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Do you hate the tast of protein bars?
Do you hate the taste of protein bars? It's been hard for me to find one that was low in carbs, high in protein but did not taste so protein dense that I had to force myself to eat it. However, I am now loving the Atkins chocolate chip granola bar. Only 3 net carbs and 16g of protein. They are a bit pricey but I eat one…
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I think not eating enough = no weight loss
I am completely stalled. And I just had my gallbladder out. I feel like crap in general and have barely been eating 300 calories if that. I need to start my protein shakes again tomorrow but I am really starting to think that the fewer calories you consume, the less weight your body loses - it's like it's trying to hold on…
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How did you tell everyone about the surgery?
Hi everyone! I was wondering how everyone handled telling others about the surgery? I have told my immediate family and my clothes friends and co-workers. Aside from my mother everyone has been super supportive of my decision. Obviously the weight is going to come off quick, or I hope so at least lol, people will be able…
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Surgery Set 8/21 - High Protein Liquid Diet
Good Afternoon All, I got my surgery date about a month ago. I am ready! I even got the kids school shopping done and the house cleaned really well (for now) so I don't have to worry about it post surgery. Yesterday I started my 10 day count down and my high-protein liquid diet, which I have to do for 9 days prior to…
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Strength training and calorie consumption
I have reached my goal weight after having gastric sleeve surgery May '13, and am focusing more heavily on strength training. I lift fairly heavy. I do strength training 3x a week, and cardio 3x a week. I need some advice as I am having problems finding the formula to make this work... Given that I want to BUILD muscle,…
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Update!!!
I had my three month appointment with my surgeon today! I have all of my clearances taken care of, so they are submitting to my insurance on Monday/Tuesday for approval!!! I have a tentative appointment to go back on Sept 5th, and my surgery is tentatively scheduled for Sept 17!! This of course completely depends on…
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Hi, I'm New Here
Hi Everyone, it was just recommended to me to join this group from a friend in the VSGers forum. I just passed the 6 month pre-op check in this week and will soon see the surgeon for a consult and to decide which surgery to have. I'm in Canada and my surgery won't be till October or November. Up until now I have been…
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Fall Into Your Skinny Jeans Challenge
Hi Everyone, The Fall into Your Skinny Jeans Challenge is a 6 week challenge, running from 8/22/14 - 9/26/14. The top 3 teams and top 3 individuals at the end of 6 weeks win. It looks like great motivation, support and fun. Past participants have lost a ton of weight. All you have to do is join the group before 8/22/14…
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Protein Powder Guru
I am sprinting to the mail box eVErY dAy looking for my approval letter from the insurance. It has been two week since all my paperwork was submitted. Starting to gather up my tools and needing feedback on the best whey protein powder, flavored or unflavored? Also, which brand of vitamins and supplements suggestions. I am…
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New here 12 years out and need support
I am new here. I had RNY June 2002 and went from 340 to 110. I was up to 240 by 5 yrs. out, which kept steady until about 5 years ago when I started a very stressful time. I was up to 282 on July 29, when I decided I needed to do something. I am now 275. I did 1 week fast on Almased and lost the 7 lbs. but the past 3 days…
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how long b4 I can go back to work
Hello. How long was your recovery process. I really dont want to be out of work for 2 weeks. Can I get by with just 5 days to recover. I work at a desk job. So no heavy lifting, just driving to/from work. Need to know the general minimum needed to be out before I schedule my surgery. Im having the gastric sleeve.
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Hypoglycemic episode...
I had another hypoglycemic episode at 3am this morning. Fortunately it woke me up. I was clammy, sopping wet, and a bit disoriented. The sweat was literally rolling off me. Got up and did a blood sugar test which read 58. Drank a pint of orange juice and a tablespoon of peanut butter and stayed up until my glucose made it…
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Workplace stress. A venting and a call for action!!
Lately, work has been really stressful for me (more stressful than usual). I think that stress hits me a bit harder now that I am post-op. I feel more tired, less refreshed in the morning, and dealing with that difficult person in the office actually makes me queasy (and makes eating harder). Maybe I am more confident too,…
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Unexpected Side Effect
Hi all! Thought I'd share a really unexpected side effect to my WLS. So background I have had literally no sense of smell my entire life, my nose would be "stuffed up" 90% of the time and I have snored all my life. Weeks before surgery I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and put on a Cpap machine. Almost immediately after…
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NSV - lowest weight since college
Today, I weighed in at 192.5. That might not seem like much, but to me, it represents my lowest weight in 13 years, when I was a senior in college. Truth be told, that old college weight was actually a temporary low that I did not sustain. I had been ill, and lost about 25 pounds in two months. I put it all back on by the…
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Pet Peeve!! Need to vent.
Ok guy/gals: We are all doing this to get healthy. Believe me I get that, but what ticks me off is, I am not hungry mentally or physically, yet I know I need to eat. 1) because I will get a slight headache even thou it has only been 3 hrs since last meal. 2) to help keep my Blood sugar level. The thing that ticks me off…
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Convict Conditioning - exercise program
A friend recommended this bodyweight exercise program to me - no gyms, no weights, no machines - you use your body weight in well-described exercises that start off at an easy level and that progress to more difficult forms of the exercise. The writing is apparently very hokey, but the exercises are effective. Also, it is…
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New here
Hi everyone, I'm new here and thought I should introduce myself. My name is Deanna (my friends just call me Dee). I live in the suburbs of St. Louis in a town called Maryland Heights. I live with my significant other, Michael, and my 16 year old son, Cody. With the exception of four years of college, I have lived in the…
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gallbladder has to come out....on Monday!!
My surgeon wants my gallbladder out ASAP because I keep getting gallbladder attacks. The soonest he can do it is Monday unless I opted for another surgeon but I wanted my surgeon. It's outpatient. Has anyone here had their gallbladder out? I really can't miss a lot of work so I am going to try to return Thursday - does…
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Insomnia after WLS
Anyone else suffer from this? I can fall asleep, I just cannot stay asleep! So I am cleaning. I have been cleaning for 2.5 hours (it is 3:45 EST). I am so aggravated. I didn't wake up pre-surgery. I can't figure out what the difference is!
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Saw my surgeon on TV last night
Not sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing hee hee I am going to The Davis Clinic in Houston, TX and there are 3 doctors there. 2 of them are Father/Son (Robert & Garth). I was flipping through the channels on TV last night and saw a show on TLC called My Weight Is Killing Me. I decided to watch it. As I watching it…
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Anxiety and eating, how to cope?
How do you cope with anxiety? Yesterday I had a mild-medium intensity anxiety attack from about 9am until about 8pm. My 1st instinct was to go get some ice cream and eat lots of it to stuff the feelings down and calm myself. I didn't. I didn't because ice cream makes my stomach hurt and gives me gas post RNY. So I fidgeted…
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NEW, AFRAID, ALONE
Hello everyone, im kniecey. I am in the beginning stages of wls. I had my intial consultation and my doctor recommended the vertical sleeve. I saw him on July 7th 2014 weighing 238.9 pds. I have thus far completed the seminar as well as the 2 mandatory support groups. I have 3 more things to complete and will be done with…
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Just joined this group...
Hello all... I'm James. My gastric bypass surgery is scheduled for August 14, 2014 and I'm doing my two-week clear liquid diet now. Actually I started a few days ago... I think I must be anxious! As you all know, it's a long trek with a lot of hoops to jump through. For me it's been a year since my first visit with the…
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Hi new to group looking for friends on my fitness pal
Hi everyone ,I am pre op for either the gastric bypass or the Duodenal switch.I am not certain what one yet and working on getting weight off for my insurance and the surgeon. So I would love friends doing the same also if anyone has had the DS can you tell me how that has been for you. Thanks a bunch
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New here
Hi, I'm Brenda. I'm in the pre-op stage of my journey. Insurance requires 6 months weight trial, I guess to prove I can actually lose weight. I will be attending my 4th meeting with nutritionist this week. Last meeting I had lost 28 pounds. Since I'm not weighing between meetings, I'm looking forward to the meeting to see…
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Unflavoured Protein powder, what kind to bake with?
Ok this has probably been asked, so please forgive me. I do not use any form of protein powder for anything. However I want to start to enjoy some of my homemade baked good and was thinking about adding protein powder to add so more nutrients to them. Which ones have you tried and tested for baking, preferably unflavoured.…
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all I want to do is eat again!
Ok I have had VGs and there are days that all I want to do is eat! I know if I do not get 100 or more grams of protein in I do not lose any weight at all. My body has been at a standstill since March again :( . Also due to medical problems I can not exercise like I used too. I want to lose at least 50lbs before Januuary so…
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I have begun to detest food and emotional eating
Is anyone else with me on this? I originally had the lap band (which was a miserable mechanical failure and caused nothing but grief) so I thought I would find this easier, but I have found eating has just become a chore. I don't crave anything, I don't want to eat, I don't look forward to eating. I am sick of measuring…
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Pre-Op Liquid Diet
Hi all, Like others, I've been lurking for awhile but have finally decide to post. I stared my 9-day liquid diet today in preparation for my surgery, which is scheduled for next Tuesday. I'm full of nerves, but just trying to take it one day - heck, one "meal" at a time. Already starving, which makes me really glad I've…
