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    Re: Two Questions For Ya!

    I kept bandaids on my incisions until they healed. Also wear sun dresses. That's what I did. Plus as the weight starts coming off it's easier because your size will vary from month to month. Two...
  2. Thread: Feeling Dizzy

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    Re: Feeling Dizzy

    Have your B1 checked it is also called Thiamin (might be spelled wrong). That happened to me and when I had my levels checked my B1 was dangerously low. The good news in you can buy it for like 3 or...
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    Re: big arms pre -op...what about post -op?

    My arms are saggy but I still flaunt them! I worked hard to get here. I have 44 pounds to go but that beats the 178 I had to go this time last year!
  4. Comedian Lisa Lampanelli lost 106lbs with Gastric Sleeve

    Comedian 106 pounds: Lisa Lampanelli lost 106 pounds with gastric-sleeve surgery - UPI.com

    I have posted the link to an article about a comedian losing weight with the gastric sleeve surgery. I...
  5. Thread: New Here

    by LadyA
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    Re: New Here

    I am 8 1/2 months post op. I am happy with my decision. I have 55lbs left.to lose. You will.find answers to your questions here. The advice is very helpful.
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    Re: Birth Control Questions

    I had the Mirena before surgery and it fell out a few months ago. I did get a new one though and it's been fine. My OBGYN had never seen one fall out before. I have read that most doctors aren't...
  7. Thread: Recovery Time

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    Re: Recovery Time

    Your doctor is crazy! I took off for 2 weeks and wish I had took off for 3 like my doctor recommended. After 2 weeks you can get around but your energy level is still low. You wake up fine but after...
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    Re: Stall/gain in weight loss at 3 weeks post op

    At 3 weeks out I would say cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, lunch meat's like turkey or chicken, canned tuna or chicken, yogurts like greek has a lot of protein. You do get tired of protein shakes in...
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    Re: Insurance, Copay, Maximum out of pocket OH MY!

    I have United Healthcare. My doctor charged a $250 fee before scheduling your surgery, I had to pay a $350 deposit the day of surgery to the hospital, after insurance paid I still owed the hospital...
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    Re: Why am I waffling?

    What you are going through is normal. I had lots of people tell me I shouldn't have surgery (skinny and big). My Mom and Sister both had the bypass years ago (not the rouen-y) and have kept it off...
  11. Thread: Saggy skin

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    Re: Saggy skin

    I had read that doing water aerobics helps with that but I still have a little sag... I know my stomach is not going to be pretty. My son stretched it out plus I was steady gaining weight after I had...
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    Re: Anyone with young children?

    My son is 3. When I had surgery he was 2.5. My mom kept him for 2 weeks and for a week she came by and gave him his bath since I couldn't bend over yet. It was hard for a month because he's 100% boy...
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    Re: Traveling after Surgery

    I'm 7 months out and I went on a church trip a few months ago and I was fine. Just try to plan your meals ahead of time as far as where you will eat, the calories etc. You will be fine.
  14. Thread: confused

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    Re: confused

    You usually have to do a 3 to 6 month supervised diet, plus a psych clearance.
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    Re: 8 days and counting

    Sugar free popsicle's were my friend! And ice, lots of ice. Needless to say I was in the bathroom a lot. I did broth for dinner and imagined it was soup.
  16. Thread: Well...POOP :(

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    Re: Well...POOP :(

    Do an enema for instant relied. Miralax only works if it's takendaily. I drink it every morning. I used to be regular before surgery. Also drink a lotbof milk or eat some fiber bars or cereal. Some...
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    Re: Exercise DVD recomendations needed!

    I also recommend Leslie Sansone. You can find the dvd's on amazon.com for like $11 to 15 dollars. I recently ordered Hip Hop Abs. It should be here today so I will try that as well. I have been going...
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    Re: BMI below 30 preop

    They are not going to approve you to lose 20 to 40lbs... That's a waste of money and time. Have you tried weight watchers? Or even Slim 4 Life? I know those are good programs. Just get a good work...
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    Re: Pre-Op liquid diet??

    Drink at least 3 8oz protein shakes a day for 2 weeks. Drink plenty of water. I loved eating the sugar free jello and the sugar free popsicles. Also broth is good for making you feel like your...
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    Re: To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve?

    I say do it! I was afraid of surgery myself. I had never had surgery before this. It was ok. I healed quickly. My sister couldn't have kids until she had wls. Diets are hard and they fail because...
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    Re: Hunger pains right after surgery

    I felt like I was starving after surgery. Your body is in shock. It is trying to figure out what's going ob. Even though you think your hungry I'm sure you realize once you start eating that your...
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    Re: What was your surgery date weight?

    I havr honestly seen people who had 50lbs to lose and no co morbidities at all. I had surgery so obviously I believe in it but there are a lot of people having it with no co morbidities and 50 to...
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    Re: What was your surgery date weight?

    My surgery day weight was 347 and im 5 months and a week out and I currently weigh 275. My doctor said I should get to 200lbs which is still not where I should be according to those charts....
  24. Re: Just getting Started- frustrated by the insurance process

    My insurance company required 6 months of a supervised diet. I had 2 months done from another doctor and the nutritionist at the bariatric center did the last 4 months. As long as your supervised...
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    Re: So it's happened...

    Luckily for me I wear half wigs. I have however noticed that everyday I see big globs of hair in my comb. Since I am already a daily hair piece wearer no one notices. I'm kinda lazy with hair. It's...
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