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Need to reevaluate eating habits and exercise
Hello, I was sleeved on 4/1/14 my start weight was 257, my lowest weight loss was 146 last December 2015. As of today I weigh 157, my goal weight is 130. Last few months I have noticed that my appetite has increased & it appears I'm hungry all the time. I know it's mental but I always need something to snack on. I mostly…
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I Gag every time I take my vitamins
I'm 5 months out and I believe majority of my weight loss came from vomiting after taking all required vitamins. I've tried bariatric advantage as well as celebrate vitamins. Over the counter are the same, my stomach is very funny acting. Seen my doctor recently and he is very disappointed with my labs, now on top of all…
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68 more pounds to lose to reach goal.
Hello friends. I had surgery on April 1st 2014 and have lost 59 pounds so far today. I have 68 more pounds to lose to reach my goal and then the rest of my life to stay healthy and make smart choices when it comes to eating. Today I stepped on the scale and finally weighed in under the 200 marker. What an accomplishment, I…
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On Weekends my appetite picks up
Hello all, I don't quite understand it, when the weekends come my appetite seems to pick up! During the week when I am at work I am fine because majority of the day I am thirsty thirsty and more thirsty. So I am sipping all day long at work, but when Saturday comes I get up make me a boil egg or I will have a bowl of…
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Doctor Put me on Regular Diet Yesterday
My Dr. told me that I am not at a stall and that I am actually obsessing over the scale by stepping on it everyday. So I made a promise to myself to not weigh myself everyday but once a week. I still struggle to get food down, the only thing that feels good is Yogurt, soup and liquids. I feel Nauesa when I eat other foods…
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I've been at a stall for 2 weeks now
I am not losing and it is bothering me. I have picked up my walking and have increased water intake and protein. Is this normal to stall for so long. Someone told me that once my doctor take me off my blood pressure pill (water pill) that I was going to cease to lose. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I still have…
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I think food is stuck in my esophagus
I ate the insides of a soft steak taco and now it feels like something is stuck in my esophagus. I don't have this probelm with chicken or pork.
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Back to work Monday
Had sleeve on April 1st and now it's time to get back to work. Does anybody have any ideas what I can take to lunch? I know my protein shakes and cottage cheese but frankly I am so sick of eating that all the time. Any ideas?
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Back at work and I feel Exhausted
Hello All, Today was my first day back to work, I am tired and I feel nausea everytime I eat. I was off work for 4 weeks and I was use to taking a nap during the day. I hope this gets better. Regards,
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I can eat meat now.
Yesterday the doctor incorporated meat in my diet. I enjoyed a quarter of burger with cheese and no bun yesterday. And today I had a little piece of Salmon and I enjoyed every bite.
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Took multi-vitamin and immediately vomited.
I need to switch my multi vitamin. Does anyone know if this vitamin come in a gummy form?
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I get nausea after taking my chewable multi-vitamin
I feel really sick and try my best not to vomit after talking my chewable multi-vitamin. I dread taking it becomes I immediately get nausea.
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I'm hungry
I eat my yogurts, and protein and cottage cheese and Refried beans. And I'm still hungry. It's just been a week today since my surgery. I get as much water as I possibly can like 4 cups in a day. I'm not understanding the hunger pains.
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Still no bowel movement, is this normal?
Hello All, I came home from hospital on Thursday April 3rd and I still haven't had a bowel movement. Is this normal?
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heading home from hospital
Well I was able to keep the yogurt down. Heading home and hopefully it will get better.
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Day 1 at home all is well
Hello all, I'm at home and I feel a lot better. Got up this morning drank my vanilla premier protein shake which is 30 grams of protein. Took my medication and walked around my house for 30 min.
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Today goal is to get 75 to 80 grams of protein
Today goal is to get at least 75-80 grams of protein down. I believe I can do it. And I will get my 30 minutes of walking in.
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day 2 in hospital and still vomiting
Hi all I'm vomiting everything that goes in my mouth. They switched the pain medication because the morphine was making me sick. They are going to try pureed foods today to see how I can tolerate it.i just want to stop vomiting it's hurts like hell.
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Today is my surgery and I'm at hospital waiting to check in
Hi all I'm sitting at hospital in lobby area waiting to check in at 5:30 am and surgery is scheduled for 7:30. I will try to post later if I'm up to it about my progress and recovery.
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16 hours until Surgery
This liquid diet is killing me. I can't eat anything, I can only have liquids and I am starving.
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4 More Days and I will be Sleeved
Hello All, I am nervous but excited. I can't wait to have surgery and hopefully a fast recovery, can't wait to see what I can do with my new tool and how much weight loss I can lose. It will be all up to me now!!!!!!!!!
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11 more days to Sleeve Gastrectomy
So excited. April 1, 2014 is Surgery Date. Already Prepared and looking forward to utilizing this new tool on my journey to great success.
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Looking for Motivation and Inspiration
Hi, My name is Karen and I am looking for support, tips and encouragement along my journey. My first consultation is tomorrow and my eating habits are horrible, I really need some ideas of how to change my eating habits. Exercise is nowhere in my vocabulary unless you count walking 15 min from the train to my job. I am…
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Surgery Date Moved to April 1, 2014
Hello All, I am so excited that my surgery date is fast approaching. I just need to buy a kitchen scale and I am good to go. Done all my research, joining curves and looking forward to my New Lifestyle.
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Surgery Date is scheduled
Hello all, I am so excited, I received my surgery date today and it is set for March 28, 2014. I have to get my vitamins and follow this high protein low carbohydrate diet 10 days before surgery.
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So excited I have my last appointment Scheduled
Hello to all sleevers and future Sleevers. I completed all requirements except for one, which I made my appointment to meet with the Preoperative Readiness Education Program. I was told that once I attend this program I will receive my surgery date, I am so excited, did a lot of research. Got fun tips and look forward to…
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Looking for Support along my journey with Sleeve Gastrectomy
Hi, My name is Karen and I am looking for support, tips and encouragement along my journey. My first consultation is tomorrow and my eating habits are horrible, I really need some ideas of how to change my eating habits. Exercise is nowhere in my vocabulary unless you count walking 15 min from the train to my job. I am…
