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    ! I'm doing good....although I'm having issues with my sugar or something right now. I fainted at work!! I was soo embarrassed...it's a good thing that I work at a hospital. I just remember getting up off of the floor. This has happened twice now.. The first time I didn't faint because I was able to sit down. Disturbing to say the least On a brighter note, I'm really happy to hear from you! I'm glad that you are doing so well!! What else is going on?
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    I'm doing good, too. Got a fitbit and it has been a wonderful help to me! I have been doing much better with getting in fluids and protein. My hair is shedding now, though. My hair is pretty thick so I hope that it won't be too noticeable. I'm glad that all is going well with you!
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    Hey there... How are you doing? I haven't heard from you in a while. All well?
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    I had some bubble issues, too earlier. It eventually resolved itself. How are you doing? Things, for me, are going pretty good right now. Happy New Year to you!:°)
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    Happy New Year's Eve Monique!!
    Hope all is well for you!! How are you doing, did you make it through the the holidays? I was so worried about the scale, I've stayed off it for a week and a half. I was pretty good through Christmas and stuff, but I ate things I don't usually eat, ham and bean soup, mashed potatoes, the topping off of pizza etc. but I made sure I got my water in. Well, I weighed myself this morning and to my surprise I lost 1.4 pounds in 10 days. I'm so happy!!! I have 11 more to go, it's slower now, but still coming off. I really think the key for me is getting my water in. 64-74 ounces religiously. All the best to you!
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    Hey there I'm doing good. Busy with work and life in general. Was struggling with head games earlier this week. Getting my head in the right space now. Now I'm just trying to carve out more time to exercise. How are you feeling?? Is eating going well for you? No problems swallowing or anything?
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    Hey there... I'm doing ok. I've found something that works for my constipation and the scale, thank God, had started to move again. How are you? Are you gearing up and cooking for Thanksgiving?
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    My eating is okay... It seems that as soon as I find something that I can tolerable and like I lose interest. I've struggled to get in 500 calories. I still can't eat enough to get all of my protein from whole foods. I'm supplementing with protein shakes. I'm trying to increase my calorie intake so that I won't be stuck eating 800-1000 calories for the maintenance stage. That wouldn't be fun! As far as the food that I've eaten, I'm cleared for everything, I've had no problems with anything. It all goes down ok. My only issue is the lactose intolerance. I'm pretty much eating meats first and if there's room, which there usually isn't, I'll eat some of the vegetable. I was eating a lot of fish because it's lighter and packed with protein. How are you doing?
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    Yes, I bought some Metamucil and probiotics. I'm also taking a stool softener morning and evening. The constipation has begun to breakup a bit. It doesn't help that I'm lactose intolerant! I've actually put my scale away because I was obsessing over the numbers I saw. (I say that like I'm SO strong! My daughter helped me out it up) You should, too? We're going to lose the weight, that's the one constant in this thing. We've had hiccups along the way, but we're on the right road! Before I put it up I was down about 44-45 pounds total. I'm happy that it's been put away because I find myself, throughout the day, thinking that I want to weigh myself. Not good. I wouldn't worry about any weight gain. It's probably water retention or your cycle? More than likely though it's the constipation Plus, you're coming off a medical situation/emergency! We're going to rock this thing!!!
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    How are you feeling Monique?? Are you close to starting puréed foods? How is your nausea? Better, I hope! I remember fat free cottage cheese tasted so amazing when I graduated to puréed. Haha!
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    I'm doing okay. Trying to get some constipation under control.I'm thinking of getting some Metamucil. I'm so glad that you are feeling better!!
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    How are you feeling today?
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    Much luck being sent your way!! Pureed will be delish after liquid!! You've got will the will power that's for sure! I'm sure that it will serve you well in this journey
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    Why is your liquid stage so long? Doctor's orders or? I'm realizing that my energy level is lacking a bit. One part of my job is easy, but other parts are very labor intensive. It's rough on those days!! I'm going to keep plugging along until my body is ready for the fullness of this thing called my life! I'm glad to know that you are doing so well Please keep me posted on your progress!
  15. @Davis165 - wow after your 2 weeks you were able to go to the pureed stage? That's awesome! I have to be on liquid diet for 4 weeks..I have my 1 mo follow up on 10/26 so I hope I get to move on to the pureed stage..I hope I hope i hope!!! I'm doing good surgery wise but I got sick so it hasn't been easy at all..I've been to work for a week and a half..first few days were hard but now Im back to the swing of things..
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I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Wife of 15 yrs, mother to 6, have fought with my weight as long as I can remember. I struggle with anxiety, depression, and moodiness..I pray about everything. I am a very loving person and hope and strive for the best!
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Southern California
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Spending time with my husband and kids, reading, watching movies, learning new things, being crafty.
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Human Resources
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Michael Feiz
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2015-09-28

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Hair loss and saggy skin anybody??

by moniqueg on 03-14-2016 at 12:32 AM
Anyone having this issue? Anything working for you? I'm 60 lbs down and 5 1/2 mos out. I feel better and look better and over all have way more energy at this point..Ive gone from 224 lbs on the morning of surgery to now weighing 164 lbs. I am hoping with time and exercise my skin will get better and I will stop losing so much hair..My hair on top is very thing and my scalp is more visible and so are my temple areas too..I need some reassurance that this part will get better???
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Not feeling well..😕

by moniqueg on 10-25-2015 at 09:30 PM
I had actually started to feel better..even somewhat normal at home and at work..and then come Friday and I've been feeling nauseated ever since...on Friday all I had was water, G2, protein shake and then for lunch my friend/co-worker brought me some homemade soup..it was nothing but broth and pretty good..i noticed about an hour or two after I started to feel nauseated..and like I had to throw up..and I've been feeling like that even until now..everything taste nasty but I'm trying to keep drinking

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21 lbs in 3 weeks..

by moniqueg on 10-19-2015 at 03:32 PM
As of today's date I have lost 21 lbs. 1week one was about 10 lbs and week 2 as well..this past week I only lost 1 lb. which I have mixed feelings about..but its better than nothing..is anyone else experience something similar? I try not to compare myself to others..but I am looking on the brighter side of things.. I hope I lose more weight this week so I can hopefully see Onederland by my 1mos follow up appt next Monday..is it weird that I feel a little disappointed that I only lost 1 lbs??

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Any recent sleevers? Any around 9/28?

by moniqueg on 10-15-2015 at 11:46 PM
I feel like I haven't really recovered yet from my 9/28 surgery. A week and half after my surgery I got sick..I've been coughing, running nose, sore throat..even worse is that from all the coughing i get a real bad sharp pain on my left side of my stomach..almost feels like everytime i cough something is ripping..i have to hug a pillow at home when i cough and at work i wear my waist trainer for support so it doesn't hurt as bad when i cough..on the flip side I am finally able to sleep now so I

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Weng back to work 9 days post-op

by moniqueg on 10-11-2015 at 11:54 AM
I can't believe I'm back to work..what was I thinking..there are several reasons why I chose to go back but I regret it..I am so not ready but now that I am I have to some how be back like I never went thru surgery and stay on top of my game at work..how long did anyone wait to go back to work??
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