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June accountability
HEY HEY HEY! A few have asked to continue, so here I am! JUNE GOALS? WHAT ARE YOURS? Here are mine -- This month, I'm not going to kid myself and say I'll log all my food. I'm striving for better...baby steps. My issue this past month was two-fold. ALL MY FAULT, but yeah. My parents came in, so I took a "vacation" which is…
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regain
Hello Can any one tell me how many calories should I eat I am 2 years out gastric bypass . I am also unsure how much protein I should be eating also carbs . Thanks
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May Flowers...
Happy May, all! Here's our continuation from last month! Here are my goals: Food: Log, minimally, five days a week. Continue adding different vegetables at least once a week. Exercise: Minimally, four times a week. Continue listening to my body and taking days off as needed. Work on my push-ups. Personally: Make myself a…
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Looking for Support!
Hey! I just recently got Gastric Bypass Surgery on 2.21 & I’m looking for people to support me through my journey & theirs as well. If you’re interested please reach out! Look forward to speaking with you! :)
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Sleeve stretched back to normal?
I'm wondering if it's possible to stretch a gastric sleeve back to original stomach size?
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Probiotics
Hi! Post op roux en y 2017. I have 30 more lbs to go, and was wondering if you found probiotics helped you all out. If so, can you recommend a brand?
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April 2019
Hey everyone! You want more activity here? You want more accountability? NEW MONTH, NEW YOU! It's April 1. EXERCISE: This month, I am committing to continue my PiYo Program. (Beach Body on Demand, I'm not a coach, not doing their products, just like their exercise programs) Last month, I pushed too hard to try and maintain…
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Confessions from a Bariatric Surgery Failure
I had bariatric surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) in November of 2014. I was overwhelmed with joy that I was FINALLY going to be the "thin me" that I was back in my 20's. I felt blessed to have been given this opportunity. And it worked. I dropped 60 lbs over the next 10 months. I no longer needed blood pressure…
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VGS 5 Years Out - Keto?
I've regained 30 pounds and am giving keto a whirl...but not sure if it is for me. Anyone else who had weight loss surgery been successful doing keto a few years out? Thanks.
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Starting Gastric Bypass journey
Hello, I'm starting the journey for gastric bypass with initial Dr. visit next week. I would like to know about the first 3-6 months of dieting and exercising and classes. My insurance company requires a 6 month of this. thanks!
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It is just a tool
In the Pre Op phase they tell us, many times, that our surgery is only a tool for weight loss. Then they teach us what we need to eat during the post op period at each stage of healing. Which is great! But, what I don’t think they stress to us enough is the fact that we will have to still diet forever to maintain the…
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Excess skin removal
I’m so excited! I’m scheduled for panniculectomy on 1/16. I’m 2 1/2 Years out from VSG. My insurance is covering it!!! Not a full tummy tuck, but still... this is huge for me.
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New sleeve here
Hi my name is Marjo. I just got my sleeve Feb 26th. I had a band to sleeve revision. I'm still having episodes of nausea and I have a drain in that is scheduled to come out on March 20th. There's still a little pain especially at the drain site. Today my bf took me to Walmart. This is the first time I've left the house…
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New to the group, six days post-op
Good Morning, I am so happy to see there are groups on MFP for bariatric patients. I had my VSG last Tuesday, February 5th at Kaiser West Los Angeles, CA. My surgery went well. I was discharged the day after surgery. Without a doubt everyday gets easier. Today is my first day back to work. My highest weight was 394 in June…
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New to the group !
Hey all! My name is Emily. I had gastric bypass (RNY) August of 2017. I am joining not only the group but my fitness pal in general as sort of a source to hold me accountable. I am now in the stage where I need that. I've had some health issues that came post op and am not getting back on my feet. I could use the support,…
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Looking for friends
Hi guys! I had my RNY gastric bypass - looking for some mfp friends for support and to support! I can’t figure out how to add people anymore - I haven’t been on the app in awhile. Add me or let’s chat here! Kelly
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GB Pain
Hey guys! So I just recently got my surgery on 2/21 & I was doing well up until a few days ago. I’m experiencing a lot of pain on my left side but the pain is only felt when I’m standing. It’s like a burning sensation. & pain medication doesn’t relieve it at all! Not even the oxy prescribed by my doctor. Has anyone…
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Looking to De-band and go full Bypass
In the process of going to have my band removed and going for a permanent bypass. It’s not that my band has failed, but since the closure of Slimband, plus the overall lack of support from them, I am disenchanted of having this device in me. I had to get a significant Defill because of reflux and near drowning in stomach…
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New to Weightloss surgery
I was sleeved Dec 2018! I went to Mexico and I have no regrets! I’m looking to meet others on the journey no matter where you are or when you had your surgery. My heaviest weight was 240 Surgery weight was 216 and I’m at 189 now. My Goal is 160-170 and anything lower than that is just a plus. Would love to make some…
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Let's talk binders.
I wore mine the first 2 days post-op. Did you use one? Benefits? Should I go back to using it? Thanks!
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LOOKING FOR MOTIVATIONAL BUDDIES
Hey guys I had lapband and gained most it back over the years I'm ready and starting over hoping to have buddies with open meal diary for ideas. I log all my food even my bad choices
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Gastric Bypass 12/24/18
My name is Vicki and I had RNY at 60 years of age. I have lost 10 pounds since surgery for a total of 50 pounds. My diet was advanced to Phase 2 yesterday. I’d love to have a couple of bypass buddies.
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New to Forum and Group
Hello all. I've been a MyFitnessPal user for years and I didn't even know there were forums here. I got a VSG on 11/20/2018, so my pouch is just a wee baby. I am an infrequent poster on obesityhelp.com and a lurker on Facebook. No questions for now. I plan to lurk and get strategies on meeting both my water and protein…
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Just saying hello - just joined this group!
Hello everyone. My name is Mollie, im British and had my gastric band fitted in Belgium in July 2006. I lost 154lbs and was very happy, but over the last year I have gained 30 lbs. I don't want my band any tighter (I get reflux at night) so I have joined this site and have been sticking to 1,400 calories. I have lost 5lbs…
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Mini Gastric Bypass 15/01/19
I'm 6 days post op from my mini gastric bypass. I'm struggling a bit to figure out when I'm hungry/full and really struggling with not being allowed to eat or drink within 30mins of each other. I had a couple of questions for people who've had the surgery because my surgeon didn't give me much info. 1) How long did you…
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Water question??
How do you track your water intake for MFP? Do you include water from your coffee, tea or smoothies? Just wondering.
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Getting on the wagon again.....
Please tell me your secret to get back on track when you swayed off a little (or a lot). I have gone three days eating what I should not with visitors over the weekend, etc. Gained 1.5 pounds so hopefully I will take that off this week for a quick turn-a-round but wondered what are the tricks of the trade everyone uses?…
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Gastric band insights and connection request...
Hi there. I thought this update may be of interest to those blokes , or in fact anyone struggling with weight. I wish i knew then, what i now know. Hope this helps. Im 43,male, 170 cm tall, married and a great Dad! ( i hope ) and currently 100 kg. I got a gastric band put in 8 years ago. At the time i was 125 kg and…
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Presentation help!
My surgeon has asked me to become a regular presenter at their informational session. I have 5 - 10 minutes. I can fill time, no problem. Those pre-op, what would you like to hear from a successful patient? Those post-op, what should I talk about? I don't want to completely wing it. I also don't want to have too much…
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Lap band on WW
I have joined WW because I have had success with it before. In the first week I lost 6 pounds but the holidays came and I lost all control. I have failed and gained weight. I still log my food honestly and exercise. Also I am 1 of the many people at home because of the governments shut down. I'm feeling really low and…
