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Newbie! Gastric sleeve- how was your post op recovery?
Hi Ladies and Gents, I'm new to this area, I'm 32 mother of 1,Transformation Manager at a large NGO and come from Australia (originally Sheffield UK) and was looking for people's stories on recovery after sleeve op. I'm no stranger to the similar surgery, after having a band in 2011 loosing 40kgs falling unexpectedly…
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Just Getting Started on WLS Journey
Hi, I have been struggling with my weight since after my first pregnancy, where I gained 90lbs 10 years ago. I have tried WW, Paleo, Clean Eating, South Beach Diet, Atkins, etc. I have exercised and done the bootcamps. I have been a MFP member since 2011 and changed my starting weight twice now. In Dec. my mom suggested…
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VSG - You can eat anything?
HI, I've been reading some posts. Question for the VSG folks. I currently have the band, am considering revision to VSG due to lack of weight lost and swallowing problems. So I read some say "I can eat anything I want". What does that incorporate? Can you eat lettuce? A full salad with tomatoes, cucumbers etc? Are you…
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Feeling full all the time, what can I do?
I'm two weeks post op and I'm now on soft foods. When I wake up in the morning I have a full feeling and it pretty much sticks w/ me all day. If I do feel the need to eat something, I'll try greek yogurt but after one or two spoons I'm done. I have no problem w/ water intake I can drink all day until it comes to protein. I…
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graze packs good or bad for WLS
Has anyone with WLS bought/used these? I'm getting tired on my snacks lately and wondered if this might be a fun option. Any thoughts? Im still have another 40 lbs or so to lose. I am having trouble figuring out nutritional value of individual items to determine if these would be good "snacks". Thanks for any input…
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OMG...
I can't believe I am saying this, but today is my one year surgiversary! I can't believe it has been one year already! Time flew! I am living on cloud 9 right now about my health. It's fantastic! I had my 1 year post-op appt with my surgeon (who I haven't seen since 1 week after surgery) and he walked in the room, stopped…
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newly post op and need protein ideas!
Hi I am almost two weeks post op right now and I'm on full liquid diet. I am only getting in 40/45 grams protein a day ...I am just so full I can only get down two protein shakes a day between cream soups and yogurt any good ideas tricks you can share to help me? I never would of thought it would be this hard to eat .. I…
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Gastric Surgery in the NEWS!
Man who lost 17stone by hitting the gym is refused surgery to remove his excess skin - because his MUSCLES mean he still weighs 'too much' http://dailym.ai/1lsHRCv via @MailOnline
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Almost there
I have had my psych eval, blood work and cardiac clearance. This Friday I will have my sleep study. Only problem is I can't get in to see my PCP for over a month. I work Monday thru Friday now and she doesn't have anything that fits my schedule. I might just have one of my work doctors sign off on it.....Do you think if I…
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Food Logging little bits due to WLS
Okay, here is my problem. Sometimes I just need a bite of something to stop the hungries and I don't know how to log for them withour making myself insane. Here are the facts: 1. I really don't like being tied to a smart device, so logging needs to be easy 2. I sometimes get REALLY frustrated with any website if it becomes…
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Vitamins and Shakes - what brands do you like and use?
My doctor recommends Bariatric Advantage. They also sell Bariatric Advantage. Thought I would get a second opinion.
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Stress and how it affects eating
Do those of you who are post-op find when you are under a lot of stress that you can't eat or have issues with food agreeing with you? I am 3.5 months post-RNY and if I am stressed I can definitely tell my pouch is affected. It's such a drastic change since prior to surgery food was the first place I turned when I was…
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About Time Protein
Has anyone else heard of or tried About Time Protein? I bought a few of the trial packets and it is pretty good no chalky taste like you can get with others. It is made with stevia, has less than 1 carbohydrate and 25 grams of protein. Come in all kinds of flavors also (like birthday cake and mint mocha!).... But no one I…
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Approval!
Yay!
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Post op question
Hello friends! I had my sleeve done a week ago today. Since then, I feel great. Energy is good. I'm not tired or winded. I feel normal save for the laproscopic surgery wounds are still a bit sore. Anyhow, when I got home, my weight was 306, this morning it was 284.5. Is such a big loss initially normal? I'm getting all my…
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May 1st Challenge
Well, here goes the next challenge for May 1st! You can join any time you like whether it's now or even a few days before May 1st! For those of you that haven't participated in a challenge yet, we all make a goal of what weight we'd like to be at by the time the challenge ends. So this one is May 1st :) CW: 169 GW: 160…
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Looking for wls friends
Hi I had wls on Oct 2013 and would like friends and support. I have been miserable and regretting this since day one, not because I miss my old/bad eating habits but because I have been in pain. I'm working with my doctor to get better but right now I am just regretting this. I am on level 5 diet but I find myself going…
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feeling down...
I don't regret having my surgery and I do know how everyone is different, but I have just seemed to have so many problems since having my RNY. I keep getting kidney stones, I have a herniated disk in my back which is making me walk weird so now my hips hurt when I walk to long or exercise with anything strenuous. I feel…
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Biotin??? HELP ME! lol
Ok so I remember this came up in another thread, (I've searched and can't find it again) and when I went to a suppoert group the other day both ladies there said to start now taking Biotin. I go onto Amazon.com and there are like a million and one to choose from! :noway: Can anyone recommend which Biotin I could start with…
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not eating enough to lose??
Hey everyone my loss has been slow I'm almost 11 months post op RNY and have lost 104lbs GO ME :) . I feel it should be a lot faster for what I eat. I get anywhere from 550-900 calories a day. I exercise anywhere from 45-70 min on the elliptical. So my NET calories averge about 300 or way less. Today someone told me that…
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Excuse me while I do the victory dance
When I first went to the seminar, my doctor gave me a little piece of paper. Written on this little piece of paper was my projected weight loss in the first year. It said 91-130 lbs. I went to my SIX MONTH appointment yesterday and blew his mind. My current weight loss is 119 lbs. It was truly one of my greatest…
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WLS Pre-work - Exercise and Nutritionist
Yesterday was the three hour exercise and nutritionist class that is part of the Henry Ford Hospital Program. The appointment was: 1) about 30 minutes of getting everyone's weight/BP/quick talk with the exercise guy who did those measurements. 2) Then the exercise guy presented about a 45 minute Powerpoint presentation on…
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NSV/SV
Finally back down to a weight where I can use the scale in my basement!
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Two questions?
When did you go back to work after the sleeve? Also, I have been talking to a few friends about my choice for WLS and they keep telling me to try Adipex......Have any of you tried to lose weight that way? It is making me second guess myself, but I am just full of nerves.
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Band vs sleeve
Hello. I met with the surgeon today and she told me that the band is getting phased out, but I could still get it. She recommends the sleeve. I have around 130lbs to lose. What are your thoughts? I'm nervous about both, but ready! Thank you!
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Looking for tips on cardio & weight training post-op
Hi I had VSG on 03/24 and joined a gym yesterday. In a perfect world I would hire a personal trainer, but that runs about 80 bucks an hour which is way beyond my budget. I am 47, my starting weight was 358 and I'm currently at 312. I also have arthritis in my left knee. I am thinking about starting with swimming and…
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Need some advice in drinking water. (vsg surgery)
Hello, I had vsg surgery on 4/14 and I have a super hard time drinking water. I'm thirsty but can't seem to drink water. Any advice as to how you guys were able to drink water?
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New to the Group
Hi, I'm Kate. I am in the process of working toward VSG sometime this summer. In the meanwhile, I am using MFP to get a handle on my food and exercise choices, and it is really helping me stay accountable to myself. Just thought I would drop a line and say hello :)
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5 day pouch test...ish. Wanna join?
So during my carb binge last year, I got a flu and wasn't interested in really eating for a few days. So basically, I lived on sugar free jello, soups, and fudgesicles. That lasted about 5 days, and once I felt better and started eating solids again, I realized I felt the restriction from my pouch again, didn't have…
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new to group
Hi, I'm new to the group. I was a member maybe a year ago. Had the sleeve 2 years ago looking for friends.
