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Don't have insurance could use prayers
I don't really have insurance to cover bariatric surgery. I could use prayers that the money issues will fall into place, so I will be able to have the surgery if that is what is right for me. My husband has some job prospects and my dad has said the money issues are the last of my worries as far as getting the VSG.…
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Psychiatric medication and VSG for those who have talked to their doctor
I am on Lamictal, Lexapro, and klonopin for major depressive disorder. Any of you have a similar experience and needed to keep using those medications after surgery? Were they still affective?
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How to get to goal using MFP with VSG?
I know the vertical sleeve is just a tool and you still need to eat healthy and follow the post op diet. I was wondering how you track with myfitnesspal as you are losing weight and how myfitnesspal aids in weight loss so you can reach goal instead of the typical 50-60% weight loss. If I just had that loss I would still be…
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Hi, everyone
I am new. I just signed up three weeks ago and have already lost 3.7 lbs. I would like to lose more per week. I just want and need to get the weight off quickly for my health. I am in need of losing at least 150 lbs, but I am aiming for 200. I would like to lose 2 to 3 lbs a week and just focus on weight loss for the next…
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How do you put a meal together?
What does a healthy meal look like and how do you cook it or prepare it? Sounds like a dumb question I know, but I find this so difficult. I don't have a lot of money to prepare meals with a lot of ingredients, so examples of cheap meals with few ingredients would be helpful.
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HOw have you stopped yo-yoing in weight and binge eating most calories in one meal a day?
Hi, I have been trying to lose weight for several years and find I keep yo-yoing in weight. I have worn the same size for years because I am very obese so there is a wide range you can be and still fit in one size. Getting back on track, I think my problem is that I still have never learned how to have small amounts of…
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How to eat more protein if you don't like meat or can't afford it very often
I would like to eat more protein but am finding it hard to afford meat on a regular basis. I also don't really like chicken breast or other lean meats. I do like ground lean turkey or beef but it is about 4.00 a lb for my family that is quite expensive. Oh, I also love salmon. Any meat substitutes or other animal products…