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    Re: One and a half years post surgery

    Biotin tablets help with the hair loss...I take 15000 mg daily! And there is a wonderful shampoo Jason thin to thick....shampoo and conditioner fortified with biotin that actually strengthens and...
  2. Re: Questions for those 6 months or longer sleeved.................

    Interesting comments. I think that the stalls that most of us have experienced are because we ate a few things we didn't usually.....holidays are especially tempting with desserts and carbs and even...
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    Re: ** Very upset and crying **

    Read my advice on post called "getting cold feet...more advice"

    I am so sorry this is upsetting to you. You have to know in your heart this is the right decision. Talk to your doctor and talk to...
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    Re: Smaller Jeans...

    Congrats! I know what a wonderful feeling that is to put on the smaller size!

    My hubby still kids me because of all my new clothes shopping......Chico's and I are now close friends since I found...
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    Re: Why can I cheat?

    Boy lots of comments for this "cheater"......as if all of us haven't cheated on occasion!
    I had my surgery in May 2012 and I have been successful in keeping the weight off.....all 80 pounds of it...
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    Re: Constipated much?

    I had problems with constipation before my surgery because of some of my meds. At that time I was told to try 2-3 tablets of something called Super Cleanse. You can find it at Whole Foods or other...
  7. Thread: hello

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    Re: hello

    Welcome to the site and glad you are doing so well. I had my surgery a year ago and I am now 80 pounds thinner! My typical menu is as follows:
    Breakfast choices: 1. Yogurt and granola (if you...
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    Re: New Member & Hoping to Gain Information

    I am older ( I will be 63 next month)...I had been skinny my entire life. 5'6" and ate like every meal was my last just to maintain 120 lbs. I had two children while in my 20's and gained 65+...
  9. Thread: Breakfast

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    Re: Breakfast

    My standard breakfast is still yogurt and granola. I buy they Special K granola if I can because it has low sugar content and it does not raisins only almonds and I use Greek Yogurt with 14-15 grams...
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    Knoxville TN area and Dr. Stephen Boyce

    My physician was Dr. Stephen Boyce and he was excellent. My care has been superb. Very personable and his entire staff makes you feel comfortable. I have lost a little over 75 pounds since May...
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    Re: I hate protien shakes

    I understand where you are coming from. I have the same problem. I have tried the protein shakes that my doctor's office sells, the ones from GNC, Unjury that I ordered via mail, and just about...
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    Re: Any regrets?

    I kind of went thru a little regret. I had my surgery on May 8 and I am down 45 pounds. I was taking a total of 17 different medications for cholestrol, blood pressue, RA, thyroid, aspirin therapy,...
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    Trouble with Swallowing Vitamins and diet

    My surgery was May 8 and I am down 40 pounds. However, I am really having difficulty taking the vitamins. For first month doctor had me taking powder vitamins (they were gritty and didn't mix well...
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    Re: Protein and vitamins

    Sam's Club has a choc protein drink with 30 grams of protein. It's by Premier Nutrition only 5 gr of carbs and 30 grams protein in 11 ounces so I add ice and blend and its rather tasty.
  15. Re: Please explain to me why anyone would be happy eating 1-2 oz. of food per meal??!!?

    I had the same thoughts when I was considering this surgery. I am a woman who has ALWAYS enjoyed her food and because I had what is called Hashimotos Thyroid I never gained weight even though I ate...
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    Re: really confused need some help here

    Your nutritionist sounds a little like the one I have. I had my surgery on May 8 and I am now down 40 pounds. I am bad about not working out regularly---I have never liked going to a gym so that is...
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    Re: Starting puréed today!!!!

    Love the reference to the He-man Women Haters Club.....just saw the Little Rascals movie a week or so ago and it really made me laugh! I especially get a kick out of it because I have a little seven...
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    Re: "Feur De Lis" Abdominoplasty

    I believe what you are referring to is the "anchor", the "vertical" or "Fleur-de-lys" abdominoplasty. This involves removing not only the lower abdominal skin and fat, but also adding a...
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    Re: Protein Drink

    Is it a whey or soy based product? That seems to be my biggest problem----I dont like taste of soy or whey and most of the protein drinks have one of those.
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    Re: Hope this is not TMI........

    This is not unusual. When I first came home I went five days without going. My doctor had me take Milk of Magnesia-but only a small dose and it worked right away. Also, taking a priobiotic every...
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    Re: Already tired of liquid phase

    I had my surgery May 8 and I am tired of the clear liquids, too. My doctor's nurse called me about five days after I came home and wanted to know how I was doing with the liquids. I told her I...
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    Post Op Diet

    My surgery was May 8...I didn't have any problems walking right away and sipping broth, jello and water. I spent two nights in hospital and its the diet now that is giving me fits. I don't get the...
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    Re: anyone in tennessee

    Not sure what area of TN you are in but I am in the Knoxville TN area. My surgeon was Dr. Boyce (New Life Bariatric Surgeon). I had my surgery on May 8.
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    Sticky: Re: Vitamin intake after gastric sleeve.

    Before I had my surgery I interview the two physicians in my area that performed Bariatric Surgery and both seem to have different vitamin recommendations. The doctor that I had perform the surgery...
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    Re: hotel in San Diego for 05/15/12

    If you are going to have a vehicle available and a support person to drive--check out Morgan Run Club--its a really nice resort that normally charges over $200 per nite but are now having special...
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