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New - VSG on March 11th
Hey all. Cinnamon from the west coast here. I'm scheduled for my VSG in Tijuana on March 11th with Dr. Cabrera. I'm a little nervous. Okay, I'm a lot nervous. Who isn't? ;D Looking for advice, support, and just generally a group of like-minded folk.
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Gastric Sleeve is a Blessing
Hi, I'm Alicia. I'm from Texas & I went to Tijuanna, Mexico & had my Gastric Sleeve done on March 4, 2014. I topped the scales at more than 415 pounds. Here it is a year later and I'm down more than 238 pounds. I feel so much better. I have a long list of medical problems & I was walking on a cane full time.... Now I'm…
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I must not Give into Temptation today!
Having a late lunch/early dinner and meeting tonight with two board members of our animal rescue at a Mexican Restaurant. I guess they have cheap Margaritas and a free Taco Bar. I am going to be faced with tons of temptations tonight and I must not give in. I am going to sneak in a Minute Maid 5 calorie can of lemonade and…
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What kind of eating plan are you doing?
I had lap band surgery on December 3 and have had two fills. I have lost slowly so far, 15 pounds, which I am OK with. I want to know that I have to put effort into this to make it work. I have been logging everything I eat for about 3 weeks now, but really not sure what eating plan I am doing. My goal, which I have not…
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Need a Boost?? How about a Challenge??
Don't forget to sign yourself up for our new Challenge!! Look under Announcments for the thread. Support is vital in this journey!! Pre-Op & Post-Op are welcome! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10103244/challenge-time-challenge-will-run-3-8-15-to-5-3-15-join-us-anytime#Item_19 Have a great weekend I hope…
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Hitting my first Plateau
I am now 10 days at the same weight. I know some of you have dealt with much longer plateaus than this, but it is tough at first. I am still hitting the gym and doing well to get my protein and water in. I have been dealing with some tough emotional stuff over the past couple of weeks, so I know that can have an impact. I…
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Looking for Friends to Ride along with me on this journey!
Hello my name is Jessica. I was originally banded in 2008 lost 90 pounds and slowly gained 40. I look back now and can see why I gained the weight. I was in denial that my band was the problem for years. Always getting food stuck even though I chewed past the point of puree., daily vomiting, chronic port pain ( had three…
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Back to band basics
Hi! I am new to MFP and am recommitting to my banded lifestyle. I had Lapband surgery 5 years ago and lost 120lbs over 2 years. Since that original loss, I have plateaued and eventually gained a good chunk back (between a miscarriage and then the birth of my son May 2014) as I required a complete defill due to…
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depression before WLS?
Has any felt depressed before their surgery? I finally got a surgery date, but I keep thinking of a failed relationship, car troubles, money problems, etc, and its making me depressed. This should be the most exciting time of my life yet I find myself thinking of these other things.
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Search how to?
Is there a way to just search topics within this group? I've tried searching but seem to always end up on the regular forum boards.
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8 week Activity & Weight Loss Challenge
Hello Gastric ByPass/VSG/LapBand Members! Hope you are all well and pushing yourself to meet your goals! I would like to get a concensus if you would be interested in doing an 8 week challenge beginning March 9th with Final results posted on May 3rd. We have held Challenges for the group for a while now but they seem to…
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Nauseous...a lot
3 weeks out. Feeling nauseous quite a bit recently. Any suggestions? Eggs were a disaster.
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Hello I'm new and I have the slevee
hi I'm new and I'm just looking for friends to talkto bout our surgery lol
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Latest Before and During Pics
Almost two months post-surgery, 134 pounds down, 34 since surgery. Rob
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Favorite band friendly lunches?
i eat a lot of eggs for lunch but looking for some office friendly options. I have a full cafeteria available if I purchAse and a microwave for heating up if I bring from home. I can't do lunch meat or lettuce, two things that just don't agree with my band.
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and bandsters re-commiting for the new year?
I had some fluid taken out in Sept because I just couldn't commit at that point and was having stuck episodes. Fall/Holidays were very stressful but I am back in the saddle now, I have gained back 18 of the 48 I had lost which stings but I am still down 30lbs from where I was in January 2013 before I got the band. Need to…
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Protein shakes and Diarrhea? Sorry about the topic.
Wondering if anyone has had a sensitivity to protein drinks. I went to a Vitamin Shoppe last night where they had samples of protein powders, shakes, quest bars and vitamins. Today I have the runs. We are talking 1 ounce or so samples of about 5 protein shakes and protein waters. I will need to check the ingredients on all…
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Cant believe the difference already
I cannot believe this. Look at these pictures. This is a difference in only a month. I am excited to see what the future holds. I had my RNY surgery on 2/2/15 [/This is the DAY BEFORE my Surgery on 2/1/15b] [/This is TODAY 3/1/15b]
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Getting sick on water
Hi everyone! Had my surgery Feb 8th, I am trying so hard to get my fluids but I get nauseous with liquids. I have tried many options but the only liquid I don't get nauseated on is my protein shakes, and I hate them, lol. Is this normal? I have a Dr appointment tomorrow but I wanted to hear from all of you. I was thinking…
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already hit a stall - 14 days out
<3 had gastric bypass Feb 3 and lost 20# in 10 days! on next weigh date i had hit a stall and even the next weigh date no further weight loss??? very disappointed and frustrated.... cause? i don't know except when i started posting in my food diary, i noticed i wasn't getting in enough protein and getting too much carbs in…
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Ugh! Discouraged!
I had my WLS (RNY) on February 2nd. I did my weekly home weigh in and I didn't lose this past week....I GAINED a half of a pound!!! Is this normal??? It discourages me!!! :( :(:( Is normal????
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where's everyone from?
Hi!! I'll be having RYN next month!! Very excited and nervous. Always looking for work out buddies I'm in harrisburg PA. Where is everyone else?
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Getting it all in
I had RNY on 2/2/15 I have been advised to eat 8-9 times a day, make sure 70-80grams of protein, plus drink 64oz of liquid all in one day. What are some tricks? Thank you
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TELL ME YOUR TRICKS TO GET IN IRON
Hi everyone! So I am now 7 months out (RNY) and I am seeing my surgeon tommorow for a checkup. Last visit a few months ago my iron was low and I was slightly anemic. Doc put me on an iron supplement of course, 60mg 3X's a day. A lot right? I take my viatamins religiously, everyday. I use Bariatric Advantage and have been…
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Endoscopy/Colonoscopy advice?
Today is prep day for my Endoscopy/Colonoscopy. I ate a piece of pizza at 9pm last night because I figured if there was ever a time to cheat last night was it! :) Any advice for tomorrow (and the days follow)? I really want to use this opportunity to improve my diet even more. After this I only have a sleep study to…
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Hello
I'm just starting on the road towards weight loss surgery. I got to ok from my PCP, and am going to the surgeon's informational seminar on March 12. Really excited and impatient! :)
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Today's surgery! !
Hi Everyone, My name is Wendy n I'm going in for gastic bypass today. They rescheduled my time out 6hrs so I'm killing time w no fluids till then. Ughh!! If you knew now what you didn't then, what would that be? Looking for tips n advice. So excited!! Thank you all :smile :smile:
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New to MFP
I'm new to MFP and would love some friends here on the app. Feel free to add me. hollym73e
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Samples and Sales info
Hi all; some time ago there was a thread where people posted web deals and coupons and sample pack offers for vitamins and protein powder and the like. I'd like to start it again. This is for bariatric advantage. They offer a trial pack based on your surgery type of most prescribed vitamins.…
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Fighting the desire to eat when tired
Why is it when I feel rundown or just very low on energy my brain says "Eat something" as though this will perk me up? I had good breakfast, I know I am not hungry, and have been sipping away at my water... why then am I continually nagged by the thought of having some comfort food? Do any of you feel this way, pre-op or…
