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Motivation and Accountability
Hi all, My name is Danika and I live in Saskatchewan, Canada. Here in Saskatchewan we have a provincial program that allows us to be referred for the Weight Loss Surgeries, and we have to go through a program to be able to go free of cost. I am currently 23 at the time of writing(my birthday is in August) and I was…
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New to the Group
Morning all I am 43 from Queesnland Australia, my weight has been up and down my whole adult life. I am currently the heaviest I have ever been at 152 kgs (335 pounds). I am 5'11. I go in for my Gastric Sleeve surgery on the 02nd of September. Been reading through this group and feeling very positive. This is my first time…
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Cut da carb wraps?
Anyone try the cut da carb wraps? If so are they worth it?
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RNY 12/23/19
New to the group and looking forward to vonnecting with some like-minded people. Fell off the wagon for awhile but back on track and feeling great!
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My first appointment is tomorrow.....
I have my first consultation tomorrow. While I am really looking forward to it and have friends and family that have had success with the gastric sleeve, I’m still really nervous about making the change! Is there anyone out there going through the same thing? Is there anyone Who has already gone through the VSG that had…
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GERD
I am six years out from my sleeve surgery. And I have done really well and been happy with the procedure/process and have maintained my 150lb weight loss. However, since day one I have been on an acid reducer which worked well until October 2019. It really was overnight that the medication no longer worked and I had severe…
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5 year surgeversary
So...today marks 5 years since I had my surgery. I get amazing for a while, but I have gained back 40 lbs of my 88 lb loss. I had slipped into some of my bad habits especially during COVID and having the stress of my daughter’s medical issues and having to live in my in-laws basement while she was in treatment while also…
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Spring has sprung
It’s April!!! So still partially in lock down here! I am not yet going to the gym but the weather is warming up a lot! Been really working on watching what I eat and hoping for even more warm days
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Solid Foods transition
Attended a nutrition class yesterday to begin the transition some six-weeks after post-op (Vertical Gastric Sleeve) from pureed/soft foods to solid foods. Last night, ate 2 oz. grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce on top, and a small amount of mustard greens. This morning, 1/4 cup egg whites, 2 slices of Canadian bacon…
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Plans for March
Any exciting plans for March for anyone? I know some places no longer have big restrictions from covid and things are hopefully looking up? Here it doesn’t look like the restriction changes are going to change much for me, but spring is here and the weather is above freezing now so I am trying to force myself to enjoy the…
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Lap Band >>> VSG
I have started the process for approval for conversion surgery. I was banded 3/2012 at 5'6" 292 lbs. I was able to get down to around 210-215 lbs with my band until I had complications. After an esophageal dilation my band has been empty and I have since gained almost all weight back. Looking for feedback from those who…
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10lbs down 1week post op 😱
I had gastric sleeve exactly a week ago today SW 233 CW 223 Yesterday I started phase 2 of my diet which includes purées, it takes me a long time to finish a “meal” and I feel like I’m not drinking enough liquids. Overall I feel great. My phase 2 diet will last 3 weeks per my doctor. Can’t wait for that, I’m craving some…
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Long week
Sorry I said I would stop by more often but it was a long week, due to new guidelines for sick staff we are almost always short staff at work! But I didn’t let that stop me from working on my goals, I’ve been taking my vitamins more regularly (I stopped thinking I was eating enough/properly and my iron, vitamin D and b12…
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How to reset?
Hey all, I gained some weight back and I’m trying to reset. I’m tracking my calories again and becoming more active, but I’m wondering if there’s a better way to start in addition to those things? I’d love to shrink my pouch again. I feel like a failure. Ugh. If you reset, did you do a liquid diet for a bit? All protein?…
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Hi! I'm new to your group!
My name is Faith and I'm 16 months post gastric bypass. I started out at 319.2 lbs and currently 163.8 lbs. I'm 4.8 lbs away from being a normal BMI and 13.8 lbs from my goal weight. I'm 55, 5'8" tall. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. I'm from Missouri btw.
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New to this Group
HI!! I'm Sarah and I'm going in for Gastric Sleeve surgery in about a month. I'm very nervous, but excited! Any tips or suggestions? Do's and don'ts?
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How to get back on track?
Hello! I had Sleeve about two or three years ago (my sense of time is awful) and lately have been really struggling. I’m worried I’ve stretched my pouch. This morning I put up 5 pairs of jeans that are two small and I swear would have fit last week. I need help and need to get back on track. It looks like I’ll be back to…
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Protein supplements taste terrible...need options
I had the lap band in 2010, and removed in Jan this year. I was converted to bypass Oct 14. Before by pass I regularly drank a protein shake for breakfast and most tasted fine. Since the surgery they taste terrible and I can barely get them down. I am struggling to get my protein as recommended by my Dr as a result. I have…
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Five years later...
It's been a wild ride! Not where I want to be, but incredibly happy and proud of how far I've come! My VSG was done on 10/15/15. It's crazy that it's been 5 years, some days it feels like a blink, others a lifetime! I look at my before and really don't recognize that person anymore. Through lots of counseling and soul…
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Gained weight after having a kid, Dr said I am now on an 800 calorie diet and I need meal ideas
Hi Di here! I had my son 3 years ago, up 50 from my comfy weight of 170. I was concerned my VS had stretched but he said it didn't and re-education and back to 800 calorie a day to quickly drop the weight, then maintain from there. I would really appreciate examples of meals you have that are high in protein and about 200…
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Anyone get an iron infusion?
So based on my appt at the doc I may have to start getting iron infusions depending on my lab results. Anyone get these? What should I expect?
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Pregnancy after Bypass
Has anyone had a baby after bypass surgery? How did it affect your pregnancy and baby? Were you able to lose the weight after the pregnancy?!
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High Copper Levels
Hi All, I started going back to a Bariatric doc to help me with my regain and at the last round of bloodwork my copper levels were very high. I was taking Unjury Bariatric multi without iron (I take prescription iron and vit c) and the copper was at 300% DV. I haven’t been able to find any Bariatric multi that is less than…
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Gastric Bypass Surgery 9/15/20
Let me start by saying I started this journey in 2013 - 7 years ago. I'd lose weight, think 'I can do this myself' - then down the road regain what I'd lost, and sometimes more. It was a real rollercoaster for 6 of those 7 years. Heading toward 60 years old I decided 'it's time', and I really started doing it. I lost about…
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QSYMIA after VSG
Has anyone tried QSYMIA (diet pills) after VSG? I am 3 years out. 20 pounds gained and want to get it off but really struggling and want to get under control before I gain it all back. Please tell me if you have tried QSYMIA and how it worked for you. What were your experiences when taking it.... did you have any side…
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Sleeve Reset
Anyone ever tried the “reset” diet for gastric sleeve? Was it successful?
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How do you weigh?
My doctor weighs me fully clothed with shoes and all my junk in my pockets in my pockets. I weigh in the buff, then we fight about what i really weigh. How do you do it?
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Gaining weight after surgery
Hi, I'm interested in learning more about this topic. Had my surgery in 2009. If any one in this group is willing to talk about this with me, can you reach out and let me know? My e-mail is health4life65@gmail.com. Thanks. Tiza P.
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Saxenda?
Hi...after experiencing some regain I have gone back to a Bariatric doctor. I have appointments scheduled with a nutritionist in a few weeks. The doctor has prescribed me Saxenda and curious to know if anyone here has used it and if so, what was your experience?
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Stay at home order. How are you doing with your plan?
How everyone is doing? My gym closed and I've been stress eating for a month. I'm back on track logging and exercising. Feeling better about things. Anyone else off track?
