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You can add me if you'd like to. Sleeved in August!
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For me, through Kaiser, I had my first appointment June 6 and my surgery Aug 28th. I had to lose 17 lbs before surgery and take numerous classes. Again, it really depends on your insurance plan. Good luck! It is always scarier to think about giving things up before surgery. I was panicked about not being able to do…
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It all depends on your health plan/surgeon. I went through Kaiser and was on "full liquids" (soups, shakes, etc) 2 days before surgery and then on "clear liquids" (water, broth, jello) just 24 hours before. I have heard of people being on liquids for 4 weeks before surgery though. Just ask your health plan what their…
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Congrats on your loss! I think I found the lbs you lost. Ugh! I am so boated! I started exercising again this week though since I FINALLY feel good again so I am hoping my body gets the picture to flush. I mean, when you are drinking 64+ oz of water each day and only going to the bathroom once or twice... come ON! And if…
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Heya Kim! I was sleeved 08/29 and while I had no problem transitioning to solid food, my body is hanging on to every drop of fluid it can. It is so frustrating! I dropped a ton of weight my first two weeks and then have gained all but 6 lbs back in weeks 3-5. I know it is just water but dang... Just make the transition as…
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I would be thrilled if I only gained a pound. lol. I was sleeved 08/29. I lost 25 lbs in my first two weeks. When I transitioned off of fluids, I gained 10 lbs in a week. I thought, "Ok, no biggie, 3rd week stall and PMS combo" and my body continued to shrink even though the scale didn't move. Yeaaah, the scale has not…
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Welcome aboard! I was just sleeved 08/29. If you want to add me, feel free! The support here has been awesome!
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I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and eating soft foods so I really think it depends on what your specific dietary plan is. My body completely rejects every shake I have tried now, which sucks, so i feel your pain on the protein front. I just made a chili egg puff this morning and it is packed with protein, but is also pretty high…
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Great Advice! I find that my biggest triggers are definitely hungry and tired.
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This is a recipe that I LOVE from the South Beach Diet cookbook. My coworker used to bring them in for breakfast all the time. Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheese 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers 1/4 cup diced onions 3 drops hot…
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I have 8 lbs to go before Kaiser will schedule my surgery! So excited for the future!
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I do water aerobics 5 nights a week and the #1 thing I notice is that like everything, but especially in the water, you get out of it what you put in. I am buoyant so it is easy for me to make smaller moves, or not push as hard as I should, but still be doing what the rest of the class is doing. I have to really focus to…
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There is a cookbook called The Italian Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone. I just bought it and none of the recipes call for canned cream soups. All of them use fresh ingredients and have been pretty good so far. My favorite thus far is the stuffed artichoke recipe. It goes something like this: Take 3-4 fresh artichokes, cut…
