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  1. Re: can some tell me if the arms lift and thigh lift hurts!!!

    Had breast and arm lift at the beginning of January. About 1 week on pain meds, mainly for the arms. Could probably done Tylenol for the last 2. Took 3 weeks off from work, but worked half time...
  2. Thread: Age?

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    Re: Age?

    I was almost 60 when I had mine. I also understand that it's now covered by medicare which kicks in for most at age 65.
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    Re: Nissen Fundoplication and Gastric Sleeve

    Welcome. I don't know about your case, but I had that procedure at the same time as my gastric sleeve.
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    Re: How many calories are you getting?

    leesooim, thanks for sharing the comment about the 20% reduction. That is right where I ended up (calories per day) based on trial and error. I stay between 1200 & 1300 per day and have been...
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    Re: 18 Months on - Am I eating too much??

    Congratulations on your success. I am 16 months out and am being monitored to keep my weight from getting too low. I still focus on high protein foods and eat them first. Typical day is 1/2 cup...
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    Re: Losing too much?

    I too have been having trouble stopping the weight loss. niamh offers good advice about adding more fats and oils. I am really worried about adding too many carbs so have moved away from fat-free...
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    Re: Haven't lost weight in 5 months

    A lot of good advice here. Here's what worked for me.
    (1) 70 - 80 grams of protein each day:I'm vegetarian so I use a lot of yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, tofu, soy products, protein...
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    Re: Calling all Old Timers!!

    Great advice from Mila. My nutritionist gave similar advice when I moved to maintenance about 1 month ago. Regular instead of low fat cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese. Cooking with a little bit of...
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    Re: Need advise regarding certain foods.

    It depends on the individual. These were no-no's until I reached goal. Now I continue to avoid bread, pasta and rice because I know they are triggers for me; they will ignite my appetite. Some...
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    Re: Sooo excited

    Congrats, what an accomplishment. I just reached goal and am struggling to add more calories to my diet. Met with my nutritionist who advised to go for more calories without increasing the volume...
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    Re: Major Milestone with Pic

    Congrats! You look great and your self-confidence is showing through that smile. Hope everything works out for you.
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    Re: Words I never thought I'd hear

    You're in good hands with Dr. Greene and his team. I was pleased with my experience at Shady Grove, they are very caring and it's nice to have staff that is trained to care for bariatric patients. ...
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    Words I never thought I'd hear

    Had my 1 year checkup today and the PA told me to "stop losing weight" (LOL). Starting this journey has been one of the hardest things I've ever done. I'm so grateful that I had a wonderful surgeon...
  14. Re: Day 11 on pre-op diet - is it normal to feel COMPLETELY uninterested in food???

    If you're on a high protein, low carb diet you could be experiencing the effects of ketosis - a very good thing. At 8 months out I'm still following a high protein, low carb eating plan and the...
  15. Re: Any Vegetarians out there?? Need Some advice.....

    I'm also a vegetarian. My doctor does not permit the beans until I get to goal, too many carbs. I eat egg beaters (the real thing has always given me heartburn), cottage cheese, greek yogurt,...
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    Re: Going back to work?

    I had surgery on a Monday, on was off pain meds during the day by Wednesday and at night by the weekend (you should be off of the pain meds before you drive). Here were my reasons:
    1) I was on all...
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    Re: Going back to work?

    I took off a full 2 weeks though I did spend about 3-4 hours a day during the second week working from home, but I could take a break whenever I needed to. 1 week off would have definitely been too...
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    Re: What if I can't do sugar -free??

    Stevia (truvia) is another natural sweetener with negligible calories.
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    Re: Post Op Diet

    My initial diet is much the same as camodaisy. Only when I reach my goal will I be able to add modest amounts of fruit and complex carbs (whole grain breads and pastas, brown rice). Although carbs...
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    Re: Am I eating too much?

    I agree with "yankegal", my instructions are to avoid drinking for 15 min. before and 30 min. after a meal. I'm at the end of my 5th week and eat about 2 - 2.5 ounces (measured not weight) at each...
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    Re: Ex Fat Bucket List ...

    Seems we all have a lot of goals in common:)
    Achieved my first one already - off the diabetes meds
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    not have to move the seat back to get in and out of the car
    walk a 5K and then a 10K...
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    Re: Tang vs. Crystal lite

    I can never find my favorite Crystal Light flavors in the stores so I buy from Amazon.com
  23. Re: diet Up-grade...2 weeks out --WOW--watch out for too much protein at one sitting

    to JoyESS1: I've been following this forum and another and the concensus seems to be that your protein intake should be somewhere between 70 and 100 grams per pay. I have not seen anyone post a...
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    Re: got sleeved and now a possible divorce

    I would strongly advise that you call National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE. Verbal and emotional abuse IS domestic abuse; as damaging as physical abuse. They will be able to provide...
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    Re: Anyone from the Baltmore Area??

    Feeling good! Only took pain meds at night for about 4 nights. Getting in my liquids and protein, no nausea. Have started walking on my treadmill and can do .7 miles in 20 minutes. That's a bit...
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