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Is this normal!?
I'm 2 yrs 4 months out. I stopped losing about 9-10 months out. Weighed 146lbs until I got pregnant this past February. I had an extremely stressful pregnancy and only gained 6lbs. After having my child I weighed 132lbs. In 3 weeks I went down to 128lbs. Then about 4 days later 126lbs. Now 2 days later I weigh 124lbs. I…
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Anyone have low blood pressure issues after surgery!?
I'm 2 years out the 12 of this month. Before my sleeve surgery I ran normal blood pressure 120/70 never high and never low. Ever since the surgery 2 years ago my bp runs low. At my dr appt yesterday it was 90/48. My surgeon says I have to have some other underlying health issue I don't know about because he said the…
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6 weeks pregnant almost 18month post sleeve
So unexpectedly got pregnant. This is our 3rd child. In the first 4 weeks I already lost 4 pounds even though I stopped losing weight from my surgery quite some time ago. My ob's nurse already said that they would watch for growth in case baby doesn't get enough nutrients from me having surgery and if that happens they'd…
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Any women get pregnant 18 months after their sleeve?
Just found out I'm pregnant. I had my surgery September 12, 2014. I'm between 5-7 weeks along now. Wasn't trying but it happened. I'm 5ft tall and have stayed at 146lbs since I stopped loosing. Hoping to continue eating healthy and not gain much. Do I continue taking all my normal vitamins? I'm contacting my surgeons…
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1 yr post surgery and have growling sounds from stomach while eating
I'm 1 yr post surgery and every time I eat anything my stomach makes the loudest sounds like as if it's growling. It drives me nuts because it makes it feel like I'm hungry even though I'm not and it's loud. Anyone else experience this?
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is this normal?
Okay I'm 6 months post op and now weigh 153lbs. I haven't been doing good with the protein shake and vitamins like I should. I know I'm going to change that. The protein shakes are my biggest struggle. They all make me sick to my stomach. So ever since surgery if I bend over, get up from sitting/laying everything blacks…
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when does the weightless slow or stop?
I'm 5 month post op and just wondering when the weight loss usually slows down or stops? I'm 5 ft and currently 158-159lbs, but would like to lose more. I workout and obviously eat healthy, just wondering when it typically slows? TIA
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before & aftER picture so far
I posted not long ago with a picture of my progress so far. This before picture show's just how big I was. This was at my heaviest in the 230's when I went in for surgery I was 211. I had lost weight when I was pregnant with my 2 yr old. That's the only way I actually was able to lose and keep it off. I'm only 3 1/2 month…
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B12 shots
I've been doing mine in my stomach because the hospital and my surgeon told me that I could just like I had done the blood thinners that way. My nurse friend thinks my B12 shot needs to be in a muscle like my arm. So tell me where does everyone else do their shots at?
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another picture thread. I'm almost 3 months post op& can tell a bid difference!
Here is a picture of me the day of my surgery. The 2nd picture is me yesterday. I will be 3 months post op on the 12th. I can tell a bibig difference in my face.
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anyone have suggestions on how to increase protein without feeling overly full?!
Today is my 2 month mark from surgery. I am supposed to start a regular diet (was pureed before.) I have been eating 1 oz of protein for each meal & 1 oz of fruit/day, 1 oz starch/day, 1 oz of veggies/day. Now I'm supposed to up my protein another oz each meal so a total of 2 oz of protein a meal. I'm not sure how to do…
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Realistic goal weight for me.
When I had my consultation with my surgeon before surgery he told me a goal weight he would have for me would be 150's. I started out at 215 pre surgery on 9/12/2014. I'm 5 foot tall and currently weigh 188 pounds. I walk at least 5 miles/day & go to the gym to lift weights a few days a week as well HIIT a few days a week…
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drink ideas to increase my fluid intake!
I've had problems since a few days after surgery being able to get all my fluid in daily. I'm getting in anywhere from 8-32 ounces dialysis on a maximum. I have tried the following drinks-water, mio drops in water, juice, milk, and tea. I can only drink the fluids when they are really cold. If they aren't it makes me sick…
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6 weeks post surgery & cycle problems
So I had my vs done 6 weeks ago. I have lost 26 lbs. My period was coming every 28-30 days normal before surgery now I will have a period come like normal and then be done with after 7 days like normal then about 1 week later start again. Is this just normal for having surgery recently or should I make an appointment with…
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help me pick a good calcium citrate!!
I am taking calcium citrate in carmel chews form from the brand Celebrate. I hate it. I hate thinking about even taking them. What other options do I have to get my calcium citrate in? My husband bought me pills today that said "petite," which they were anything but petite. I cut it in half and still get it cough in my…
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surgery went great!
Just had my gastric sleeve today about 8 am and all went great! Took a little under 1 hr and I just finished walking 1 mile. Hoping to go home tomorrow :)
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protein shakes!!
I'm having my surgery in 4 days and still haven't decided on a brand of protein to use. My surgeon gave me a list of powder form and pre-mixed "to consider." What are some good choices that taste good with low sugar and carbs and higher protein?! Tell me your favorites. I will be doing 2 shakes a day and only getting…
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Vitamin recommendation
Anyone have any special brands they like best and the reason why?! My surgery is in a little less than 2 weeks and I basically just bought a lot of random brands. I still need to buy my b1 thiamine, walmart was out when I tried to buy it there. I've been looking online and the pills look huge on all the brands I have…
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Anyones insurance pay4 protein shakes from Insure Nutrition
Hey, I just had my nutritional pre-op class today. There were some girls in my class that told us that a lot of insurances covers protein shakes from this company Insure Nutrition. I'm checking into myself, but wondered if anyone else had ever used it before? They ship 1 month worth of pre-made protein shakes to you if…
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How soon will I need to buy new clothes?!
Sorry if this has been asked before. I will be having my surgery September 12th and am barely 5 ft tall and currently weigh 214 lbs. I am currently in sizes 13 & 15/16 wearing 2XX shirts. I'm wondering how soon I will need to buy some new clothes after having my surgery? TIA
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Everyone says that I will get a divorce after wls? !
It's been driving me crazy my husband's entire family that know I'm getting wls says don't you know everyone that has that done gets a divorce. I just tell them yes I'm sure the people that had a bad marriage to begin with do, but my husband and I have a good marriage so I'm not worried about that. It just pissed me off…
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How likely is it that I will have excess skin?!
I'm 24 years old. Im barely 5 ft tall at 214 lbs. How likely is it that I would have excess skin after my sleeve?
