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protein is low!!
I'm 5 1/2 months post op of RNY and the doctors office saying my 6 month blood work protein levels are low, and I need to eat protein every meal, I absolutely hate protein shakes, can you guys help me out and tell me what you eat for higher protein so I can add some new stuff to get in enough protein, thanks :-)
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Finally a Surgery Date!!
Got the call that my surgery for RNY will be August 28th :-)
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Starting Lapband Journey I Hope!
Hey everyone my name is Carrie im 26 years old, and ever since having my 1st child (have now 3 children) 7 1/2 years ago Ive gained about 105 lbs. At first I didnt realize how heavy I have gotten and over the years I just like crap that I let myself get this far! I used to be someone how had tons of friends and now cuz of…
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Excess skin?
How many had alot of excess skin after losing your weight? and did your skin bounce back? and is there anything to really help? I'll be having my surgery within the next 6 months just wanted to know
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Ready to start a new chapter with RNY!
So i finally went and paid my fee and got all my appointments for the next 3 months for nutritionist and Life skills workshops, got my endoscopy scheduled for 4/4. Glad things are coming together. They said it will take about 3 months for approval for my insurance. I was only given 10lbs weight loss goal! Hoping its easy…
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Diet before surgery
So when I met with the doctor I was only given a weight loss goal of 10lbs..now my question is did anyone go on a special diet or just increase their exercise? And what worked for you to lose the weight? thanks Carrie
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HELP!
So last night I went to the Gastric Bypass/Lapband Seminar. The doctor basically said Bypass was the best option and Lapband has a high failure rate. But Im scared of the Bypass because of more complications but then the Lapband has bad complications too..ugh help im getting very discouraged now. I wanna go through with it…
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Fears?
I was very positive about starting this weigh loss journey until I went to the seminar and seen on how much things would go wrong. I planned on the lap band but the doc talked about hes doing less and less of them these days because of long term problems and most people have it removed and end up going with by pass. I have…
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Add me please
Looking for somewhat of a support group or people to lean on during this whole process and hope to do the same for you as well :] Carrie
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Lap band?
Hey ladies.. Im 26 years old I have 3 children ages from 2-7 and ive gained alot of weight since my 1st child.. was 167 before getting pregnant with her and now 7 years later i weigh 270 :( im so uncomfortable in my body..i hate putting clothes on cuz i dont like the way they fit..i wanna be healthy not just for me but for…
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Help!!
So i went to my first Zumba class today and my knee is really hurting me..it wants to give out when i go to stand up...anyone know of the best thing to help it not be so painful??
