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    Re: Not following the "diet"

    Thanks JG! It’s just so stupid easy right now and I don’t want to get a big head about it because I’m not trying to get slapped in the face with fat gain ..My struggle is definitely with the protein...
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    Not following the "diet"

    Hey all,
    Ive been doing fantastic and have lost about 70 lbs in the last 3 1/2 months. I have tons of energy, lifting weights, walking many miles a day, golfing etc. My doctors orders are to follow...
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    Re: Bathroom issues and stomach pain

    Christie, Thanks for sharing this..I had severe painful constipation after my surgery, the kind that requires a “full” enema every day for relief. Nothing worked, stool softeners, suppositories,...
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    Re: All was great until

    Finally back at home after 9 days in the hospital. After my second CT scan they discovered I have 2 blood clots close to my spleen that are/were causing nausea and vomiting. The last week has been a...
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    Re: All was great until

    So this will be my 3rd time at the E.R. in 3 days.. the worst part for me is getting stuck again with an iv (I know guys are wimps with this stuff) and waiting to get a bed. Last nights journey my...
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    Re: All was great until

    Last night around midnight I went to a Level 1 ER and had a CT scan. The E.R. doc said no leaks blockages or strictures and apparently talked to my Bariatric Surgeon and they discharged me(not...
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    Re: All was great until

    Hi Cyndi,
    Thanks for the reply..Was your experience constant pain or did vomiting provide temporary relief?
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    All was great until

    Today..I’m 16 days out and today has been a nightmare. I woke up fine and started to drink a protein shake when a serious stomach ache happened followed by some pain in my upper back. I figured it...
  9. Thread: Phase 3

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    Re: Phase 3

    Thanks for this thread..I’m on day 8 post op and can eat soft foods now and this helps.
  10. Thread: One week out

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    One week out

    Hi,
    Had the gastrectomy on the 24th and things are going well. Of course, the first day sucked but probably not as bad as it could have been because, I requested a designer Anti-Nausia med...
  11. Thread: Surgery Thursday

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    Re: Surgery Thursday

    Thanks for the reply sraebaer. I do feel fortunate considering its obviously not a requirement for a successful outcome in surgery. Im kinda going all out..last dance with all my favorite steak...
  12. Thread: Surgery Thursday

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    Re: Surgery Thursday

    Hey Guys, My surgery is on the 24th and I was surprised that my doc doesn’t require a pre-op diet. He does nothing but Bariatric surgery and is one of the highest rated and busiest Docs in Texas so I...
  13. Thread: Insurance issues

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    Re: Insurance issues

    Hi Christy, Unfortunately, I didn't have any visits to any Providers for the past few years prior to October 2018;( I think two years ago would be the only documentation that would be available...
  14. Thread: Insurance issues

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    Insurance issues

    Hey Guys,
    Im so so pissed and deflated..Ive completed my required obstacles per Insurance and Doctor requirements, so I thought. I was initially told that my UHC insurance required 6 dietician...
  15. Thread: Gettin It Done

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    Re: Gettin It Done

    Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone! Absolutely Truss thanks for reaching out, feel free to PM me anytime. Sorry I haven’t replied sooner..my father passed away last month and I’m in Az...
  16. Thread: Gettin It Done

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    Gettin It Done

    Hi.
    Been trolling this site for a while and thought I would say hello since Im pretty sure Im going through with the surgery. Im 41 male and am 6'1 and about 3 large, I live in North Dallas and have...
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