not doing my exercise like I was, grazing and drinking wine. I know darn well are all things that were drilled into my head not to do. Well life happens, and here I'm am and 15 lbs are back. I'm less than 5 feet which is very…
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LADIES!
Ok, been having some girlie issues. Causing cramping mid-cycle, and now AWFUL cramping before and with my period. That being said, everything I used to take were NSAIDS. Ideas? (drugs, not heating pads and baths) Thanks!
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Dandruff
Anyone have issues with dandruff? I don't know if it's related to bariatric surgery but thought I'd throw it out there since I never really had a problem until recently. I had the sleeve March 2015. Everything went well. Hair fell out for a while but that stopped. Maybe six months ago I started noticing dandruff. So I've…
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Dinner, food aversion and other randomness
Hi there! Has anyone experienced a food rut especially at dinner? For the last two months or so I come home from work and don't really eat dinner - I am Ashamed to admit that some days I literally grab a few wheat thins and that is my meal. Just not up for a meal. Also not sure if this is because I have had a ton of stress…
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Soft foods tomorrow!
You'd think with me being so over liquids and protein shakes (they're starting to make me gag) that I'd be more thrilled about soft foods tomorrow, but I think I'm scared... Will it hurt or be uncomfortable? Will I get nauseated? Will the pace drive me insane? Am I worried for nothing? What did you eat on your first soft…
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Exercise Logging
I've joined Camp Gladiator. It's a 60 minute boot camp style workout (a mix of cardio and strength training). I've been logging it as circuit training. Does that seem right? Is there a better option?
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New to the group!
Hello! I'm about to have my first class on March 22nd to get bariatric surgery soon. I'm very hopeful and looking to find some friends. I'll introduce myself: My names Marissa Nicole. I'm 21 years old & from California! I gained a lot of my weight between 12 and 18 years old due to 6 foot surgeries to correct my severe…
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Carbs? How many?
I had VSG July 2016. I am down about 80 lbs. I want to know what people are staying around for carbs. I have heard so many different things about this. My nutritionist wants me to do 100g. But some people are saying that is high. I am so confused.
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Sleeve Newbie Here
Just had my sleeve surgery on 2/27/17 My preop weight 257 My weight at surgery 245 My weight now 233 (3/13) SO FAR SO GOOD. :) Just wanting to share experiences, get advice, encourage and receive motivation and accountability... Thanks. :)
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Frustrated!
Hey all, I am starting to get really frustrated with my program. I have done everything they asked of me and this week I got under goal weight to be eligible for surgery. I was so excited. I have lost 40lbs in just under 2 months, I have been busting my *kitten* and following everything I was told. I called my program to…
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VSG liquids
So I got this bright idea to do a liquid diet on Tuesdays & Thursday in anticipation of my VSG pre-surgery liquid diet (I'm about a month out from submitting to insurance). Today is the 1st day and this am was a breeze. It's approx 1pm and I'm ready to CRUNCH! Any helpful tips to get me through this?
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Upcoming appt
I have my official appt to discuss if i am a candidate. I'm really nervous.
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3 Months Out
I'm three months post surgery today and I'm feeling a little conflicted about my progress. Weight Loss: Pre Surgery - 14.0 lbs Month 1 - 16.5 lbs Month 2 - 13.5 lbs Month 3 - 8.0 lbs I'm thrilled to have lost 52 pounds. I feel great and I'm getting more and more active. I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat.…
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Skin Surgery
My WLS doc said at my 2yr post op appointment that I am a good candidate for skin removal called a Trunkplasty/Panniculectomy. My insurance will pay if medically necessary, and it is due to constant infection with the skin flaps. Has anyone done this surgery? If so, how did it go? Did it help? Any info is appreciated.…
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PAIN !!!!!!
I had Gastric ByPass on Nov.11.2015 and I also had my gallbladder removed at the same time as it was only working 10%. Well a month after surgery I started getting the same pain as I did with the gallbladder. It has only gotten worse and no one seems to know why. It's an unbearable pain under my right breast that goes…
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Frozen Meals?
So the weightloss clinic told me today that I should look into getting frozen meals for my weekly meal prep but I've always kind of been under the impression that they aren't all the good for you. Are there any good frozen meals that aren't super processed and are high protein, low fat, low sodium, low carb? I would also…
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Puree stage
I started Puree stage yesterday. I had a scrambled egg for breakfast. It sat like a stone for an hour. A shake for lunch then 2 oz boiled chicken, 1/2 a boiled carrot and enough stock to make a thick slurry. I ate it all about 1/3 to 1/2 of a cup. Then I hurt. Right in the center of my chest. I hurt like that for a good 45…
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FitBit Friends
Happy New Year to all. Just thought I'd see if there were any new Fitbit users out there? I got mine Christmas 2015 and it really helped me stay active all year. Walking and getting my steps have become a regular part of my day now. If anyone would like to add me my username is Aztec4Life or email is jameslacher@gmail.com.…
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Post Surgery - with Questions
Hi All! I was sleeved on January 30th. Overall, I am feeling pretty good with the food and my new way of living thus far. I have not had any crazy cravings and in fact like so many of you, I just try hard to get my protein in and water in right now.... I am down over 23 pounds - so of course overall I feel so much lighter…
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Liquid Diet
I'm struggling with the liquid diet. It's day 3 and I'm starving. Any tips or tricks? I don't want to "cheat", as that is a trigger for me, but I'm so hungry.
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Looking for Gastric Sleeve MFP friends
Hi I am looking for fellow MFP sleever friends. I had my sleeve surgery Nov 9th 2016 at a starting weight of 267. I have lost 44lbs so far and want to keep losing for my goal weight of 135. I'm looking for friends to celebrate with and be inspired and motivated by. I look forward to watching you shrink.
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Newly minted vegetarian...now what do I eat???
Hey all! I am 3 years post op. About 6 months ago I totally lost my taste for any kind of animal flesh- beef, pork, chicken, fish, shellfish-- every great once in awhile I can handle sushi, but for the most part, blech to all of it. I thought it was a phase and it might pass, but it looks like it is here to stay. WTH do I…
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Weight loss and the first month after VSG
Okay... I'll admit that I am a daily weigher. I weigh myself not so i become a head case rather to keep my accountability to myself present. Anyway... I was sleeved two weeks ago. I've been diligent.! The water weight I gained during surgery came right off plus an additional 7. However the scale has not moved in days...…
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Full Liquid Question
Today is day 6. Tomorrow I can start full liquids and I have so many questions. Since I was squeezed in for surgery it seems my dietician visits got screwed up and they have scheduled me like a bypass not a sleeve. I found out late Friday and I expect a call Monday. I can drink everything I have tried so far 100 oz a day…
