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Spanx anyone?
Anyone use these, wanting to try? I bought my first from Lane Bryant yesterday and they have a promotion coupon good from 11-1 thru 11-30-2013 for 25% + free S&H on their website only. Just a FYI. The PA last week said she would rather I wear this than the binder to help hold my stomach. Man is it tight! I don;'t think I…
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Gastic bypass in 2005 - new to group.
Hello all! My name is Rachael I had my gastric bypass in Aug, 2005. I had one child since then and one before. I am still considered a success in terms of the outcome of surgery however I have gained weight in the last 3-5 years. I am now up to 249 which is only 76 pound difference from my pre-op weight. I am making…
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First post-op check up
It was my 2 week check up, but actually 10 days post-op. Amazing how all dr's are different. They want me to concentrate only on eating when hungry even if only 2 times a day, fluids of course, but no concern over the amount of protein. No supplements, just real food. I am thrilled I have more options now. She was…
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Normal or not ?
I am just starting the process and I already feel a little overwhelmed . Is this normal or am I doomed already ?
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Gastric ByPass Today...Today is the Day!!
Today is the day!!! I am scheduled for Gastric bypass this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. It has been a long prep time, but I am glad because I really feel that I am ready for the procedure. My last doctor's appointment took an entire morning and they totally walked a group of us through what to expect from the moment we arrive at…
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Just a little soda?
OK, so I'm doing better with tolerance after a tough month of so of introducing foods. I'm still very careful, but now only react badly (nausea/vomiting) about once a week instead of about every other day. That said, I have had a craving to sip some clear soda to calm things down after getting sick. Maybe its just a carry…
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Waiting on Gastric Sleeve
Hello! I am new here, and I am in the process of getting ready for surgery. On Tuesday I will see psych and nutrition, as well as go for my month 5 weigh-in. I started trying to make changes in May, which have led to the surgery decision. I have lost 36# on my own so far. I am a little overwhelmed at times. I am currently…
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Take for pain?
Since I'm a recent Bypasser, I left the hospital with Hydrocodone RX. What do you all take for pain, like leg aches (I have) and headaches (I will have)...lol I'm hoping I'll be able to take other things in the future. I would imagine Tylenol, but maybe to soon for tender pouch. I hate to keep the RX med for everything,…
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2 Days Post Op-Gained
Had my surgery 10am on Monday 14th, came home yesterday afternoon. Very sore!! Had the Bypass, 7 ports, I'm guessing because he fixed the Hiatal hernia. He took me off my water pill (due to losing Potassium) and my cholesterol medication. I was more concerned about the water pill. My heart rate dropped Monday night, nurse…
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Hello
Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Keith. I'm 33 and from the Hudson Valley, NY. 2 years ago I had gastric-bypass and lost 95 lbs. I started at 300 lbs, got down to 205 lbs. Since I hit my lowest weight I've gained 35 of those lbs back - so I currently hover around 205 lbs. I'm currently on a…
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Pre op completed
Pre op physical completed! Three years post RNY , I am very healthy according to PREOP and am ready to roll into plastic surgery to get rid of some excess skin. Reg doc can not hardly believe the changes that have occurred, A1C I like I was never a diabetic, cholesterol , triglycerides, liver function, all like a healthy…
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3 days post surgery
I had gastric sleeve surgery on Wednesday. I am feeling pretty good today, a little sore and a little tired, It feels a weird that the surgery is passed, and now it's time to move forward. Now I am just trying to mentally prepare to do things differently :-)
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Insurance denied, no bypass for this girl
So, no bypass until 2014 for me. Can't afford it right now on our own, but we can next year, so I am going to try and stick to the my fitness pal and see what I can do for my self in the meantime. I have learned a lot in the last month, and think I can make a dent in my weight with that. (I hope) bummed yes, but kinda…
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To Lie, or Not to Lie..That is the question
Okay, so it is sort of funny, but I really wanted to hear what you all think. My birthday is two weeks away. I need to get a new driver's license. I am close,to being under 200 and I REALLY want to put that I weigh under 200 on my driver's license since it is valid for the next five years. Now, I know that people lie about…
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Wedding Cake?
I'm getting married next December, and I've begun to throw some ideas together. Nothing serious, but enough to keep me satisfied since I'm itching to start this process. I obviously can't eat my own wedding cake. With all that frosting, and milk, and fondant, and fake flowers. and yuck. I can see myself dumping all over…
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Vain question...lol
Ok, went to my pre-op blood work appointment today and RN said I needed a to remove the nail polish or wear lighter color. I have gel nails with the Shellac polish. I'm just wondering if anyone had any experience? Like I said vain question and I don't want there to be any issues. But if I can keep them I want to. Or…
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Bariatric conference Plymouth MN TOMORROW
Any one Attending?
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Caloric intake??
Hi all, I am almost 7 months post-op for gastric bypass. I am still losing weight (about 3-4 pounds a month) which I know is slow but still progress! I normally eat about 1300 calories a day and I burn almost 700 at Bikram (hot) yoga 6-7 days a week. When I went for my 6 month follow up, my dietician asked me to eat more…
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gastric bypass 7 years ago
I had gastric bypass 7 years ago, lost over 170 lbs and can offer anyone support, I have also had reconstructive surgery after 6 years of loosing the weight. I can say there have been ups and downs through my journey but I have learned quite a bit and can answer lots of questions about the changes needed to be successful..…
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Recipe help!
I'm in a pretty big rut when it comes to my diet. I'm about 9 weeks out from surgery and have moved to a "general" diet, so I can have anything except beef, pork, & raw veggies (lettuce included). I just need some new ideas for recipes or a website I might find other bypass-friendly recipes. I'm not very creative with my…
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Liquid diet?
My date for sleeve surgery is next Wednesday, Oct 9th. I have read that some surgeons require patients to do a liquid diet pre-surgery and also the bowel cleansing (whatever it's called!). My surgeon doesn't require either of these things. Have any of you had a surgeon that didn't require this? Does anyone know why some…
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eating
Ever have a day when you eat everything in sight cause you don't know what you want?
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Nine Month Update
So I met with my surgeon and NUT the other day and they are thrilled with my progress. I have 9 more pounds to go before I am deemed a "success" by medical standards, and I have three months to hit that goal. I told them that in my book, I was already a success. Here is a tiny list of what I can do post-op that I never…
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Bypass or Gastric Sleeve...which to have?
I saw my surgeon today for my first visit. I thought going in I was leaning toward the Bypass (RNY) but the more we talked about my options, I think I am leaning toward the gastric sleeve. I don't really have any other issues besides HBP and high triglycerides so I only have to see the NUT (2 visits pre-op and 1 post-op),…
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New to the group
I just started the process of WLS I am getting the sleeve. I am excited and nervous about the journey. I am on the diet they give right before the surgery. I am supposed to stay on the diet until I see the NUT next month. I am not really hungry. I have started to exercise. Is there anything else I should be doing to lose…
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One Month Away!!
Hi all, just joined the group and wanted to jump in and say "HI"! I have my RNY surgery on October 14th. My husband had the sleeve surgery last October and although he had many complications (other health issues), he can finally say he's glad he had it. He's lost about 140 pounds and want to lose about 12 more. I wanted to…
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One Year "Surgiversary"
Today marks one year since my gastric bypass. It was a wild ride of denials and a roller coaster of emotions the year prior to my approval. My tv remote control and my phone couldn't take being thrown any more. I was a mess. The morning of my surgery, my sons and I set out at 2:30 am to head to Houston, where my surgery…
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Fill Day
I just got back from the hospital and had a major fill. About 2 weeks ago there was too much put in at the office, I got really sick and couldn't even keep down water. At first I thought it was a stomach bug, boy was I wrong. So the doctor took it all out and I ate and drank and felt better very quickly. I was FREE for 2…
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Psych Evaluation Failed :(
I have my Evaluation and I failed the doctor told me my test came back that im "Too Good To Be True" I dont know how that is when its a true n false and I answered honest.. I have another one tomorrow im so scared anyone have any tips or suggestions? Please help me... Oh Yeah Im am New here as well fist post :) Thank you…
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Food, Photo's and Recipes
Hallo everyone, How about a few posts with some meal ideas, photo's of those meals and possibly a recipe or two? I am always looking for inspiration when it comes to cooking!
