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Curbing the loose skin.
How have you guys dealt with the loose skin? I feel like mine is getting really bad and noticable! My snarky side says when I walk I'm at risk of giving myself a black eye... From the jiggle and rebound of my thighs! I go to the gym several days a week, but oh vey! Downward facing dog... It pulls the curtain over my eyes!…
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Sweeteners
Hi all, what do you use for artificial sweeteners, particularly in baked goods? Though I try to stay pretty low carb and clean, I like dessert too. For family functions I'd love to go back to my baking ways... And many of them are diabetic. Before I invest, what do you like? Xylitol? Erythritol? Swerve? Blend? Negative…
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How do you set your goals?
I'm working on a goal reset. How do you determine yours? My original goal was to weigh x at 6months post op. I'm close. +2.7. Which is almost nothing if I look at how far I've come. I'm still fighting the failure feeling. Wednesday marks 6 months. Number wise, I would like to lose another 13 by mid March. That would put me…
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Eating around my pouch
Today I caught myself eating around my pouch. Eating, waiting, eating more. I fear it's becoming a proble. Once you derail a bit, what are your strategies for getting back and staying on track? My will power seems to be lacking lately. Yet I'm so scared of failing. My 'you've got to live/enjoy food in moderation'…
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shoe woes
Hi All, Are there any other women out there with super huge feet? I am desperately seeking sneakers to workout/run in. I can't find any stores that carry quality shoes in my size in store. I would like to go and try on and actually compare rather than shipping them back one pair at a time. I HATE men's shoes because the…
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Itchy skin
has anyone been insanely itchy, head to toe? I have no rash, no irritation (except where I've dug in my sleep). I've tried a bunch of lotions/creams... It doesn't seem like dry skin. My diet hasn't really changed, no new soaps or clothes. It's really weird. Kind of like it's an internal itch. Cortisone didn't seem to help…
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Time in the day
ok friends, my schedule is changing next week and I'm terrified of failing on this journey. I'm a teacher and go back to work next week (wah, wah, wah <cue the sad trombone>). This summer I've done so well getting up before the kids and exercising 6:30-7:30ish. But I just don't know where I'm going to fit it in!! How do…
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Lump under incision
hi all, I was sleeved 7/13 and am slowly learning the process. I'm managing my fluid and protein ok, but the pain is getting to me. I've now developed a lump under my main incision. It's the size of a golf ball/egg. It burns like crazy! Is this normal? There's a red circle around it, but that's been there since surgery. It…
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How can you tell?
hi all, I'm just a week out and trying to navigate this crazy thing I did for myself! I guess my question is, how do you decipher the gurgles, noises and discomforts? Hunger? Reflux? Milk intolerance? Gas pain? I'm starting to think I'm having milk issues. My sleeve starts growling and bubbling and belching hurts something…
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Samples... What's your favorite...
Good morning! Kids are at grandma's so I'm going to stop by Nashua nutrition on my way to work this afternoon. They offer a ton of samples of various things. Surgery is Monday. So I'm hoping to stock up on a variety of things to use post op to see what I like. So what's your favorite? I've used body fortress (don't love…
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Complications
hi everyone, I'm scheduled for my vsg on 7/13. I went from excited to completely freaked out by complications. What sort of unpleasant things/complications did you experience? I've read horror stories about leaks and the statistics. But I also believe most are skewed. What did you experience?
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Treadmill or other exercise recommendations...
I think I want to get a treadmill for those days when I can't get outside during daylight hours. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with any particular brands? I know I need one with a higher weight limit. Anything else I need? Anything else I should know? If you could only get one piece of equipment, what would you…
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Yet another friend seeking newbie...
Hi all, I'm waiting on a date for my surgery and have started tracking. Seeing your progress is so inspiring! I would love to have some new friends to follow and inspire me, if anyone is willing to add me. Also, if you could go back and give advice to your pre surgery self, what would you say? Thanks for your time and keep…
