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  1. Re: So Anxious, Impatient and Just want to get a move on! QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS...

    The pych eval wasn't a big deal asked straight foreword questions I think it took about 30 minutes
  2. Re: So Anxious, Impatient and Just want to get a move on! QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS...

    Hi, My birthday is next week too, 24th. There are two different pre op diets the supervised diet which is an insurance thing I think they want to see how determined you are. The second diet typically...
  3. Thread: Ice Tea?

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    Re: Ice Tea?

    Caffeine dehydrates you.
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    Re: What a difference a year makes

    Thanks all, I can not remember the last time my stomach didn't stick out further then the girls. And to think I use to think I looked good in that suit. I am still pimching myself that this has...
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    What a difference a year makes

    One year out and 70lbs down!
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    Re: Wedding Shower...What to do?

    I agree no one will notice and if they do they will just think you are dieting. This whole issue is one of my pet peeves if an alcoholic or drug addict goes in for treatment everyone applauds and...
  7. Thread: SCAREDr

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    Re: SCAREDr

    You should call your surgeon of PCP. Sometimes people develop a hernia or a stricture from scar tissue. Sorry you are going through this.
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    Re: Watch out if you have a digital scale

    Another thing is that if your scale was always a little off b a pound or two it can get more off the more you lose.
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    Re: when does hair loss stop?????

    Hi, I was lucky to have minimal hair lose at my last visit the nurse said that once the rapid weight loss slows down around month 6-7 so does the hair loss. You start to notice the fuzzy new growth...
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    Re: Will I lose all of my curves??

    With the roux n y there are issues with malabsorption which does make many look sickly then there is the age factor. I imagine your mom is close to my age (55) as we age we lose out fat pads in...
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    Re: got sleeved and now a possible divorce

    You still are early in the sleeve journey I won't make any major changes just yet but you guys should definitely try counseling.
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    Re: excess skin and hanging boobs

    Frank, You are doing great!
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    Re: excess skin and hanging boobs

    Hi, I have lost about 70lbs. A lot of it depends on your age I am 55 so there is less elasticity ;) Working out and building muscle helps. My boobs are pretty pathetic looking I've gone from a 40c to...
  14. Re: I want to scream! No NSAID and knee problems

    Water aerobics are great for troubled joints. I am eleven months out and do take aspirin and motrin from time to time but I did not try it until I was six months out and well healed. You can also...
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    Re: it actually fits!

    Thanks all. This time last year with surgery still three away there is no way I'd believe my arms would fit the sleeves let alone the whole dress.
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    it actually fits!

    21 years later and it fits again! Thank you sleevie.
  17. Re: The Festival of Food Tour 2011 is at an end

    Same thing happened here it is the best money I ever spent! 11 months out 70 lbs lost at goal BMI 25.5 no more blood pressure or cholesterol issues! The pain isn't that bad the first week for me felt...
  18. Re: Insurance denial for wls do to pre existing conditions.

    I would definitely go through the appeal process. Legally speaking I'd would think they would be liable if something were to happen to your health that is weight related while they wait a year before...
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    Re: What kind of exercise?

    I am a walker I walk 2 hours with hills 5 days a week and walk my dog every night for 40 minutes about 2 miles.
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    Re: Hospital bag

    The heating pad is a bit much. You'll some good soled slippers to walk in,a robe, pj bottoms or men's boxer shorts or loose fitting pants to wear under your hospital gown when you walk the halls, a...
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    Re: Hubby said NO GO to Mexico! Wahhhhh!!!

    It is frustrating to say the least I was in a similar position last year after my insurance was declined but we still made it happen and you will too. You may want to look into surgery in another...
  22. Re: I found something that makes the protein shakes a bit less plastic tasting...

    Oh and unjury makes a chicken soup flavored protein I mix that into strained chicken noodle soup you have to be sure the soup is below 130F or the protein turns into this curdled mess.
  23. Re: I found something that makes the protein shakes a bit less plastic tasting...

    What I like to do is make some sugar free pudding and add a scope of chocolate protein and then add half a cup into my chocolate shake. I also use Hood's Calorie Countdown chocolate milk to make the...
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    Re: Not losing... Gained three lbs!

    Hi, You have lost 27 lbs in less then four weeks have you ever done that before your doctor is going to say good job. I averaged 10 lbs a month even with all the stalls. My weight would bounce up...
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    Re: Trying protein drinks.... help

    I am a big fan of unjury they also have a chicken soup flavor that I would mix into strained chicken noodle soup (you can not have the soup any warmer then 130 because the protein globs up) the...
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