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Hi.... I'm Back
Hi Everyone, Sorry for not posting for so long. My mom passed away 7 weeks ago and my sister was living with me for 2 months and my life was turned upside down. I am writing to tell you that on Nov. 12 I am having VSG. I am currently on day 11 of my 14 day liquid fast. My diet has consisted of 5 Diabetic Boost shakes per…
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VSG Revision Surgery To RNY
Hi Everyone, At the end of the month I am having revision surgery from VSG to RNY. I would love to hear from anyone who has had this procedure and how it went. I am currently fasting right now. For anyone that has had both of these procedures I am curious to know it the pain was worse with the revision surgery and if you…
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Help! I've Gained 22 lbs. back
Hi Friends, I haven't posted in the forum for many months. I've gained 22 lbs. back and feel like I need to be honest and accountable. It started off by going on a cruise in January where I gained 10 lbs. Then I gained another 12 since I got home as I lost my way and started indulging in too many carbs. It's April 1 and I…
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My First Major Gain At The One Year Mark. HELP!
I went for my 1 year check in with the surgeon on Dec. 4 and was shocked to see that I had gained 6 lbs. in the last month. About a month earlier at the Bariatric Clinic I was 199, thrilled to be in onederland. My home scale showed a few pounds lighter but I know my home scale isn't as accurate. My point being is that in a…
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Coping Skills With Trigger foods
I absolutely love Quest Protein Bars. Having 1 each day is the food highlight of my day. But there are days when I do not stop at 1. >:) I realize that if I can't stop at 1 that I will have to eliminate them from my food choices. I find that it's usually the sweetest flavors that trigger me to want to reach for another and…
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Budget Friendly Protein Bars and Protein Shakes
Hi everyone, I'm looking at trying to trim my expenses on protein bars and protein shakes. One option is to not have one of each per day. Another option is to explore some recommended brands. I am 5 months post op & still find it necessary (and perhaps always will) to have one of of each per day, though I'd consider…
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Is Anyone Else Having A Lonely Easter?
This forum has helped me tremendously in my pre-op and post-op VSG surgery in November. For those of us that have already had our surgery we know how much our relationship with food changes, and although we can make poor choices, we cannot eat to the capacity we used to to escape pain & wanting to numb ourselves. At least…
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My Hair Is Everywhere
Hi Everyone, I will be 3 months post op on Feb. 12 & the dreaded nightmare of hair loss has begun. I was horrified today in the shower. As I was rinsing out the shampoo and conditioner in my hair I could feel hair on my hands. Several strands of it. I've been wiping the tub out with Lysol wipes after each shower for the…
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Signed Up For Gym Membership Today
I haven't incorporated exercise since my Nov. 12 surgery till today. I joined Curves. I have been a member there before and really like the circuit training, that it's all women, that it is temperature controlled (I live where it's frigid all winter) and the social factor as well. I met with my old coach there today to…
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My First Stall Is Lasting Way To Long.
Although I'm down 67 lbs. since I started my journey in February, I have only lost 20 lbs. since my Nov. 12 surgery. It has me really concerned. I saw the surgeon last week for my 6 week check in and she was very happy with my progress. My BMI has gone from 52 to 41 since I started this journey. Perhaps I had unrealistic…
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First Time Eating Out Post-Op
I am a little over 4 weeks post-op and ate out at a restaurant tonight for the very first time since surgery. My dear friend did a search on her phone for a place that served eggs at night as I knew that I could digest them well. I ordered a ham and cheese omlette (off the lighter or senior menu). I chose the fresh fruit…
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Reflux
I sailed through the first 3 weeks post op without any Reflux issues. The last few days I've been experimenting with foods on the Soft Food List. Last night I tried to eat a bit of rotisserie chicken with applesauce. I removed the chicken skin and cut the meat into very small pieces. Well I guess my stomach isn't ready for…
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First Christmas Season Since Surgery
My surgery was 3 weeks ago today. I'm just starting to experiment a bit with the soft stage of food this week and see how it goes. I have 5 celebrations over the holidays (3 potlucks & 2 restaurants). I haven't been to a restaurant since a few weeks before my surgery & 2 week liquid fast. It's also a challenging Christmas…
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Grocery Shopping Sure Has Changed
My surgery was recently on Nov. 12. Today was my first real grocery shopping trip since surgery and I must admit it sure has changed than the old days before I started the program. In my cart was skim milk powder, baby food, a small half pint of raspberries to blend with plain Greek Yogurt, 1% milk, cottage cheese, a few…
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Hi Everyone... I'm Back.
Hi Everyone, Sorry for not posting for so long. My mom passed away 7 weeks ago and my sister was living with me for 2 months and my life was turned upside down. I am writing to tell you that on Nov. 12 I am having VSG. I am currently on day 11 of my 14 day liquid fast. My diet has consisted of 5 Diabetic Boost shakes per…
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VSG Surgery was Nov. 12 - Home on Nov. 14/14
Hi Everyone, I'm home now. The surgeon told the nurse that my surgery went perfectly. I am doing very well considering I just had surgery. I anticipated the pain and nausea to be much worse the first few days. I do take pain medication in the evening when my pain tolerance is lower. When I spoke with one of the two…
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My VSG Surgery Is Tomorrow - Nov. 12/2014
Hello my friends and cheering squad, :) The day has finally come. I will be in surgery in less than 11 hours. My surgery is at 9:00AM and I check in at the hospital at 7:00 AM. I had another blessing today. My friend who went across the Canadian border to Grand Forks, North Dakota came by to drop me off the Isopure that I…
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Favourite Flavour of Natures Best Isopure Zero
Hi Everyone, the GNC store here in my Canadian city doesn't carry Isopure. They do have a similar product called Protein Ice (42g Protein, 190 calories and 220 mg of Potassium, the bottle is 20 oz. and comes in different fruit flavors). I have a friend who is going to Grand Forks, ND and is going to pick me up a case of…
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My First Pre-Surgery Emotional Outburst.
Today I had an appointment at the hospital with admitting, then to see the anesthesiologist. It is 7 weeks today that my mom passed away and I know how proud she would be of me that my time for surgery has finally come. When the admitting clerk was going over my information, she asked me if my mom, and then said her name,…
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2 Week Pre-Surgery Liquid Fast Starts on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. HELP
Hello Friends, It's been awhile since I've posted but I have great news to share. I start my 2 week liquid fast on Oct. 29 and my VSG surgery is scheduled for November 12. My time has finally come and I must say that I am very nervous, anxious and fearful that I will have a very hard time getting through the 2 week liquid…
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Got My Nov. 10 Surgery Date Today
Today was the big day I have been waiting for. I met with the Bariatric Surgeon who will be doing my surgery. He was completely fine with my choice of VSG surgery and for that I was thrilled. The surgeon had no problem or reservations about me having VSG and not RNY. I had prepared a list of "pros" for VSG in case the…
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Very Sad News
Hello to my VSG community of very supportive friends. :smile: I haven't been reading or posting on the site since my mom passed away on Tuesday.:sad: Although she was quite sick with declining health and a very diminished quality of life, it came as quite a shock for the family that things took a sudden turn on Tuesday…
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Daily Nutritional Settings of Protein, Carbs,etc.
Hi Everyone :smile: Since I've been on MFP these past few months I have been really confused about setting percentages of daily intake for calories, protein, carbs, sugar, sodium, fibre etc. I have caught on to the high protein way of eating months before my surgery and find myself going overboard at times on protein. Is…
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Surgery Consult Delayed
Hello Friends :smile: :flowerforyou: I know you haven't seen much of me lately. I try to check in and read the daily posts but there has been a lot going on lately & I have really missed you guys. I went to my Pre-Op Diet teaching on Friday & came home to a message from the surgeon's office that my surgery consult that was…
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Hopefully One Step Closer To VSG
I met with my GP of 20 years this past week. It was the 1st time I've seen her since I completed the 6 month pre-op program and have my consult with the surgeon set in 10 days. It was important to me to her my GP's input since I was told to give RNY some serious thought from the clinicians where I did my pre-op program. I…
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Product Idea To Share
Superbutter - Original Creamy Premium Seed Butter. My sister brought home a jar of this from Costco the other day. It's a more natural form of peanut butter but is made with seeds instead of peanuts. The caloric content is similar to low fat peanut butter. Last night I had 0.8 of a TBSP. and here is the breakdown for that…
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Appointment With Bariatric Surgeon Scheduled
Great News Everyone :happy: I got a call from the Bariatric Surgeon's office today & have my consult appointment scheduled for September 11th. That is only 3 weeks away from today. Yeah! I am so very happy. I have my heart set on having a different surgeon on the team to do my surgery so I put in a request. He performed my…
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Distorted Perception Of Body Image
Hi Everyone :smile: I had a friend take a few before pictures of me the other day with some outdoor front and side view poses. When I looked at them, I was shocked to see just how big I really am, especially around the belly from the side view. I have avoided full body pictures for years and make sure that I stand behind…
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30-30-30 Rule
At my 6 month pre-op check in last week when I was finally approved for surgery, the clinicians suggested that I should start implementing the 30-30-30 rule with fluid intake before and after meals. I decided to have a cup of coffee first so I could pry my eyelids open. lol. Weening off of caffeine which I will begin on…
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Stating My Case For Wanting VSG Bariatric Surgery
My current BMI is 49 down from just under 52 in February. My weight has gone from 317 to 294 since February. Ever since last week when the Dietician, Nurse and Kinisiologist suggested that I was likely a better suited candidate for the Gastric Bypass I have been thinking about being open to either surgeries but I have a…
