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Thank you thank you thank you
I posted a update or something awhile back about the protein shakes, and someone replied that they use extracts....to change it up soooooo I tried peppermint in a choco one, and OMG a total mint thin girl scout cookie, amazing...sooo today I bought a banana one and a orange one, and if you have a suggestion for the coconut…
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unplanned road trip OOT, = bad day
SO we had a all day out of town unplanned trip today (home now) , normally I pack a snack, a extra shake and a 2nd snack just in case, well no time to do that today, so I was starving and mean and cranky an shaking...stopped at qdoba and had a naked burrito, just chicken rice and black beans with that plain salsa stuff...I…
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feeling let down
I am 8 weeks post op. I am struggling to get off this plateau. I have been stuck for about 3 weeks, fluctuating between 196 and 195. I saw my doctor last week and he said that I am not ready for a fill as I can go 4 hours with out being hungry. I am very frustrated. I have lost a total of 17 lbs which is pretty good but I…
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IN my first 6 months post-op I..............
fill me in, i am hungry for knowledge, my surg is next week, RNY. Iam nervous, lol....but what happened to you in that 6 mo, how much did you lose how did you feel, any regrets or giddy with excitement? Probs, complications, how many of you lost hair, that freaks me out although I know its possible.
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lap-band trouble foods?
so i know a lot of people cant eat certain foods, but i've had no problems so far. well, i had some super sticky peanut butter that didnt go over too well. lol. i guess im lucky. i can have milk, chicken, shrimp, steak, lettuce, and spinach so far. am i the only one with no problems? and can you guys give me some things…
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Nausea
I'm new to the site and wondering....did/is anyone else having trouble with nausea? It doesn't seem to matter what I eat or drink (I'm on the mushies now) - just end up feeling sick. Even water makes my tummy cramp. I'm two weeks post bypass surgery (Feb 22/12).
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RNY - Five years out or MORE?
Hi everyone, I am new to the Groups but I am looking for people who are Post Op 5 years or more. I am Post Op 7 Years Started at 310, got down to 180 (then got PG) Went back to 240. Now after a rupture in my pouch/intestin I am down to 213 and workin' on getting back into wonderland! Anyone else out there?
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getting in the required fluids, pre-op pahse here and worrie
SO my surg is next week, I am scared, I tell my hubby he says youll be fine, so much for therapeutic rapport, I guess thats just the nurse in me....lol..we dont tell peeps they will be fine or not to worry, we ask why are you scared, why are you nervous, blah blah blah.... So I know I have to get in alot of fluids, give me…
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New to the site
I am 2 weeks post op from my gastric bypass. I am thrilled to find this site and app as a way to log my food and exercise. I am looking for support and friendship of those who understand the challenges ahead. Today was a great day.
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Gastric sleeve pre-op
Hi, I am a 34 year old man that has to much to carry. At the moment I am on a pre-op diet prior to a gastric sleeve operation. I have to loose 17 kg before the surgery witch is due the 25th of april. I am already 3 weeks into the diet, and so far I´ve lost 9,5kg. If there are other people out there in the same or similar…
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new to your group
Hi all, I've been banded for three years and while my success is slow I still consider it success. I wanted to jioin your group since there are so many in MFP that are against lap band or any other surgeries for weight loss. I figure this is a friendly environment to get help and support. Recently had my band deflated for…
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liquid diet coming up
sooooo did anyone just want to eat and eat about a week b4 the 2 weeks of liquids prior to surgery??? I think that is one of the reasons I may be wanting to eat everything in sight when I am not even hungry, I have to stay out of the kitchen to be safe, lol.
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my surgery was .....................................
APPROVED, march 14th, liquid diet starts tomorrow, I cried tears of joy and jumped up and down. Life is good, god is good, you all are great. Mary
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how long were you out of work..I have a problem with FMLA!!
SOOOOo I have a issue that I would rather not be dealing with but am. Because I had surgery in Dec and I am on fmla for my son, i wont have enough time to cover all of my leave for my surgery, go figure, anyways....I emailed my surgeon today to see if it would be feasible to go back to work after 10 days, I work 3 days a…
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Admitted to the hospital
Hey every one. I was having some issues this past weekend so i went to see my surgeon and he removed my fluid from my band and had a CT scan done to see if my band had slipped and my band was fine however my gallbladder had fluid around it. So they did some more tests and turns out i have Pancreatitis and gallstones. My…
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Surgery Date Is Now Set!!!
Hi everyone! My surgery date is finally set for March 13, 2012. I am excited and scared at the same time, but I know that I will feel much better after this. I start the all liquid diet on Wednesday. Right now I have been doing two protein shakes a day and have been using Body Logix Protein Powder.
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Surgery Date Set
I have my surgery date finally! I'm scheduled for my Gastric Sleeve on March 8, 2012. This is 11 months from the date that I decided to start on this path. I'm excited, and yes, a little apprehensive about this, however, I am so ready. I called to verify my copay for the surgery/hospital stay, and there isn't any. $0 for…
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Support
For those of you who do not know, I am a certified life coach. In all my trials and tribulations, nothing hits home for me more than the struggle to lose and maintain weigh loss. It took me a long time to get the courage to even research bariatric surgery, let alone take the leap of (well researched) faith to actually…
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powdered peanut butter, anyoine else use it??
If yes, what do you use it with, I have it like in my shakes, but I am sure there are other uses for it...
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Types of protein supplements do you use
Hi all. I am starting the journey and planning on AGB in late summer. My dietician says to use Whet protein shakes and powders. I have used Soy protein (Slimgenics products) for a long time. Primarily they taste decent - at least the ones we eat regularly. My question since these powders and mixes can be expensive to buy…
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Weight fluctuations 2 weeks out?
So yesterday, my 2 week anniversary post-op, I was down a total of 20 lbs - woo hoo! But I got on the sale this morning and was up 5 lbs!! I mean I am eating the same stuff and drinking the same amount so I am a bit discouraged. Anyone else had these big jumps and have some words of encouragement. It really put me in a bad…
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Just joined the group
Hello everyone, I had lap band surgery 8 months ago, and proceeded to drop 40 lbs over the next 6 months. I've struggled since, putting 18 pounds back on. My appetite returned, I slowed on my exercise regimen and the pounds came back. I've had 3 fills and I can feel that it is gradually working, but I'm not there…
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6 days post op
So here I am, 6 days post op. Everything during surgery went well. I woke up and felt fine. My doctor had two "on-Q" pumps inserted above my incisions which helped numb a lot of the pain, but when the nurses suited me up for a shower (put aquasafe coverings over all of my incisions/on-Q pumps and IV) we had a bit of an…
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Anyone else anemic here due to malabsorbtion of iron?
I can't absorb the iron through food and blood test confirmed that the supplements I have been taking for a month are not working either. Is anyone out there anemic?? What do you do to get iron absorbtion?? I have heard beets are good. I am a pescetarian but I do eat eggs. I heard iron in the liquid form absorbs better. I…
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Looking for Honest GB Opinions
My Husband is planning to have a Gastric Bypass in the Summer, He is on track for it right now, and we are just starting the appointment process. He is 6'4" and 345lbs. He has some other health concerns (high triglicerides, spikes in blood pressure that come and go). He has been using MFP since January to get an idea about…
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I need friends and support
I had the gastric sleeve last year in september I weigh'd 279 before going into surgery and now I weigh 190 I wanna weigh 174 by my birthday I would love all the support and friendship if anyone is willing!! please help (: Chelsey
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New to Group
New to this group, been banded for nearly 2 years with good results, but am at a standstill. Need some hints and motivators...lol
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sugery might be as early as next week
sooo the date was the 14th of march, now it may be next week, I started liquids TODAY, and am sooo excited it isnt phasing me yet, I signed my consents today and my preop stuff is on monday.... Keep your fingers crossed it stays for next week. Mary
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Hard time eating
The weather hase been really cold the last few days and I've noticed my band has been really tight. I don't like my band being this tight. Makes eating feel like a chore that I don't like to do. Even taking small bites and chewing really well it still gets stuck. Looking forward to some warmer weather moving in later this…
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alcohol with a new band.
ok. so mardi gras is coming up and i plan on having some fun. some people prolly think im stupid, but hell! im only 20! lol. so my question is: disregarding calories, is there any danger in drinking 4 weeks post op no fill? i plan on staying within cal goal, im just wondering if maybe there is another reason i shouldnt be…
