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Looking for young people who can share?
I have a teenage son who is overweight (obese by bmi) and is struggling to be healthy and lose the weight. We are working on it together as a family but I think sometimes it's hard for him to "get it" when it's coming from his parents. Is there anyone here teen/early 20's that would be willing to share your story/pictures…
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Weight Loss After Hysterectomy?
I am wondering if anyone has stories of weight loss success after a hysterectomy? I am 35 yrs old, suffer from very bad/debilitating Endometriosis, and after numerous other treatments, I am now looking at having a complete hysterectomy and then going on HRT. I am wondering how this will affect my weight loss efforts.…
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Logging exercise?
Hi - just started the 21 Day Fix on Monday but I am not sure how to log it as exercise. Any suggestions? thanks, Erin
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How to log Kettlebell workout?
I just did a Kettlebell workout I found on Youtube - how do I log that? Any suggestions?
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Running Sneakers
I live 5 hours away from a store that could analyze my running and make recommendations on a proper running sneaker. So in the absence of that, how does one go about choosing a good running sneaker? I have Sears, JcPenny and Olympia Sports in my town otherwise it will mean ordering online. I am about to go into week 3 of…
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Figuring exercise?!
I have a job that keeps me on my feet and walking almost non stop. I decided to wear my pedometer one day to track just how much I had walked...so over the course of a 7 hour shift, I had walked almost 10,000 - so close to 5 miles. I work 3-4 days per week and some days 4 hours, some days up to 7 or 8 hours. If I had to…
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9 Months Post Op
Last week I officially hit 9 months post op - I am down 123lbs - weight loss has slowed a bit lately but I am pushing along, not to mention I recently had to have some (unrelated) surgery. My goal is to loose at least another 40lbs but would ultimately like to loose another 80lbs. ] [/URL] -123lbs 69.25 inches 7-8 pants…
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Body Size/Weight?
I am about 5'7.5" inches tall....I honestly don't know what my frame would be as I've been overweight since about 4th grade. Back then I remember weighing 140lbs. So recently I've had numerous people tell me I'll never get to "x" amount of weight as that's just not me. For example, my primary care Dr. (who has known me 4…
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April Fool's Challenge
I know we just finished one but anyone up for another one? Starting now, Feb 15th till April 5th? That is another 6 week challenge! My goals: Weight: Current: 250lbs Goal: 235 I(I really want to put 228 cause that would mean I'd hit the 100lbs lost just since surgery but that is a 22lbs lost I'd have to pull off and I…
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Change is bowels after GBS?
Sorry for the delicate subject nature.... Anyone else having changes in bowels after the surgery? I am 5+ months out and it's been this way pretty much from the get go. Is this typical?
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What has your surgeon/dietitian told you?
I am a little curious about what others who have had gastric bypass have been told regarding some of the "big" (in my mind at least lol) issues after surgery. So...here are a few questions: 1. When was your surgery? 2. Where from? (don't need to specify city or anything just general state or country is fine) 3. Your…
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6 Mth Surgery-Versery
Today is my 6 mth surgery-versery. It's been 6 months since I got my life back on track and I feel amazing. Can't wait to see what the next 6 mths bring me. It's been a lot of hard work but it's so worth it.
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Anyone tried Chike?
Has anyone tried the Chike High Protein Iced Coffee? I love iced coffee so I am excited about this but curious if it has that icky protein powdery taste? http://www.chikenutrition.com/buy-chike-coffee.html
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Another "During" Photo
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Recording exercise?
I am starting the C2K (treadmill version) today - how do I record that in MFP as exercise? Thanks, Erin
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Low Carb Crock Pot Recipes?
I am returning to college after 18 yrs and will be going three nights a week. My husband follows a low carb woe to keep his diabetes under control and so I am looking for some crock pot recipes that are low carb that I can have ready for the family to eat while I dash off to school those three nights. Any good recipes?…
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Sleep Apnea & CPap Machine
I was diagnosed last Nov with sleep apnea - I've been using a CPAP ever since. However, since the surgery I struggle to use it. I wake up with my mouth open and so dry that I can barely swallow and I struggle to get a drink of water in. I never was like that before surgery. I sleep better now without the machine. Anyone…
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Stomach Flu?
Hi, My hubby has been sick since before Christmas and I think I may be coming down with it now - I am feeling really pukey, extremely gassy, body aches and headache...I know pepto is a no-no, but does anyone know about Emetrol? Or what about a anti-diarrhea med? Thanks, Erin
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Stalls?
Dec 28th, I'll be 4 mths post op. This whole month has been one big stall for me pretty much - I've lost like 3lbs since Dec 1st, which is nothing compared to the first three months. I honestly haven't done anything differently this month - eating just as I had been all along. Is this normal at this stage? I am getting…
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Biotin?
How much Biotin does everyone take? I picked some up now that I am dealing with hair loss. And when do you take it? With our program we have to take: Morning: 2 vitamins Afternoon: 1 Calcium Evening: 1 Calcium In addition I take B12 once a week and Vitamin D once a week. So I am just wondering if it's ok to pair up the…
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Hiccups?!
I get hiccups a lot now - usually after eating. As nuts as it may sound, it seems like it coincides with when I feel "full" and I stop eating. Am I imaging the connection or is there something to it?
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Low Blood Sugar
Prior to my surgery (8.28.12) I was prediabetic. My numbers have been in the 90's now - normal. (Hubby is diabetic so I use his meter to check once a week or so.) Lately, I've been feeling wicked tired, kinda "foggy", overall just blah, at times even a bit shaky. I took a reading this afternoon and was at 75. I am going to…
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How much did you loose doing the 2 week pre-op diet?
For those that had to follow a high protein liquid diet for two weeks before your surgery, I am curious how much weight you lost in those two weeks? Thanks, Erin
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A "before/during" photo!
I thought I would share this here since we are all like-minded individuals having had or going to be having WLS. I had my surgery August 28th, 2012. I've lost 69lbs all together - 40 of that just since the surgery! I feel amazing! Long ways to go - at least another 90lbs, maybe more! But I am well on my way!!! Ok...tried…
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Am I loosing enough?
Tuesday (10/16) will be 7 weeks post op for me (RNY). To date I have lost 61lbs - 33 of those pounds have been since the surgery. I've had a couple blips where for anywhere from 4-7 days the scale hasn't moved at all. Is this normal? I just keep thinking maybe I should have lost more by now. Am I just expecting too much…
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Sipping
Just curious, I am 5 weeks out and as I was sipping some iced coffee (homemade) tonight I wondered will we always sip the rest of our lives or will there come a time where we can just drink normally (not gulping or anything like that)?
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Bone Marrow Donation?
I've always wanted to register to be on the bone marrow donation list but my weight has prevented me - I am now about 50lbs away from the upper end of what they will accept and that makes me happy. But I am wondering would having had the surgery made me an unacceptable candidate? It's something I am going to talk to my…
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Is there something wrong with me?
I have numerous friends/relatives that have had weight loss surgery of some sort, be it the band, sleeve or gp. From talking with them and reading things online, I was under the impression I wouldn't be hungry after the surgery or that my cravings would go away. Well I am 11 days post op and I do get hungry. Like yesterday…
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Anyone care to share?
I just had the surgery but my husband and I have been talking and wondering what my "diet" will be like say 1 yr out? 3 yrs out? 5 yrs out? etc? Anyone care to share how far out you are and what a typical day is like for you? Do you still weight/measure your foods? Are you able to ever indulge in say a piece of birthday…
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Charley Horses?
The last two nights I've woken up with Charley Horses in just one leg. I am taking my children's complete vitamins every day. This coming week I should get the ok to add the calcium back in and any other supplements as needed according to my informational paperwork from the surgeron's office. Did anyone else get these? How…
