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    Re: arms 2.5 weeks out

    Did you get your insurance to cover any of it or was it all self pay? I have about 45 lbs til my tummy can be done but I'm down 140 lbs and am itching to get my arms done have a lot of discomfort...
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    Re: Chest and shoulder pain

    Ok light headed and dizzy is because your caloric intake is so little and whst shout protein? Your body can't heal if it doesn't have nutrients. As for numbness and tingling that is concerning as is...
  3. Re: Feeling constantly hungry last couple of days!

    That has happened to me a couple times where for a few days I seems like I'm eating every hour, by then there are day or weeks even when I have to force myself to eat! You could do a hard boiled egg,...
  4. Re: Need suggestions...Please (not for the weak stomach)

    Hi. So sorry you are having these issues! First off make sure you are sipping and sipping slowly. I was given one of this little medicine cups you get worh liquid medicine and told to drink one of...
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    Re: Hiatal Hernia

    When I had my surgery I didn't know I had a hernia. During the surgery my surgeon discovered the hernia repaired it at that time. From what I understand it is pretty typical to repair a hernia at the...
  6. Thread: Almonds

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    Re: Almonds

    I'm 5 weeks out and eating nuts. I saw my surgeon today and he said the best buts to eat are pistachios or almonds. Almonds you can have 14 for a serving and pistachios you can have twice that he...
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    Re: Stall stall stall!

    I'm there with you. I'm 4 weeks out and I'm down 26 pounds and 14 inches but have been in a stall +/- a pound or two for nearly two weeks now. I too am frustrated as I am drinking my fluid and...
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    Re: Hard to decide what to eat

    Protein bars are a good option. My surgeon told me at that point to have one bar a day. I am with you though, eating just isn't as enjoyable as it used to be. I have to remind myself to eat. Good...
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    Re: Plastic Surgery Saturday ...6/1/13

    Good luck and prayers sent your way! If you don't mind my asking, how tall are you? Also how much is this costing in Mexico? Please keep us posted on your progress and post pics as well. You'll do...
  10. Re: New member from Kansas, surgery date set for June 19th! Needing help deciding between lapband and the sleeve

    I nursed with the lapband but not so soon after surgery. When nursing you are giving a lot of nutrients to the baby and with either surgery you are going to be on a limited caloric intSke and it...
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    Re: Waterbeds and a gastric sleeve?

    Not sure about a waterbed. Is it the real sloshy kind or more firm? I had surgery 3 weeks ago today and probably started sleeping on my stomach at 1 1/2 weeks out. I had a drain so I didn't even...
  12. Re: Even thought about trying the band first?

    Hi I had the band in 2007 and had the revision to the sleeve on may 6 of this year and so far I'm happy with my choice. To be honest the recovery from the band was easier and quicker than the sleeve....
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    by proud_mommyof2
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    Re: 32

    Good job!
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    Re: Weird feeling

    leg pain you want to get checked out to make sure you don't have blod clots. Have you been taking all your vitamins and drinking all your water and protein? That may have something to do with the...
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    Re: I cannot believe this , I am so upset

    Praying for nothing. Try to relax. I had an experience a few years back where I had an EKG done and it can back abnormal. Pcp had me freaked out. He said he called it v marks and its like having one...
  16. Re: Less than 1 week to go before revision surgery!

    Hi I had my revision surgery last Monday so today is my day 10. Today I actually feel good! Be prepared for the possibility of scar tissue at your port site. I have found that many people who have...
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    Re: 3 yrs post op

    I too am intersted in how easy or difficult inks to maintain your goal weight?
    Thanks!
  18. Re: Great Mother's Day present, I hit ONEderland!

    Way to go and great attitude!
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    Re: Just joining

    I dont know what insurance you have, but You could check out Dr Louis Fox. He is in Dallas. He is my surgeon and I love him and his staff. If you want his number, private message me. Don't give up!
  20. Thread: Pills

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    Re: Pills

    My surgeon I could start taking pills two days after surgery. Said I could take my regular meds and supplement my liquid pain meds with Tylenol or Advil with no problem to swallow. I'm a little...
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    Re: I can't believe it's happening.

    Glad to help! Feel free to contact any time for any question, support or even to vent! Good luck and you CAN do this!!!
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    Re: I can't believe it's happening.

    Lol I hear ya. Any chance your could postpone your surgery just a few days to enable you to not be so stressed if you don't think you can stick to the pre op diet with your family OR think of it as a...
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    Re: total anxiety

    If you go to your profile you can adjust your settings to get email notification when people respond to your post. I understand you don't want to worry your husband, but don't you think he might be...
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    Re: I can't believe it's happening.

    What is your prep diet? For mine I had to follow south beach diet phase one which is high protein, no carb no sugar, only good fats in moderation. I ate a lot of fish and chicken. Vegetables except...
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    Re: nervously waiting for my surgery

    Walk, walk, walk and gas-x. It is uncomfortable and is my worst complaint, but you will get through it I promise! Oh and take your pain meds, don't try to be tough and stop to early. That was a...
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