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Where Did You Lose Your Weight?
I had my 1 week post-op appt last Fri, Id lost 14 lbs in my 1st week BUT, where from?!? This was my 1st day venturing out since having come home from surgery so I hadn't really paid much attention to clothing. Since we were already out, we decided to get our grocery shopping done, yes, my husband still expects to eat "his"…
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protein shakes?
I am in need of suggestions for protein shakes 20mg and up. I have tries the GNC lean 25 premade and was good. Do you suggest powder or pre made? I need them for the pre op 2wk diet. TIA for the help
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A little positivity
Hello all! I've been in this group for a while now but haven't said very much. Sorry about that, I'm very shy. (You'll find I say sorry a lot however being Canadian, it's supposedly our thing) I am scheduled for VSG on Feb 11th. I just wanted to say that I have learned to greatly value this group and others like it. I have…
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Just joined!
hi I'm Chriss, I just joined the group and I have my VS scheduled for Dec 22nd. I'm very nervous but I'm excited for change. Hopefully this group will help with my transition into my new way of eating!!!!!
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110 pounds lost! Pics
I've now reached 110 pounds lost! That is more than my sister weighs haha I go around saying "I lost a Sammy" lmao And my mom keeps saying "Half-a-Hana" lol The feeling is incredible. I'm buying size 10 outfits, medium dresses... I'm working out and running a lot and just generally enjoying life so much more than before.…
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Caffeine free diet pepsi/coke
About a month ago i was having problems getting enough fluids in. I started to let Caffeine free diet pepsi/coke go flat and used that as a fluid. I spoke to my NUT about it and she said it was fine as long as there was no fizz --it was better to get 64 oz of fluid in rather than not get them in. I hate water even with the…
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New Here...
Hi all, I have been searching for support groups in my area, and just recently got back onto MFP and happened to see this group and got super excited. Hoping to find some great support & other people who can relate to my situation. So here's my deal: I'm 32, Loss of 113# (up/down 10-12lb max) for the last 9 years from RNY…
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Transformation Tuesday
Sleeved on 8/26/2014. HW: 317 SW: 262 CW: 201 Went to the hospital wearing a size 20 pant and an XXL shirt.... Today I am wearing a size 12 pant and a Medium shirt. Love my sleeve!
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1 Month Post-Op (RNY) Check-in
I had surgery on 10/27. Here are my stats: High weight: 303 Surgery day Weight: 233.8 / 47.6% body fat Weight loss before surgery: 69.2 pounds Today's weight: 217.9 / 45.1% body fat Loss since surgery: 15.9 pounds Total weight loss: 85 pounds! I also lost 1 inch in my neck, four inches in my waist, and five inches in my…
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Dealing with compliments
I am 10-months out from RNY and my weight loss is starting to become real obvious to people. I get compliments everywhere I go and it is making me really uncomfortable. I know I should be greatful, but honestly it is really hard for me to handle. I just want to be a normal guy, not known as the guy who lost a ton of…
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Pregnancy after lapband
Is there anyone on here thats had a pregnancy after surgery? Before surgery I weighed 350 pounds at my lowest I weighed 217. And then something amazing happened, I became pregnant! The highest I weighed during my pregnancy was 280. Somethings I realized during my pregnancy is that not many ob/gyn doctors know much about…
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Becoming a reality
I will be receiving my surgery date by next Monday. OMG! I have one more test to go but they said I can go ahead and set the date. Waiting on scheduling to call. I have to do a stress test on the 17th. I get my cpap machine on Wed 10th. Trying to get through the holidays on another note. Went on vacation during the…
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Lentil Veggie Curry Recipe
One of my lunch staples is a lentil veggie curry. I make a big batch that gives me about 25-30 lunch servings (200g or about 1/2 cup for 150ish calories). It’s a pretty loose recipe but I have standardized it a bit. It also really helps me maintain regularity so i make an effort to have it at least every other day. 450g…
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Pre Op appointments!!!
I go for my pre-op appointments this friday. Meeting with the nurse, nutritionist, psychologist, and surgeon. I could be forgetting someone, but still seems pretty intimidating!!! I'm nervous, and excited and scared.... what can i or should I expect?
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The myplate meal plan is working !?!
I thought I wouldn't be able to follow it. I thought it made no sense to include grains and some form of dairy at every meal. I didn't have any faith in following myplate.gov for my diet. Three meals a day and no snacks. I feel like I spend half my life now thinking about food, logging food, planning meals, planning…
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12 hour post-op
Hi all I had my bypass (went for mini-gastric bypass in the end after much research and several posts on here) this morning - about 12hours ago. Just thought I'd post to let anyone considering surgery just how straight forward it can be. I honestly can't believe how pain-free it has been. 5 hours after the op, I was out of…
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just joined group hello to all
:) Hi all. i have a messed up back and failed surgery. still have L3 herniated but dr wont do anything for it. i also have arthritis. i think in all my joints.degenerated disk disease DDD and stenosis in my back. i was on here before but finally came back. i did lose 30 lbs but gained that back and more....this is the…
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Stalled & Freaking Out
Hi all. I am new to the forum and just looking for some support from people going through the transition or have made it to the other side. First let me start by saying my surgery experience was horrific. I'll give you the short version: 10/27- Outpatient Revision from lapband to sleeve 10/28- Admitted to hospital with…
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Quest Protein Chips --Cyber Monday Deal
Cyber Monday sale at Quest code CyberUS gets an extra 25% off I was able to get 4 boxes of Quest protein chips for $50.25 (included shipping cost)
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Food question
I tried eating my hummus today with cucumber instead of crackers to cut back a bit more on carbs. UGH--heartburn now. I am not sure if I can handle raw carrots or celery at this point (9 weeks) any suggestions? Thanks, Donna
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WLS and physical recovery!!!
Hey folks, I'm scheduled for RYN surgery spring next year. Not sure if I got the acronym right! LOL anyhow, I'm going for gastric by pass and I'm looking for some info on the physical recovery post surgery. Will I be as active as I am pre-op? - I play ball and hockey Will I lose lots of muscle strength? Will I be able to…
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Do Band to Sleeve patients lose slower after revision?
Has anyone here heard this or can speak from experience? I can't understand the science behind it, if it's true. Thanks! Karen
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Gonna get my bleep together
I have had a horrible four weeks. My little brother passed away on October 19th and I came home to Utah from Texas the next day. So yeah my diet has not been normal. And it's not that I'm eating junk or eating what I'm not supposed to. It's that I haven't been eating enough. I've been for sure getting my water in every day…
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Face pics - one year ago v. now
Now: One year ago:
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Lost weight...
I am so excited! I finally dropped 5.4 lbs. Broker that stall...I have increased my activity, upped my calories and protein and started taking 2 coconut oil caps. a day to help move things along in the bathroom. Not sure what helped or if they all did but I am happy! Thank you everyone that told me it would happen---yes it…
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Lab Work...
If an A1C can detect as far back as 3 months how does it work for protein results? When I went in on my 1 week post-op, I was very honest and told the office lady that IMO I was doing good on getting in the 1/2 required as I was struggling to even get that amount. She was not at all sympathetic and came across rather…
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How long did it take for your insurance to approve
My approval is supposed to be simple. I have done all the preop requirements, my surgeon has submitted all the info to the insurance for improval, including the surgery date of 11/21. It has been over a week and still not answer. Just curious what everyone else went through.
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One week until surgery
I have been wondering when the date would finally arrive and now I have a bit of nerves now that it is a week away. I am not second guessing the decision, just the nerves are starting to set in.
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fitness tracker
I've heard all kinds of good news using fitness trackers that you wear all day. What are your thoughts and if you are using one please tell me if you recommend it. Thank in advance
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Feeling Discouraged!
Maybe it's the lack of food or the fact that I am a nervous wreak that has me so upset over the simplest things these days. I've been contemplating about my surgery because I am so scared it isn't going to work for me and I will be stuck in this fat suit for the rest of my life! In the past four months I have lost a total…
