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    Re: A Better Me is on the Way

    I have as well, but I have a really hard time stopping. I seem to be able to eat way too much of it, so I think i just better not start!
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    Re: A Better Me is on the Way

    Best wishes to both of you. It will change your life for the better, although at times you may wonder why you did it...when the old ahbits kick in,like wanting to eat popcorn during a movie, or what...
  3. Thread: Dumping?

    by T-Bird
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    Re: Dumping?

    Same experience here. I have had dumping when I ate something sugary three times now. I have had slimies when I over ate or when I eat chicken. I still cannot eat chicken breast, even when I chew...
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    Re: Restaurant Card for WLS patients

    My surgeon gave me one, too. I haven't used it though, although I haven't gone to any buffets yet. I usually get something like a cup of soup or a side of cottage cheese. Or, if we order appetizers,...
  5. Thread: Handling Stress

    by T-Bird
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    Re: Handling Stress

    I agree with Luke. Get that unhealthy food out of the house now and do something else to relieve your stress. I'm sure this was addressed before surgery. It can be hard at first especially and it...
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    Re: Duration of Hair Loss??

    I started loosing my hair a lot at 6 mos post op. I hoped I had avoided the hair loss by taking biotin since before surgery, but no. My hair is very fine and loosing this much makes it look...
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    Re: 6 Months Out with pics

    You look amazing! Good job. I am having quite a bit of hair loss too. It just started at about 6 mos post op. I have cut 2 inches off my lenghth, but I think I am going to have to go shorter because...
  8. Re: What do you order post WLS at restaurants.....?

    Mexican: shredded beef taco, beans w/melted cheese(I don't eat the rice or tortilla), shrimp cocktail
    Japanese: teriyaki salmon
    chinese: anything with shrimp that's not fried, pork
    denny's for...
  9. Re: Creepy thinngs I never knew would happen when I began this journey... everyone chime in ok???

    I have the same thing with the knees. I have to use another pillow to soften the boney contact. But, I love that! I just don't think of it as creepy. Yes, I have loose skin too, especially around my...
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    Re: Hair loss is a reality

    I am almost 3 mos post op and my hair is really getting thinner the past week. I have been taking biotin and getting plenty of protein. My doc said that even if we get plenty of protein, the calories...
  11. Re: For All You Post Ops Do You Count The Weight Loss From Surgery or When You Started The Program?

    I agree. I counted my from my weight when I started this process with my regular doc because I started loosing weight right away after that. It was me, it was hard and it was my weight. So, I count...
  12. Thread: Advice needed

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    Re: Advice needed

    Thanks for the update. I'm so glad you are finally feeling better. you did the right thing, going to the ER. Good for you. From now on, I hope it all smooths out and you can really enjoy your weight...
  13. Thread: Advice needed

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    Re: Advice needed

    You have been through a major event. Call your doctor and let them know what is happening. Do you have a fever? If yes, go to the ER.
  14. Thread: explaining

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    Re: explaining

    Small portions and exercise, just trying to get healthier!....Plus, its none of their business.
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    Re: I mean for real?

    Great!!!!! you did everything right and its working!!!! Good for you!
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    Re: HELP, I'm a SCALE-A-HOLIC!!!

    You are doing so great! Get rid of it and weigh at the doctors office. I am only almost 5 weeks out and I have already gone for a week with no weight loss. I think you are doing awesome. When I have...
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    Re: I mean for real?

    Take your measurements if you haven't already. That will most likely show results that aren't on the scale. Also, I notice I don't loose on the days I don't get at least 64 oz of fluid. I have gained...
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    Re: I have a surgery date!!!!

    Congratulations!!! Soon you'll be sleeved and livin' the high life!
  19. Re: 10 months post surgery....BEST thing I ever did for myself!!!!!!

    I concur! Thanks for posting. It is really great to hear how one is doing a few months down the road. You have done an incredible job! My husband has started calling me his little "Waif" instead of...
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    Re: Stall broke! Yay!!!

    WoooHoooo! I was at a stall too and had to change my intake to more liquids also. Seems to be a key to success. Congratulations!
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    Re: What can I eat??

    Chicken stuck in my esophagus and did not feel good. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese have been smooth going down. I tried salmon and raw ahi. Both went down fine. Canned tuna, not so good. Try a few...
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    Re: Did I make a mistake???

    You didn't make a mistake. It is a total lifestyle change and without the sleeve, it couldn't be done. Try to find other interests, go for walks, try something new like a craft or something. Don't...
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    Re: off topic..but im very upset...

    It is hard, but it will be better for you and your kids to be away from someone who treats you like that. My first husband cheated, too. I felt the same as Shoppingbeemom. I mourned the loss of all...
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    Re: not going to Mexico bitter sweet!

    A few years ago, I had a hysterectomy for fibroids also. One of the best things I ever did. My gyn doc tried several meds, thermal ablation. Nothing shrunk the fibroids. I still had problems and...
  25. Thread: Hello everyone!

    by T-Bird
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    Re: Hello everyone!

    I have learned so much in this forum! It is great because we all understand each other. It is like a family. I have made a great friend here, too. Welcome and best of luck. You will do great and be...
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