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Add me
Seeking friends to keep me motivated. Add me plz
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4 years out and still trying...
Hi! I'm Lori. I am 4 years out from having had gastric bypass surgery. I have lost 80 some pounds since my surgery. I basically need support, suggestions, ideas, friends, to help me get kick started so to speak. I am disabled due to a low back injury and the only exercise that I can do is basically walk, which I do because…
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Pain 1 week post op
My stomach was taken through an incision on the right. Last night mid sleep I awoke with stabbing pains on my left side rib cage area. It keeps coming and going! Is the normal???
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10 days post-op and wanting food!
Hi! So I'm 10 days post sleeve and want solids so badly. I'm a Kaiser Northern California patient, and the program is 2 weeks liquid diet, then 2 weeks soft foods, etc... I'm not hungry, I just want good. I'm assuming this is head hunger...
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suggestions for an iced coffee addict??
I LOVE McDs sugar free french vanilla iced coffee. As in I would totally marry it if I could. I saw someone I follow on instagram post about how she made something comparable with a premier vanilla protein shake and some iced coffee squirt stuff from Folgers. Found the squirt stuff, but can't find Premier vanilla shakes.…
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Preop and new here
Hey y'all! I'm going for my last pre-req appointment tuesday and am thinking things are getting real! im having bypass hopefully sometime in the next 60 days! i weigh about 299 currently. 5'5" and 34 years old. im an active fun healthy person trapped in this fat girls body. :( i kayak, bike, hike, swim, run, crochet, knit,…
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New VSG
Hello All...had my VSG on 8/20, weighing in at 250, as of yesterday morning, 6 dys post op weighed in at 243. Joined this group to meet others in this journey as well as to get some nutrition, fitness, overall health ideas as a VSGer. Looking forward to sharing my journey & making new freinds along the way. Rosanna
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Looking for advice
I left my husband of 23 years today! We have a cycle I want to brake. We split up...both date other people and then get back together. I don't want to go back ever. How do I not give in to the urge on rough days!? Apparently I'm selfish because I had weight loss surgery.
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Divorce
Hello! I've been MIA for quite a while! My progress has been an awesome ride. Last spring I weighed 417lbs and was facing disability due to knee issues. Today I weigh 199lbs and just completed my 2nd 5k! I have no knee pain and tons of energy. However, I just finalized my divorce 3 weeks ago. We were together for 17 years,…
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One week post op and new a little encouragement
Hello everyone
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Weight loss surgery in Canada
Any Canadians have or are waiting for WLS? What's your story? I'm in Nova Scotia and I've been waiting for surgery for 4 years. The wait list is currently 10 years here! I'll be having VSG this fall. I'm still working hard to lose as much as I can before surgery. Currently down 85lbs!
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Craving a diet coke
Hey all..had gastric bypass this past April. Been craving a Diet Coke. Does anyone have the occasional indulgence? I never have yet but just want a sip or two..
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ROAD TRIP!
WHY I'M WAITING UNTIL NOW TO POST THIS IS BEYOND ME? heh. So, I'm meeting the boyfriend's parents this weekend. He lives in WI. They live in AR. It's 10 1/2 hours without stops. We are leaving Friday night, arriving Saturday morning, staying until Monday afternoon. ROAD TRIP! I'm overly neurotic about my eating. (I'm sure…
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Tuna melt on tomato - my new favorite lunch!
Serving size: 2 1 can of chunk light tuna single serving size of guacamole. one pickle 6 banana peppers. 1/4 cup of reduced fat cheddar cheese OR 2 slice, Singles- Fat Free American Cheese Mix the tuna and guacamole together. Cut the tomato in half, scoop out the insides. Split the tuna/guac mixture between the halves. Top…
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VSG & Intense Workouts
Hello! I had VSG surgery at the end of May and this week I will be starting a 6 week hour long boot camp class, going 3 times a week. Does anyone have any tips for helping with possible fatigue/low blood sugar feeling while working out? I've got a message into my nutritionist for advise and have met with the trainer but he…
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High protein (canned) chicken tacos- Really good Lunch share!
Hi guys, so I just discovered, Armour Brand 'Sandwich Creations' -Shredded chicken w/ taco flavoring! I was a bit hesitant about what it would taste like but am having it for lunch now, and it is actually QUITE delicious. It is in the canned meat isle of course and has the following nutrients for 5 oz (cans are 10 oz)…
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Vsg surgery
Surgery this Thursday so excited!
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Goal Weight
How did you choose your goal weight? Or did your doctor? I am 5'5", sleeved 6/13/16 SW: 241 CW:200. My doctor said he would love for me to lose 100 lbs and get to 140, but he would be happy at 165.
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Excellent Exercise Resource
So, I have recently become a huge fan of Darebee.com. They have downloadable workout routines presented in a fun and engaging way. There are themed workout and challenge sets as well as longer termed challenges (8 weeks to 5k, 30 day Batcave Challenge). The challenges are rated, depending on your current fitness level, and…
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Frustrated-confused? Me vs the Scale- 10 years out.
Hey all, So I am feeling really frustrated by my scale. I know that is not the end all be all sign of success but it has been bothersome lately. So quick background. I had roux en Y bypass 10.5 years ago, have kept off roughly 110# (ish) I am 5'10, CW 173, GW 160. After some medical problems and side effects of meds, I was…
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August Goals Thread
It's a little early but I'll be out of town later this week so I wanted to make sure it gets posted. Can you believe the summer is almost gone? List 'em up!
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Vitamin Patch?
Hey guys, so I have been reading a bit lately on Vitamin Patches and the success some bariatric patients have d/t the nutrients being absorbed in the skin vs the stomach. Has anyone tried these before, or know of someone who has? I do iron infusions typically 2x yearly and take a large handful of vitamins, so the prospect…
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Tummy Rumbling
Since my surgery I do not feel hungry and I don't get that gurgling noise when my tummy is empty. The second I eat food it sounds like a monster in there with all the rumbling and gurgling. I eat slow and at the most it is about 1/2 cup of food. Does anyone else get this? Should I be concerned?
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How to Know what dress size you are after losing?
I had my VSG on August 9th and I am already 30lbs down and clothes are getting loose. My question to you all is, how do you know your new size without the trouble of hitting up a dressing room? Since I know I will be in the losing stages for quite awhile, I don't want to buy brand new right away, but at thrift shops which…
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When did your weight loss stop?
I'll be at the 9 month mark on August 16th since my gastric sleeve surgery. For the past 3 weeks, I've lost no weight. I've had stalls before, but this feels different -- like it's gonna be a lot harder to get the scale moving again. I expected the weight loss to slow a lot at this point, but not stop completely. Curious…
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New Here - almost 2 years Post-Op
Hello Everyone, I had my RNY in November 2014, and lost over a hundred pounds. It's been an amazing change, and when I hit the 'stop losing easy weight' stage I switched into maintenance instead of pushing past it. I can't believe it's been almost two years! I've decided to get serious again and make a push to lose the…
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Surgery date
Got my surgery date!!! 9/8/16 so excited
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Overeating
I have been on a long journey with weight loss. Thru surgery, emergency surgery, gains and now trying to lose the rest. I have discovered after all this time I have a problem with not knowing when to stop. I notice myself saying I need extra because I don't want to be hungry in a couple hours. Or I find I've portioned out…
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Exercise questions
What are some of your go-to things for exercise? How long per day are you exercising? I want to join a gym soon, but have no idea where to start when it comes to using the machines/weights for strength training. Any advice? Thanks! :smile:
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NZ/Australian sleevers :)
hello all :) am 6 weeks post sleeve and pretty much eating the same meals day in and out.Was wondering if there are any kiwis/Aussies on here that would be up for me checking out your food diary for some ideas on products/foods available on this side of the world! I haven't found a protein powder I can tolerate so each…
