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  1. For those who were sleeved in March 2011

    I sure could use some advice from those who were sleeved around this time frame. I am loosing weight at a snails pace! I have to say that I am frustrated at best because I am really sticking to the...
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    Re: No weight loss lateley!!

    I am 3+ months post op and I have lost 38 pounds and that is including my 2 week pre-op liquid diet....talk about being frustrated and depressed! I am working out hard, drinking my water, getting...
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    Re: Weight loss

    I have lost 15 pounds in 5 weeks but I feel like I probably have lost more inches than weight. My clothes fit looser and I can see a difference in my body. Although, I have not lost any weight for...
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    Re: Stones ... Stones ... Stones

    WOW that sounds extremely painful! My symptoms are not to that point. I wonder if the increased amount of protein has anything to do with the increase of everyone getting stones? I feel like I am...
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    Re: Stones ... Stones ... Stones

    What signs and symptoms are you guys having with the stones? I am having some problems now and was wondering if I was trying to pass a stone or if I have massive UTI? I have cloudy urine, urinating...
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    Re: Slow coming off....

    Sadly I haven't measured but I can tell that some clothes are fitting looser. I do try on different clothes of different sizes to see where I am at. Thanks to everyones response to help us newbies.
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    Re: Slow coming off....

    Thanks for your information Diane, but I don't feel like its complianing......I know that in my situation I just want to know what is considered normal and with everyone having there own journey we...
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    Re: Slow coming off....

    I am hungry too and have the slow weight loss. I have lost 23 Ibs total but 8 of that was prior to surgery and have only lost 15 pounds in 4+ weeks=3 pounds and some oz per week so I completely...
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    Re: 10 Weeks Post Op - My Results So Far

    I have to admit that I am not loosing as quickly as I thought I would and I find that quite frustrating. I am doing everything that I am suppose to and I am just holding on to it for some reason. ...
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    Re: Constipation

    Thanks everybody for your post. Right or wrong, I broke down and had some coffee this a.m. with 2 benefiber packets and it was successful!!! The coffee went down well but could only tolerate 1 cup...
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    Re: Constipation

    Thanks Sandi I really appreciate your response. It reassured me that I wasn't the only one or atleast this seems to be part of the course for now. It made a difference....thanks again!
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    Constipation

    Hey guys.....I know this is a yucky subject but I have some questions. Before the sleeve, I dealt with constipation r/t IBS, but now 4 weeks post op from the sleeve I can not have a BM without...
  13. Re: What is the average length of time off of work???

    Most MD's say it is depends on your job type and how you feel. I am a nurse so I have taken 6 weeks off because my job requires me to lift and my MD has put me on no lifting greater than 10 pounds...
  14. Thread: Driving

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    Re: Driving

    My MD said no driving for 2 weeks and then no driving while on pain medication. Most people don't realize that you can get a DUI (driving under the influence) while on pain medication, but you can....
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    Re: Vitamin D

    My regular MD has had me on prescribed Vitamin D 50,000 2x week for quite sometime now and stated that it would help me with the "blues" and the surgeon has me on 2 iron tabs r/t amount of blood lost...
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    Re: Totally Flushed!!!

    The same thing happens to me too and seems to be worse when I eat too fast????? I'll be interested in hearing whatever everybody says.
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    Re: Gout+TMI+Not feelin so hot

    What is everyone doing about being backed up? I am having a lot of problems in this area and sure could you some advice. I am taking a probiotic and fiber powder in warm tea, etc.......nothing is...
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    Re: minor set-back

    Get better soon!!!! Many wishes for a fast recovery!
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    Re: learn from my mistakes

    I can understand what you are saying.....its like we almost morn not being able to eat and drink. From what I understand, it won't be so hard later on and we will be able to moderately allow...
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    Re: here i go

    Congrats! Read and learn as much about the surgery as you can. Thats what I did and it really helped me understand what I was getting ready to go thru and what to expect down the road. Best of...
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    Re: Prayers and Well Wishes for Sam20

    Many wishes for a speedy healing! Thanks for sharing the s/s to watch for...that is good information for us newbies to be aware!
  22. Thread: New here

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    Re: New here

    It is defintely a personal decision. The best advice I can give you is to research all surgeries well, this way you can make an informed decision on which would be best for you. I decided on the...
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    Re: A Bit Frustrated But....

    My insurance required the 6 mth process. I had to see a cardiologist, a psych eval, etc to make sure everything was ok. Plus I saw the dietician and a MD at the surgeons office 1xmth until my...
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    Re: Very Very tired

    I know exactly what you are feeling. I have been that way until 2 days ago.....taking a shower was like running a marathon!!!!! My MD did some blood work on Monday, plus put me on a chewable iron...
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    Re: multi-vitamin making me sick

    Don't take them on an empty stomach.....try taking after your protein shake or whatever you have for breakfast and see if that doesn't make a difference.
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