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Preopp
Hello everyone.... What relief...people who are simpler to me..I am 13 days preopp....I'm both excited and nervous...☺
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Loose skin on my neck
Ok I am use to the loose skin on my arms, legs and belly and it is easy to cover up, but what does everyone do about the loose skin on the neck? I'm starting to look like a turkey lol. And to top it off I have this little dimple now so If I move just right it looks like I have a butt on my neck :-0 Anyone have any advice…
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share your tips please
For those of you who are further in your journey can you please share some of the things you have learned along the way, some tips for success and what you have learned to help us newer to the journey be as successful as you have been. Your success is so inspirational!!
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Pre op sleever
Hey all! I have decided to get the gastric sleeve to have a permanent weight loss tool in place since I haven't been able to keep weight off for the past...ok since birth. So I am in the very early stages, was just approved B) and will have my dietary visit in a couple weeks. I want to get the weight loss ball rolling…
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June Goals Thread
How is it June already?? List 'em up!
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Onederland
I can't believe it! I reached a number today I never, ever thought I'd see again - 199. That's 88 pounds lost since my 11/16/15 surgery, and 118 pounds since I began this journey. I am 5'11, and "large framed," so my ideal weight is right around 175. I can't believe that I might actually reach this number--something I…
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Question about Sugar Cravings and Bad Days
Question: After I was sleeved in April, like most people, I didn't have much of an appetite and I didn't crave sweets. This probably would have continued but on May 26th, I had a bad day. I had weeks of a weight stall and decided I would eat whatever I wanted. My stomach is still small so I couldn't eat much but I had…
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Gah! Regain.
So I had a bad bought of depression that lasted about a year. I've been doing much better for about 6 months but now I have to start dealing with this 45 lbs regain. Any tips other than just getting back to my doctor prescribed eating?
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Hello
Hi, I'm new to the group, I had RNY in 2005. SW was 300, today 209. I know this sounds like whining & I should be grateful for keeping it off but I'm so disappointed in myself for not getting to goal (145). I'm starting again, I also have PN so running and kickboxing (which I really wanted to do) are out. So it's the…
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Completed my 1st 5k today (6 months post op)
Today I completed my first 5k I was terrified, I was so emotional standing there at the start. Thinking about the last 6 months 116lbs lost and how far I have come. It's hard to believe some days. Today I did it, today I truly realized what I have accomplished!
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2weeks post op
Hi guys I am 2 weeks post op, last week I lost almost 6kg. I have weighed myself again today and haven't lost anything. Am a little gutted as I was expecting to have lost something this past week. How long will this stall last for?
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Libido
Hey everyone, this is my first post in this forum. I am nervous about posting, so please bear with me. I am 8 months post op, and before surgery I had a healthy sex drive. Now, and for probably the last 3 months it is basically non-existent. I know most people have a surge after surgery and I had hoped mine would as well.…
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almost there!
I have my last weigh in 6-13-16....then they can submit to my insurance. I cannot wait to get my sleeve I'm so excited!! To date I have lost 38 lbs
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Sleeve Revision
Has anyone had their sleeve revised into a bypass? Thoughts? Comments? Experiences?
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Sleeve Revision
Has anyone had their sleeve revised into a bypass? Thoughts? Comments?
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Migraines
Good morning everyone! When I was 19 I was diagnosed with migraines. Several MRIs over the years have shown their activity while diagnosing the migraines as idiopathic. When I was in my 30s I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. It affects only 1 in 100,000 people, 20 in 100,000 are obese. As I yo-yo'd…
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Sugar Intolerance ? for anyone
Hi - I had the sleeve 11/2015. I know with RNY you may get dumping. What level of carbs/sugar do you have to stay under to avoid it? I think I have an intolerance to sugar and haven't been able to pinpoint the level where it makes me ill yet. Thanks!
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Longer distance running after RNY...
...anyone doing it? I'm regularly running 10km. I logged 40km last week and going for 50km this week. I think my husband and I are headed for a half marathon at the end of the year but I'm concerned about running for 2+ hours without refueling in some way and it seems that most options are too sugary. I've been very…
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Gym Tips
Hey everyone. I just recently joined a public gym for the first time. I have used the gym at my college prior to this, which was almost always empty. I was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips for navigating a busy gym and hints into gym etiquette. Anything you wish you knew before you started going to the gym? Or…
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Weight gain??!!
Feeling upset b/c I had a 2.5 lb gain this week. I am exactly 4wks post of VSG, and have not had over 550 calories any day this past week. I do know that I'm only getting about 1/2 of the water I'm supposed to, but don't see how I could have gained! I'm really going to focus on water this week.......Please tell me this…
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Hypoglycemia after Gastric Bypass
Hi everyone, I am nearly 3 weeks post-op and have since had major issues with Hypoglycemia and fainting. Has anyoneelse experienced this post-op and what do you do to manage it? I am literally afraid to go out for a walk or do any exercise without someone with me just in case I faint. Last time I fainted a few days ago I…
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Fitbit Blaze - Likes/Dislikes?
I am thinking of upgrading to the fitbit blaze. My flex and charge work fine but the blaze seems to look a little better. The pictures of it seem to look a little better with work clothes. Anyone out there have one? Likes/Dislikes about the functionality of the blaze? Are the pictures deceiving or is it a nicer looking…
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Crystal light is my new bff!!!
I tried the raspberry crystal light this morning and I already have 2 cups of water in!!! Maybe I will actually make my 8 cup goal today :)
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May Goals Thread
How is it almost May already? Time for May goals. List 'em up here!
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Pre-surgery diet, lactose intolerance advice
I am starting 10 liquid diet prior to gastric bypass but I am lactose intolerant. Looking for what others with lactose intolerance do it. Differences between using Lactaid milk vs soy milk? Thanks in advance.
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TMI, sickness :/
I woke up this morning to horrid rumblings down below and the toilet and I have been bffs all day. No fever, I'm drinking water but I've only had two saltines today. I also ache from my bra line to my knees like I ran a flipping marathon, almost to the point of tears. Another friend at work has similar issues today.…
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Ladies: What impact did WLS have on your yearly mammograms?
Did the radiologist have to get a new baseline for you because of drastic changes? Any other weird things pop up because of the weight loss?
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hello fellow sleevers
Hello everyone! I was sleeved Aug 2015 but started my weightloss journey last February. My highest weight was 298 pounds. On the day of my surgery I weighed 242. Currently I'm between 165-169. I've been stalled for 2 months. I'd like to lose 10-15 mote pounds. I'd love mfp buddies that I can get tips and advice from and…
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Week 4 and haven't lost any weight in 14 days....but.....
Ok so I've written about this before because I have been stuck at the same weight for 14 days. I am only 4 weeks post op and no where near goal. I had my 4 week follow up today. Although there was no weight loss, my doc reviewed my food journals and exercise log. Again she told me that I needed to get calories up and maybe…
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Thought for today!!! :)
