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Bariatric Foodie
So I just started exploring this website and have to say there are some incredible recipes on this website. Anyone who has had WLS should check out this site. Anyone who has tried some of the recipes I would live to hear about your favorites.
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Melatonin?
I have not been sleeping well and most likely due to the tremendous amount of stress I am under. Have been up since 12:30 am, and been up for the day at 3:05 after tossing and turning. Leaving at 4:30 to meet my trainer and head to work. I have a feeling me and Starbucks will be BFFs today. Considering taking melatonin…
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Bootcamp Workout
I'm checking out Camp Gladiator tonight. It's a 60 minute, outdoor bootcamp style workout. If you don't see me on the boards after today, you'll know it's because this workout killed me. Seriously though, I'm nervous but excited to try this. I hope it'll be a good fit for me. It seems like they really balance strength…
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Lapband Removal
So I was banded in 2005. To make it short let's just say I have had my fair share of issues with it. My doctor suggested to have the band removed and a revision surgery to gastric bypass. I was surprised yet excited to the suggestion. I then again was shocked my insurance approved the surgery. I am having my band out on…
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Beverages
Talk to me about what you drink. Before surgery I was a Diet Coke junkie. I've been soda-free for 3 months, but I'm having trouble staying hydrated since surgery. It's not that I dislike water, it's just that I have to force myself to drink it. I don't crave water. Today I grabbed an un-sweet tea on a whim and it was…
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Chewable vitamin B
Where and what do you get for your B suppliment?
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Macronutrient goals
What do you guys set your macro's at? Seems like I need to purchase the upgrade to personalize them. But for those of us that aren't upgrade worthy :smiley: what do you set yours at?
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Surgery prep question Help!
Surgery on Monday prep question. I'm supposed to drink 10 oz of magnesium citrate tomorrow and take 4 stool softener pills my instructions seen to say all at once at 8 am. Is that right? I read it Thursday after my pre op with the doctor and was nonplussed but now, with 10 oz of delicious cherry flavored magnesium citrate…
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Working through the surgical approval process...
Oh what a road it has been. A little history. I have in the past been quite against surgery mostly because it scares me. But 2 years ago I started working towards losing weight. I wa actually pretty successfull on my on for the first year. The second year was a total plateau. It got very frustrating because despite doing…
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An unexpected benefit of my weight loss surgery
I've spent the majority of my adult life believing I was sterile. For 25+ years, nothing happened. Well, apparently a byproduct for men who have WLS is an increase in sperm count and viability. As a result, I am beyond ecstatic to announce my wife and I have conceived our first child together (I have two step-daughters…
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Post-RNY Vitamins - What are you taking and why?
I'm trying to make a list of vitamins and supplements that I will need and would like to hear from people who have done this. So what are you taking and what is it for?
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Re-commitment/hunger
I had RNY in Feb. 2013. I have been really successful but lately gained some weight back. I eat small amounts but get hungry between meals. Any tips to keep from eating between meals? I got off track when I developed hypoglycemia..meaning if I don't eat often my blood sugar drops. Looking forward to reconnecting with you…
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Almost 8 Years Postoperative, RNY
Hi everyone! I am almost 8 years postop and wanted to reach out and share a tiny bit of my story. My highest weight was 597, lowest was 239 and I'm currently at 260. I realize I've lost a lot, and my WL doctor and his staff say I'm successful because I've kept most of the weight off all of these years, but those 20 pounds…
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Reactive Hypoglycemia
I've seen this term a few times now in this group and others. So I've done a bit of research and it sounds like I may have bouts with this myself. I'm about 2 years post-op and still get that light-headed "blah" type feeling where I just want to lie down. And it seems to have been more frequent past 6 months or so. I've…
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Wanting to eat
So I am only 14 weeks out from surgery and all this week all I have wanted to do is eat. I am very strict about what I eat and I know I'm not really hungry, but I just feel like eating. Does anyone have any hints for me to battle the mental game of this? Any tricks would be greatly appriciated. I try to stay under 80 grams…
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WLSFA
Who knows anything about this event? It is being held in Portland Oregon this year which is only a couple of hours from me and I'm trying to decide if it would be good to go to?
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Pre-op stage to Bypass
Hi, I'm Melinda. I'm 22. I'm a hairstylist from Massachusetts. I'm a wife and mother to an 18mo beauty! I've tried many things to lose weight but I get stuck at 10-20lbs and then gain it back every time. This is the heaviest I've been besides when I was pregnant. I'm worried about my health so I decided that the gastric…
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Recipes
Do we have a recipes thread in this group yet? I mostly eat just vegetables, dairy, and meat but I've been experimenting with suitable treats to cope with my sweet tooth that unfortunately never went away. I'll start with a recipe for a soft cookie that I devised this week. It has almost a muffin-y texture. I'll write it…
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New to Community and MFP
Hi. I had VSG in March of 2015 (HW 405, SW 352, CW 270), I hit a wall about a year ago where I stopped losing, my lowest was 238, then personal issues happened and I began comfort eating again, I've regained 30 pounds and never even came close to my goal weight (I was shooting for 170 so that if I regained I could maintain…
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Weight Fluctuations
Over the past few years I've had this debate (with myself and others) over how often to weigh. Seems most of us on these boards (although not most "regular" people I know) weigh ourselves either once a day or about once a week. Someone turned me on to the Trend Weight a while back and I've been using it ever since. It uses…
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Looking for variation friends!
Please add me as a friend I had vsg on 9/27/16
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back on track
Hi, I've not been around for a while but I want to introduce myself I had a gastric bypass in Feb 2007, so just coming up to my 10 year anniversary. I lost just over 180lbs but struggling with a bit of regain due to going 'off plan' over the last few years. I also have been diagnosed with an underactive thyriod which…
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Set weight question
Hello, I just had my consult with the surgeon last week and I've been doing more research about the surgery. I read an article in the New York Times about VSG that basically stated it's "unlikely" that patients will ever lose more than 60% of their excess weight. Is this true? Even with surgery, the estimated amount of…
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Celebrate vitamins and shakes vs Bariatric Eating's brand
Hi! I love Bariatric Eating's line of protein shakes, and have a lot of their flavors. Curious to know if anyone has tried Celebrate's shakes? If so, how was the flavor and texture? Were they filling? Some of the WLS bloggers rave about Celebrate brand. Also, has anyone tried Celebrate's complete multi? How big were they…
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Baritastic
Has anyone tried the Baritastic app and what are your thoughts. I tried it for a little bit and liked some of the features it had especialy the ones geared towards weight loss surgery patients, but I really live my fitnesd pal. Probably because I am used to it. Would appriciate your thoughts.
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More VSG friends
Looking for more friends
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Please add me
I am a daily user, for some reason mfp is not letting me add friends. Looking for active users, friends, and support. Please add me.
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Blogging
Hi! I've been blogging my journey, but have had a lot of struggles making myself post new entries because of some backlash. The writing process helps me to stay honest with myself. I'd love some feedback from people who know the struggles and rewards. I'd appreciate your opinions! http://www.butyouhavesuchaprettyface.com/
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Questions about surgery and chronic pain levels?
My doctor suggested bariatric surgery to me about a year ago and I finally agreed for him to refer me. I go to an orientation and support group starting Saturday but I have a few questions that I'd rather have a non-clinical POV on. I'm looking in particular for people who also have chronic pain issues. I've been diagnosed…
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Need friends
Hi there... I had gastric bypass surgery July 2013. I were not always committed, but am now the last few weeks so committed and totally ready to loose the last of my weight... I would love to make some new friends who also had surgery... Daisyboohoo...
