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  1. Thread: Silly Question

    by luke
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    Re: Silly Question

    Once I got on my feet and started moving a bit, I found I had tons of energy. My surgical team explained it to me this way.

    Say, your body needs 2000 calories per day to sustain life. If you're...
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    Re: Protein Drink - ISOPURE

    I used the unflavored powder in just about everything.
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    Re: How am I supposed to eat all this food?

    Water between meals is paramount. You can't metabolize fat without sufficient water.

    After that protein comes first along with your vitamins. You need the protein to heal from surgery.

    After...
  4. Re: Boston Area Sleever Meeting ~Burlington Barnes & Noble~

    Getting ready to go meet Ken at the book store, maybe we'll some some other people here? If not, that's ok...another time!
  5. Thread: Eggs?

    by luke
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    Re: Eggs?

    Eggs are my friends. They are the glue for many a meal. :)
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    Re: Hello Everyone!!!!

    And we look forward to following your story! Be sure to write! Congratulations on your new journey!
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    Re: Happy First Day of the Rest of My Life

    Always nice to hear that someone else is starting the journey. It's fun to watch them progress! Ask us if you have any questions! Welcome!
  8. Thread: 10 mths out

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    Re: 10 mths out

    Congratulations! That's fantastic! But maybe try eating well once in a while? :P No backsliding!
  9. Thread: 7 week post op

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    Re: 7 week post op

    Hi Roberta.

    It's never ever too late. Stretching your pouch would require eating enough to make you feel uncomfortably sick at every meal for several weeks. Your stomach will increase in volume as...
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    Re: Will I still feel hungry

    The only good answer there is "it depends, everyone is different." What it WILL do is make it so your body sends you a very clear signal when it is FULL. It's not magical though, you have to be...
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    Re: Hi, I have just had gastric sleeve surgery

    It varies from person to person. It took me about 3 weeks to feel good enough to go back to work. You'll be ok though! One thing I noticed is that when I started taking longer walks outside I started...
  12. Thread: New Member

    by luke
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    Re: New Member

    Congratulations! You'll do great! It's hard...it's definitely hard...but it's worth it! You can do it!
  13. Thread: Hi!!!!

    by luke
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    Re: Hi!!!!

    Welcome! This is a good place to chat and ask question. Good luck with your changes!
  14. Thread: Why surgery?

    by luke
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    Re: Why surgery?

    Because change is hard, especially hard if your current situation makes it difficult both mentally and physically to get going. The surgery jump-starts your weight loss and fixes a slew of problems...
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    Re: Not sure i'm eating right

    Did they give you a book or schedule or guide to help you plan your recovery? Do you have a local doctor you can go to for help? Your GP should be aware of the changes you've made and be happy to see...
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    Re: Eating too much at one time?

    ...but it's good that you're trying to learn what full feels like! Keep paying attention to those feelings. Eat / drink slowly and learn the messages, even if they are very faint right now. Like Seth...
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    Re: Feeling discouraged :(

    You have to take a close and honest look at yourself. How much and how often are you eating? What's the quality of the food you eat? Are you more active than before? Start there, then think about...
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    Re: Introducing myself, Bri from downunder

    Welcome Brian, love the Hedgehog.

    If you click on anyone else's ladder it should take you to *your* ladder page. Then tick off the box marked "show in my signature" to have it start appearing....
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    Re: Finally Getting Started

    Welcome and good luck! Be calm, listen to your docs instructions and follow the plan. You'll be fine!
  20. Thread: New member

    by luke
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    Re: New member

    Yes I would. If you asked me 1 week after surgery, I would have said no (I had a complication) but now a year later. Absolutey YES. It was worth it.
  21. Thread: Cheating

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    Re: Cheating

    Don't beat yourself up, but be careful. If you make a habit of it, you could get careless and gulp down something that *does* cause a problem. Just remind yourself that it's a progression, and it's...
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    Re: 12 hours, 45 minutes from surgery

    Good luck! You'll be fine, but if you post anything within the first 24 hours post-op you're being silly. REST. SLEEP. HEAL. :P
  23. Thread: Freaking out!

    by luke
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    Re: Freaking out!

    It's normal to be scared and nervous about anything that *might* go wrong...but you should try to focus on how much better you'll be after you make this change. The pros outweigh the cons for sure!...
  24. Thread: hi

    by luke
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    Re: hi

    You'll do fine deary. Just be sure to visit here and let us know how you're doing. Make sure you read everything your doctors gives you and follow their instructions closely. Water, protein and...
  25. Thread: Thunder thighs

    by luke
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    Re: Thunder thighs

    It can take up to two years for your skins natural elasticity to tighten up any loose skin. The amount it tightens up has to do mainly with your age and how much excess you have. Save up for the...
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