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dcc56 Member

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Jun 4, 2012

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• Con...sti...pation

  Is it just me or is this a common side effect from a VGS procedure. It's me and my MiraLAX.

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by Gardener0

  Jun 2, 2017

  Social Groups
• Big Brother 2016

  Please don't think less of me but I am a fan of the reality TV show Big Brother. Last night was the premier of the new season. What I like about the show is the strategy it takes to be the "last man s…

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  29 comments

  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by pie_eyes

  Jul 1, 2016

  Chit-Chat
• Ice Cream Addiction

  I posted this to my friends but thought I should post it here too. I know I am not alone in this. Finished the last of the ice cream at home last night, I guess I competely lack self control with this…

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  6 comments

  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by dcc56

  Feb 19, 2016

  Social Groups
• Starting Over and Loose Skin

  I posted this on my feed but I think I will copy it here as well. It might help someone else to know they are not alone. Seems like I am always "starting over". Oh well, at least I haven't given up. I…

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  6 comments

  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by BringingSherriBack

  Dec 7, 2015

  Social Groups
• Doing the Two Week Liquid Diet AGAIN.....

  I had to do the two week liquid diet before VGS surgery in May of 2014. At the time I was a bit worried about doing it but it went just fine for me. I've been thinking of doing it again after the Than…

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  4 comments

  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by AlexisUPenn

  Nov 30, 2015

  Social Groups
• Plastic Surgery after Bariatric Surgery Seminar

  I attended an interesting seminar last night about PS after VGS and other bariatric surgeries. A brief summary: They won't operate until you are at least 18 months out, have a BMI of 30 or less. Prefe…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by PeggyF1

  Feb 11, 2015

  Social Groups
• Updated Food Goals 6/7 months Post-Op

  At my last visit with the dietician I was given info to update my food goals on MFP. Here are the details in case you're interested: Now up to 1000 calories, <130g Carbs, 22-27g Fat, 60-80g Protein, <…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by janet0513

  Dec 20, 2014

  Social Groups
• ...Is It Just Me or Do You Get COLD All The Time?

  The OTHER thing I am not used to is being COLD a lot of the time...and winter is just approaching here in Minnesota! I used to always be so HOT, keeping the fan going by my desk at work constantly...a…

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  27 comments

  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by juliebccs

  Dec 19, 2014

  Social Groups
• I think I have Body Image Issues

  A close female friend just stopped by my office and called me "Skinny-Mini" not used to that...Yesterday another guy called me "Slim". The neighbor the other night said if I stand sideways she might n…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by pawoodhull

  Nov 4, 2014

  Social Groups
• The Danger Zone

  I've been struggling. Over the last week or so I had some old habits come back....and I felt a little bit out of control. I felt like I entered the Danger Zone so easy with over-eating and bad choice …

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by hurricanelena

  Oct 18, 2014

  Social Groups
• 4 Months Out, total calories per day?

  I had my follow up appointment with my Bariatric Clinic yesterday. Surprising to me, no changes are needed to my Goal settings on MFP. The goal for me according to my clinic is 700-800 total calories …

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by Mangopickle

  Sep 11, 2014

  Social Groups
• Unanswered Friend Requests

  I sent out a few friend requests and never got a reply. I even included a note about why I was making the request. I guess I've always thought I could never have enough "real" friends. It makes me won…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by SquishyPrincess

  Jul 22, 2014

  Motivation and Support
• Remembering on September 11th

  This is the day I take time to remember all those who have served or are serving in the armed forces for me. It is also a day I remember all those who died in the events of 9/11 and how it effected th…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by bltrexler

  Sep 11, 2012

  Chit-Chat
• Suggestions for Low Carb Breakfasts Please.....

  My personal trainer recently reviewed my food diary. He looked at my print out and all he could say is "CARBS CARBS CARBS." I agreed to work on changing my breakfast meal as a first step. I need sugge…

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  Started by dcc56

  Most recent by rhondagraymond

  Aug 9, 2012

  Health and Weight Loss