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flying
I was told I should never chew gum again, and have not since my sleeve 2 years ago. I will be flying next week for the first time since my surgery. I have always needed to chew gum during take off and landing for my ears. Any suggestions?
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Exercise?
Since I have gone back to work, I am having a very difficult time getting exercise in. When I get home, I am so exhausted that I simply have to take a nap (30-60 mins). There is then all the eating/drinking and planning for the next day. Not to mention the household responsibilities. Please tell me this will get easier and…
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Vacation nerves - suggestions needed
I had my sleeve on 7/1/13. All has been pretty good far adjusting to food. I am just on my first week of pureed foods. I am going away for the weekend to the lake with a childhood friend and we are staying at a B&B (this trip was planned way before my surgery was even scheduled). I have already contacted the proprietor…
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tomorrow is the day
8am tomorrow begins the next phase of my journey. My two week diet has not been too bad. Did I do it perfectly - NO. But I learned a lot about the mental part of this in the process. I feel much more equipped to handle some of the challenges now than I was a few weeks ago, including planning and taking things with me, and…
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PreOp Fatigue
I am sooooo tired. It is all I can do right now to get through the work day. My surgeon's PA said this is normal, since I am taking in about 1/3 of calories I was before my preop diet. Also, I had to stop my multivitamins on Sunday as my surgery is next Monday. Add to that I am now caffeine free. Yesterday after work I…
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countdown has begun
Here we go!!! Two weeks from now I will be in surgery. Started my liver reduction diet today. I work in an elementary school and this is our last week. Needless to say, food abounds :( I will just keep telling myself affirmations to get me through.
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cravings/binging
I received my surgery date last week - I will be sleeved on 7/1 and begin my 2 week liver reduction diet on Monday. The problem I am having right now is that I am having serious cravings and have been doing a little too much overeating. I know it is just psychological, and that next week I will be ok. I was just wondering…
