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    Re: To sleeve or not to sleeve... Need advice :(

    You will be fine---two weeks is plenty---at least to be able to get back to work---I was riding my motorcycle after 10 days...so unless you need to do a lot of heavy lifting (don't!) pretty much you...
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    Re: Will Power needed.

    The small grilled chicken wraps (i think they're about a buck?) are a good choice, just ask for it without the sauce---and I really don't like the dry wrap--so I just eat the chicken and the...
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    Re: Help - 3 month update from someone!

    It's really what we don't want to hear...EVERYBODY'S DIFFERENT...lol...you will learn in the next 3 months what YOU can and cannot tolerate, the portions will efinitely take some getting used to, but...
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    Re: Having some severe problems with my sleeve!

    I saw Dr. Kelly in Mexico and HIGHLY recommend him---very compassionate man who loves what he does.

    As for the acid, I never had heartburn before the surgery, now it hits 4-5 times a week,...
  5. Thread: Failure!

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    Re: Failure!

    I also had my sleeve done in Mexico---I'm still going to "CRASH" the support group at my local bariatric hospital---do you REALLY think they would throw me out...LOL...I will make such a stink...!...
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    Re: Was Sick as Hell Last Night

    LMAO! your post made me chuckle!
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    Re: Garden of life RAW Fiber??

    I stand by the old wives remedy---a good cup of prune juice! or eat some sweet pitted prunes (they are like big raisins) get the single packaged ones they are moist and sweet! natuiral is always...
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    Re: Water? More like What-a-hassle, amirite?

    I have a huge problem with the whole 100oz a day thing---the first surgeon I went to see said that "Americans (he was fa foreigner) are obsessed with water intake---they carry their bottles around in...
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    Re: what am i doing wrong??

    LMAO! I have learned the "I HATE TO EAT NOW" lesson too...it makes me so mad at times...it seems like a chore now---Eating used to be one of my favorite pastime---no more--- NOPE! It's hateful! It...
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    Re: Will I really be better after the surgery?

    I had my surgery 7/31, I have not seen any of the posts mention how HORRIBLE overeating will make you feel---that ONE extra bite that will go over your limit will make you miserable!---so yes you...
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    Re: Feeling stuck,need to get back on track

    God, I'm so glad it's not just me...I'm exactly on the same boat---mine was 7/31 and I'm stuck on the same 2 lbs for like 3 weeks now---lose 1-2 gain back 1-2...Grrr! It's infuriating---I'm barely...
  12. Thread: Weird Lump

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    Re: Weird Lump

    My 'major' incision [the one just above and left of my navel] was lumpy under the skin (yes the size of a ping-pong ball!)...and it gradually went away...If it's freaking you out, definitely see your...
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    Re: Caffeine? post op

    I did not have 4 cups pre-surgery, but I would rather die before giving it up altogether---funny thing is I can only drink maybe 4-5 oz anyway...so I get my small with milk and sugar once (OK maybe...
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    Re: H2O......Kidney Stones......

    I'm almost sure kidney stones are a result of the things we eat and how the body processes them...since that is about to radically change, possibly the risk of the stones will also be reduced?

    So...
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    Re: Is there a doctor in the house?

    I thought you were NEVER, EVER AGAIN supposed to drink anything CARBONATED?? I pretty much have been making anything carbonated "flat" by stirring it with a spoon...yuk!

    So this is a MYTH?...
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    Re: Advice... Eating out!!

    LOL...love the gay friends! :)
  17. Re: Incision feel hard and warm to the touch and it is red

    Same here---hard, lumpy under the skin...and red for several weeks...the redness went away, but the hardness is still there though less and less every week. (I'm about 6 weeks out) I also put...
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    Re: 3 or 5 meals a day???

    LOL...NUTritionist
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    Re: Horrible Heartburn

    I know...I think that is what I take, but the warnings about NOT taking for more than 2 weeks is what worries me...probably just going to see my GP and see whathe says...maybe he can give me...
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    Re: I could get a sex change

    It was $5400 in Mexico (included surgery, and post-op stay in beautiful hotel, where surgeon came in person to see me and make sure I was doing well---amazing!)---Magnificent experience---have never...
  21. Thread: In the ER

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    Re: In the ER

    Actually I had hardly NO PAIN AT ALL...? Everyone is different, so don't start stressing because of someone else's experience. Also pain is SUBJECTIVE, meaning everyone PERCEIVES it differently too....
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    Re: Update on trip to mexico

    @ Juliebythec -- the Lucerna is awesome - crossing the street will FREAK YOU OUT!! LOL...but you do learn that all you have to do is step on the crosswalk (yes...in front of oncoming traffic!) and...
  23. Thread: Splenda....

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    Re: Splenda....

    I read that a study was done that found links between Splenda and Alzheimers...no thanks---I don't drink/eat a lot of sweets, so I just opt for good old sugar when I do---I won't be using that much...
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    Re: ONE month out?? How do you feel?

    @lftnj4nc -- Depends how much you have to lose...the surgeon will let you know what procedure would best suit you and the lifestyle you want to keep (I believe one procedure is more severe than the...
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    Re: Here we go...Surgery day!

    I'm in FL too---I'm about 6 weeks out, good luck to you. The first few days will be rough, and it gets better - slowly ;-\
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