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    Sleeved 03/01/12 down 86 pounds

    HW 228 CW 142 GW 110

    Any advice on how to post pics from my iPHONE?
  2. Re: Did you start in the low 200's! Have some questions, trying to make a plan

    My HW was 228 My surgery weight was 209. I am almost 70 days out and I have lost 61 pounds total including the pre-op diet. 42 pounds since the surgery. I haven't noticed a decrease in the frequency...
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    Re: Jerusalem Hospital

    I chose the hotel over the recovery house. I thought it was a much better experience than that crowded room at the recovery house. I have told everyone that will listen to take your own pain meds. I...
  4. Strep throat, UTI, and Mono - any advice

    Hello everyone. I was diagnosed a couple days ago with Strep, mono, and a UTI. I am very sick. I have been to the hospital once already for IV fluids, potassium, and antibiotics. I am struggling to...
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    Goodbye to my first 50 lbs!

    As of today I have lost 51 pounds! I was supposed to weigh yesterday but someone very close to me died of a heart attack and I didn't want to celebrate my weight loss then. I miss him terribly but I...
  6. Re: I still hate to eat Will be 6 wks out tomorrow - don't know what to do

    Try out some new recipes... I have been trying some of the recipes on The World According to Eggface Blog and they are great. My tastebuds have went haywire and everything I used to love tastes like...
  7. Re: 40 pounds lost in 2.5 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 40 more pounds to loose,,,half way Goal

    Great job! I was sleeved by Almanza on 03/02... Are you exercising or doing anything to tone?
  8. Re: Discomfort when eating -- Does it ever go away?

    I have the same thing but of course I am only 26 days out. I have a lot of discomfort whether it is 1 really chewed bite or several. It is the reason that I am struggling to get my protein, calories,...
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    Re: Sex and the Sleeve

    WOW. This thread was hilarious to read the entire way through. I am only 26 days out and 38 pounds down (including pre-op diet) and the sex is already better (it was always great). I can't imagine...
  10. Re: How Did You Guys Feel 2 Weeks After Surgery?

    I went back to work after a week and back to juggle three kids, softball, girl scouts, etc. Knowing I had to get up and get moving helped me to heal faster I think... Just take a break when you need...
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    Re: Protein???

    I ordered Syntrax Nectar protein samples right before my surgery. They send you 13 sample flavors for $13 and free shipping. Each sample is 23 grams whey protein isolate. They have flavors like...
  12. Re: Rash around incisions and be careful what you eat for weight loss - had my post op app w/surgeon

    I am really struggling with this mushies stage because I am a big texture person. Even foods I love I can't stand to put in my mouth once pureed... No way could I put McDonalds in a blender and eat...
  13. Re: shape has changed, and not for the better!

    You are right! It doesn't happen overnight. 59 lbs lost forever is an amazing feat! Give yourself some credit! You deserve it. Great job!
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    Re: 5 weeks.... ACK!!! Kidney Stones???

    I have Medulary Sponge Kidney and one of my kidneys is full of stones. They can sit in your kidneys for years and don't cause problems until they move. It sucks. Hope you are better.
  15. Thread: Wtf!

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    Re: Wtf!

    I was thinking the husband should be taking care of the wife's needs...not the other way around STEVE! lol
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    Re: O.K. O.K. I know everyone is different!

    I recently was sleeved by Dr. Almanza (03/01). I weighed 115 before having 3 kids but was still able to get down to 140 after them. Then in 2009 I suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy (my...
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    Hello All! :)

    Hi everyone. My name is Crystal. I am trying desperately to get my funds in order in time to have my gastric sleeve on March 1st with Dr. Almanza. Come on tax refund! lol. Will anyone else be there...
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