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Dating after WLS
Hey Friends, I recently jumped back into the dating game after WLS and am not sure how/when to tell someone that I've had WLS. What do y'all think? Have/would you tell them immediately, later, or not at all? Did it make a difference if you were dating online verses meeting someone organically? While I feel better about…
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NSV--Finally a huge one! What's yours?
Good Morning All: Guess what happens when your landscaping company quotes you $650 for a spring yard cleanup?? Umm...you get your own butt out there and get to work! Over the past several months I've experienced several NSVs (e.g. smaller sizes, flexibility, etc) but this weekend, I had my biggest one yet. Last Spring, I…
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Confused/Frustrated at 5 weeks out!
Hi Everyone, I'm 5 weeks post op today and I've lost a total of around 20-21 lbs. I know that everyone's journey is different and that we all lose at different rates but this seems really low to me for a VSGer. I also realize that traditional methods of weightloss probably would not have produced this result. That being…
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Looking for a bike...any recommendations?
im looking for a bike that is safe and comfortable for larger folks. Anyone have a favorite or even a suggestion? Thanks. Devi
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Need advice re clear liquids stage
Happy Sunday everyone! As some of you guys know I'm just had surgery and am 6 days post-op. I've been on clear liquids since then and will be on this stage until Wednesday. I've mostly been doing a mix of water with different juices/broths (no protein) as approved by my surgeon. I was fine until yesterday when I started…
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It's surgery day!!
Good morning everyone! Surgery day has finally arrived. I'm nervous and excited! Thanks for all the support through the pre-op phase! -Devi
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Full liquid/soft food stage: what did you eat?
I'm trying to stock up and create variety in my pantry-I think it helps with the building anxiety as it gets closer to surgery day. I already have my clear liquids and plain broth. Any other ideas for full liquids and the soft food phase?
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I'm so over this Pre-Op diet already!
Hi everyone! I finishing my first week and I'm so over it. I was actually starting to get cocky because I was fine for the first 4 days but now I'm constantly feeling empty and hungry. I find myself thinking about food all day long and I was never like this before. Is this normal? Does this feeling last after surgery? Do…
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What's the one thing you wish you'd known before surgery?
Hi Everyone! I'm new to this board but not to MFP. After many years of trying to lose weight, I've decided to have the VSG surgery. My surgery is scheduled for February 2nd and I've just started my pre-op diet. So far, so good. :) I'm super excited but nervous at the same time. I'm hoping to connect with some fellow VSGers…
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Do you ever hide the scale?
Good morning everyone! Got a quick question for you guys-- Lately my weight loss has kinda been stalled and for the first month or so I tried to stay focused but when the scale didn't move much, I found myself starting to "slip up". Recently, I recommitted and the scale is starting to move a little but I feel like I'm…
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Do you ever hide the Scale??
Good morning everyone! Got a quick question for you guys-- Lately my weight loss has kinda been stalled and for the first month or so I tried to stay focused but when the scale didn't move much, I found myself starting to "slip up". Recently, I recommitted and the scale is starting to move a little but I feel like I'm…
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Diet & Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
Hi, A friend was recently diagnosed with IBC and went through the first round of chemo. Prior to this, she had started to work on getting healthy and losing weight. With the recent diagnosis, the focus has shifted more to being healthy. In one week she has dropped around 10 lbs since she can't keep anything down and the…
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Effects of Insulin Resistance on Weightloss
Hi Everyone, I'm wondering if there is anyone that can shed some light on how being insulin resistant/glucose intolerant affects weightloss. My doctor said that losing weight would be an uphill battle for me since I am insulin resistant/glocuse intolerant. I've tried to read up on but a lot of what i'm reading is way over…
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Plus size Yoga
Hi Everyone, I'm interested in trying out yoga and pilates but being plus size, i'm not sure that I'm capable of it. I'm wondering if any of you (who are currently or were once plus size) have tried it. If so, do you have any guidance, recommendations, or thoughts that you're willing to share on the matter? If you have…
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Aqua Zumba
Good Morning! Just wondering if anyone has tried aquazumba yet? I've done zumba before and I have a hard enough time keeping up on land. I am wondering if the water version would be impossible. I'd love to hear from you.
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Walking question
I'm relatively new to this whole exercise thing! I started walking recently in preparation for a 5K that is coming up soon. I was wondering if anyone else has gotten these callus/hard spots on the sides of their feet after walking. The area remains hard and sore for a few days. I was wondering if there is anything anyone…
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Mall Walking
Hi Everyone, I'm getting ready to do my first 5K at the end of next month and I'm trying to get some walking in to prepare for it. I was planning on walking outside today but it's crazy hot out. Does anyone know if there is a tool/website that lists distances for different malls? I tried to search for one but came up…
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I'm new to MyFitnessPal and I'm ready to get healthy!
Hi Everyone, I'm new to MyFitnessPal but I've been on my "Get Healthy/Weightloss" journey for almost 3 months. So far, I'm 19 lbs down. I've got about 80 more to go to reach my first goal. I know there are a lot of people on here who have been in my shoes and your successes are so encouraging to me. I look forward to…
