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Zombies, Run! 5K app - I like it!
So, I started the Zombies, Run! 5K program yesterday and thought I would tell you about it, because it was fun, the program made the exercise pass much more quickly than usual, and it is appropriate for people who are starting at a low level of athletic ability (like moi!). It is very cool. Basically, it combines a running…
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Starting BMI under 40?
I am scheduled for VSG surgery on November 11. I'm excited but nervous. My BMI is 38, I'm 242 pounds and 5'7. I expect to lose slow but I don't know the definition of slow. Everyone is different I do understand but wondered if there is anyone with a lower BMI that can tell me their story? Also it is true you can't lose…
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pre op testing
One of the things my wls dr is having me do is see the pulmonary dr. He has issue 3 tests for me to do. Sleep study, pulmonary breathing test, and echo of heart. The pulmonary dr said he will be suggesting for me to go into ICU for 2 days after surgery. I did the sleep study Monday night, not fun and very uncomfortable. I…
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BMI and Body Image - amazing tool
I just found this fantastic tool called the BMI visualizer, at http://bmijs.is.tuebingen.mpg.de/en/body_masses/get_data You put in your height and any weight (past weight, current weight, aspirational weight) and it produces an image for you to see what you body did/does/will approximately look like. Very cool. Here is my…
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Loose Skin!
Hey everyone I am new to this site and was wondering if everyone ended up with loose skin? I am having Gastic Sleeve Surgery in October and I am so worried about having loose skin after I loose weight. I am 5'11 and I currently weigh 369 pounds. I am not worried about my arms and legs because they have little fat. I am…
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Help needed PLEASE
I went into my goals and changed my calories to 800 and my protein to 35% (70) for each day. Does anyone know what i need to set the other numbers at? (sodium, fat, etc)
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Exhaustion and "hit a wall"
I'm 2.5 years RNY post op. I've lost around 180lbs and would like to lose 40 more. All and all things have gone pretty well. For the last 6 months I've been training for a 1/2 marathon and doing a boot camp 4 mornings a week for 45 min. The 1/2 marathon is a week from Sunday. My eating is okay, not perfect but okay. My…
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Protein Shakes
I am currently in month 4 of a 6 month weight loss program before my surgery. My nutritionist reccomended I invest in a protein powder. I am looking for something that is tasty and bearable. Does anyone have any suggestions? I know everyone's oppinion is different but I just would like to hear everyone's thought. I like…
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New here
Hi --I am Donna. I had the gastric sleeve done on 9/9/14. I lost 25 lbs the 1sy month and now it is coming off very slowly. The dr said to make sure I get 70 protein daily and eat 800 calories --then up the calories to 1000 within the next month. Otherwise I will stay in starvation mode. I have upped the protein and i feel…
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Purposely being more active in your daily life
I just posted this on my wall but thought I would add it here too. Just like we need to be mindful of our eating, we also need to be mindful of our activities/movements throughout our days. I just went to the basement in my building to get the mail and since I needed to also go to the bank branch on the first floor, I took…
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Past the one week mark
Whoo-hoo! What turned out to be the strange thing (because it would be too easy for me to be "typical") is that they had to add saltines and heavier liquids faster than is on the schedule. Apparently, my new version of "hungry" is "nauseous." But, I'm getting my water, protein and steps in. Still a little sore and taking…
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Unquenchable thirst and Protein powder
I had my VSG one week ago. I feel good. I'm still on the liquid Norco as needed. I'm incredibly thirsty. I can get the fluid down but I'm parched ALL. THE. TIME! The hardest part for me is waiting one half hour after I eat to have additional water...I get cotton mouth....oh the changes! My question to those with experience…
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Halloween
Have a Happy Halloween everyone but please remember to LOG IN ALL THE LITTLE TREATS. I remember last year when I was one month post-op and felt like eating a coule of pieces of candy I neede dto convince myself that I was not on a diet. So I ate a few, and logged them in and guess what - no problems. Helped me to…
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Surgery set for Nov. 10th 2014...any advice?!
So I am about 12 days away from my surgical date...any advice? My insurance changed their requirements so surgery is soon....I'm excited and nervous and would love any help or ideas for post surgery :-)
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26yo, 3 1/2 months out, 80lbs loss, add me :)
Hi, I'm 3 1/2 months out of my RnY surgery done in Ottawa, Canada. I've lost almost exactly 80lbs including my pre-op diet and am loving life! I am running (slowly training for a 5K), horseback riding and strength training. I log everything I eat but don't usually log my exercise. My diary is for friends only, feel free to…
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optifast
In Ontario, they require us to be on a 2-4 week optifast shake diet pre-op, I have heard people use sugar free flavour shots and different recipes to make it more tolerable, I was wondering if anyone knows where you can get the different flavour shots and if they had any optifast tips...looks like my surgery is going to be…
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bad breath
I noticed I am having serous bad breath days. I did not have this previously. I brush my teeth and take care of my mouth. Is this from rapid weight loss?
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Day Four
SO, I'm home, finally, after my gastric bypass on Monday. It was a pretty scary first day, but right now things are progressing. A little sore and feeling like I just had surgery, but other than that, things are moving along. The hardest thing is getting full on 2 ounces of chicken broth and having a mandate to get a…
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Drastic times call for drastic measures
I have the band, into my 9th year. I lost well, had trouble swallowing, regained. I restarted a year ago and have lost just under 40lbs since. But I've been stuck at the same weight for 3 months despite exercise and eating right most of the time. My nutritionist suggested I do Optifast. I can't afford that so I'm drinking…
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UK Post op diet options - Band
So the WLS company have sent me the pre and post op pack. In it they advise to use Weigh to Go shakes/soups and products (This is their company's products of course they would recommend it). Unfortunately they haven't offered much in the terms of other options for shakes/soups etc. Their option works out quite expensive…
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge
Hi Friends: I am participating in my third weight loss challenge, starting 11/2/14, and I hope you can join me. It has been motivational and has helped keep me on track and accountable. If you are interested in taking part in this challenge, please sign up by joining the challenge group at…
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New to the group! And not entirely sure what I'm doing!
In the past couple years I have miserably failed at numerous and all attempts at weight loss diets and motivating myself to exercise. This is why I am currently scheduled for gastric sleeve surgey October 13, 2014, and I'm scared to death! I am making this profile, blog, and joining support groups in an attempt to find…
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Tentative date set for my surgery
I got a call yesterday and have a tentative date set for November 21st. They just need to get the approval from my insurance and it will be finalized. I am getting excited and even after waiting this long, can'b believe it is a little over 3 weeks away.
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Feeling "full" signals before actually too full --- any hints or help??
What tips do you have for feeling "full" before actually being too full. I chew my foods 20-30 times like they say...until applesauce consistency. I try to eat slow. But sometimes, I don't feel "full" until all of a sudden --- when it is almost too late before I feel sick. The amount of food I can eat before I feel full…
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How Many Follow Up Appts. Did You Have Post-Op?
I had my 1st post-op appt last Fri (about 1 week after having my Sleeve done). My next 1 will be 1 month from that date, so Nov 24th. I cant find it in my info when to expect my next 1 at how many months out. I want to say maybe 6 months but Im drawing a blank :blush: I was wondering how many times in the 1st yr post-op…
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Eating right after Sleeve sugery
Hi all, I am new to this group & I have some questions about MFP & keeping track. I started using M.F.P. a year ago & I added all these meals to my foods, but just having sleeve surgery last Wednesday I have to change a lot in my eating. One problem is, I want to be able to get rid of all my favourites & start with…
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3 days post-op Gastric Sleeve and still hungry!
Hello. I just had the gastric sleeve done on Monday. I haven't really had any pain, haven't taken my pain medication once, i've been taking the antacid and the nausea medicine but stopped taking the nausea medicine yesterday. Also, I was constipated since Saturday but finally got things going today (THANK GOD) with some…
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3 weeks post-op and I graduated!!
I "graduated" to some soft foods today --- eggs, soft cheeses, and fish!! Woo hoo I never knew that I would be so happy to make a scrambled egg. :laugh:
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The Honeymoon is over now what HELP!
I had gastic bypass December 17, 2013 and as of today I have lost 105 lbs and am so grateful and thankful that I was able to get it and have reached this point in my journey. I still have about 50 lbs to go and then need to maintain the weight loss. But the honeymoon of my brain not being hungry and the weight coming off…
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10% pre-op weight loss
Did anyone else have to do this for insurance? I have to lose 25 lbs, and I am trying to do it before my first appt on 10/22. I am currently switching between Medifast and Bariatric Advantage shakes, with a no carb, high protein, low fat dinner. What else can I do?
