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Surgery tomorrow
Tomorrow is my surgery at 11:45. If you wouldn't mind saying a prayer. I'm getting a bit nervous, but I'm really excited to put my new tool to work. This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I'm down almost 15 lbs with my liquid diet. I have to update my ticker for today's check in still. It was a struggle on some…
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Diet before surgery
So when I met with the doctor I was only given a weight loss goal of 10lbs..now my question is did anyone go on a special diet or just increase their exercise? And what worked for you to lose the weight? thanks Carrie
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OMG OMG OMG
OMG!!! I started the evaluation process last November. Got the call last Friday that insurance approved me, and my surgery was scheduled for 4/2. Got a call today that they had a cancellation, my surgery is now next Tuesday 2/26 - I'm SOOOOOOO excited!!!!! Pureed from now on, all my pre-op appts tomorrow..... All of you…
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IGNORANT PEOPLE
About a year 1/2 after my gastric by-pass a man complimented me on how good I look. I thanked him and to my surprise my boss piped in "yeah, well, it doesn't count, she cheated". I was amazed he said this! I had gone from 252 to 148# and had worked my butt off to get there! So, my reply was this: "you know, you may feel…
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Not quite in the dress I wanted, but...
So for those of you who remember, I was hoping to be in a size 16 dress that I purchased as a goal dress, by this time so I could wear it on my cruise next week. Sadly, it doesn't quite fit, almost, but not quite. However, DH and I were shopping last night and I came across a black, halter dress with a keyhole cutout…
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Do we need to stay caffeine-free?
Just wondering. I'm 6 and 1/2 months post-RNY. My weight loss has been pretty regular. I have started drinking regular coffee again, but many posts I've read have discouraged caffeine intake. Any advice would be appreciated!
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HELP!
So last night I went to the Gastric Bypass/Lapband Seminar. The doctor basically said Bypass was the best option and Lapband has a high failure rate. But Im scared of the Bypass because of more complications but then the Lapband has bad complications too..ugh help im getting very discouraged now. I wanna go through with it…
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Valentine's Day Challenge (Jan 3 - Feb 14)
Some of you guys just finished a New Year's Challenge and several people mentioned doing another challenge. I wasn't a part of the last one, but it looked like fun! So, if you are interested, let's do another challenge until Valentine's Day. This means it's a six week challenge. I am going to start with my goals: Weight -…
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Newbie
Hi! New here and looking for support. I had my bypass Dec. 17th and due to severe complications I almost died. I developed an infection immediately after surgery and had an anastomatic leak. I went into renal failure and became septic. After the first leak was repaired another one was found during an endoscopy and was also…
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6 Week Challenge? (Easter Challenge)
I enjoy the goal setting process of doing a challenge and holding myself accountable. So for those of you who want to join me, I will be doing another 6 week challenge. So whether ot not you celebrate Easter, please feel free to join! Goals: Weight -240 pounds Exercise - Cardio daily, Weights 3x weekly, Yoga 2x weekly…
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Can someone convince me I should eat my liquid breakfast?
So I started the liquid pre-op diet yesterday and I was famished as soon as I drank my breakfast shake I'd not had hunger pangs to rival for years. Finally I had my lunch shake and things were fine for the rest of the day. Today I've decided not to have my first shake until I'm actually hungry. I've gone for a run, cleaned…
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hernia update
Soooo yes it's a hernia - nothing emergent. so we are going to have it fixed in July along with my tuck!!! - So my down time will be about 3 weeks - then I can get back to my routine.
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Funny NSV
So my husband was folding laundry and pulled out a pair of my plus size underpants.....he looked at me and said "really? You're still trying to wear these?" and threw them out! It was quite funny!! I thought I had gotten rid of all of them, but I guess not! Got to love a good hubby!!!
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NSV
I am excited to say that I am going to coach my son's soccer team ! I would've NEVER done this 160 lbs ago :)
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i am new to MFP and new to the lapband group
Hi my name is Patti Johnson and i am new to all of this and i am excited and scared all at once!!! i am so ready to change my life style and eating habits and to get healthy but i have try and dieted so many time in my life and have failed , and got so depressed and ending up gaining it all and more of the little weight i…
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hernia
Anybody ever had hernia repair?I think I have a hernia - see the MD on wed to confirm. How long will I be out of comission? I don't want to take a step backwards - I HAVE WORKED TO HARD!!! #veryfrustrated!!!! :explode: :sad:
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NSV that makes me smile
Background: Dressing for work is getting more and more challenging every day. I've dropped between 2 and 3 pant sizes since my surgery (GBP on 11/19/12), don't have any 'skinny' clothes in my closet, and have been trying not to buy new clothes (I finally gave in and bought 2 pairs of cheap black pants - meaning that I have…
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Eight months post op- Calories???
I am eight months post op and almost down 100 lbs. I am not sure on how many calories I should be consuming daily. I was just wondering where everyone is at??? I am between 1200-1500, too much maybe???
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Fears?
I was very positive about starting this weigh loss journey until I went to the seminar and seen on how much things would go wrong. I planned on the lap band but the doc talked about hes doing less and less of them these days because of long term problems and most people have it removed and end up going with by pass. I have…
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Am I the only Guy getting Lap Band?
I'm surfing the discussion groups and I'm used to seeing more woman than men posting on MyFitnessPal in general but I just realized I haven't noticed any other men posting in the lap band group and I'm starting to feel increasingly self conscious about it.
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Starting Liquid diet tomorrow
I'm starting my liquid diet in the morning. My surgery is scheduled for the 18th. I'm excited and nervous. Can't wait to start this journey.
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Add me please
Looking for somewhat of a support group or people to lean on during this whole process and hope to do the same for you as well :] Carrie
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new
Hi everyone, i'm new to this group. Glad i found it.. I'm 4 months post op and down 110 lbs.. feeling amazing. feel free to add me. Thanks Frank...:glasses: :glasses:
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satisfied???
Do we ever reach a point where we become satified with our weight loss - I have reached my weight loss goal as far a pounds lost, and I can run a 1/2 marathon, but there is still no feeling of satisfaction or contentment....is that a good or bad thing or just an impossible dream?
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Hi I'm new
Oh thank god I found you guys . I am struggling to consume 600 calories a day and everyone is saying I have a problem and need help pfftt. So not supportive ! I am 40 and 5 ft 4. I have lost 55 kgs since the 2 years since my banding. I am down to 79 kgs almost there .
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Hair loss
Ok so my vanity is gonna shine through right now. This is for any one who may have or are experiencing hair loss. Since I am pre-op and a little less than 2 weeks out from starting preop diet the question is about hair loss. I already shed a lot of hair before surgery. How much am I gonna lose after. So how much hair did…
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6 month supervised diet- My journey begins
Hey everyone. Well it's official, I start my journey to the Lap-Band on 1-24-13. I am having to do a 6 month supervised diet per insurance so they will cover it but I'm glad because now I have 6 months to get into the right mindset and begin the life changes I need to do prior to getting banded. I'm excited and I'm scared…
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Looking for some new lap band friends!
I am (hopefully!!) going to be banded soon (next month) and would like some new friends who have had lap band or are thinking about it!! Please feel free to add me :)
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3 months post op - how many calories??
I am almost 3 months post op and eating about 750-800 cal per day. I'm finding myself very hungry the last few days........................ Cant decide if I need to up my calories a little or not. I'd like to gauge how many calories others are eating. Thanks for the input
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new to the group
hello my name is carol :flowerforyou: i am new to the group i had my rny done on dec 10 2012 i am down 39lbs and feeling great :happy: i had my surgey done at muson in travers city with dr nizzi now compications feel free to add me to your friends and i am here to suport all and i would like to wish you all good luck on…
