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Before surgery, I remember reading somewhere that you should drink at least 8 oz of water prior to a meal so you do not confuse thirst and hunger. If you are keeping your stomach full of liquids, there should not be any indication of being hungry, except for when you wake up in the morning. I have a sensation that I refer…
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Going out is the only thing I don't like right now. I am so picky about what I decide to eat that I look through every menu before we go out, and I always feel bad because I leave a whole bunch of food and the servers think that I didn't like the food!!!
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I was on the low end of the BMI spectrum for insurance approval at about 41. I was sleeved on 9/3 and am about a week away from my 3 month mark. The hardest thing for me was waiting for my exercise clearance, because I knew I was ready for just about anything. I would have to say though, alot of people are shocked at my…
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I would say make sure you have support. As of right now, I am planning on going to a family members house. Everyone who will be there have been extremely supportive of my choice. My mom will also be there and she has also had the sleeve. Make a plan for what thanksgiving food that you want the most. For me, I like real…
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I never weigh myself at home. I only weigh in at a doctor's office. I do not trust my scale at home and do not want to have my weight to begin controlling my life or begin worrying about what I might be doing wrong. I focus on what I am supposed to be doing and weigh in ever few weeks when I am at some type of appointment…
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Are you using real eggs or egg substitute? I have not tried real eggs, however, the egg beaters egg substitue seems to work fine for me, and it requires alot less work!
