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Hair Loss
I am 14 months post VSG and have pretty niches stalled on weight loss, but am still losing inches or at least toning and dropping sizes. My question concerns hair loss. I am still losing a lot. I have upped my biotin and at my last appt with my new PCM he didn't seem concerned. At what point can I expect my hair to start…
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Migraines
What do you take for migraines? I cannot take what I use to and am no longer in the same country as my surgeon to ask him. I have yet to be seen with my new doctor. It took me six weeks to get tomorrow's appointment, and they called today to cancel that and rescheduled for 14 June! Definitely not helping my migraine at the…
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Ezekiel Bread
Has anyone tried Ezekiel Bread? I cannot find it in the local store and I want to make sure that I like it before I invest all of the time required making my own. I guess I am curious what the taste compares to. I liked really hearty wheat breads before surgery. Is it comparable?
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Bread
I am almost 5 months post and am having problems digesting bread and anything like bread (wonton paper). My throat fills with mucus and I am sick. Has anyone else had this problem? It sucks because I am not only craving a sandwich but with a major move imminent, I am realizing how much food had bread of some sort in it.
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MFP diary and calorie settings
I realize that I am still in my first 3 months, and am restricted to 900 calories or less, but is it possible to change what MFP says I am suppose to consume or should I even worry about it at this point? I guess I am getting tired of the lecture from MFP every time I "complete my diary" for the day.
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Soft Food Snack Ideas
What does everyone eat for a snack. I need to up my number of meals throughout my day, so I figured adding in approved soft food, high protein snacks would be the way to go. (I am only 4 weeks post sleeve). My problem is, I find myself always turning to cheese, even if it is healthy. I did pick up some grapes today, and am…
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Water intake question
I am now on day 2 of soft foods, and am having a hard time getting my water in. My surgeon wants me to eat 4-6 times a day, while meeting my protein and water requirements. So my question is, how do you manage to get your 64oz of water in when you cannot drink 30 minutes prior or after each meal, and you are suppose to…
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2 week weight loss stall
I am two weeks post sleeve today, and have officially hit my first stall, the scale has not moved in a couple of days. I am still on a liquid only diet, so I know it is not what I am eating. I am still restricted to how much walking I can do, so all I can attribute this to is my body going into starvation mode. It is…
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Pre-Op and overwhelmed
I am one week out, and had my pre-op appointment today. As far as the hospital is concerned, I am ready to go for Wednesday, 15 July. I thought I was too until I stopped by Walgreens to pick up my vitamins. Now I am feeling extremely overwhelmed. Am I ready for this? Can I do this? Just how hard is this going to be on me…
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Finally approved!
I was finally approved for my sleeve this afternoon. At this point, all I know is that it will be mid-July due to staffing issues. I should have the exact date next week. I was told that I need to lose 15 pounds by then. That makes me nervous, since I have yet to be able to lose more than 5 pounds at all in the past 3…
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Need Advice
My original surgery date was 30 July, but it was cancelled due to a problem detected during my upper GI. Okay, I have come to terms with that, and we are working on fixing my esophagus. My question is, my surgeon has given me the option of either having my surgery over Christmas break (I am working on my Masters) or after…
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non recommended today
Just had my psych appointment this morning, and was given a non recommendation for two reason. The first is my poor self-image when it comes to my weight. Hello, if I embraced my curves I would not be asking for the surgery. The second is that the doctor feels as if I have a sub eating disorder. I am not bulimic or…
