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You look wonderful!
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I had sleeve surgery 11/4/19-At first it was rocky because I had residuals from the anesthesia (chronic projectile vomiting) as well as not being able to hold anything other than sips of water/broth for more than 90 days. I gradually increased to a normal diet by 5 months. Now I can eat pretty much whatever I like, which…
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Good for you! I am not a water drinker either but lately I have been using diet lemonade powder (like Crystal Light) added to my water bottle, and it has helped tremendously.
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I like to cut up strawberries or blueberries and make a nest of low-calorie whipped topping. Then I put them in the middle and eat. Yum!
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I began the process in June 2019, with anticipated surgery date of October 2019. This has been a long time coming. I was scheduled to have this surgery in September 2008, when my husband lost his job and our health insurance. It has taken me this long to get the funding; and in-between I have been trying to have the…
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Anything with cream, whipped cream, strawberries or chocolate.
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My motivation is to regain my mobility (I miss my "mental health days" going to museums and cultural events; and I also want to have a better quality of life - to be able to more active in my spiritual activities and travel. My obesity and deteriorated knees keep me at home all of the time.
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Hi! I started the pre-op work this June and anticipate having a sleeve done in October, if all goes well.
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I began a plan to walk four days a week as of last week. I would like to walk for 30 minutes per walk. The fresh air definitely helps my mood, if nothing else.
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Hello, everyone. I am a 59 year old morbidly obese female who has tried five times to get bariatric surgery but was blocked due to insurance issues. The second time I lost some weight on my own and was down 32 pounds and 3 weeks out from surgery when my husband was laid off and I had no insurance. Tried again four times…
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I'm starting over again and anticipate gastric bypass surgery (after my fifth! attempt due to financial constraints). To me, the most important thing is to gain control over my eating so that I do not sabotage myself if the surgery becomes a possibility. To all of you, I wish success in your goals, whether they concern…
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I'm starting over again. Back during the late summer I started on MFP and lost about nine pounds but I got discouraged because I was at the start of my goal and looked down the road. Now I'm trying again. My goal is more about establishing the discipline to go the distance and to control my emotional eating, so that if my…
