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Lap band?
Hey ladies.. Im 26 years old I have 3 children ages from 2-7 and ive gained alot of weight since my 1st child.. was 167 before getting pregnant with her and now 7 years later i weigh 270 :( im so uncomfortable in my body..i hate putting clothes on cuz i dont like the way they fit..i wanna be healthy not just for me but for…
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pouch test
I asked this on my page, but I wanna ask you guys too. Have you heard of the 5 day pouch test? And has anyone tried it or know more about what it is? I am stalled out, but at the same time, I am so hungry I feel like I am eating way more than normal. wondering if i have ruined my pouch by stretching it out. any ideas?…
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[HELP] 1-800-Get-Thin Scammers!
I had a weight-loss surgery done back in April through a company called 1800-Get-Thin. I was assigned a rep which assured me it would be IN-NETWORK and my insurance would cover most of it and all I would have to pay pay out of pocket would be $2500, which I paid a few weeks before the surgery using my sterling card. I have…
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no one warned me...
so thinking I was going to look extra spiffy on Christmas day I bought myself a cute little sweater dress and some control top hose. The day was miserable once I started eating. I felt like every snacked bite was getting stuck and when we sat down to dinner, even eating a portion of food half the size of normal made me…
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Help! I need bridesmaid dress size help!
Ladies who have lost, I am 2 weeks post surgery (bypass) and down 20 pounds. I am in a wedding in September (8 months post-op), and have no idea what size I will be by then. Originally I though about a 16, but after reading several posts and blogs, I'm thinking it could be smaller. Any thought or suggestions for me? I'm…
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Stalls?
Dec 28th, I'll be 4 mths post op. This whole month has been one big stall for me pretty much - I've lost like 3lbs since Dec 1st, which is nothing compared to the first three months. I honestly haven't done anything differently this month - eating just as I had been all along. Is this normal at this stage? I am getting…
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New to the group - My name is Melanie
October 29, 2012, I had the Duodenal Switch weight loss surgery. I don't regret it one bit. http://www.weightlosssurgeon.com/surgical-weight-loss-dallas-fort-worth/duodenal-switch-surgery Can we be friends? Please feel free to add me. I'm looking for more support. Hey there. I started "2013 challenge to lose 52 lbs". Hope…
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Anyone having/had Duodenal Switch?
October 29, 2012, I had the Duodenal Switch weight loss surgery. I don't regret it one bit. http://www.weightlosssurgeon.com/surgical-weight-loss-dallas-fort-worth/duodenal-switch-surgery Anyone else? Tell me all about it. Melanie
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2 Week Update
So I know that everyone is different when it comes to weight loss, but I have to say I got the BEST Christmas present today! I had my first post surgery appointment. I had decided when I went in for my surgery NOT to weigh at home during the first two weeks, because I know it really wavers. My secret hope was that I would…
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Time for new protein powder
Hi All! Hoping for some feedback here. I need to try some different protein powders. I've been using designer whey but they are just too sweet for me now. I was considering trying Syntrax Nectar cause I've heard good things about it but I'm worried about it being too sweet too. Even crystal light is too sweet for me right…
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husbands getting annoyed
I am 13 months out from RNY. I am at my goal weight. Every time I log my food, exercise or say something about my food choices or weight my husband gets annoyed. He says that "I am too skinny or too boney" I tell him that I am just making sure that I don't gain my weight back. Like today, I ate some junk that I shouldn't…
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Lower abdominal pain post-surgery
I'm 4 weeks post-op and am experiencing a sharp pain on my lower left side. It is always worse at night and I mostly feel it when I'm changing positions (sitting to standing, lying to sitting, etc.) or if I've been sitting for a long period of time. Heat and/or applying pressure makes it feel a little better. Sometimes, it…
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So tired of eating...
I'm 4 weeks out and in the middle of stage 4 (mushy foods). I am SO tired of eating, essentially, baby food all of the time. :( I try to mix it up so that I'm not eating the same thing over and over again. But the texture and the fact that I eat so slow that everything is luke-warm to cold is getting to me. The one, and…
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2 Weeks Post-Op & Having Back Pain?
I am about two weeks out from having RNY Gastric Bypass surgery, all is well, haven't had any issues dumping or vomiting or anything, I am adjusting well to food, but after a while sitting up, standing or waling around I get a dull ache in my mid back (that only ceases once I lay down) that I haven't had before. I have a…
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Post Surgery Everything is....
too sweet! I cannot believe it! Not that I had a huge sweet tooth or anything, but I never minded sweets before, and now, even the sugar free stuff is just to much! Thank goodness I can have cream based soups, strained of course. I would not be able to tolerate this phase 2 diet without it! Oh, and for those of you in…
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I'm cold!
I am a sleever as of 1/1/11. Seems like since my surgery I am always freezing. Anyone else have this problem? And other than dressing like an eskimo in the summer....any hints? :frown:
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Abdominal binders
So I am five days post op and I haven't been using my binder. I have tremendous difficulty breathing with it on. Is there a point where I'm going to find it more helpful? There is a lot my surgeon doesn't want me to do without it.
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Biotin?
How much Biotin does everyone take? I picked some up now that I am dealing with hair loss. And when do you take it? With our program we have to take: Morning: 2 vitamins Afternoon: 1 Calcium Evening: 1 Calcium In addition I take B12 once a week and Vitamin D once a week. So I am just wondering if it's ok to pair up the…
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Just Had Surgery
Hey everyone! Just had my bypass surgery on Tuesday and thought I'd drop in and give an update. My surgery was textbook and I am already home. I spent 2 nights in the hospital, and was up and walking the very first night. I have had some problems with gas (belching and gas) but that was to be expected considering the CO2…
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December Surgery dates
So I know that there are at least three of us on these boards that have surgeries scheduled in December. I want to say that they are on three consecutive days as well. Anyone else having surgery in December or late November for that matter? It would be fun to keep each other posted on progress and help with encouragement.…
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GBS in February
Going to have GBS surgery in Feb. any info or help in preparing would be a great help!
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Post-Op Diet (For Those Curious)
The following are direct instructions from my surgeon regarding this point in my recovery. All surgeons and post-op diets are different but for those of you who are still pre-op this is what you can expect. Stage 2 - Full Liquid Diet for Days 3 – 7 After Surgery When you are discharged from the hospital, unless directed…
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Indian Food after WLS?
Has anyone had any luck with eating Indian food after WLS? I'm still in the mushy food stage and am trying to think of some ideas for going out to dinner with my Husband. Most Indian foods are the right texture since they are often cooked in sauces - I'm just wondering about the fat content. Obviously, Chicken Tikka Masala…
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Surgery date for by pass
I am getting a gastric by pass for CHRISTMAS ! The date for surgery is Dec 19th . Please send good thoughts and prayer my way,please.Thank you all! .
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appetite increased..RNY
I am almost 7 months out and all of a sudden I am hungry and my appetite has increased but not everyday..I still experience that crappy feeling when something doesnt agree with me I am follwing my menu plan and my weightloss just stopped but I havent gained so I went back to protein shakes and bars and that usually does…
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Are you Pre-WLS? Great Liver Cleansing Foods
We all know that a must do as part of our pre surgery prep (of course before your pre-op liquid diet) is to try to cleanse our liver to reduce it in size and make the surgery we are going to have that much easier. Reducing your sugar consumption is a great way to work towards a healthier liver. I ran across a great site…
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Surgery date for by pass
I am getting a gastric by pass for CHRISTMAS ! The date for surgery is Dec 19th . Please send god thoughts and prayer my way,please.Thank you all! .
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Calorie Intake 5 months Post-Op
Hi All... I will be 5 months post-op next week and I'm still struggling with my calorie intake. I get enough protein, I'm drinking 4 or 5 a day, but food just has no appeal to be so I'm averaging between 600-700 calories per day, 800-900 on a good day and I'm exercising. Any advice on getting more calories and how many I…
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Will I ever be satisfied?
When I made my original goal of 140 lbs. I thought that I would NEVER achieve it. Well, I DID it !! After that I nade of new goal of 135 lbs and I DID it !! My new goal is 130 lbs. Will I ever be satisfied. In my head I am still fat. Ughhhh :(
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Do People Forget?
I wonder if people forget that I have had WLS. Now they only see the hard work that I have done and now I am beginning to think that they are starting to forget how big I used to be. Don't get me wrong I am glad they are forgetting the old me and looking at me normally now. Just kinda wierd. Anyone else experienced this???
