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Bariatric Runner Podcast
I don't think I've posted a link in here yet, but I started my own Podcast! bariatricrunner.libsyn.com/ The name kinda speaks for itself, but it's about bariatric surgery, running, and my journey from 403lbs to Full Marathon finisher. I started it with my girlfriend a few months ago. Unfortunately we recently broke up but…
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Confessions of a Scale Junkie!
Hello everyone. I have a confession to make. I'm addicted to my scales. I get on the scales first thing in the morning and again before bed. I actually stress out if I'm out of town and can't access my scales. I've traveled with them, stole the batteries out of the remote when the scale batteries died, and worst of all I…
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Moving on!
So I was cleared to eat puréed foods so I’m moving on up!! It was kinda weird going grocery shopping since I haven’t in over a month! I still have hernia pain so I was kinda afraid to even start eating thicker foods but I started with applesauce and it went well!!! I was so nice to have something with texture! Today it’s…
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My first Peloton ride
Ok so had my Peloton delivered yesterday. My husband who NEVER works out got a ride in within an hour of delivery - he had no real intention of using it but he broke a sweat doing a 10 min scenic ride. Yesterday and today I woke up with a migraine but was so looking forward to my ride. Took a ride live which finished just…
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I am looking for friends :)
Good mornibg everyone! My name is Anca and I am from Belgium. I'm 33 and I had a gastric bypass on April, 30th. I am looking for supportive, active friends that had this kind of surgery around the same date, in order to share experience, give/receive advice, ask questions, help eachother, etc. Now, almost 3 months post-op…
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Recent NSV?
Time to be proud of what you accomplished! Let's hear em!!!
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Renew Your 2018 Resolutions July Challenge
It's the middle of the year and a good time to renew your 2018 resolutions or make new ones based where you are today. The challenge guidelines are simple. Post something daily that you did to move toward better health. Your post can be about a smart decision you made on food choices, exercises, or something you did to…
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Weight immediately after lap band?
How did I come home from the hospital weighing 10 lbs more? How much does this lap band weigh? I am down 4 lbs now but seriously? I really expected to be the same weight at least!
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We’ve been approved!!!
So the time has finally come!!!! We have had a lot of ups and downs this past year with insurance not approving us, falling off the wagon, and starting over but yesterday We were told that my insurance approved us!!! Had all the pre-op test done this morning, start liquid on Monday and then surgery on the 17th!!!! I am…
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4+ year post-op and gaining? need accountability partner?
Hi, Anyone out there 4+ years post-op and finding that they are regaining because old habits have started making their way back into your life. If you are new - don't let this post scare you. Surgery was the BEST thing I ever did. But over the past year I have gained so much weight back - why? not because the surgery…
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Pouch Reset
Hi All! I am sure many of you have done a pouch reset... can you tell me what that consists of for you? I have read some people doing shakes for a week straight.... there is another 10 day... starting with clear liquids and moving towards the smaller meals like when we first had surgery? Just curious as to what has worked…
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Protein Shake Recipes!
Hi Gang! Just curious... who has good protein shake recipes?! I know there are some very good websites with different shakes... but what are your favorite? I am a year out. Down 74. That said, I have been at a plateau... fluctuating higher because I have been a little more lax with my eating so I wanted to go back to the…
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“Insert” your cuss word!
I know MFP bleeps our cuss words, but it seems to be a lot of us, just had a bad freakin day, month (so far) or even year! I stay away from the “social” message boards because it can sometimes get too raunchy, but maybe can keep it clean in this group? I just want to vent, but I don’t need some pervert chiming in... “So,…
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Colonoscopy after VSG or Bypass
Has anyone here had a colonoscopy post surgery? I have one coming up for next week and I'm concerned about the fluid to clean my system out. They did give me something for bariatric patients but I'm concerned about how fast it will pass through my stomach and cramping.
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Starting puréed foods tomorrow
Anyone got good tips for the puréed portion?? I have the usuals, low fat soup, shakes some soft meats but I am hoping for some variety... after 3 weeks of boost and 1 week of broth and jello I am now going to have to work at those healthier choices. Also I was not prepared for the emotions... not like “why did I do this?”…
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Peloton?
Hey there - curious if anyone has a Peloton and if so what do you think of it? I pay WAY too much a month for a family gym membership and if I took my husband and daughter off of it i still will pay more than if I were to get a Peloton bike. I spin and have for about 15 years or so. The only classes I do at the gym are…
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Surgery Monday June 25
So Monday is my day! I did 3 weeks on a diabetic boost diet, I am working out 150 minutes a week, and I learned what some of my biggest food triggers are which will help me going forward! I am excited and a little scared! Keeping busy today and tomorrow!
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Do you miss eating for pleasure?
This is a question that I probably know the answer to, but it’s one of my biggest fears about having surgery if I’m being honest w/myself (and all of you!). I’m a big-time pleasure eater & it seems like I’ll need to figure that part out. Thoughts? Suggestions?
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Getting too comfortable
I haven’t been on MFP a lot these days because I tend to change my diet/lifestyle in the summer. It gets hot and humid and I usually substitute juices for solid foods. I don’t like to track my juices, even though I love my food scale, I hate measuring apples and pieces of ginger. Anyways, I always see on the forum that I…
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2018 might do me in
I had my gastric bypass in March of 2015. I lost over 100 pounds, and felt great. I got off a lot of the social media (MFP included) because I just felt I spent too much time on them. Now, 2018 has just about killed me, but I am getting back on track. My mother passed away in February, and then our dog passed the next…
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New member
Hello everyone; I have been a Fitness Pal member since 2014 but just joined this group in the last 4 days. After most recently losing 90 pounds and regaining it all plus then some after my mother died 2 years ago, I knew I had to take serious action. I am very close to immobile now and have failed more times than I can…
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Reboot Time!!
So I’ve been in a funk and not trying/caring after my insurance denied the surgery, even though I knew I needed to stay on track with or without surgery. So it is Reboot Time! I had already started back and within a few weeks found myself already eating things I shouldn’t be eating! I am basically starting over and and…
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Which is harder, losing weight or keeping it off?
I thought this was an interesting article. https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/which-is-harder-losing-weight-or-keeping-it-off/ Based on my previous yo-yo dieters experience I agree with the article about my focus and not having a plan to keep the weight off. Having a plan has made a difference in my 2-year weight maintenance.…
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Protein Grams
I am back to eating like I should be and making use of the tool I have. I went through my surgery info and I can’t find the info regarding the grams of protein I should be getting per day. Could anyone share that info with me?
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Vsg almost a year. Did not lose 100 lbs
Hey everyone I’m so ashamed I did not lose 100lbs and my 1 year anniversary is coming. Yes I follow the program and yes I exercise 5 times a week average 30 minutes. I’ve only lost 61 pounds. I had a blood clot in my spleen at 4 mos post op. Ever since then I’ll lose the same 2-3 lbs. Like I lost 3 lbs last Friday by this…
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2 years post op food
What and how much does everybody eat in a day if you're 2 years post op? I had vsg 2 years ago. Was 264 am now 183. Usually 177 but have been snacking a lot. I still want to lose more weight but I'm a slow loser.
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Do holidays worry you?
Eating season starts tomorrow for me, it’s Memorial Day (and for those that celebrate it.) Every month for me until 2019 with consist of some big food event. Either it’s an anniversary, birthday, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving...Christmas. Oh, and New Years Eve and Day. I know I will be…
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First skin removal surgery Tuesday
I’m so nervous! Way more nervous than I was to get the sleeve. Any words of wisdom or advice from those who’ve done it? I’m having a lower body lift, modified medial thigh lift (top half of thighs), lipo and fat transfer to my butt.
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Hi Everyone! Thanks for the Add!
Hi guys, I'm new to the group! Thanks for the suggestion to join, @fit_chickx ! I had RNY on Feb. 20, 2018, and am working hard to shed the pounds and reclaim my health and fitness! Yayyyy to us all! I look forward to getting to know and support each of you. (Psssst-any tips on getting free version of MFP to accept my…
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I have a date!
I am officially scheduled for VSG on 4/16, woo hoo! I was thinking I would have to schedule it this summer, but this is so much better. I am oddly excited that I have this scheduled during one of the busiest times of the year for my job. I teach from home and I will be heading into the last month of the school year around…
