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Hi! I'm new and two weeks post-op
Hello! I'm new to the site and looking for friends who are going through this journey. I was sleeved on 9/18/14 and I have just passed the two weeks post-op mark. I am on the liquid phase of the program (one more week to go) which my surgeon uses --- they do not do the pureed phase. And I am soooo looking forward to the…
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sleep apnea
So I just had an appointment with my medical internist to review a sleep study, turns out I have seveer sleep apnea, and am now on a CPAP machine. It really does explain a lot of how my body was feeling and how tired I always felt. I am curious if anyone else had it and if it was resolved with your weightloss. The CPAP is…
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VSG or RNY: Most Effective?
Hi all. I'm new to the group and began my weight loss surgery journey today! I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. I've been researching weight loss surgery for years, always convincing myself that I can "do it on my own." But at 25, I was diagnosed with PCOS; not only is weight loss still a struggle, but I…
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First post and my surgery date is Monday
Hello Group, I am anxious! I've been going through this process for over a year. I was told in the beginning and just a month ago, that i may not be approved by my insurance. Since I have a BMI of 37.5 with "minor comorbidities" such as severe arthritis, sleep apnea and gallstones, it wouldn't be enough to sway Aetna to…
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Looking for feedback - 8 weeks post-op VSG
Good Morning MFP friends.... I have a love-hate relationship with my sleeve. I've named her. Her name is Tina the Tiny Tummy Tyrant. I love her because she has helped me to lose a significant amount of weight so far - I am enjoying my smaller clothes, my shrinking body, the appreciative way that my wife looks at me, and…
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Fat loss by laser or freezing to go along with sleeve??
I was sleeved on 9/18/14. I am wondering if anyone has tried that laser fat reduction or Coolsculpting to go along with their sleeve or other weight loss procedure? I have been researching it for a while now and it looks like it would assist with things because it actually eliminates fat cells (versus just reducing them in…
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Resetting Calories....
Because of my height and weight I wanted to lose, MFP had me at what people say is the lowest setting, 1200 calories. Obviously now that Ive had my Sleeve (last Thurs), everything that Ive consumed is not anywhere near that mark. Where do I go to reset the #'s so it doesn't show like Im starving myself?!?
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Favorite/Easiest food to eat after gastric bypass
I would just like to hear what everyone's favorite food and easiest foods to after RNY (obviously not immediately after because of the liquid and pureed diet) I know the generics, but I would love your opinion! I'm having RNY on May 13th :) I'm talking about foods to eat once you are able to eat solids. Thanks!
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One Year Ago Today, Job Offers, and New Clothes, Oh My!
In all my excitement of the job offer I received today I completely forgot that today is my one year surgery anniversary until now. I cannot believe that it's been a year. Wow! To be completely honest, when I started this whole thing I daydreamed that I'd be at my goal weight at this point, and while I am not yet there I…
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New Here - Hi!
Hi everyone! I'm pre-op for RNY and looking for a community who supports my decision. I welcome friend requests, expecially since I'm new to MFP. General info about me - female, 38 years old, ~290 pounds, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 baby on the way (through my partner). Live in PA. Work as a counselor. Mildly obsessed with knitting…
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Its getting closer
Today went to my psych Dr that I regularly goto for my bipolar. He is sending a letter to the Bariatric psych Dr to say I am a ok. Next week I goto the Dietician again and pulmonary Dr. I then can get my date......WOW!
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Gluten Free
Does anyone know if you can do the Gluten Free diet even though you have the RNY? My PCP advised me to try it due to I have IBS and new studies show that it helps that. And if you are doing this is there any helpful books or websites you can direct me to? TIA
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GOT MY DATE!
Yay I am officially scheduled to have the sleeve done on November 18th. I was hoping to have it sooner, however they were completely full. Anyways I am still excited and can't wait to have this wonderful tool to assist me in losing more weight. I have been trying to get some ideas on what I will need to purchase for and…
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Does anyone else hate the new MFP message boards page?
I can't see the lastest postings from "my groups", and it annoys me.
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Pre-op Diet
I am new to this site and this group. I have been reading your stories and motivational talks and I look forward to learning from you all as well as gaining more support for my surgery. Thank you all in advance for your help. I am 5'2" 255lbs and 41 years old. My surgery was scheduled for Tue Oct 7th but I was to sick to…
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Fitness Tracker
Ok, so I used a Fitbit for a couple years and liked it, but I washed & dried it one too many times and it's been dead for nearly a year now. (yes, it totally survived 3-4 trips through the washer & dryer) I decided not to replace it right away and am now wanting a fitness tracker of some sort again as it motivated me…
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Lap Band Rebounder... or late bloomer? IDK...
I was banded 2 years ago, and I didn't lose one ounce. Matter of fact I think I gained a few pounds.... I'm actually sure I have. Anywho... IT'S ALL MY FAULT! I didn't eat right, didn't exercise, etc, etc, etc... the only reminder I have that I' actually banded is the fact that I throw up when I eat too fast. Well... I'm…
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Rob's Adventures in Surgery
Warning: There are no actual adventures here. Everything went so well, so much better than I expected! Tuesday morning: I reported to the hospital at 9:15 for surgical prep. They took us back into a cubicle, gave me a wonderful hospital gown and started prep. IV started, lots of questions (including me telling them what…
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Post-op feeding
Hi All, I was thinking about the eating post-op, and I thought it might be good for me to make a bunch of stuff pre-op and have portioned out and frozen prior to the operation, particularly for the puree and minced food stages. I was wondering if anyone else did any prep pre-op and what they did, or if you didn't, was…
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Stuck and unsure how to rebuild my wagon to get on
So yesterday I thought about actually calling my insurance about getting the ducks in a row for weight loss surgery.... Didn't go well. I was stressed all day and so jumpy. I shoved every horrible thing I could in my mouth and no nothing even tasted good. I have been self destructing since my nutritionist gave me the…
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Surgery Today 9/30
Well after 162 days of pre-surgery work, today is the day! I head to the hospital at 9:15 for my sleeve. A bit of anxiety in the household last night, but we'll be OK assuming no major complications. I'll get word out as soon as I can. Wish me luck! Rob
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Lap Band-Food Blockage
Am I the only one that has this issues?? I had the lap bad back on 2007 and eating has been a real struggle the past 3-4 year! I cant eat sitting down, I cant eat right when I wake up or after I have been laying down for longer then 30 mins Im going in to see my surgen about having this removed and getting the sleeve. The…
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Scare The Pounds Away Challenge - sign up by 10/1!
Hi All, I just wanted to give a shout out about the Scare The Pounds Away Challenge, which is starting up on 10/1. Please feel free to join me! The challenge is for the month of October. You weigh in every week. We are broken up into teams. There is a ton of friendship, motivation and support that occurs amongst team…
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I'm new and apprehensive
Hi. I am new to this site and curious about how it works. I am apprehensive in my determination to be diligent, not whether a sensible program works. I had gastric band surgery in 2010. It slipped within 6 weeks, sometimes allowing food to pass and sometimes not at all. I spent the next 2 years often unable to hold…
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Gastric sleeve tomorrow!
Having gastric sleeve tomorrow (9-29-14) Started the program at 275 lbs, put on an additional 10 lbs of water weight due to sever afib and diabetes. AFIB is fixed, water wait came off w/ medication, down to 258 after 3 weeks of liquid diet (very few minor cheats!). Target weight is 175 lbs and also getting off of insulin (…
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Ladies...That time of the month!
For the ladies who have already been down the road of weight loss surgery....heres something for you :blushing: I typically get my monthly at either the tail end of the month or w/in the 1st couple days of the new month. Once in awhile it might happen w/in the 1st wk of the month. Im scheduled for my Sleeve Oct 16th, which…
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New to the Group. My ramblings to follow. . .
Hi My name is Helene and I am scheduled to have gastric bypass surgery in Oct. 13,2014. In the past j have tried to get lap band but was not allowed due to my nutcracker esophagus. I couldn't not have the sleeve either due to the same reason. I've had to think long and hard in order to come to this point. I'm to be…
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Just introducing myself
Hi I'm Jacole and I had RNY about 3 weeks ago, and I'm feeling much better than I did the first 2 weeks! I've lost 40.6 lbs so far. Hope I can contribute to the group and find new post op friends!
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In process to get vsg...
Hi, I'm Wendy. I am in the process to get vsg. Hoping to have it in January 2015. Not gonna lie, I'm a little scared. I know this is thecorrect path for me. Having hard time in these pre-op waiting months. Trying to lose some weight on my own, but struggling. Mfp helps, but have to do a better job on every day use.…
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Walking
I had surgery 9/17, and my follow up appointment is tomorrow. I have a question. How much should I be walking?
