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New to group
Gastric bypass a year ago ..240 CW 140 goal 115 .. Willpower and staying focus everyday to achieve goal..
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preop and trying to lose weight, but have high calorie daily goals...now what?
Okay...I am still preop and wanting to lose my required weight before doc will schedule surgery. I am at my mid point in the 6 month "diet" phase. I will see the surgeon this week and wanted to have the 35 lbs he said I need to lose. MFP has me set at 1800 calories per day and that is with a goal to lose 2 lbs per week. I…
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Just a little Morning Vent..
I had a good friend tell me yesterday that she doesn't believe in WLS, but that she still supports me as a friend. That's OK. I told her I've never felt that friendship was contingent on always believing and agreeing on everything. I know WLS is difficult for some to understand and I agree that there are those who have…
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Low Blood Sugar
I went to the doctor the other day because I have been having dizzy spells. I found out that my blood pressure is low 90/60 and that by blood sugar was only 41. That 41 was after having had some oatmeal for breakfast and a couple of cheese sticks on the way to the appointment. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do…
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preop for VSG but have some questions...
I am hoping to meet my doctor's 10% weight loss requirement when I see him for my mid 6month period next week. I have to see the dietician for 6 monthly visits before he will schedule the surgery. I hope to have it in April. Question 1: I have heard about people giving up on needing medications for diabetes and perhaps…
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Advice on eating in mixed company
When I had my VSG 4 years ago, I was a single mom with a very supportive little boy. We all changed out eating habits and I was very successful. I went from 320lbs to 182. I fell in love and started dating and went back up to 190-195. My goal is 160-165, and I try to get there, but now that I am the company of someone who…
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Calories trending up. "were you nervous when this happend?"
I am starting to see my calories trending up. I do not know how I feel about this. I have been hitting the gym pretty hard lately and am demanding more energy, but still makes me a bit nervous. I am working out 7 days a week, with the couch to 5K program and the strong lifts 5x5 program, alternating days. I am getting…
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I did not do so well today
I have been sticking to my diet pretty good for about 10 days but today a girl in the office brought strawberry/cream cheese cobbler and before I knew it I had 2 helpings. nearly 500 calories over -sighs-
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4 years post op and still throwing up (caution to the weak stomachs) lol
Anyone else having this issue? I am 4 years post op. Tonight, when I was having dinner, I got to sneezing which put a lot of pressure on my stomach and then my stomach hurt and I didn't necessarily throw up per say, my food just came back up. You know, where you don't have to really try, it kind of just finds it's own way…
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Protein Drink Taste Test (No Powders)
So for grins and chuckles my hubby & I decided to do a taste comparison test of a few Protein Drinks. This our personal opinion, listed order of Totally Barffy to yummy! 1. G2 Recover, Chocolate Peanut butter - 270 calories, 20g protein, 46 net carbs There are no words to describe how disgusting this tasted. I had to rinse…
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Fatigue
I am 2 1/2 weeks post op gastric sleeve with complications such as bile leak, and pancreatitis. I am soooo fatigued today... Like I can barely stay awake. When will the fatigue get better???
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Its within my reach now
Monday is the day for my RNY. I am on day 2 of the Impact drink - liquid diet. I am hanging in here. My anxiety is getting more and more. They keep moving the time of my surgery but will get definite confirmation on time tomorrow. Since January 1st I have lost 11 lbs. I pretty proud of myself. 4 lbs of it was last week. I…
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Looking for pre-op friends & support in general...
I saw my bariatric surgeon yesterday for my first consult and am waiting for a call from my nutritionist now to find out what my pre-op diet will be. For now I am using MFP auto goals, set to lose 0.5/lb per week and will work up to eating less calories gradually, and then customize my nutritional goals to whatever my…
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One week down and one to go
My first week of pre op diet is done. Not to bad. was hungry the first 2 days and now I am breezing by. Start the pure liquid diet Wednesday with the drinks the hospital gave me. I have to drink them along with clear liquids for 5 days before surgery. But I was told it is the same amount of calories as the first 9 days. On…
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RNYer
Almost 2 yrs post op and trying to get back on the wagon after falling off and getting stuck in the mud.
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Post-op RNY New to group
HI everyone!!! My name is Jennifer. I had the RNY on 10/06/14. MY heaviest wt. 381. Day of surgery 370 and my current wt. is 293. Whoever said wls was the easy way out had no idea what they were talking about. It's been a rough road for me but so worth it! I'm looking forward to getting support from you all and well as…
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gastric band in the uk
Hey, I'm due the operation in 6 weeks time, has anyone just had it done? Need to find some people to share experiences with :)
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2 steps forward........3 steps back :/
So I am a post VSG, 4 years this past Saturday. I got all the way down to 185, with only 20 little pounds to go maybe 25...depended on how far I wanted to go. Over the holidays here came 5.....7....oh look, 10 lbs back. I just wonder if I will ever be able to enjoy a holiday without absolutely hating them ever again?…
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Gastric Sleeve Newbie
hi all, I've just undergone surgery in the UK four days ago to have the Gastric Sleeve done, Ive finally managed to keep liquids down today 2 x slim fast shakes and 1 slim a soup, I'm looking for any tips for me or recommendations for other liquids, interested in speaking with people who have just had the procedure to…
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Tomorrow I start my Pre Op Diet (pics)
Tomorrow I start my Pre Op Diet. So hubby and I decided to document by pictures and measurements. Starting today, then the next set on the day before the surgery (in 2 weeks). Then once a month on the first Sunday of the month. I am going to put the same outfit on each month to see the difference. So to make me…
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This is becoming real now!
Went to hospital this morn and got pre op testing done. Also received my liquid drink for my last 5 days before the surgery. Does anyone else have to do a special hospital given drink for 5 days ahead? Also were you required to drink PowerAde Zero or G2 to drink right before the surgery? I have to drink 8hrs ahead and 3hrs…
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denial?
Has anyone initially had their surgery denied (and then later approved)? This is a great fear of mine. I doubt that it will happen considering how overweight I am, but I also have no health issues due to being obese. Currently I am gathering all of my medical records and proof of trying various diets, which my doctor said…
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Body Composition Testing (DEXA Scan)
Body Scan Results and Process Since I started losing weight in April of last year, I have been concerned and interested in fat loss versus muscle loss. Specifically, how to minimize the muscle loss that naturally comes with weight loss. While I wish I had done this earlier, I went in for a DEXA body composition analysis…
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Muscle loss
I am 2 months out, I have lost a little over 50 pounds and can see the difference. The problem I am having, is with muscle loss. I am hoping this is a momentary thing, since I was not lifting any weights and was struggling to get in over 50 grams of protein a day. Now that I have been cleared by the surgeon to lift and am…
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staying positive?
How do ya'll stay positive when there are little setbacks? For example, I was told I need to lose about 25 lbs before surgery to make things a little easier. Overall I have been doing pretty great - eating out less, healthy snacks, I completely cut out soda (and can't even drink it anymore, it tastes too weird) - but all I…
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60-70% of excess weight
When I first started looking into the VSG I asked how much weight I could expect to lose. I was told that the sleeve would help me lose 60-70% of my excess weight and then I'd have to do the rest. For me, I was roughly 100 lbs overweight so I did the mental math and thought "okay, in 12 to 18 months, I will lose 60 -…
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The Gauntlet Challenge
“The Gauntlet” This is a spinoff of a program I used to do during triple sessions during my college football days. The great thing about “The Gauntlet” is it is adaptable to all exercise levels. Before starting the gauntlet you must measure how many reps you can do of each of the following exercises in 60 seconds. Crunches…
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New to the group
Hi, everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Brandi and I had Lap Band surgery September 29th. My initial weight was 267 and I'm down to 219. It's been a struggle, but I'm hoping this group will help in supporting my journey.
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In two weeks...
Hi, I'm new to this. I'm scheduled for a gastric bypass on Jan. 30. I've done a lot of preparing but I'm curious... What is the one thing you wish you would have done or are really glad you did BEFORE the procedure? Thanks everyone!
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Lap Band and PCOS
I'm 28 months post op. I've only cleared a 60 lbs loss in over 2 years with the band. Fresh out if post op, my band was always unstable with restriction. I'd have it, then wouldn't. My longest green zone was 6 months. I got prego one year post op but it ended in ectopic. Ever since that emergency surgery, my band has…
