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The "Fat" Mentality
My mother and I had Gastric bypass done 7 months ago. Last week was my son's 3rd birthday and we had his party at Mr. Gattis. My husband and I went to ride the bumper cars and out of habit i asked about the weight limit. The girl who was running the bumper cars looked at me like I had grown an extra head right in front of…
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1900 MEMBERS STRONG!
YUP THATS US! Gastric By Pass/VSG/Lap Band GROUP! WE HAVE HIT A MILESTONE: drinker: What an awesome group of people you all are! Pre-op or post-op Roux En Y, Sleeve Or Lap Band, Male or Female, Young or uh Not Young:wink: YOU are a part of something GREAT! We have lots of new members each week who are in need of support…
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Pre-Op Diet
I am sure it will be different for each person, but can you give me an idea on what kind of diet you were on before surgery? And did most of you have to do the 6 months or the 3 months? And if you did the 3 months, why? What were the determining factors for 3 months vs. 6 months?
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Before and after Piccys?
Hello Laaaadies and Gents! Not sure if there is an area where people can post their before and after pics if they want to? I can't see anywhere but I'd really love to see some of the amazing successes you've had on here, so many inspirational stories and would love to see pics in a non weird way ;) I find they get me so…
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Update
Hello all! Hope you all have had a great week! As most of you know, I went to my "Information Session" on Tuesday morning at TGH. I was very excited about what I learned and was raring and ready to go.....until I sat down and really started thinking about it. My biggest concern was that I had to pay $750 for a "Wellness…
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Day One of the Journey!!
I consider today day 1 of my weight loss surgery journey! I went to the information seminar this morning, and did learn a lot! I am also glad to say that I will have the funds available Friday to pay the full "copay" for the Wellness Assessment, and be able to start that process as soon as possible. I have already sent out…
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Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB)
Hi all I've decided over the past couple of months to go for weight loss surgery. Having considered what I thought were all of the options I finally settled on the VSG. I visited my surgeon a few days ago and although he didn't dismiss the sleeve, his opinion was that a bypass would be a better choice for me. To me, bypass…
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RNY: Pouch Cramping?
my name's Paula and I had RNY on May 20th, 2014. since then I'm down 17lbs with about 150lbs more to go. just recently i've started having issues with my pouch cramping when I drink anything. whether it's cold or hot, water or crystal light my pouch cramps up so badly. it's incredibly uncomfortable. is this normal? has…
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Protein Options
Hi Everyone! I was sleeved on 4/14 and I'm starting a new job next Monday. It has been a while since I packed a lunch so I'm hoping everyone can give me ideas of what they pack for their lunches? I already have greek yogurt on my list and cottage cheese!
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Question about exercising with pain!
I'm new to the entire process. Had my first appointment with the doctor 3 weeks ago and hope to have my surgery around September! My problem is this.... I got myself a treadmill so that I could walk for cardio exercise. I figured since I have bad knees this would be more stable than walking outdoors, thus easier on the…
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Recovery Time
I know that with each surgery and individual things are different, but wanted to see what the recovery times were that you all experienced? How long were you out of work?
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Advice/Comments? Thoughts about Bypass Surgery
Hello all! My name is Mary. I am a 46 yr old mom to three teenage boys (15, 18, 19), and happily married. I am currently at 237 pounds. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life!! I have been a gestational surrogate four times, and carried and birthed 7 children (triplets, a singleton, twins, and a singletom) for…
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I can't get it together
I am terrified that I won't be successful. My old ways are coming back and I can eat what I want....and some days I do. I am exercising more then I ever have but I am just keeping my weight loss at a stand still...I am so frustrated with myself :(
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Skin?
If you lose weight quickly for the first few months are you destined to have loose skin?
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VSG in one week!
I am getting sleeved on June 9th. I am so nervous. I'm hoping to find some friends since only 2 people in my life know about me getting sleeved. I'm currently getting ready and stocking up. I'm freezing my soups and broths in ice cube trays to help with serving sizes. I have some premier protein and isopure rtd. Some…
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SummerTime Surgery Anyone??
I don't have a date just yet but I did get my referral and I have my appointment to meet with the surgeon in two weeks! Another lady I know from class met with him yesterday and has her surgery set for end of June So I am guessing I will get mine by mid July. I am excited and can't wait! Anyone else looking to have thier…
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I AM PENCILED IN!!
Hi everyone! So I met with my surgeon yesterday, he is wonderful, genuinely nice guy and one of the best bed side manners if not the best I have ever encountered. He spent a good hour with me, pretty much reitereating the information I have learned in my classes. He has left it up to me to decide which procedure I want to…
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Had my RNY Gastric bypass on May 23rd I have a new pain help
So I went in for my surgery on friday. The Doctor told me it went very well it was a perfect text book procedure. Ive been doing great with the drinking and following the diet guidelines they gave us. So far so good. Then today I went to play a prank on my wife and stupid me jumped and twisted and since then I have this…
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New food tips!!!
Now that I am able to eat normal foods does anyone have any food recipes or tips I can use on nutrition? Old habits are hard to break. I really dnt know how to eat healthy or what to look for.
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PCOS and the Sleeve
Anyone here have PCOS that has had the Sleeve or RNY? I'm curious to know what your weight/height and symptoms were before you had the surgery and how they are now? I'll start with me :) I was 16 when i was diagnosed, my cycles never came regularly. I would have one maybe once a year IF i was lucky. When I turned 18 I…
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Lap Band June 27th booked!!!
Hi there I am having a lap band on June 27th, eeekkkk..... I am looking for some friends to help me along my journey.... :)
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hello everyone :)
my name is millie I'm new here just joined... I'm having the sleeve done on june 2,2014 I'm super excited but also scared at the same time ..just wondering will i be ok after surgery... so many thoughts run my mind... just need input from anyone who can put my mind at ease.... also how fast is the recovery after surgery we…
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Michigan Medicaid?
I don't know how to search within a group to see if this was asked or not. I have medicaid in MI. Does it cover WLS? I am realizing I really do need to look into other tools for my WL journey.
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plateau - med problems
good day I was loosing weight fairly easily then had some issues with my meds I was down over 45 lbs from my high and started having some issues with low sugars. I had to eat to keep my sugars up. Now I am starting to get this under control I am having more issues loosing more weight I am down almost 50 lbs and still have…
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Sleeping
Hey Everybody!! I was reading someone's post about sleeping... I have my VGS next week. I am a side and stomach sleeper. I've never been comfortable on my back. What are your experiences with sleeping position after surgery? What hurts, what doesn't, post-op??? Lord knows, I love my sleep!!! Tee-hee! :yawn:
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Banders - how do you deal with gross mouth after eating
While I love my tuna, not being able to clean out my mouth after makes me crazy. I have tried rinsing but it's not enough! Sometimes with spicy food I feel like I am dying and just give in an drink a small amount. I also chew gum, but wondering what others do especially after lunch when you might have meetings or work…
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Thought I would share this with you
I thought I would share this with you. One of our local news stations is doing a partnership with the hospital were I had my surgery. My wife and I were approached to share our story due to our success. This aired last night and this morning.…
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Surgery tomorrow
Hello all! my name in Nicole and im having Gastric bypass tomorrow 5/20/14. I have to be at the hospital by 5:15am, and im so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep at all tonight. I have had several people close to me already have the surgery that have been amazing to talk to about it all but I would love to have…
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got my date may 29th
I'm so excited to finally have date. Now the hard work begins.
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Memorial Day
As we settle in for the long Holiday weekend of celebration and BBQ's please take a moment to remember that Memorial Day is not simply the "unofficial start of summer" but a day to stop and remember all who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can BBQ. "The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom…
