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Need buddies!
So, I fell off the Couch to 5k wagon back in September because I started my kickboxing classes and have been consumed with that. I plan on doing a few 5k's this Spring/Summer so I need to get back to it. I'm going to start the C25K again today. Anyone else interesting in doing this with me as well? It's an awesome…
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March 1st Challenge
It's time for our next challenge! We had a lot of participants in the New Year's challenge, let's try and get more for this one! March 1st will be our goal date! Good luck to you! CW: 175 GW: 160 Let's do this! Feel free to join this challenge at any time before March 1st :)
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Weigh or measure your food...what do you do?
I am looking for a surgery date in June. Trying to learn from others tried and true methods for success. I think weighing food is more accurate. I feel it is just too easy to fit one more piece of food in the measuring cup. How do choose your food amounts? Why?
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Vitamin Deficiencies and symptoms!
Stolen from OH. B1 or Thiamin - irreversible neuromuscular disorders - permanent defects in learning and short-term memory - coma (aww.. this isn't so bad..) - death (Nothing worth worrying about, right?) B9 or Folate (Folic Acid) - forgetfulness - irritability - hostility - paranoid behaviors B12 or Cobalamine -…
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For the women - Periods after surgery
Has anyone else had issues with their periods changing after surgery? Mine have been regular for years and now they are out of wack, both in timing and duration.
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Quick Question
Btw I am new to the group... HI! I had the VSG surgery on 01/31/2014 and I have yet to have my period, is this normal? last period I had was 01/09. Not really concerned about pregnancy cause I have had that checked just wondering if I should be worried :P
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Brachioplasty / Lipo on Saddlebags
I just had Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) and Lipo on my Saddlebags a week ago today and although I'm feeling great, I just don't see the difference as much as everyone else seems to. Has anyone else had this experience?
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SHOUT OUT TO OUR SLEEVE MEMBERS
HI there! I know our group says Gastric By Pass/ Lap Band so I want to thank you for joining us and sharing your journey! I am also more than likely, going to be having the Sleeve done early summer! I would like to get kind of a consensus of how many of our beloved members here are Sleeved. Maybe a quick stat on when you…
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before and after 84 pounds lost
so, iv'e been wanting to do a before and after pic, but i don't have many before pictures as i hated having my picture taken but i found one from easter of last year, sorry for the face i was being a dork haha, the second one is one that i took in november soo one month before my surgery, and the third one is one i took a…
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Newbie on the way
Hi guys and thanks for the add. I'm just about to start the path towards gastric bypass. Did a seminar last night and am waiting to schedule my initial consultation. I'm sitting at a 44 BMI and am finally admitting defeat doing this on my own. It looks like my out of pocket costs will be $2K, which will make it a rough…
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What is your favourite snacks after Gastric Bypass Surgery?
I often feel like a nice snack... So, just wondering: What is your favorite go to (healthy) snack after Gastric Bypass Surgery?
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Alas, it is done.
Just got home a few hours ago from Kaiser. I have underwent the surgery, and am now the recipient of the RnY. Still sore from everything, but all went very well, per the surgeon. I went under the knife weighing 332, It will be interesting to track the progress on this and see where I end up. I must say that it felt lie a…
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Recipes
I think it would be a great idea for us to share some recipes! I always need some new ideas for my kitchen creations! I try to eat mainly chicken or turkey for my protein, and after a while it gets kind of boring. New ideas would be great for all of us I think. This is one that I found today that I am going to try out this…
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Early weight stall
I know, I know...I am not suppose to worry about the scale. But I have been stalled for almost a week now and I am only two weeks out. Is this common? I expected stalls but not this quick. I am sticking to 80 grams of protein a day and following my plan. I have not been exercising yet because I have had a sinus infection…
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LOTS OF NEW MEMBERS! WELCOME!
Hello to everyone in our group! We have had lots of new members join us the past few days, I try to send a welcome message to you as you join us, but you came in such a big cluster I may have missed a few of you. So Hello and Welcome to our group, I hope you find support here and answers to questions you may have. Please,…
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Protein powder triumphs and disasters
Hi, Week one on the full liquid post op diet and thought I'd share my high - low efforts with protein powders... unflavored Unjury, cherry jello and diet Dr. Pepper: I opened the can of Dr. Pepper and let it sit for a day to go flat. Made the cherry Jello with the boiling water and added the Dr. Pepper as the cold liquid.…
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Post-surgery-Foods you can no longer eat.
I'm 5 year out from RNY and I used to love all kinds of seafood, but now I can't eat any kind, no matter how it's fixed without it coming back up. So I don't even try anymore. I also can't eat a scrambled egg but can if it's hard boiled or fried. It's got something to do with the texture I guess. Like drinking sodas I know…
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Protein Ideas
What are some ways you sneak in protein? :) I like to use quinoa instead of rice/pasta, and I like drinking Pure Protein Chocolate shakes!
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1600 Members with only a small % active, LETS GET BUSY!
I think this Group could be something GREAT! But looking for new friends to add through the 1600 members and its A lot of RED! Weeks, Months, even Years since some of these people have been back to this group. Maybe we could start the new year by saying hello to one another and jump starting this group??:drinker:…
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Gastric sleeve surgery done in Korea?
I am looking to connect with people who have had gastric sleeve surgery done in Seoul Korea or in a foreign country? Thank you, Dani
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March challenge question
I will be newly preop (my gastric bypass is feb 28) BUT how do you set a goal after surgery. Does your bosy just lose how its going to lose or can you help it along? I never thought about achieving goals before I thought it just did what it wanted
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Chronic colds - suggestions, please!
I have had one cold after another since Christmas. My doctor had me on two rounds of antibiotics and one of steroids. Two weeks after finishing the last round of Augmentin, the cold is back (or another one has moved in). This isn't just sniffles - it's stuck in bed, hacking and coughing, nasty. Just a little background: I…
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considering VSG
Hello, I am considering having the sleeve done. I was banded on 1/8/09 and after four years now, regaining weight back that I have lost, reflux, and now having issues with eating. I am at a cross roads. Can anyone give me some help? I have a doctor appointment with Dr. Sharp in Raleigh to discuss this but I like to hear…
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Where do you live and where & when do you exercise.
Hi EVERYONE!!! :drinker: I put up this topic because I live in Maine and ANOTHER snow storm is headed our way today :frown: I am sick to death of the these storms - 5 this month alone ~ I won't even mention how much snow we ALREADY have...:grumble: The biggest hang up for me is finding the time and the PLACE to exercise. I…
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Where Are You From? What do you do there?
In an effort to ignite this Group maybe a few icebreaker topics?? I was raised in Michigan and moved to Southern California when I was in high school, where I now live with my husband and 3 daughters. I almost felt guilty over the gorgous weather we have had this past week! ALMOST! Ha! I live in the High Desert so we (as…
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I just want to go back to work!
Rant session now in: Okay I am 9 days post band surgery. I feel great but because doc says no lifting above 15 lbs. I can't be released to go back to work. I am going to go freakin nuts! I'm in no pain, I feel well rested, I can actually lift more than 15 lbs without stressing my body. I know my body better than anyone…
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Arm Lift / Bat Wings / Brachioplasty Surgery
Hi All... So I'm now 19 months post op and have pretty much leveled out. I'm 205 lbs right now and both my surgeon and plastic surgeon agree that I have approximately 25-30 lbs of excess skin. So in 3 weeks I have my first of 3 surgeries scheduled. This time they will be doing the Arm Lift, plus lipo on my saddlebags. I'm…
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protein is low!!
I'm 5 1/2 months post op of RNY and the doctors office saying my 6 month blood work protein levels are low, and I need to eat protein every meal, I absolutely hate protein shakes, can you guys help me out and tell me what you eat for higher protein so I can add some new stuff to get in enough protein, thanks :-)
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wtf is going on?!
So for the last 2 weeks since my unfill due to my slip I have been watching everything I eat been doing a 1350 calorie a day diet been doing light cardio 2-3 times a week and have been very active and according to my scale I GAINED 5 lbs how the hell is that possible ?!?!?!?
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HOW DOES YOUR SPOUSE SUPPORT YOU??
Ok so I totally stole this topic from the message boards, HA! But I think it is a great topic to discuss here in our group. As folks who decided that WLS was the way to go, we often had or have to convince people that it's the RIGHT decision for us. How does your significant other support your weight loss efforts? Did it…
