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A great motivator for jumping on the wagon if struggling!
Hi had my rny just over a year ago now and the last 2 months have REALLLLLY been struggling so bad I have actually put on 10lbs! in 2 months yes I know I am ashamed... :sad: But I have found the best motivator EVER! :bigsmile: Bob Harpers the skinny rules book,:smile: it's like he knows me or something omg the rules are…
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Bariatric Surgery Food Pyramid
Hey, I got this from my bariatric dietitian yesterday and found it interesting. As a former student of nutrition, I had never seen anything like this. Thought I'd share the website: http://www.drsharma.ca/wp-content/uploads/sharma-obesity-nutritional-pyramid-bariatric-surgery.gif
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PLease help, think osmething may be wrong
KK, I am a little over a year out Roux en Y, nothing major happened, had a few strictures, and then gallbladder out in march, no biggie, was expected.... PROBLEM the past few days is a horrible bloated feeling right below xyphoid process (breast bone), pain is ridiculous, and I look prego, thought I was backed up, took…
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mainting
I am done with the weight loss part of surgery. I am almost 9 months out and down 133 pounds. How many cals a day do I need to maintain? My fitnesspal says about 1700 without exercise. I burn 7-900 cals a day in exercise. Also, if anyone wants to be friends add me!!
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Introduction and Advice Needed...
Hi...my name is Lori and I am 16 months post-op of having a gastric bypass. In the last 16 months I have gone from 288lbs to todays weight of 120lbs. I feel so much better about myself and am actually excited to buy new clothes. I recently finished the C25K running program and will run my first official 5k on June 1st,…
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RNY Revision
I had rny surgery in 2003. I regained most of the weight back. I have considered revision. Has anyone had a revision or has any insight.
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curious how much calories is everyone eating??
I have the lapband and it is the tightest it has every been. MFP says I should eat up to 1330 of calories a day. I have trouble getting up to 1000 calories a day. I eat all 3 meals plus snacks, not really ever hunger or starving. I just can't eat that much and I eat healthy when I do so there is not that much calories in…
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Newbie to the Community
Hi, everyone I am looking to find encouragement with MFP, I had my lapband surgery on 2/2/10 and I have lost a total of 77 lbs my goal is to lose another 35 to 40lbs. I have not had a fill since 6/8/12, I have decided to do the rest on my own and my diet consists of 1400 calories or less a day and I'm slowly losing and…
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lap band surgery upcoming
I will be having lap band surgery in June. I have not been given a date yet, but I have been through the prelimaries that I was required to do, see the dietician, counselor and have the sleep study. Now I have been told that I need to try to lose as much weight as I possible can pre surgery. Does anyone have any tips or…
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Need advice...new and waiting to be approved for RNY.
I'm in the process of getting approved for RNY. I'm excited because I've wanted to do it for several years but am only able to now because my insurance pays for it. Before it was not an option. I have 3 good friends that have had the surgery one 4yrs ago, 3yrs ago and 5 months ago.They all seem to be doing great and have…
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New to the group
I am new to the whole group thing, looking for some friends to keep me going. I had the sleeve done in January and im feel discouraged. Add me and lets make friends.
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New here and looking for some support
Hi my name is Ka'ala, Im 33 years old and I joined this site a few months ago in search of some advice, knowledge and support to help me make it through my weight loss journey. I am currently going through the steps needed to get the gastric bypass surgery done. Im nervous,scared and excited all at the same time. I've…
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Getting back to the swing of things
Hello all! My surgiversary was a week ago but I've been on a plateau for a few months now and I know its because I haven't been keeping up with keeping track of what I am eating! I need a little encouragement and I know that I will be able to find it here! At my biggest I was 300 pounds and now I am 179. I want to get out…
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Gastric Sleeve
Had my Gastric Sleeve surgery on Feb 25, 2013 and down 80 in almost 3 months. From heaviest of 425, currently under 290 which i haven't been in many years. I am feeling great and doing well. Looking for some others who have had the sleeve and how they are combating the belly sag and as I call them, Man Boobs. Thanks
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YEAHHH
TODAY IS MY SURGIVERSARY (DID I SPELL THAT RIGHT..LOL) I cant believe its been a year today theres been a lot of ups and downs...Im not at my goal weight but I lost 105 lbs ..:bigsmile: thats another person whoop whoop...still on my journey. I no longer have diabetes, off of half my heart meds, I went from morbidly obese…
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New to forum-Gastric Sleeve
I had a Gastric Sleeve in mid January 2013, am losing weight slowly...I'm really happy with how my health is turning around. I've got lots of energy and my A1C is down to 6.3, and my triglycerides are down to 115 from 230+, so it's working. I was about 225 lbs when I had the surgery, and I am wondering what other peoples…
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Here it comes!
So, that time is about to come! I have my RNY on Monday morning at 10:30. Today is my last day of work for 3 weeks which makes me even more excited! lol I'm more excited than anything, but come Monday morning I'm sure my nerves will be going crazy. Wish me luck! I also want to thank everyone I've met through this group for…
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Almost Through Pre-Op Certification
All I have left is the psych consult and the clearence from my PCP. He is procrastinating giving it to me. He is not a believer in the surgery. I won't/can't change my mind on this. Right now it is also coming up with the last bit if funds to get everything done. It is expensive trying to get healthy. Maybe I should get on…
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New to Group
Hi i'm new to the group. I have decided to get the Gastric sleeve and currently in the options program that Kaiser requires you to take before you get the surgery. Within the class i have to lose 10% of my body weight which is 32 lbs, and so far I am down 5 lbs. I will be getting the surgery in either july or august and…
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Post Surgery Cookbooks
Hi everyone :) I am pretty new to this forum and will be having RNY on May 13th (soon! yay!). I am curious if any of you have tried any of the cookbooks made specifically for post RNY patients. If so, what would you recommend? Or even ones you wouldn't recommend? Thanks!!!
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I hit my goal --- now what?
Hooray!! I hit my goal today. (I'm 5'9" and 150 pounds; RNY bypass surgery August 7, 2012.) So, what does that mean regarding calories? My weight loss doctor is of no help whatsoever. All he told me was to make sure I get my protein in. My family doctor thinks I've lost too much, but she defers to my surgeon. I am…
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6 Months Post RNY With Dark Spots On Hands?
I have spoken to one of my nurses on my team and they are unable to tell me what's going on until they get my next set of labs which isn't until July... in the mean time I wanted to ask fellow post-ops if they have seen or heard of anything like this. In the last week or so I have begun developing dark spots (look like age…
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Onderland
I am still 37 lbs away from being under 200 lbs for the first time in my adult life. I've never been this close to it and now I'm starting to feel nervous and excited. Did any of you have these feelings?
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Hi, I am happy to join you
I'm new to this group. I had a sleeve done April 26th and am 12 pounds down in 12 days. I had a conversion from a lapband, but the band failed and I decided to convert it rather than just take it out. I am glad to have found this group and look forward to sharing ideas and encouragement with all of you. Jeanne
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Anyone just starting the process?
I recently made the decision to have WLS & am looking to connect with others who have made the same decision and are going through the various steps prior to having the actual surgery. I've had my first consultation and will be meeting with a nutrionist next week; I've started exercising & have been thinking about what I'm…
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Carbs or Net Carbs
After surgery do you count carbs or net carbs? Thank you !!
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Surgery Veterans: a question
I had the lapband in December 2011 and I am within 20 pounds of my goal. For those who have reached their goal (congrats!) I'm wondering how many have had some or all of the fluid removed from their band. On one hand, I'm a little afraid of regaining weight if I remove my restriction entirely. On the other hand, I have…
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New to group
Hi, I'm new to the group but have been lurking for a couple days. Great posts and support in this group. I feel like I've learned a lot already. I've been "provisionally" approved by my insurance company and have to lost 5% prior to surgery. So far I've lost 6 pounds of the 17-20 that I need to lose. I'm still researching…
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Size vs. Weight
I currently am 167.8 lbs, size 8, running 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. What I am finding odd about this is my size. I understand that weight shifts as you get older, but I really am having a hard time wrapping my head around wearing such a small size and still weighing a good bit for a gal who is 5'2". The last time I wore a…
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New to forum - Post Roux-en-y (almost 9 years)
Hi everyone! My name is Beth. I had gastric bypass surgery back in '04. Minus some stupid mistakes (like trying to "puree" my food by chewing it [with what I thought was] well. I ended up in the hospital with what was most likely an obstruction. I was only 10 (?) days post surgery and at a party, so the temptation was…
