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SOUPS!!
I was just thinking about how good some cabbage soup and chili sound good with the cold weather we've been having, but I'm not sure soup is a good option after surgery since we're not supposed to drink anything with food. Has anyone here had a discussion about soup with your nutritionist? It's Sunday so I can't call mine…
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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…
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Just starting the process for gastric sleeve
Hey I'm 41 years old , my name is Dreama and I'm just getting started in the process. Any advise and support would be a great help.
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Looking for support/suggestions...
I'm 8 months out (4/23/14 was surgery date). I've been stalled for over 3 months now, I've lost a total of 80lbs but my goal weight is 45lbs away. I've set a mini goal of losing 100lbs but I just can't seem to get there. I'm following my plan which is 1200 cals/day, 50 or less carbs a day but the scale is not moving. I was…
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hi - my name is Ginny
I had bypass surgery 9/5/14 and have lost 46 pounds so far. I hope to lose another 60 - 70 pounds. I am having a real hard time right now with hunger. I went to doc for for my post-op check up and was told I was eating too much volume. I am keeping the calories consumed between 900 and 1200. Does anyone have strategies…
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VGS- When did you notice the weight loss slow? and tears of happiness!
Hi Guys, Quick question, I'm aware that we have a specific window of opportunity for weight loss before things start slowing down and your body starts to maintain (some say 12 months some say 18 months) I'm 5 months post op and almost lost 40kgs and the weight is still going down well- just wondering when other, more long…
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Questions for post-op people
Hello, My VSG surgery is Feb. 9th,2015. I had to do a 6 month pre-op diet and I am currently about to end my month 6th. I did really well the first 3 months, not so much after. Just really tried to maintain the 15lbs weight loss that I did achieve. I have a few questions for everyone who has had it. I want to do this…
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One week from today
I start my pre op diet one week from today on Jan 19. Have you felt you almost have to do a food funeral? I am eating things this month with the thought of "I wont be able to eat this anymore" type attitude. On Sat my family is going to my favorite Mexican restaurant and I am getting my last Margarita for now. Is this…
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Getting anxious for upcoming surgery!
I am sure the anxiety that is building is normal, but man it consumes my day! I mean I am undergoing major surgery to help me do what I was not able to do on my own...lose weight! The pressure I am putting on myself is crazy. I am worried about failing and I haven't even given myself time to succeed. What if I can't get in…
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Work Meals
so yet another question for everyone... I'm trying to find some more options for work lunches. I bought a bunch of the Atkins frozen meals when they were on sale and I had coupons. And they work great but I'm getting pretty burned out on them and when they aren't on sale they are pretty spendy considering I can't eat the…
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Carbs
I've been seeing everyone else carb goals and starting to think mine are WAY over board. My doctor told me 1000-1200 calories and 90-100 carbs daily. I've been averaging around 70 carbs but starting to think this might be why my weight loss is slowing down already. Any ideas? Should I maybe talk to my nutritionist about…
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Clothes in advance
I've been buying clothes on sale for after surgery. When on the list I have lost over 50lbs and dropped 6 inches on my waist. What should I be prepared to look at when picking up items on sale. I do not want to pay full price and then only wear them for a short time until I go through the size. Any hints?
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Valentine's Day Challenge
Hi all, We are starting a new weight loss challenge this week! Please join the challenge by joining our group page at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101440- and entering your details on the google spreadsheet. My team and I just finished the last challenge, which was 8 weeks in duration. We lost a total of 170+…
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How Many Calories?
Hey everyone I was sitting here looking at my calories for the day and thinking to myself there is no way your supposed to be eating 600-700 calories only being seven weeks post op and then I realized the doctor never gave me a calorie goal. I can't eat much but I exercise throughout the day and also at home so I was…
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maintaining weight
I am still loosing weight but now i want to maintain it .. i have 1500 cals a day and go to the gym 3x a week .. any help ? Xx
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CT WLS buddies?
Anyone out there and interested in buddying up for support/motivation?
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First day back to work after surgery
Hello all, I just returned to work after my RNY. I am lucky and have a very good short term dissability plan that allowed my 6 weeks out of work. This time allowed my the flexibility to adjust to the energy levels and diet changes needed, leaving me completely confident in returning to work without any issues. I am…
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Nervous and Excited at the same time
I received my surgery date of February 2nd. I am so worried that I am making the right decision until I go to bed and have to use the CPAP machine. Or I move with my bad hip, Or just moving in general. I know this is going to be a major lifestyle change I just hope I don't fail. This is my last hope. Please give me…
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New here!
Hello everyone! So happy I stumbled across this group. I am currently looking forward to having Roux-N-Y surgery. I don't have a date scheduled yet as I am going through the testing and the "medically supervised diet" that my insurance requires, but my best guess it will be either mid-March or early April. I am nervous and…
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back in the saddle
Hi all! I'm new to this group thing. I had a roux-n-y 5/2009. I initially lost 130 lbs. I stalled at that point, and in the past 2 years I've regained 25-30 lbs. I am still about 40-50 lbs from where I'd like to be. I need to get back on plan, looking for motivation. I quit taking supplements, protein years ago, I eat what…
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Avoiding the mirror?
I have lost the same 40 pounds at least 5 times throughout my life. I had R-N-Y bypass on November 17 and I'm down just over 43 pounds. I find that I'm avoiding the mirror now because the reflection has changed. I'm starting to see the difference and it freaks me out. Before surgery when I got to this point I always…
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Scared and Questioning
My surgery is Feb. 9th for the gastric sleeve. I have so many people in my ear giving me their negative opinions and then I go home and questioning why I am going to put myself through this. I also know all of the possible complications. My grandmother died at the age of 37 from heart disease, my mom had her 2nd out of 3…
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Excess Skin after weight loss
Okay so I know that excess/saggy skin is just something that is to be expected after weight loss. My question is does anyone have any tips on ways to help your skin shrink/tighten as you lose the weight? Like ways to target certain areas, best exercises to help tighten areas, any advise at all is appreciated. I'm only 3…
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Just joined the group.
Hello to all.
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Confused and stewing
Two weeks ago I met for the first time with my support team (nurse and NP) The nurse asked which procedure I wanted and when I said sleeve she acted like I was insane. Her eyes widened, her mouth dropped open and she proceeded to tell me I should have RNY. When I didn't cave she called in the NP who proceeded to state…
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how did everyone pre op and post op do today for Christmas?
Myself I can tell you that I tried my best all day. [I am still in preop stages awaiting date schedule] I started with normal decaf and Christmas morning activities, beings I did not drink last night, I can say it was the best I have ever felt at 5a on Christmas morning lol. After presents, I ate one of my muffin pan egg…
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Lapband and Flying
Hi all! This Sunday will be the first time I've flown with my lapband. Is there anything I should be aware of? Any tips? I'm not sure if my band will get tighter or something like that. I'm flying from NYC to Florida if that means anything. Thanks in advance for your help!
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How am I supposed to feel?
I haven't commented on too many of the discussions, but I have been reading them daily for several months. I'm so thankful for this community and the people that are willing to help out others who are considering this journey. I'd start naming them but I know I would miss too many, so if you are reading this I'm going to…
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tomorrow is my big day!!!!!
I'm so nervous tomorrow is my big day!!!! Any thing ib should know or to bring to the hospital for the stay? Any advice or anything I should know?????
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Protein chips?
Has anyone had experience w/ Quest brand protein chips? Ive never had them before & I was thinking about trying them out. I have been in such a routine of what I eat for snacks, and with trying to get back on track, i'm going to def. be pushing my protein & water.... Anyway, always so wordy, just curious about the chips..…
