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  1. Thread: A few questions

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    Re: A few questions

    It can be very difficult when you are first out of surgery. Are you taking an acid reducer? I found that I could barely eat anything because of the acid problem. Protein is still a struggle for me,...
  2. Re: does age make a difference with how fast u lose weight after getting sleeved?

    Yes age can make a difference but it is just one factor. When I had my surgery my daughter and I lost weight at nearly the same rate. My advice is that the only person you can compare yourself to is...
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    Re: Anyone else get told they are good looking NOW?

    People do not think before they speak... It is that simple.. My sister actually commented wow up till now I have always been thinner than you. To which I replied yes but I have always been smarter...
  4. Thread: 15 week Update

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    Re: 15 week Update

    Awesome....
  5. Re: Has anyone had sleep changes @ night? IE....nightmares?

    Gherlin the hunger hormone is also responsible for other functions in your body. It is very common to have vivid dreams in the beginning. I felt exhausted because I was waking so often in the night....
  6. Re: Has anyone else taken notice of this, or is it just me?

    The dr thing was one of my biggest complaints I actually avoided going to the dr because she would make me feel so awful. It would start with well your obese to which I wanted to reply"no shit,...
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    Re: How much did you lose at 8 months post op?

    I think I was right about 80ounds. You are doing really well keep up the awesome work......
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    Re: Is it me or are people just rude?

    Normally I just tell them I've lost about a 5th grader or what ever it may be that usually gets them thinking and I don't have to get into the whole thing.
  9. Thread: How much?

    by kar
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    Re: How much?

    I avg about 2 a week although it has slowed way down for me at this point.....
  10. Thread: Head rushes

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    Re: Head rushes

    More than likely lack of hydration although I still get them and I am a year out..... Keep us posted.
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    Re: Hypoglycemic After Surgery?

    How long had it been since you ate? That maybe part of the problem, sometimes I forget to eat :)
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    Calories and weight loss

    Since my surgery I have not really paid attention to how many calories I consume. Recently my hubby asked how I will stop losing weight. I looked up how many calories I need to consume to maintain my...
  13. Re: What is the longest stall you've ever had post-op?

    Oh I was stalled for about 5 weeks at the same you are. I would just hide the scale and not get back on for two weeks. You are doing really well and the scale doesn't always show it"..
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    Re: 10 Months Post Op **PICS**

    Don't pick on yourself it is a trap! You just need to look at yourself through a new lens. I struggle with this all the time to me my legs and butt still look fat but then my hubby calls me chicken...
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    Re: NSV - 100lbs Revelation

    I always think of my weight loss in terms of what a child weighs, so when someone asks how much I have lost I tell them about a 4th grader that is nearly in fifth grade :) I just imagine lugging a...
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    Re: 5 weeks post op and can definetly eat more:/

    Just relax think about it for a moment even if you have another 500 calls before the day is over you wiould still be losing weight. My advice is not to make yourself crazy with calorie counting make...
  17. Re: 6 months out - 60 pounds down and FINALLY UNDER 200!!!

    When I finally made it under 200 I made my husband come in and look at scale even though it was the middle of the night and I just went into use the bathroom. Great job.
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    Re: Where do you guys buy work clothes?

    Also may sure you are not picking at yourself. For years I hated looking in the mirror now when I do I tend to pick out flaws that are not weight related. If you don't like sleeveless just because...
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    Re: I'm Not Complaining, But...

    I also reccomend shopping at 2nd hand stores. I go about once a month trade the old stuff in and then I buy a new wardrobe form'30 bucks. I am amazed at how much better the selection gets as the...
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    Re: The fallacy of never eating good food again!

    Does anyone have the problem of waiteress' questioning why you didn't like your meal? I always say yes it was great but I am full, then they give me the "stink eye"my husband and I normally just...
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    Re: Families can really be difficult

    I feel your frustration. My family just doesn't seem to understand, but on the other hand they have only known me as overweight. I have been on a diet since I was 10. My dad keeps saying when you...
  22. Re: Questions for Post Sleeve Experts What to pack..how much pain..advice..Dr. Almanza experiences..etc

    I would advise you to get some pain meds and bring them with you if you can. The night in the hospital the nurse gave us shots of pain meds in our IV. Back at the recovery house they gave us the...
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    Re: Can someone yell at me please???

    I would be happy to yell at you! RELAX! I am not saying your should not pay attention to what you are eating or exercise but you seem to be thinking way too much about it. For example the day you ate...
  24. Re: Please can i just hit him in the face...with the car!!!

    This is what I have learned about being married, being married is like having a 1 broken tile in your beautiful bathroom. If you concentrate on the broken tile you will never enjoy the rest of the...
  25. Thread: saggy skin

    by kar
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    Re: saggy skin

    WOW you are doing really well. I am with you on the surgery thing and I say what the hell after losing this much weight we deserve to do whatever we want to 'finish' the body project.
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