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Stalls
Hey everyone, So I don't come on and post often but I am wondering when you found that your weightloss slowed? RNY october 2017 Lost 136 lbs... and in a stall and worried that I am not going to lose any more weight. My start weight was 384, current weight is 248. Thank you in advance.
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Don’t get fixated on a number.
Many times, I think we lock into things we see instead of trusting our instincts. Some quote (and I don’t remember who said it) said we often do things because we “see things” instead of what we actually “hear or feel” and I actually, think that’s so true. I think many of us hear “You should lose this amount of weight…
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Surgery twins 2/22
My day has finally arrived. RnY will be done on 2/22. Any surgery twins?
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Surgery Monday
I got the call from the hospital today with my surgery time - 8:30 Monday morning. I should get to come home Wednesday if all goes well. I'm pretty nervous. Getting the gastric sleeve because bypass wont' work with all of the meds I have to take for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Hi, I’m new!
Hello everyone, I’m new to this group & I’m here to get insights, tips and support from those of you who have gone through this process. I am a hopefully having surgery (sleeve) in October.
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Can I join?
My situation might be a little different. I had a total gastrectomy with roux en y due to a medical issue. This summer, I will be celebrating my 10 years of having surgery. I want to join because I get very disheartened to hear people say that surgery is the easy way out. From experience, I can say.."You must be kidding."…
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400 to 26.2 - Marathon April 29
With my first FULL Marathon fast approaching I've been doing lots of reflecting on my life and health. Especially the changes that have occurred the past few years. Running (and hopefully completing) this Marathon will undoubtably be the biggest achievement of my adult life (I've never been married or have any children).…
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Dr. Vuong’s video on not going to the gym
Has anyone seen Dr. Vuong’s video on not going to the gym or working out until you are at or near goal? I have been working out since early on. I am four months post VSG. I am currently stalled. I am not overly concerned about the stall. My doc said go back to liquids for a week, which I started today. However, Dr. Vuong’s…
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Running?
I made it back to the gym today and this is a brand new gym that just opened. Since I am recovering from pneumonia and my hip bursitis is flared I decided to just go on the treadmill. These machines are new to me so I selected a program and it had me doing intervals of walking and RUNNING. I couldn’t figure out how to…
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Giant stall...need help
I’m 2.5 yrs post GB. I’ve lost over 200lbs, but I’ve been stuck for almost a year. I’ve made some poor choices, but proud that I’ve been able to maintain through divorce, moving to a new state, and a new job. I’ve been working out consitantly and have built a lot of good new muscle...but my scale won’t move. I’m a month…
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YouTube Channels?
YouTube videos have been a HUGE inspiration/help to me on this journey. I've loved watching people change, hearing about what they've gone through and admired their confidence in putting themselves out there. I went ahead and started my very own channel this morning too. I'm totally new to vlogging and very inexperienced.…
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New to site/ Surgery Date 4/11
I am Belinda and I live in NC. Started preop liquid diet today! READY for a new start and a great tool! Add me! Thanks
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2 year surgeversary
So today is my 2 year surgeversary. It is amazing how far I have come, but if anyone is pursuing surgery or has had it, one thing that we all need to remember is that it’s a tool, not a guarantee. About a year ago I hit my max loss of 88 lbs but with some illnesses, vacations and stress I would be lying if I didn’t admit…
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Have you been criticized for not doing it the "hard" way?
I sent a friend request to someone who writes a lot of blogs that are motivating so I thought I would "friend" her and then her posts would jump into my newsfeed. She deleted my friend request because I said I was prepping for the lap band surgery. And while she apologized for deleting me, she still made it clear that…
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Gastric Sleeve Friends
Looking for friends who have had gastric sleeve and track food regularly. I am 3 months post op 43 pounds down since surgery, 93 since feb 2016. 30 yr old female. HW 340 SW 290 CW 247
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It Works Gentle Cleanse
Anyone out there try the It Works gentle cleanse? If so what did you think?
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thoughts that wake me up at night
Since last June, I have lost about 20 pounds. But going back to the beginning, in 2014 I was at my heaviest (244) and had lap band surgery. I am now around low 180's. I am seriously considering skin removal surgery. I would like to hear your thought from anyone that has had skin removal surgery because I am not sure if I…
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DS Surgery
Anyone have had DS WLS on this board. Would love to have friends to lose the remaining 25lbs and also maintain what I have lost. Cheers
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VSG Revision Surgery To RNY
Hi Everyone, At the end of the month I am having revision surgery from VSG to RNY. I would love to hear from anyone who has had this procedure and how it went. I am currently fasting right now. For anyone that has had both of these procedures I am curious to know it the pain was worse with the revision surgery and if you…
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Brittle Nails
Does anyone else have experience with brittle nails?? I am over a year out and I have to keep my nails really short because they continually break. My boyfriend even noticed and asked about it. Any advice? I take my vitamins everyday, and I’ve gone back to adding my protein shake each day - just started it this week. My…
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Looking for Pre-Op Friends hoping for surgery between June/July
I love this Group for all of its experience, but sometimes I'd like to find the people that are in the same stage as I am - right now. I'd like to find and then follow each other's progress and do some active supporting as we go through it together. If you are one of those people, I'd love for you to friend me. I am hoping…
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Inspire Diet
Has anyone done the Inspire Diet on the bariatriceating.com website? I am considering trying it, but would like feedback from anyone who has used thier products. So far I have tried the Pumpkin Pie protein shake but I did not care for it at all.
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VSG + SADI on 6/6/17 - looking for friends
I am looking for friends to support each other along the way. I'm already 1/2way to my total goal pre-surgery, but want to lose at least 100 lbs more from my surgery date. :) I had the sleeve + SADI on 6/6. What that basically means is that I'll be eating high fat, high protein, and low carb... Looking for WLS support…
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Need weight loss surgery friends!!
I had gastric bypass on May 15,2017. Im looking to add anyone who is or has also had weight loss surgery!! I am a mother of 4, happily married, RN at a max security prison.. looking to add like minded folks for support on this journey!!
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Surgery 3/19/18
Hi everyone, I have surgery coming soon and was wondering if there was anything anyone could say that helped them for the first 2 weeks post op? For example, what to bring to the hospital?
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Liquid Protein Requirements
I am two months in and was calculating my food/drinks with the goal of 60 to 80 grams of protein each day but my NUT just advised that they recommend at least 60 grams alone from liquid protein because of your inability to absorb like you used to, I had RNY. What have you all been told?
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life with maintenance
hello all! i just joined. is there anyone here who is at least 5 years post surgery? im looking for some after party help lol. feel free to add me, i had the vsg in 2012
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March 2018 VSG
My VSG was done 3/6, I am 7 days post op. I would like to find someone with a VSG date close to mine to share ideas with!
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Looking for gastric sleeved males to share food diaries.
Looking for additional friends on here for accountability. Sleeved on Aug 13,2014. Sw:312, Cw: 244. Lowest weight: 225. Want to get to 199 and need some pointers. Add me!
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A rant - Kicking my teddy bear.
Someone slap me upside the head for the messed up bariatric thinking. I took time off from the gym to heal from an injury and recurring cold. Bit of a weight gain (Eight pounds) I know I can get it back down. My messed up bariatric brain sees myself as large again. I know this feeling will pass. Ok, rant over.
