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    Re: Ice Cream

    Look up the blog: The World According to Eggface. She has a lot of different recipes and suggestions. :)
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    Re: The truth about "starvation mode"

    No problem :) Glad I could share something useful lol
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    The truth about "starvation mode"

    I found this article today and wanted to share. I feel this is something we all worry about at one point of time or another. :)

    The Starvation Myth
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    Re: beginning 5th day post op

    sounds like you're off to a great start! i had the diarrhea, too. fluids are important. i'm 2 weeks out and still have trouble getting protein in. good luck! :)
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    Re: day 3 post op

    i didn't have that problem, but your doc will take care of ya, i'm sure :) good luck and feel better!
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    Re: New

    congrats and welcome!! "the world according to eggface" is a good website/blog to check out for recipes :)
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    Re: Protein Shakes

    according to dr. alvarez's book, it can be either whey or soy. if you can't tolerate one, use the other :)
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    Re: Having Second Thoughts

    It is normal to feel this way, but it will be worth it. You can have those foods again, but it will take a while and it will be in lesser amounts. You have to ask yourself if your health is worth...
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    Re: New to the community

    I went to Mexico and had my surgery. Everything was very clean and everyone spoke at least some English. I never had any problems communicating and they took very good care of me. I also went...
  10. Re: Has anybody dealt with this right before surgery?

    The diarrhea i can understand lol I had that until about 5-6 days post-op and it started about 2 days pre-op. i think it's because of the drastic diet change. i don't know about the nausea and...
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    Re: Slimgin's Journey

    I understand how you feel, but remember water is going to be part of your diet forever, or should be. i didn't get much liquids in the first days,either. i was also really cold for a few days. seems...
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    Re: Hello fellow Sleevers

    i'm only a week pre-op, but i'll do my best :) welcome!
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    Re: Discouragement..

    I am so proud of you! talk to your wife and ask her to be more supportive. do you attend a support group? maybe she could go or if you don't have her read some of the posts on here and maybe she...
  14. Re: which one is the best, Bypass or Sleeve?

    well, i don't think it's a matter of better so much as what you feel comfortable with. you will lose what you need to lose with either procedure, as long as you stick with the diet. i didn't feel...
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    Re: wendysnewsleeve

    it should be safe to fly. i'm not sure about cost. i had mine done in Mexico for $5000USD
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    Re: One day post op

    welcome to the other side :)
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    Re: Pass port

    standard time is 4-6 weeks. you can expedite it for more money. i am not sure how much time it takes if expedited. :)
  18. Thread: Diet

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    Re: Diet

    five pounds won't be so bad. lean cuisine is good, but i really like smart ones by weight watchers. i wouldn't worry too much about sodium content unless you already have trouble with it. lean...
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    Re: Bummed........

    wish i could help, but i was self pay in mexico. keep your chin up and fingers crossed :) i hope it all works out for ya!
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    Re: Is it just me?

    i plan on weighing myself, but not every day. it's good to weight about once a week to stay on track. just my opinion :) everyone has their own way of doing things
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    Re: Leaks??

    eating food before you're supposed to will cause a leak. heavy lifting can also cause problems. from dr. alvarez's book "signs of a leak are: increasing abdominal pain, fevers, sweats, difficulty...
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    Re: Should I have gastric sleeve surgery?

    it's a hard decision to make. you have to go through the pros and cons and decide what is best for you. good luck!
  23. Thread: Hello!

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    Re: Hello!

    welcome to the board!
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    Re: Explain your screen name.

    well, my nickname when i was younger was shellbell and my birthday is 3-30-81. :)
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    Re: Who to choose?

    no one can tell you which surgeon to use. that has to be your decision. do your research. there was a lot of drama going on with dr. kelly at the time i was looking, so i went with dr. garcia. i...
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