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Band to RNY...oh my!
Hello y'all! New to the chat area here. I am just over one month post op for gastric bypass. That surgery was a revision of the evil lap-band I had! So now here I am trying to figure out how to do the whole new bariatric patient thing again. The doc was great, lots of support, blah blah...but really on my own and…
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Boost diet
All I want to say is, the boost diet sucks! Day 3 into it and I wanna stab my eye out with a plastic spoon
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Newbie, planned VGS surgery 21 May
Hi! Thursday will be my first day of pre-op diet - eeek!!! I am a little nervous about the op, but so looking forward to it. I have read everything I possibly can and asked a million questions in other support groups, so I think I'm prepared. Would welcome friends to offer each other support & encouragement.
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Getting active...need ideas
I work 2 night shift jobs and getting PA in after a 12 hr shift seems impossible because I feel like all I'm capable of doing is passing out. So what kind of things do you do to get PA in?
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I'm brand new too
Hello, My name is Sue. I have been using this website for about 2 weeks and found all of you.I have been gobbling up the information you are posting and have seen some of your stories. I am being recommneded for one of the surgeries by the weight loss program in my healthcare system. I was really surprised at the newer…
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Fatigue months after RNY...
I have been dealing with quite a bit of tiredness pretty months after surgery. I tried to increase my calorie and water intake to see if that's a factor but it doesn't make a difference. I usually get about 700-850/day but that's my norm and has been even when I had more energy. Vitamins are tolerated fine, blood work is…
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Recipe Help
I am living the bachelor lifestyle this week and I am looking for good bariatric recipies for one. Since the family will be gone, I plan on cooking for just me and I want to eat some good, healthy stuff. Any ideas. I have looked at the eggface blog and bariatric foodie. Do you guys know of any good high protein recipe…
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Bypass vs sleeve
Has anyone started out saying they were 100% going to have the sleeve then decided to have the bypass instead? I started out planning to have the sleeve, as well as my husband. We started going to support group and listening to people, seems like most people say that they can still eat quite a bit with the sleeve and that…
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Nearing maintainance Calories
I am 15 months out from RNY and still have about 30 pounds to go. My calories per day average 1300 to 1400 and I am losing about 1.7 pounds a week. I have found the last few weeks that losses seem to be slowing. How many of you were able to reach your suggested weight and what is your calorie average to maintain? Thanks,…
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Introducing myself
I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I'm Jessica and today is my 2 month VGS anniversary. I'm a stay at home mom who is trying to navigate life post sleeve while managing a husband and twin 5 year olds, so stopping cooking has not been an option. I'd love to meet other parents who are doing this journey with…
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Six Month Ramblings
Today marks six months since my surgery! I am just short of 1 year away from my bariatric program start date. I am at 176 pounds down in total, 76 since surgery. I am 3-4 pounds away from the goal weight I set at the beginning which was a BMI of 29 (Overweight!) As I look back on the past year, I am amazed at the progress…
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Summer Vacation Travel
I am 6 weeks post-op. Next, we are taking a three day road trip to Michigan for a family reunion. We will be traveling with non-bariatric people who have not been here mfor my new way of eating. HELP. Suggestions for snacks along the way? someone mentioned a "travel bowl" in another post. What is that? What do you…
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complications
Had RNY 4/1/15. Have ulcer and stricture. Was dilated twice without much improvement. Eating only about 40 protein, mostly protein drinks, pudding, yogurt. Anything with more texture usually has me vomiting. Only getting 16 oz water daily. Crushed ice is better tolerated. I am 7 wks out and really getting discouraged.…
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New to the site and group
Hello, My name is Jen, I have a high BMI in the 40's and have been working since the first of the year towards Bariatric surgery. I have a family history filled with diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. I am a type 2 diabetic with sleep apnea, arthritis, scoliosis, and who knows what else. I struggle daily…
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Coming up to my first anniversary
Hi, I had my bypass surgery nearly a year ago, mid-June. I've been very, very lucky with no complications and few long-term food intolerances. My weight loss has slowed, but frankly I enjoy where I am now, ninety pounds down from where I started. (I lost thirty pounds on my own before being referred for surgery). I am…
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1,000 Days of Tracking
I just reached my 1,000th day on MFP. I have weighed all my portions, and tracked every bite. I have been maintaining my weight very steady for almost 2 years. I have no doubt I would be eating a lot more and gaining if it wasn't for this fantastic resource. It really has kept me on track.
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Frustrations
My scale has moved like this...I was sleeved March 11 April 22 -256 April 29- 250 May 6 -246 May 13 -246 May 20- 241 May 27 -238.5 June 3 -240 WHAT? I WENT UP? Anyone else experience these frustrations? AND previously I didn't even lose weight one week. I know its not all about the scale but I also have never been below…
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My 600-lb Life
I'm sure most of us are familiar with this show in which severely obese individuals are given the opportunity to have bariatric surgery and change their life. Today there happens to be a "marathon" on TLC. Obviously it's "reality" TV so some things have to be taken with a grain of salt. And every moment on the show is very…
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Do you have a counselor? How did you choose?
So, I'm starting to realize that I may need some emotional support through this process of weight loss. I am doing fine, weight-loss-wise at 9 months out from surgery. I've lost 105 pounds and I've taken up both strength training and running. I'm in a size 14--down from a 24. I'm not depressed, although I am probably…
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Help Needed with Vitamins
My name is Val. I had a RNY on April 21, 2015. That makes it 1 month and 1 week post op. I am doing great, but need some sage advice from all of you who know the tricks of themtrade. Last week I added 6 new vitamins to my multi-vitamin regiment. I also still take a few prescription meds. I immediately had difficulty…
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Presurgery Weight Loss
I'm in the beginning stages of getting Gastric Bi-pass surgery. I've attended my informational seminar, had my first official weigh in, and have met with my nurse to go over everything. The amount I need to lose is 22 pounds before I can have surgery. Of course I still have many other requirements to meet, but that one is…
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Sleeved - 2months down
Need some fellow sleeve friends to motivate and stay on track together! Down 57lbs, picture was about 48lbs down!
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New to the group!
Hello! I'm new to the group and so glad to have found it! I'm 5 months and 55 pounds down after vsg! I started at a relatively lower bmi, 36.6, and with my thyroid problems expected to be a slower loser. I'm totally ok with that. Happy with my success so far! Please add me as a friend! Kim
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It's my surgiversary!
One year ago right now I was headed into the OR to get sleeved. I can honestly and without reservation say that it was the best decision I've ever made. I am down 140 pounds this morning (from 323 to 183) with a bit more to go to goal (I haven't settled on exactly what "goal" is just yet). I had my year check up with the…
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My almost 6 months photo
I had gastric sleeve December 4 2014. I am down 72 pounds. I still can't believe how much weight I lost. It's a daily struggle but the struggle is SO WORTH IT!!!! Start: 381 Now: 309
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Hello Everyone, New Guy VSG
Hi Folks, I've just had VSG surgery on 5/20 and I've been out of the hospital for a few days and I'm feeling pretty good. I have lost 50lbs from Apr 1/15 to my surgery date on May 20/15. The hospital staff was excellent. Very positive/caring environment. It's great to speak with people in the same situation as me for…
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SIX MONTH PROGRESS PHOTOS
A picture is worth a thousand words. Six months out from RNYGB; dropped from 332 lbs to 215 lbs so far. Thanks all for sharing in the journey. Craig
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Weight loss stalls
I'm sure I'm being overly anxious and that everything will be fine, but I'm one month out from surgery and have hit my first stall. I didn't lose anything the week of my surgery then suddenly dropped 18 pounds the second week after. Then for 2 weeks, my weight stayed the same. A few days ago I gained a pound and have…
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Very much a SV!
I have lost 51 lbs. since my 5-day pre-op clear liquids diet (starting on 2/11/15), and I just got under 200 lbs. for the first time since 1999. I will likely fluctuate back up a lb. or so here or there, so I think I'll just stay off the scale for a week. :smiley: Anyway, I was excited enough to jump on here to post. Just…
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Looking for pals
Hi! My name is Tina and I'm looking to start anew! I've had a failed lapband procedure (4yrs of pain and misery) and looking to get a conversion to VSG. Back to the beginning I go! Could use support, advice and friendship! Hope to hear from you! :smiley:
