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    Re: 5 days post op

    I second imtad. In my pre-op training, they told us to not weigh for 10 days to 2 weeks after surgery because it is very likely you will see a gain. I went ahead and weighed anyhow (just couldn't...
  2. Re: New here! Looking for more information on sleeve for PCOS

    I also have PCOS, and am hypothyroid and diabetic. I had the sleeve last April and was losing weight really, really well (avg 10 lbs/mo), and was able to go off my metformin. But then I ended up on...
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    Re: Do sleeve's stretch?

    My understanding is this: yes, you can stretch the sleeve, but not by much, and it is very difficult and painful to do so. The reason is that the lesser curve of the stomach (the small curve part...
  4. Re: Peanut Butter low in carbs and fat?? Is there such a thing??

    I love peanut butter!! Peanuts naturally have some carbs and fiber, and the fat is mostly poly & mono unsaturated. It's all good for you, and for the amount you're eating, I wouldn't worry too much...
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    Re: I am a mess- and overwhelmed! HELP

    Wow, a big (((HUG))) for you. I wish I could hug you for real and tell you that you are going to be okay. You will be - you'll need some help to get through this and deal with these issues you are...
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    Re: A post from a long-time veteran

    I agree with everyone else - you have definitely not failed at anything with this!! You've lost a lot of weight and maintained that loss and gotten healthier. You may not YET be at your ultimate...
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    Re: sleeve and pcos

    I also have PCOS with insulin resistance plus diabetes and hypothyroidism, which can all benefit greatly from any weight loss. The weight hasn't come off nearly as fast for me as it has for some...
  8. Thread: Hello

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    Re: Hello

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and your weight regain, AND the bad experience with the nutritionist. I know it can be hard to get your head back in the game, especially with so much else...
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    Re: PCOS....back on Metaformin

    I also have PCOS but had to go off the metformin after surgery because I couldn't tolerate it. I was on 2750 with monster-size pills, so my endo dropped me to 1500 with the regular 500 mg pills to...
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    Re: no energy ever :(

    I would recommend getting another blood workup to check your levels at this point and see if you need additional supplementation, or if there is something else going on. I am tired and have a hard...
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    Re: What is the purpose of the 6 month diet?

    My Humana plan required the 6 mos supervised diet. I had to demonstrate some weight loss, but there wasn't a threshhold or minimum. My surgeon also said that as long as I started the whole process...
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    Re: 100 lbs down! Pics and a video!

    You look fantastic - congratulations!!
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    Re: Is it common to not be able to eat a meal?

    I found at that stage (and sometimes still) that every day can be a new eating adventure. Something my stomach loved one day it refused the next, and then would accept again a few days later. Keep...
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    Re: Frusterated...

    We all have our own demons and come here for support and uplift. I don't think putting anyone down for opening his or her heart and mind is very supportive. I don't think she is looking for a pity...
  15. Thread: Introduction

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    Re: Introduction

    Hi Christina! Welcome, and I hope you are doing well.
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    Re: Popcorn

    Lots of liquid to move everything through! Yes, it is a little early for popcorn - all those little tiny bits can get caught and irritate the staple line. My surgeon told me the staple line takes...
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    Re: Frusterated...

    Dawn, I would love to have lost 65 lbs in 3 mos! Oh my gosh, that's fantastic!! When I went to my 3 mo follow-up appt I was down 40 lbs from before the pre-op diet (316 to 276), and the surgeon, nut,...
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    Re: fear of not losing and stsying obese

    I've also felt that fear of failure because I have gotten so used to it with every diet I've been on in the last 15-20 years. My first stall (at 2-3 wks post-op) lasted for 4 unholy weeks, and I had...
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    Re: I Don't Wish This On Anyone...

    I stalled for 4 weeks at about the 3rd week after surgery, so I feel for ya! But it will pass - your body just needs to readjust. I found when I took measurements that I had lost inches, which for...
  20. Re: Was this surgery a mistake or what................................

    Hi Sue - wow, that sounds very frustrating. I'm losing slower than I hoped, so I focus on the positives. You are losing inches and eating healthier and very little fat - that's all great! Do you know...
  21. Re: i feel like giving up on drinking...give me the IV back. Need some advise.

    I found out I couldn't tolerate anything with sugar alcohol or maltodextrin, and my stomach wouldn't let plain water in. its really hard at first, trying to figure out what your new tummy will handle...
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    Re: Beer and the Gastric Sleeve

    Lol! also, don't forget that because we have much less stomach lining, it can't process as much of the alcohol, and much more enters the intestines and goes straight into the bloodstream. That means...
  23. Re: Your opinion on different brands of Multivitamins! HELP!!!!

    I take the Bariatric Fusion in orange flavor. I can't say it's like eating candy, but the taste doesn't bother me. I have to take 3 a day, and can take 2 at one time according to my nutritionist,...
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    Re: What does the "Easy Way" mean anyway?

    I used to feel that way. Of course, as I started really looking into surgery, I learned otherwise, but for me, personally, the opinion of it being "easy" was related more to not having to "diet". ...
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    Re: Gastric HELL so far!!!

    My stomach also doesn't like plain water, but as long as I add anything to it that doesn't have sugar alcohols, it is fine (lemon, tea bag, mio). I hadn't heard that about the pH balance, but that...
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