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Pouch diet/jenny craig
I've never heard of this. What is the pouch diet? I have another question. To lose the 13 pounds I have to lose, I thought of going to Jenny Craig weight loss clinic. I had been on it for 2 weeks, when I realized you have to eat 6 times a day. I realized this is too much. It's not made for those of us who have had weight…
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Losing Hair
Hi All, I had sleeve surgery 3/14. I lost a total of 80 lbs (from 235lbs to 155lbs). Evened off at 160-165lbs. Was comfortable there, but then put on 20 lbs. when I broke my ankle (185lbs). I'm down to 173lbs now. 8 lbs. more to go to reach goal of 165lbs. Issue now is that I am losing my hair - it's getting thinner. Every…
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Sleeve expanding
Can our sleeve expand?
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Weight gain after initial loss
HI All, On 3/28/14 I had weight loss surgery (sleeve). I have done pretty well going from 235lbs and size 18 to 155lbs and size 8. But since then, I have put on 10 lbs. now a size 10. Many people have said that I look better, not drawn. Has this happened to any of you? I am not letting it get any higher and hope to bring…
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Binge Eating
I have done well with the VSG surgery. Lost 75 lbs. (sleeved on 3/27/14) - but I feel myself binge eating. Have gained 6 lbs. and don't want it to go further. Any suggestions?
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4 LBS. TILL MY GOAL
Hi All, A big "thank you" for all of your support through my journey. I am now 4 lbs. till my goal. It has been a rough ride for me, because of the complications, but I prevailed. I feel good and do not look back. Just forward! Thanks again.
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time between bites
how can I slow down? I still tend to eat fast and then get that stuck feeling in my throat.
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success - finally
I was able to eat 1/2 tunafish sandwich (on dark pumpernikle) last night for dinner. Didn't feel any heaves or dumping. This to me is hopefully the start of success, especially where I had such a hard time with the stricture. :flowerforyou:
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stricture on my sleeve
hi all, I've been away from the site for a few weeks. had a stricture (bend) at my sleeve area that prevented me from swallowing. went into the hospital and an endoscopy proved it was bent like a boomerang. I had a stent and two endoscopies. went in on the 13th and they kept me until this Sunday. was told this can happen.…
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Back in the Hospital
Hi All, I ended up back in the hospital for a week (last Monday through Friday) after seeming to be doing well. Could not hold any food down and was nauseas. Couldn't even get any liquids down. I ended up being dehydrated, and finding out I had a UTI (most likely from the cathetar - never had one before). Still nauseas but…
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can't get enough in
hi all, I am 6 days out of surgery. still some pain but keep looking forward. I had prepared my cabinets by stocking up on items. protein shakes, broth, and jello. now after surgery - I can't get the protein shakes down. I try to sip as much as I can but can't finish 4 oz. the jello goes down smoothly - but again, I have…
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Last appt. with Surgeon yesterday/surgery next week
Hi All, I had my last appt. with my surgeon yesterday. I started my pre-op liver reducing diet today. While I was at the Surgeon's office, he informed me that I have a hiatal hernia which he will fix at the same time. My insurance company OK'd the surgery last Friday. So I am set to go. Getting nervous and excited all at…
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Vitamins
Hi All, I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery the end of March. As requested, I have been getting the items I would need after the surgery. I have a question about vitamins. I bought centrum multi-vitamin and a bottle of B12. Is this brand OK? Also, would I need to take extra B12s with my multi? Any advice is appreciated.…
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blenders used to make smoothies and purees?
I'm looking for a name of a blender or something similar to make smoothies and to puree food. I know I'll be needing one to do this in my first and second phase. :flowerforyou:
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Amount of weight to take off
My surgeon mentioned that I would most likely take off 50% of my extra weight - I was hoping to take off more. I weight 228 and would like to get down to 140. If I followed my diet - could i lose more than the 50% - I see others losing over 100 lbs. - I would like to lose 88 lbs.
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Planing for sleeve surgery & cld. use some "friends"
Looking for friends as I start my journey. Have met some wonderful ladies here and would like to be friends with many of you. Most likely will be sleeved around April - May 2014. CapeCodGirl50
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A must see You tube story by Cecelia Lane
Fellow Sleevers and those who have it in their future - I came across this you tube video of this woman - ceclia lane - she is fantastic - has over 40 videos to watch regarding her chronicling the process of before and after the sleeve. This is a must see. I have enjoyed it and learned a great deal. look up on google…
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Shoes
I used to wear heels most of the time - now I don't or else if I do they are off in about an hour. My question is: Are you able to put heels back on after the weight comes off? I know its a silly question - but I am really looking forward to wearing my clothes I have put away (all traditional and still in style) and my…
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Excess Skin
That is one item I am obsessed about in addiiton to losing the weight. What happens with the excess skin? I heard that if you lose the weight slowly, you won't have excss skin to worry about. Anyone here experiencing this?
