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In hospital with severe pancreatitis
Sleeved 16 days ago and ive been in the hospital now for 3 days with severe pancreatitis. Has anyone had this as a complication??
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Inspire Eggnog
Has anyone tried the Inspire eggnog and also do you know if you can heat it?
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Surgery in 10 days
Hi all-glad I found this group. I am having VSG in 10 days and would love to hear any tips for pre-op and post-op, especially the puréed and soft food stages. Also how long it takes most people to be able to get back to gym. I am in a 2 week 1000 cal or less diet for pre-op. My surgeon does not require liquid for pre-op…
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Surgery December 4th needing answer
Hello y'all I fainlly got my surgery date after a whole year so happy I'm needing some help what do I need to have before going in monday I already have my biotin but haven't start taking due to reading it saying it can cause hair loss so I really dont know what to do please help me with some answers and feel free to add me
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Does the stomach really stretch out post VSG?
I have no affiliation with this doctor but his video really answers this question. http://drmatthewweiner.com/how-to-prevent-your-stomach-from-stretching-after-weight-loss-surgery/
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RNY 9/26/17 and looking for friends
Hi Everyone! A little about me: Height: 5"0 Age: 32 HW: 230 SW: 217 SD: 9/26/17 CW: 181 GW1: 150 I'm looking for friends who are attempting a balanced diet. That said, I am wondering what macro-nutrient ratios works best for a balanced diet :) I am open to all friends, but would really love friends with similar stats (age,…
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VSG to RN-Y
I had a sleeve done in March of 2014 and it went well. I got down to the goal weight that they set for me and maintained it for 2 years. I have had problems with ulcers my whole life and a little over year ago my throat started to bother me. It would hurt and I would lose my voice. I saw 2 different ENT doctors and 2…
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Juicing
My husband likes to make juices to keep up on his health, normally a mixture of kale or spinach and fruits. Just wondering with WLS if these juices will make me ill considering the sugar from the fruit? Any experience on this out there?
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Happy I found this Group - I have so many concerns and questions
I had lap-band surgery around ten years ago but it was put in wrong and has caused some issues based on pieces coming off, etc. It was removed six days ago along with repair due to the parts floating around my body for who knows how long. My surgeon plans to do the RNY in about a month if all goes well. So that is my…
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Indpired by hospital’s bariatric program coordinator
I had VSG on Friday, 11/17/2017. I was truly inspired by the program coordinator. She is 12 years Post-Op Gastric Bypass and looks amazing. She met me the morning of surgery and was with my husband and I through most of the process. She was so supportive and even came back to visit me on Saturday for discharge. She also…
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Life after VSG... Cooking for hubby
Hi! So I'm only 1 week out from my VSG, and still doing clear liquids. But I'm thinking to the future. I know I will need to really watch carbs when I return to real food. So... What do I do for my hubby? He's a 6'2" 170# bean pole. (Although a very handsome one!) Anyways, he does not need to lose weight, if anything, he…
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WLS in Central America or Doctors who do online consulations
Hi, I am looking to have Weight Loss Surgery. I started losing weight about 2 months ago and I started the insurance mandated, 6-month, physician supervised weight loss program about a month ago. The problem I have is that, though I am from the United States, I don't currently live there. I live and work overseas. I am…
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I'm glad I found you
I am 50 year old, 4 year post op lap band. I have lost 50 pounds and gained 10 and was on pause for a long time. Last summer I decided to get back into MFP and just lose 10 because my pants were getting tight. I went beyond losing 10 pounds. I really want to lose 10 more, or even 15 more. What really got me motivated was…
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One Thanksgiving Bite - What should it be?
If you can only have one indulgence bite at Thanksgiving, what would you select? My bite would be stuffing/dressing. I need that bite of savory bread.
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Losing Regain
Whats it like the second time around? Slow like pre WLS? anything different? Can the WLS help in any way the second time around?
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Bariatric Running
Since I met my surgeon 29 months ago (surgery was 27 mons ago) I made it a point to walk more. I've tried to get my "steps" in everyday. I've probably succeeded 95% of days and currently have a 7 month streak going. As I lost weight I picked up running and have gotten really into it this year. Four 5ks and two 10ks under…
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RNY Surgery on 10/26.
I just came yesterday afternoon from having a huge hiatal hernia repaired and an RNY done. My shoulders hurt up into my neck so bad and not sure how to relieve the pain. Any suggestions or do you think walking helps that too. The 5 incision sites really aren’t causing any problems even though certain pieces of clothing are…
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How do you get your protein in and how much per day?
As I am reviewing my diary I am realizing I am not getting enough protein in my diet every day. I have at least 1 shake per day but it's not enough... I am also trying to get my protein in via real foods. So I bought genepro today to add to food... what are you all eating and how many grams do you get in daily?
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Where to get sample packs of Syntrax Nectar?
Does anyone know where I can buy the individual serving size packets of Syntrax Nectar? It used to be an option on the actual product site, but it doesn't seem to be available anyone. I've found a few places that will send sample packages but they don't let me pick my flavors. I'm looking for a place where I can either buy…
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Keto diet
Anyone doing the Keto diet? Would love advice, thoughts and your experience with it. Trying to kick my WL stall
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The Mental Struggle
Hi friends. I was sleeved 10/5/16 so I am just over a year out. My HW 241, SW 217, GW 145, CW 137 I am 41 and 5'4.5". I am very happy with my weight and although I am slightly under my goal I am doing well at maintaining this weight so far. What I am really struggling with is head hunger and the old habit of just wanting…
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Calories In / Calories Out
Over the past several months a few MFP friends (and my own girlfriend) have asked me to log my food just to see what I'm eating and how many calories. As many of you know, I don't really subscribe to the Energy In vs Energy Out way of thinking. I do think there's correlation between calorie consumption and fat…
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Three days into pre-op diet and I've cheated every single day. Feel like crying
If I could stick to any diets then I wouldn't be having my bypass. The pre-op, so far, hasn't been different for me. I'm fine until around 2pm then I cheat. And I don't mean small cheat, I mean totally ruined the day cheat. I KNOW I need to stick with it but it makes no difference in my head. I've read all sorts of things…
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How do I decide which surgery to have? Band/sleeve/bypass?
I've read about them all and their pros and cons as well as my consultant giving me his input but I'm still undecided. I read a lot of success stories on here but not many seem to say which surgery they actually had. How did you guys decide? I have approx 8 stone to lose.
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My Bariatric Journey to health and running (thus far)
I was recently interviewed for a running Podcast and it was just posted online. His name is Denny and he's known in the running community. The link is: http://www.dizruns.com/james-lacher There's a little write-up on his blog with a few pics I shared with him. The Podcast is about 45 minutes or so. He asks me about the…
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The pre-op liquid diet
Am I destined to be tired and unmotivated the whole 10 days of the pre-op? I am on day 2 of my Dr's full liquid diet. I am feeling super tired and exhausted. Any tips on how to re-claim my energy? My part-time job requires physical activity and I hardly have any to give it. Ideas? Anyone?
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Happy I went to a local group last night.
What do your local support groups look like? (if you have them) For years that our local groups have been centered around new or people in weight loss phase. They were afraid to go off the bariatric script. One instruction fits all. Patients in maintenance just told to add healthy carbs...Senior patients have stopped…
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Anyone 3+ years out?
Just watched my 600lb life. They followed patients to seven years out. Gave me a reality check. Many have just decided to give in. Wondering how the senior bariatric patients are doing years out from surgery.
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Favorite meals
Hi guys, I am looking for some new throw together recipes. Sometimes you know after having vsg you just grab anything and put it in your mouth several times a day. And as long as it has enough protein it's deemed to be fine. I'm actually just looking for some new throw together combinations that are small but taste pretty…
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MFP Premium
Hey - does anyone use MFP Premium? If so, what do you think about it and what do you like about it more than regular MFP? Is it worth the money?
