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Donating blood?
Have any of you donated blood post surgery? I'm about 5 months out. When I was on medifast, they recommended not donating because I was eating so little, and I'm eating less now. I really want to. Among other things, I get "points" that I can use at my work gym for things like reserving locker. Right now, I either keep my…
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Interesting news & studies
i thought we could use a thread on news articles and studies related to WLS and weight loss in general. Here's my contribution: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/stored-fat-fights-against-the-bodys-attempts-to-lose-weight
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Depression and VSG
just want to share something. Prior to surgery, I never dealt with depression. Since surgery, about twice a month, I would have a combined craving for sweets and I would feel very blue, with a feeling like there was nothing that would ever make me happy, and nothing that triggered it. After talking with my therapist (I…
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Off Topic - Petite Plus Size clothes
So, I'm looking for advice. I need to get some new clothes for my petite elderly mom, who is about 5'2", and wears a size 24. Her inseem is about 25 - 26". I'm taller, so am more familiar with the non-petite plus size clothing sources. Can anyone recommend a couple of retailers of comfortable, casual, washable, durable…
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Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)
So, I am in the corporate world, and we talk about BHAGs all the time, and I get pretty cynical about them at work. The idea is you set a goal that feels a little impossible to reach. I was thinking that, for weight-loss, this isn't a bad idea, especially as a motivation tool. Think about your weight-loss dreams and share…
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Niagara Falls restaurant recommendations
I'm taking the kids to Niagara Falls this weekend. Anyone know of any restaurants where you could get something healthy and small? I see lots of places with "huge servings".
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Where's the fast forward button?
I've been feeling a little impatient today. I want the weight to come off faster, I want to be in a smaller size of clothes (i lost 40 lbs (pre and post op) and still am the same size), and I really want for someone to notice my weight loss who doesn't know about the surgery. I'm a little over a month out (I had surgery on…
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Couch to 5k?
So, I'm about a month out from surgery, and am considering doing one of the couch 2 5k programs. Are there any you liked? Some seem a bit ambitious, even for day 1. Anyone want to join me?
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How long did you take off work
I have a job that I really enjoy, that isn't physically demanding, and that I can telecommute to for a while after surgery. Just wondering how long I'll really need to be out.
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Bad breath
so, my kids are telling me my breath stinks. I'm about 10 days post-surgery, so I'm drinking mostly protein shakes and vitamins, which is probably the cause. Any suggestions on how to cure? I'm already brushing 3 times a day.
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Just out from surgery
I had gastric sleeve surgery on August 3, and was discharged yesterday. Boy am I tired. I'm mostly ok, but I'm having a hard time getting my liquids and protein in. Two weird things: I've never had blood pressure issues, but I developed high blood pressure after surgery. In addition, I've had spotting today, so I guess my…
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Monday, Monday, Monday!
I'm having gastric sleeve Monday at 10 am. Boy am I nervous!
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Vegetarians?
hi! I'm new to the group, and will be having the sleeve done on August 3. Just wondering if there are any other vegetarians In the group? Just thinking about good (and non-repetitive) ways to get enough protein pre and post op.
