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How often do you weigh yourself?
Yesterday was my first time on the scale since my pre-op meeting 2 weeks prior. The only time I weigh myself is at my doctor or surgeon's office. I don't own a scale and I'm not sure I really want one. I'm trying to focus on the healthy new habits I'm developing. (although I was anxious to see how much I'd lost) So, how…
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Recovery Time and Return to work
Hello all! I'm pretty new here. I'm still about 2-3 months away from surgery but I'm trying to do some post-op planning now. I'll be getting the vertical sleeve and I'm curious about recovery time. Specifically how quick I can/should return to work. I'm a bus driver so my job isn't super strenuous but I do use my arms and…
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Diabetes and Blood Sugar levels
This post isn't specifically about WLS but I know a lot of us are diabetic. I'm trying to get off my meds now that I've had surgery so I've been monitoring my blood sugar levels lately (quite honestly, I almost never did prior to a few weeks ago). So, I pricked myself this morning after about 10 hours of not eating. 103…
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What did you do with your old "fat" clothes?
I'm getting to the point where some of my pants are getting fairly loose and I can barely wear them, even with a belt. Did you eventually donate them to charity? Or maybe you saved some "just in case" you gained some weight back? Or maybe you saved your biggest pair of pants just to remind yourself of where you were and to…
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How long were you on liquid diet before surgery?
My hospital wants me on a liquid diet for 2 full weeks before surgery date. Drinking 4-5 meal replacement/protein shakes and having 2 eggs or cheese. The goal is to stay around 1000-1200 calories a day. The last 48 hours they want me on only liquids. I'm in that 2 week window right now. (Surgery date 3/16) And so far I…
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Weight Loss Surgery and it's effect on Diabetes
Many of us have been diagnosed with diabetes. I was first diagnosed about 4 years ago. I had gained weight over the years and had a poor diet of processed carbs, junk food and sugar which let to the elevated blood sugar levels. I started taking prescriptions to control it and increased the dosage a few times. I've read…
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Hunger Already 3 days post op???
So, I'm 3 days post op and I'm getting used to my smaller stomach. I seem to have slight sensations of hunger. This seems really odd to me. Everyone I've talked to that's had this surgery has told me I won't feel hungry for months. Is this normal? Is it maybe all the food commercials I'm seeing as I watch basketball? This…
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Bariatric Surgery Myths
Part of my nutrition education through my dietician was to watch this bariatric surgeon's video. Here's one on Surgery Myths. They seem to make a lot of sense to me. Was wondering what other people's thoughts might be? https://youtu.be/z5nm1GXqrm4
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depression before WLS?
Has any felt depressed before their surgery? I finally got a surgery date, but I keep thinking of a failed relationship, car troubles, money problems, etc, and its making me depressed. This should be the most exciting time of my life yet I find myself thinking of these other things.
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New to MFP. 100+ lbs to lose
Hello. Just started tracking my food (again) and trying to now get some support from the community here. I'm hoping to have bariatric surgery next year. Are there any groups that cater to people who have had surgery?
