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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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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 standing" at the end of the summer. To me, it is an interesting study of group dynamics or group psychology. Plus, it takes…
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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 food. When I had my surgery I gave up drinking soda or "pop" as we call it here...I used to drink Diet Coke. Anything with…
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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 need to be more committed to myself. I think what pissed me off is someone referred to me as a "chub"...that didn't sit…
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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 Thanksgiving holiday. Not that I plan to over-eat during the holidays or anything...I plan to stay committed, let me rephrase…
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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. Prefer you to be at your goal weight and staying there for quite awhile. Very specific requirements if you think insurance is…
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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, <1500g Sodium, <40g Sugar and 15-20g Fiber. This turns into a ratio of 50% Carbs, 30% Protein and 20% Fat. Previously I was…
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...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...always turning up the air conditioning in the summer...wearing short sleeved shirts and light weight clothes all the…
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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 not be able to see me. Really hard for me to relate to these comments...sometimes I think I have "body image issues". As I…
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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 making. I guess I might have felt that I had lost a bunch of weight and I did a lot of sacrificing so I somehow was starting…
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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 per day. Apparently I won't get to 1000 until a year after surgery. They are telling me that each of the three meals per day…
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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 wonder why my request was ignored. I think there might be two reasons....first, I'm a gay guy....second, I've had Weight Loss…
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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 their families. I also remember all those in public service, police and firefighters who go to work every day ready to give…
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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 suggestions for a low carb breakfast. H E L P !!!
