Laurallynn
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About Laurallynn
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- Date of Birth
- October 25
About Laurallynn
- Sleeved or not sleeved:
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
- Biography:
- I am a work in progress!
- Location:
- West Los Angeles, CA
- Interests:
- Cook, Swim & Bike Riding
- Occupation:
- Insurance Department Manager
- Name:
- Laural
- Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
- Cuneen
- Surgery date:
- 2012-09-28
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07-07-2020, 06:07 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Surgery Done 06/30/2020 in Member Introductions, Social Announcements & Good WishesHow exciting - you are on your way to a healthy new way of eating and living. Just follow your surgeons instructions and you will do just fine. Sip...3 replies | 147 view(s)
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07-03-2020, 07:34 AMI also did optifast, like KiwiGal. But only 2 weeks. And I did have a slight headache the first three days, but I knew if I couldn't get through the...4 replies | 393 view(s)
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07-03-2020, 07:33 AMAnnieG replied to a thread Weight gain, almost 3 years out and alcohol in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveKim, its easy to let anything creep up on you in your life, and transfer addiction is spot on. I had my surgery the same time you did; I hit way too...9 replies | 427 view(s)
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07-02-2020, 05:49 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Weight gain, almost 3 years out and alcohol in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveWell done you! Keep up the good work. You'll be back where you want to be in no time at all :-)9 replies | 427 view(s)
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07-02-2020, 05:47 PMI was on Optifast for 3 weeks prior to surgery. One item each for breakfast, lunch, dinner with the addition of 1 cup of vegetables (not potatoes...4 replies | 393 view(s)
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06-30-2020, 03:23 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Weight gain, almost 3 years out and alcohol in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveIt's easy to get into a habit that isn't so good for us...and really difficult to stop. I don't have any great advice unfortunately but I do...9 replies | 427 view(s)
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06-28-2020, 05:13 PMI weigh every day but if you do that you have to be ok with the natural fluctuations that can occur. It's the unnatural fluctuations that you need to...5 replies | 249 view(s)
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06-28-2020, 05:08 PMHi Ellie These sure are trying times. I feel so fortunate to be living in NZ right now. Sometimes being a tiny island at the bottom of the world...3 replies | 208 view(s)
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06-28-2020, 10:37 AMI do weigh every day, but its not as disturbing as it once was -- I think if we hid it (along with the 1,000s of other things we can't find) the...5 replies | 249 view(s)
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06-28-2020, 10:36 AMSames as srabaer :)3 replies | 259 view(s)
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06-28-2020, 10:29 AMEllie, peri menopause was like reverse adolescents! It is a process for certain. I found eliminating caffeine ended the flushing. My weight...3 replies | 208 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 09:03 PMI don't think the nervousness is irrational. It's totally understandable. In my case ignorance was bliss. I had no idea what to expect and as...9 replies | 353 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 08:57 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Widow to Weight Loss in Member Introductions, Social Announcements & Good WishesWelcome. You are certainly on the way to a healthy new you. There are some great people here who and very happy to offer support and advice and to...6 replies | 413 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 01:02 PMAnnieG replied to a thread Widow to Weight Loss in Member Introductions, Social Announcements & Good WishesWelcome! There are a number of us who were self-pay, but it was worth it! We are worth it. I am sad for your loss, but grateful you are caring for...6 replies | 413 view(s)
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06-24-2020, 06:57 AMWelcome! Ask lots of questions! It's the best!3 replies | 214 view(s)
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06-24-2020, 06:55 AMAnnieG replied to a thread What is the best way to track calories burned? in Topics About Exercise and FitnessI'm old; I don't get too much exercise, nor did I during the faster weight loss of early sleeve. But I hit my goal within 7 months, and remain their...16 replies | 3133 view(s)
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06-24-2020, 06:50 AMEveryone has to find their level of comfort; KiwiGal is spot on; on the other side, I have had 16 major surgeries (well I'm also old). And the VGS...9 replies | 353 view(s)
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06-23-2020, 03:15 PMI had never had any sort of operation prior to being sleeved and I was amazed at how smoothly it all went. Those general anesthetics are amazing! I...9 replies | 353 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:38 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Post Sleeve diet dilemma in After Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Before & After Photos and StoriesYay John! Sounds like you are doing really well. Good for you. I have a smoothie like you made most days for breakfast, not only does it taste good,...20 replies | 912 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:36 PMAs Above - making water a priority is a must. Sip all the time. I am nearly 3 years out and always have a water bottle with me wherever I go....4 replies | 275 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:34 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread How long after surgery can I drink coffee? in Questions And Answers For Those Considering A Gastric SleeveI don't drink coffee but I was told to hang fire on the tea for about 3 weeks. Is there a coffee flavoured protein drink that you could have?9 replies | 291 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:32 PMWelcome. There are lots of great people here that are very happy to offer support and advice. Hope all goes well for you.3 replies | 214 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:31 PMHow exciting :-) Totally natural to be a little scared but as long as you follow your surgeons instructions you will be just fine. This is the...9 replies | 353 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 05:29 PMKiwiGal replied to a thread Any Cauliflower Pizza Tips? in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveHmm...have seen recipes for these but never been tempted. Perhaps you could repurpose the remaining crusts into something else?4 replies | 223 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 07:11 AMAnnieG replied to a thread Any Cauliflower Pizza Tips? in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveHa ha ha....pretty much what I decided. We are that generation that doesn't throw stuff out, we eat leftovers. The great dread of cauliflower pizza...4 replies | 223 view(s)
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06-21-2020, 03:14 PMNothing different to add -- I do the same things. I've been at or below goal since 7 months out from surgery. Protein first, lots of water, then...4 replies | 275 view(s)
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06-21-2020, 03:12 PMAnnieG replied to a thread How long after surgery can I drink coffee? in Questions And Answers For Those Considering A Gastric SleeveI didn't have coffee for about 3 weeks -- but I stopped having it during the liquid phase pre op, and did have a headache but thought it was sugar...9 replies | 291 view(s)
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06-19-2020, 01:43 PMAnnieG started a thread Any Cauliflower Pizza Tips? in Tell Us About Your Journey Getting A Gastric SleeveI made one today. I found it to be a "slider" inducing toad froth. Taste wasn't bad (used Green Giant crust), but sort of soggy (I like thin...4 replies | 223 view(s)
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06-19-2020, 01:40 PMKatrina, even "back in the day" at my bulimic thinnest, I would never have had a 23" waist! My ribs have about 1/2" clearance to hips, so not much...6 replies | 315 view(s)
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06-19-2020, 01:37 PMWelcome to a wonderful support group. Lots of good tips - try using the magnifying search by topic, or post your questions.2 replies | 212 view(s)
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