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    Re: Mommy Makeover @ Jerusalem Hospital

    Thanks for sharing. It's not easy to let other people see such personal photos but it does give us a realistic idea of what we can expect.
  2. Thread: Calories

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    Re: Calories

    I had my VSG Oct 2011, and I still aim for the 800-1000 calories/day, and I track my food on myfitnesspal.com to make sure I'm hitting the protein targets. I've been able to maintain 125 lb weight...
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    Re: Haven't lost weight in 5 months

    I still use myfitnesspal.com daily to track food/drink/exercise & calories. I'm still aiming for 70-80 gm protein/day, 35gm or less carbs, LOW SUGAR and the 800-1000 calories as recommended by the...
  4. Thread: Plateus

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    Re: Plateus

    I also think this Kemmerling is a dufus. He had no right to talk to you that way! What a inconsiderate, un-motivating bastard! He shouldn't be working on humans, he should be working in a research...
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    Re: medicine after gastric sleeve

    I take a small zip baggie with me each day and take my pills spaced out periodically throughout the day. I find it easier than taking all at once.
    My daily regimen includes:
    3 - B12 Sublingual
    1 -...
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    Re: Alcohol?????

    I just got back from an all inclusive resort in Cuba - we were there for 2 weeks and I promise you I enjoyed the rum - just not with pop!
    I also managed to lose 8 lbs while there.
    I didn't get...
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    Re: Slow Food Progression

    Dr Alvarez' book recommends 3 weeks liquid diet post op as it takes as long as 21 days for your internal suture lines to heal. Eating solid foods sooner than that can cause complications and cause...
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    Re: pre op diet is for the birds

    Okay Sweet Pea, you've been around the forum long enough - you KNOW you can do this! I KNOW you can do this! :)
    You've been here cheer-leading everyone else, so here goes! You can do it Sunflower!...
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    Re: HELP! How many bites?

    It takes between 14-21 days for your suture line to heal. I had Dr Alvarez and in his book as well as when you have surgery with him he recommends liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery, then 1 week...
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    Re: Choosing a surgery

    Hi GoodbyePCOS...I too have PCOS...Have had major issues with it my entire adult life = there's a reason my kiddies are 11 years apart with no birth control. And for most of the reasons listed above...
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    Re: How many big losers out there

    I also had a goal of losing 150 lbs, and hit the magic 1/2 way mark this week - 4 months 1 week post-op. Not only can you do this, but your sleeve won't fail you as long as you follow all of the...
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    Re: Hair loss question 3+ months out peeps!!!

    Had my surgery Oct 8th and I haven't noticed any more hair loss than before surgery - but I've been faithful to taking the recommended amount of Biotin and CoQ10 each day, as well as high protein/low...
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    Re: Onederland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations! I'm 20 lbs behind you and can't wait to say I'm there too! I haven't see the 100's for 19 years...

    I hope after you wiped the tears of joy you treated yourself to something...
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    Re: How long to take vitamins?

    I pack a little 2x2 zip baggie that I got a box of 200 from the dollar store for a buck...
    I have them ready to grab in the morning and I've been doing this routine since 3 week pre-op when my...
  15. Re: Food Lifesavers! Share your tips, tricks and items for snacks or in a pinch.

    Cottage cheese, turkey roast sandwich meat, for a real treat pistachio pudding made with a couple of scoops of vanilla protein powder, kung pao chicken from costco, EAS protein shakes - Vanilla or...
  16. Thread: Sugar Free?

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    Re: Sugar Free?

    I'm following the recommendations in Dr Alvarez's book, but that being said there are days I indulge in sweets, ie) Drinking at the all inclusive we were at, having a few chocolates for valentine's...
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    Re: What's up with this????

    I find it helpful to eat a few bites every 4 hours or so because it keeps the acid down...
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    Re: Anyone from Alberta or Southern Alberta\/

    I'm from Manitoba and the wait here was approx 3-5 years so I went to Dr Alvarez in Mexico. Apparently since I went down they've started approving more in Manitoba, but I would still refer people to...
  19. Re: 10 year + wait list for Nova Scotia, Canada

    SC gal - I just want to clarify, our Canadian medical system is actually very good for necessary procedures it's just that weight loss surgeries are just recently being approved and each province...
  20. Re: 10 year + wait list for Nova Scotia, Canada

    I'm from Winnipeg and in Manitoba the wait list is 3-5 years, if you meet the criteria to be accepted. I took a leap of faith and went to see Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras Mexico and have no regrets....
  21. Re: When people (friends,family ,relatives ) Think you took the "easy way" with WLS ( RANT)

    I had a similar experience with a 'friend' blasting me on facebook saying I took the easy way out going for surgery in Mexico. I had a big cheering team blasting her back telling her they've seen me...
  22. Re: Date set, mind is made, excited (beware its long)

    Speaking as an Alvarez alumni, I can honestly say you will be in GREAT hands! The whole process is so well coordinated from the minute Rosy picks you up, to the moment Dr Alvarez meets with you and...
  23. Re: Big week? Half way to goal, Twoderland, & 100 lbs on Horizon

    Can't wait to see the pic update! Congrats to you too Michelle! You guys are motivating ~ especially since I'm in one of those dreaded plateaus. At least the size is going down. I'll post new pic...
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    Re: Sex and the Vertical Sleeve

    I've been blessed with a man who's been hot & horny for me whether I was a size 7 (back in the beginning) or a size 24 (when I started the road to weightloss & the sleeve). We've had an emotional...
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    Re: ONEderland!!!!!!!!!

    Woohoot! Congrats & wished for continued success! :)
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