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Wls humor
i came across this on Instagram, thought it was funny!! Post more if you got them!!
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Haters?
anyone experienced any jealousy issues from friends after wls? I'm going through some of that right now, it makes me sad!
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Bad breath
so, my kids are telling me my breath stinks. I'm about 10 days post-surgery, so I'm drinking mostly protein shakes and vitamins, which is probably the cause. Any suggestions on how to cure? I'm already brushing 3 times a day.
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Plateau Worries
I'm wondering if having a plateau 2 weeks post op is something others have encountered. My weight is not changing. In starting to get more physical, and I'm consuming 250- 450 calories a day. I had my blood work done recently and I'm waiting to find out of my thyroid is to blame for this stall. I am feeling pretty…
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Does anyone have Narcolepsy?
I was wondering if anyone else in this group has Narcolepsy ? I was formally diagnosed as an adult. My doctor says it’s hard to diagnose in children. It is usually diagnosed in your teens or early 20’s. The reason I’m asking is because he told me that obesity and sleep apnea can be signs of Narcolepsy, but are usually over…
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Just getting started
I have had my first consultation with a doctor for VSG. I am now on a 90 day dietary program and getting all my appointments ready for bariatric clearances. There is a lot of stuff to do! Bloodwork, sleep test, upper GI and psychological clearance. How do you fit it all in? LOL
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WLS Taboo on this site
I'm new to this site. I've started my journey with WLS surgery. This is the only group I've joined. I'm working on my 4 months of journaling of my diet and exercise. 2 months are done. I've finished all my testing and have my psych appointment Friday. My question is this - why is there so much negativity towards people…
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clothing sizes
Hello everyone, So all the summer sales are here and I am stuck. To buy or not to buy. What size will I be? How have you all handled shrinking and not going to the poorhouse buying new clothes?
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And here I go!
I'm new to this group. I'm looking forward to joining this community and know how important a support system is. My weight loss journey has been long and has had great ups and downs. I'm 54 y/o. My highest weight was 400, and I managed to lose 220 pounds on my own over 10 years. Then it started coming back. Three years, 60…
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Need suggestions on consuming calories
Hello all! Sorry I've been quiet lately. I've been getting ready to go back to school. I start college once again (at the age of 44, turning 45) this coming Monday! Yay! The thing is, because of this change I'm going to become a lot more active than I am now. Which is a good thing! But here's my problem....at the moment, I…
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bandsters?
Just curious... Who are my fellow lapbanders of the group? ☺
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Getting banded June 2015, anyone else?
My name is Krystal and I have been over weight pretty much my entire life. I can remember my first enrollment to weight watchers I was only in grade 6. This has been a life long struggle and I've made the decision to have a gastric band. My highest weight was about a month ago at 347 pounds. I'm now down to 330 as I'm…
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WLS'ers with PCOS success stories?
I'm curious if there's anyone here who was dx'd with PCOS prior to WLS? How much weight have you lost? Did you have any PCOS related challenges post-op? Anything else I should know? I started having PCOS symptoms when I was 15 yo and I'll be 39 in May... Losing weight and keeping it off has been an exercise in frustration…
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4 months post op, 60lbs down progress pics
Still have 40-50 to go, but I'm thrilled at where I've come since April 8th
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Eating overseas ideas
Hello, I am going on a singing tour to Spain and Portugal in May. I am wondering if anyone has ideas about how to eat in a foreign country.
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What to eat on a road trip
Hello everyone! I have been following the main group on MFP, posting a few times, but someone pointed me to this group. I'm excited to find other bariatric surgery patients. Quick intro, and then on to my question. In February of 2013 I was ready to make some changes with my life and had a lapband put in. I only lost…
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Just out from surgery
I had gastric sleeve surgery on August 3, and was discharged yesterday. Boy am I tired. I'm mostly ok, but I'm having a hard time getting my liquids and protein in. Two weird things: I've never had blood pressure issues, but I developed high blood pressure after surgery. In addition, I've had spotting today, so I guess my…
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Where to settle?
Here's me with my brother a few years ago and with my nieces (his daughters) a few months ago. I chose sleeve because doctors said people usually lose 80% excess weight instead of just 60% with lapband. But I'm here to tell you it's possible to loose 100%. I'm 5'9" and got down to 138 pounds (couldn't eat due to medical…
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Exercise motivation
I am 3 weeks post vsg, feeling more energy, doing well...however by the end of the day I'm exhausted by my daily routine, I want to get myself to the gym...but can't drag myself there. I walk during the day and get my steps in, and I want to get back into the gym routine...just burnt out by the end of the day...any…
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Two weeks since Sleeved
Hi, I was sleeved two weeks ago and am wondering if I should have gotten they RNY instead. I followed the liquid diet for two weeks and then also started the puree today. I am down about 13.5 pounds. Today starting the puree, I almost feel like I haven't had any surgical procedure done, other than I don't feel hungry. Has…
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Nausea at dinner time
So I'm currently 4 weeks out from surgery. I've been doing fine with food until recently. The last few days, once it gets toward the evening I start feeling full and a bit of nausea. It's hard to finish my after workout protein shake, and I'm only able to get in about half of my dinner before I have to stop. No vomiting…
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Help with Goal weight
I was asked by my mother what my goal weight is? I have no idea. I have been overweight since I was 12 years old. She asked what size clothing do I want to be. I have no idea. I remember being a size 13 women's when I was 13 years old and hating my body because I was fat. In all my appointments with doctors no one ever…
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RNY in 2006
Hey everybody, I'm new here. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery in 2006 and lost 120 lbs. It was the best decision of my life. However, since about 1 year post op, the weight has slowly crept back on. I was exercising a lot, training for half marathons, and I was so hungry but felt I could eat and drink anything. Well, now…
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Just wanted to share...
It's been a long time since I've posted. Life has gotten so busy that I just barely have time to log my food. However this morning I realized that I am now down 67 pounds. So, I decided to try on a pair of pants that I hadn't been able to wear for 20 years. They fit! They're tight, but they fit! So I decided to do a…
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Eating slower
Hi all Any tips on how to eat slower? Do any of you find that eating slower helps you with your weight loss? I'm constantly hitting plateaus (no loss for 2-3 months at a time) and am trying to figure out what might be causing the problems as my surgeon has told me that if my weight loss doesn't pick up again, my sleeve…
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A little update
i have been so overwhelmed with life that it's been hard to keep up with everyone here, but after looking at everyone's progress over the last couple months, I felt inspired to share an update of my own. I only have face pics right now (I'll have to dig up some older pics for future updates) but it's still fun. Almost 4…
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Psych appointment complete
I have finished one of my last hurdles today. My psychological profile is complete and I'm not crazy lol. I was told I was the most prepared person for WLS surgery that he had ever met! I told him when you have been heavy all your life you've study every possible way to lose weight, good or bad. Have a great day WLS…
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Freakout!!
I feel like I am standing if front of the class and the teacher says hello students, we have a new classmate who is now going to introduce herself. Hello! Hiya! My name is Tina and I am 7 days out from my VSG. I have been officially liquidieting for 1 day. I am very excited and very nervous and well, here I am. :-)…
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Newbie, Surgery 8/3
Found this group tonight, surgery is in 8 hours (Eeeek!). I'm a basketcase of nerves right now. Looking forward to sharing stories and learning from others who have been where I am right now.
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Puree Stage is not a picnic
2 weeks out from RYN and I started the puree stage yesterday. Or rather I was 'supposed' to start it yesterday, but after just 1 oz of fluffy scrambled eggs my stomach was twisted all day. I had a hard time getting in 60g protein so I ended my day with a nap on the couch. Tried again today and I'm feeling a bit better but…
