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Why we don't drink with meals
I was reading this today and found it very interesting. I have to admit I do sip while eating and generally drink about 15 - 20 min after, but I am going to make a conscious effort to stop! Hope you find this helpful. It's kind of long, but definitely worth the read. Why we don't drink with meals....... Sometimes…
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plication gastric surgery
Has anyone had this type of gastric surgery? Was it covered by insurance? I'm just a layman but it looks safer to me. No cutting the stomach, no rearranging your gutts. The stomach is folded onto itself then stiched together. Less malabsorption, dumping, no staples (leaking), no bands to go through the walls, etc. This…
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Charley Horses?
The last two nights I've woken up with Charley Horses in just one leg. I am taking my children's complete vitamins every day. This coming week I should get the ok to add the calcium back in and any other supplements as needed according to my informational paperwork from the surgeron's office. Did anyone else get these? How…
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funny stories
SO I know that we have all forgotten we had surgery at one point and have eaten or ordered something that made us sick, at the time it wasnt too funny but looking back on it we should be able to laugh my was just recently at a local outdoor even.. I went to starbucks and was talking to my sons while ordering, I ordered a…
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Whats the 1 thing?
What's the 1 thing that you have struggled letting go of during your journey? Have you conquered it or are you still trying to let go? For me it's salt!!! I love salt and seasoning...not sure if I will ever let go of this one. Chocolate is easier than salt for me!!!! :noway:
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So....the first days after surgery?
Sorry for all the questions.... My Dr. does 2 weeks prior to surgery of a high protein liquid diet. This is the same diet you follow for two weeks after the surgery. Yesterday morning they brought me 4oz of a protein drink at the hospital and told me to drink what I could in 30 minutes - I made it about to 2oz I'd guess…
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How did your spouse react to your WLS decision?
So you might recall I was very nervous about telling my husband about my decision about gastric bypass surgery. I was pretty nervous about it because in the past he has been adamant about me never having "that"!! I knew it would be a difficult conversation. Oh....I was right. HIs first reaction was "absolutely NOT!"…
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How often do you weigh?
In the past when dieting through traditional methods I usually have fallen prey to weighing myself every dang day and then the depression that undoubtedly settles in when the scales have stalled or even gone up instead of down. Just wondering what others do? Thanks
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Bariatric Supply Giveaway Contest!
Eggface Back to Bariatric Basics Giveaway... for those of you who may not know, there is a blog where a woman has been posting all things bariatric for some time now, including some great recipes. And now she is doing a great contest. Find details at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com.
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Struggling to lose
I am 6 1/2 months out for WLS. I have lost weight faster than expected. I got to 150 and I just keeping bouncing from 150-152. I am starting feel hungry more often. I find myself craving carbs and junk again and eating some of it. I am afraid I might be eating too much, but my logs are always under 1200 calories a day. I…
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Costco Calcium chews
Hey everyone i have a question... Has anyone tried the Costco Calcium chews? do they taste good? Thanks
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Home from hospital!
I got to come home today from the hospital - doing good - minimal pain/discomfort - glad to be back in my own bed. So glad I am on this journey! Looking forward to the rest of my life!
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feeling fat today
So i don't know why, but the past couple of weeks I have felt more thin than ever and today I felt like I still weighed 320 lbs...I even caught a glimpse of myself in a mirror and said I thought I was looking better than that. Maybe a little body dismorphic disorder going on. I went to zumba this afternoon and thought my…
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Goals
I had my surgery March 5, 2012 and lost 40 before surgery and 75 since. So now that I have lost a major portion of my weight. I am wondering if I should rethink my goals. Originally I was 320lbs and a size 24/26W now I am a solid 14 regular at 205lbs. All I ever wanted was to be a 14. Now I am thinking a 10 might not be…
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nsv!!!
Wearing size 12 pants to work today....been over 20 years since I have seen size 12!!! wooo hooo!
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Post Op Support
Going to my first official Post Op support group meeting. Very excited. Do any of you attend meetings? I have used this group as a virtual support group and I hope this live meeting is as great as you all are!!! :love:
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Multivitamin preferences?
I'm still in the beginning of this whole process and am currently researching different vitamin/protein options. I've found dozens of protein shakes, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 options but haven't been as successful in finding a good variety of multivitamins. So far, the only chewable multivitamin with iron that I've found…
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See Surgical Team Tomorrow!
Sooo....tomorrow I see my surgical team to ask for an RNY. I had a sleeve Aug 2010. Hopped on the surgeons table at 620, after only losing 20 or so lbs preop. I am now 2 years post op. The plan was to have a 2 stage Duodenal Switch. But after doing loads of research and stuff think I am more suited to an RNY. Also, I have…
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Surgery is done!! Woot!
Surgery yesterday - all went well. Felt horrible when I came to though...lots of pain and nausea. But by early evening I was starting to feel better - was able to get up and start doing laps around the unit. I've been up this morning and showered and doing more laps. I've also started my water every hour. If all goes well…
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Plateau
I am about three and a half weeks out from surgery and I have hit a plateau. I haven’t lost any weight in over two weeks. The scale doesn’t seem to be moving at all. I just started exercising again as I was waiting to get the O.K from the Dr, but that doesn’t seem to have helped any. I feel like I wasted my time getting…
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Tomorrow is the big day!
Tomorrow is surgery day! The closest hospital/dr.'s to me that does it, is 3 hours away - I have to be there at 8:30am. So it means taking my kids to my moms house around 4:30am tomorrow morning, gassing up and hitting the road. Surgery is scheduled for 10:30am. I've lost 17.2lbs since I started my liquid high protein diet…
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Eating more
Hello all I am 3 months out my RNY and I have improved drastically with eating. Some foods my body just doesn't like. I am concerned that I might stretch my pouch..its always in the back of my mind especially since my appetite increased.. I eat very small but more often about every 3 hours. Is this common or should I…
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Bariateic advantage strawberry
Just wondering if anyone has tried the bariatric advantage strawberry flavor and if they like it. I have a chance to buy some for 20 dollars but don't want to if the taste is bad. Is this what you use when on the 2 week prior liquid diet? Thanks for any input
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5 months out hormones are "jacked up" is that normal
I'm about 5 months post gastric sleeve and my hormones are really wacky. If I miss one birth control pill, I start my cycle, I'm having terrible breast tenderness and mood swings. What's going on? I know that estrogen is stored in fat cells, is it released as you loose weight? Anyone else experience this? Does it level out…
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Before the surgery
Hi just wondering what the stages are that people go through before taking the giant leap ? I looked all around the internet for information, but am a real coward. I needed to loose the weight but just couldn't help myself, I never felt full. Whist trawling the net I discovered the Hypno-gastric-band. In principle this…
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Fitbit
Do you also log in MFP when you exercise by putting in the time or do you just do the basic fitbit calories?
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A few questions...
I'm still thinking about having the surgery but what happens after you reach your healthy weight? Do you have the band/staples/etc. removed? Which, in your opinion, is the best method? I'm scared to have certain surgeries but I haven't spoken with a doctor or anyone that has had the surgery to have these questions answered.
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Losing my HAIR!!
Help! I am about 5 months post op and I am noticing that I am losing my hair. It appears thinner, and when I wash it, I notice that there is quite left in the shower drain. I know they said this could happen but I was wondering if anyone had any tips that worked for them. How long does it last and more importantly...does…
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Hair Loss
Has anyone found solutions for hair loss after surgery? I am taking Biotin + all my vitamins plus vitamins for hair, skin & nails. I am getting between 80-100g of protein daily. I'm using shampoo, conditioner expecially for hair loss. I'm staying away from curling irons, straightners etc. I am losing handfuls of hair every…
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"Vacation" Food
I am interested in hearing how other RNY/lapbanders handle vacation and/or working out of town. My bariatric team recommends not eating out more than 2xa week which is impossible on the road. I can pick and choose at restaurants, but I have no idea how to record it, and I hate ordering food just to throw it away. More…
