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When can I have protein bars?
Hi everyone, I am about 3 and a half weeks post op. I am having a really hard time getting my protein in as my new sleeve is not a fan of protein shakes. I have been doing the isopure drinks but I only like one flavor and its getting really old lol I wanted to see when every one started introducing protein bars into their…
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Scare the Pounds Away Challenge - Starts 10/1
Hi All, I am just wrapping up the "Fall into your Skinny Jeans Challenge" this week. It was a great experience. I have lost 6 lbs in 5 weeks, and the support and camaraderie of the team was very motivating. There were a few VSGers on my team, and we all did well. We are starting a new challenge on 10/1 - the "Scare the…
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Saying hi, & tips surviving pre-op diet
HeIlo everyone, My last MFP update pic shows my last non surgical weight loss attempt. I'm now more than I was before that attempt, at 202. Work may not seem like a lot to many of you; however at 4'11" It doesn't take much. I'm 47% body fat, have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, knees are burning out yada..yadda... I'm…
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dealing with the world
So for those that have already had the surgery, did anyone come into problems with family or friends about the surgery. there is a societal perception that WLS is an easy way out (even though it is not) I am curious if anyone faced any negative folks close to them and were criticized for having the surgery and how you…
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Before and now pics
Before and Now Pics...Not quite after...I'm still a work in progress! :laugh:
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Soft Food Phase during Thanksgiving
Hello All! So after a year of hurdles I finally have an out of the blue surgery date for Oct 13th, of course my lukc, its right before the holidays. This means that Thankgiving I will be on the Soft Foods Phase Diet. Any suggestions? Below are things I have thought about that can go along with my family meal without being…
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The dreaded scale...
How often do you weigh in? Daily, weekly, monthly? It's always so different from person to person. I was doing daily, but I'm thinking I'll try every few days.
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New and in need of friends
Hi all! My name is Sam and I'm about 3 months pre-VSG (hopefully). My insurance company requires 6 months of medically supervised weight loss before they'll issue an approval and I'm in the last month of that now. I'm excited to be a part of this group, all of your success stories are really inspirational. Now it's time…
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gastric sleve vrs rny
hello i am new to the group, i am pre op woking through my phase one stuff hoping to move to phase 2 by end of sep. as of right now it i sort of up to me to decide withch tool would be best for me......i have already ruled out banding for several reasons....... so as of now i am between sleve and rny....at this moment i am…
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My Gastric Bypass - It's a done deal!
I went in to the hospital yesterday at 0930 for my Gastric Bypass surgery. Was scheduled to be in the OR at 1100. Well, that was the plan anyway! I finally got in at 1530 and was out at 1800, a new member of the RNY club! The surgery went very well and I was feeling no pain... until today when I got home! No more IV drip…
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90 weight loss program
I been a yo yo dieter all my life and ready to get on track to a healthier life style. I just started my 90 weight loss program that the Veterans Administration requires for weight loss surgery. Haven't decided which surgery to get yet but I leaning towards the sleeve. What did you guys choose the type of procedure that…
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New here
Hello All, I am about a week away from finding out when my GPS will be, I've been told it will likely be scheduled before the end of the year, so things are getting real for me fast. I am ready, as far as knowledge health wise and the ability to live a active healthy life post-surgery ( ironically, I have a PhD in Obesity…
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Could you have lost weight without surgery?
Hi I'm in the process of going for WLS and am seeking a bit of reassurance. Being a 42 yr old male, and topping 400lbs in weight I decided that surgery was the best option. On my first consultation, I was 402 lbs. The first consultation resulted in appointments with a dietician and a psychologist being arranged (which I…
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I just had the best protein bar, ever.
Pure protein double chocolate peanut butter crunch. It was $1 per bar, on sale at Stop and Shop this week. This is the tastiest protein bar I have ever had. The taste reminds me of a twix. It is crunchy, and does not have that fake chocolate taste or odd whey protein taste. 17 g protein, 5 g net carb, 190 calories.…
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Tips for avoiding slippery slope?
Hi guys, Had Bypass in April and I'm down about 100 pounds from my highest (about 5 pounds from where I want to be really) but I am running into issues. I'm a compulsive eater and when the decision was made to get surgery (even before surgery) I was ok with just eating when I was hungry and sticking to protein shakes and…
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Pre-op/post op tips
Hello All, I am a few months pre-op (probably November, find out this week). I have done all the reading and am very well read on the stages post-op but I thought I would pick the brain of some people who have been there and done that. Aside from following the eating plan and stages closely, what are your pre and post op…
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first of many
I went to the first Dietician and Exercise meeting today. I felt like all they did is say what you cant do and nothing hardly on what we can. This process is aggravating my panic disorder. Major anxiety today. I know this is the right decision but my panic has me overloaded in fear. This is a big change to make for the…
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how long did you take off of work?
I am wondering what a realistic recovery time is for me to be ready to be back at my desk job after gastric sleeve surgery. My friend who had the surgery last year said she felt great within 2 to 3 days of surgery and could have easily gone back to work. (But she's a stay at home mom...so I'm not sure if that would be…
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Food Log
Can anyone suggest a food log app?
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Certain food that you eat every day?...
Cross Thread. Lately I have been eating a homemade tossed salad with pretty much the same ingredients for close to 3 weeks and I like to eat Special K protein plus cereal with a piece of old cheddar cheese. for my evening snack.
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Tired
I am 10 months post op and still suffer from fatigue...anyone else remember when they came out of that or any suggestions to help with it? I eat a balanced diet, get my protein in every day, sleep well and exercise! People often tell me I look tired too. My bloodwork at 6 months only showed low vitamin A and zinc...which I…
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Travel Tips...
I'm about 3 months post op and have to travel for work next month. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or warnings for travelling. Thanks in advance. :flowerforyou:
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3 Weeks Post-op (VSG) today!
Today is my 3 week post-op! I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on 8/26/2014. When I began the program at CMC's Obesity Treatment Center I weighed 283 pounds. According to my scale at home I weighed 262 pounds on the morning of my surgery. This morning I weighed in at 234 pounds! That means that I have lost 28 pounds since…
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SOUP??
Hi. Here is a dumb question. I am getting back to basics and not drinking with meals. My husband just defrosted some soup and I don't know if I can eat it! I am 12 years out from RNY surgery. Is there some way to eat the soup, like broth first and then the solid stuff so it will not wash through or can we just not eat it?…
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Next month I have surgery
Hi all, I've been on MFP for awhile now but feel I need to bond with others who have or are having surgery. Someone who understands me :) I will be having surgery next month, hoping to get my date in the next two weeks or so. I feel content now, I had much anxiety about it in the beginning, but having done all the classes…
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Surgery Date
Looks like we are a go for 10/27 for the gastric bypass. Now if I can just get out of the Last Supper Syndrome so I can stop undoing all the work I've done the past 18 months.
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Hollywood Prom Night for Baltimore area WLS patients
For those in the Baltimore area, the Bariatric Friends group is hosting a Hollywood Prom Night… Event info at http://bit.ly/bariatricprom and https://www.facebook.com/events/1496715370547720/ Come out to celebration of our weight loss journeys!!! The point of this event is to give us an opportunity to show off our new…
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Decisions Decisions....ugh
I have see the WL Dr now 2xs and he did an EGD on me and found that I have over a 100 polyps and I have a haertal hernia. With this finding he is suggesting Bypass instead of sleeve. This he says due to the polyps. This is due to they weaken the wall of the stomach and the soochers will have a higher risk of loosening and…
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Trying to Figure it All Out
I have a tentative surgery date ( sleeve procedure )scheduled for 11/13/14 and I am still very unsure if this is the route that I want to go. I have seen the surgeon 2x and the nutritionist as well and completed most of my presurgical requirements. Psych eval is next week. I guess I just don't know if I am ready for this…
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Fell off of the Lap Band Wagon!!!
I was Banded in 2005 and have been very successful until the last few years up and down and up and down. I was frustrated with myself and my old habits started to creep back in. Eating in the car, drinking with meals and bad food choices. I had my band filled today. I feel that I am starting to get that fire back that I…
