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    Re: 30 day pre-op diet

    Great, Katt. Now it's time to get back to that vapor device you liked and remember - you will save A LOT of $$, plus your lungs will clear up in a few months. Your doctor will love it!! Docs still...
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    Re: 30 day pre-op diet

    Hi, KittyKatt! I am assuming you have cats. lol I have dogs and love them to death. Anyway. I started at 280 pounds a month before surgery & went into surgery at 268. That was three months ago -...
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    Re: Newbie (of course) pre opt

    I got on the scales today and have lost more weight!! I think getting the exercise bike is really helping as I am down to 230 pounds. I have been at 230 in a decade!!! Keep the faith everyone and...
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    I did a very bad thing.......

    2 months after surgery and I did an very, very BAD thing tonight. My brother brought home some donuts for himself & I ate one. I am so ashamed of myself and he is going to be furious as he likes...
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    Does this sound right??

    Hi, folks. I just weighed myself and have lost 35 pounds since my surgery which was on 10/19/16. This does not seem to be happening very fast for me. Does 35 pounds in 2 months sound right??
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    Re: Hello Gastric Sleeve Community!!

    Well, girl, ask away! You will get the benefit of those who have already gone through what you will and I, personally, love that. Welcome :)
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    Re: I am so excited!!!!

    My brother is home after his surgery recuperating and doing as well as can be expected. He has serious Kidney issues since he beat cancer a decade ago & I am convinced that has something to do with...
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    Re: protein powder

    Funny. My doctor says to get 60-70 daily and I get even more some days. So I guess different doctors say different things......
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    Re: Newbie (of course) pre opt

    I started this process at 279. Was 268 at surgery & after 3-4 weeks have weighed in @ 235!!! I got the surgery BEFORE I hit 300 because I knew it was coming and I was so withdrawn because of my...
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    Re: protein powder

    The main one I use is Body Fortress Whey Protein I get at Walmart. 2 scoops equals 60 grams of protein! Last night I added 2 scoops to a cup & half of protein almond silk plus 4 ice cubes and blended...
  11. Thread: Introduction

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    Re: Introduction

    Welcome, Chris!!! Glad you found us as this is the site that has been helping me through the process & it will work for you as it has for me.

    I started at 279 and, as of yesterday, am at 235!! I...
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    Re: I am so excited!!!!

    Thank you so much, Cyndi for your concern about my brother. He is recovering from surgery but is STILL not feeling well. They cannot figure out why he keeps getting kidney stones but believe they got...
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    Re: I am so excited!!!!

    When I started the pre-surgery protocol, I weighed in at 279. Right before surgery was 268 and now, as of today, I weigh 235!!!! Everything is working out as it should, thank you, Lord. Now I just...
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    Re: 3 Days Post-Op

    Thank you Tina for replying. I have pain meds for other physical issues I have had forever. So, yes I am taking pain meds and they do hope some. I forgot to take them the morning I wrote the above,...
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    3 Days Post-Op

    I am in a lot of pain. But other than that doing good. I tried to drink some protein drinks but they are going right through me so I decided to give me stomach more time with liquids (tea & water)...
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    Re: I am so excited!!!!

    Thank you so much everyone!! I am now only 4 days away from surgery and still could not be more excited. I am looking forward to getting home and recoverying enough to help my live-in brother, who...
  17. Thread: Antibiotics

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    Re: Antibiotics

    I agree with Donna, Shirl. I take probiotics to keep my good bacteria higher than the bad. Anti-biotics tend to kill off good & bad, so you definitley need them then. But I take them daily due to my...
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    Re: HELP! Important question..........

    Thank you so much for all your replies. They will help me tremendously. You know, I LOVE being put under. lol Talking to the doc & coming to in recovery room. Like nothing happened. Well, my day of...
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    HELP! Important question..........

    I am trying to find out how long the surgery will last before I see the doctor prior to my 10/19 surgery. Can you folks here give me an idea of how long your surgery was. I would appreciate as many...
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    Re: Better than Starbucks Mocha Frappuchino

    I will let you know for sure. However, need to go shopping first. I tried my first sugar free Popsicle tonight. It was yummy......BTW, I saved the recipe to my computer for future use. :)
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    Re: Back pain relief after sleeve anyone?

    Thank you, Sadie! We will help each other through this experience. Just hang with me & I will give you updates on my coming surgery & recovery into my new life.....
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    Re: Back pain relief after sleeve anyone?

    I have been a chronic pain patient for decades with the back being a major culprit. I will have my surgery 10/19 & am quite sure the loss of weight will only help my pain issues. I have been on major...
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    Re: Better than Starbucks Mocha Frappuchino

    Thank you so much for this recipe, Pam!!:o
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    Sleeve - 1 week away.....

    Well, I am getting very close to surgery time & continue to be excited. However, I have noticed some anxiety has come into play. I am sure it is just because of the surgery as with any surgery one...
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    Re: I am so excited!!!!

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I will keep you all posted on my progress and will be coming here for my main support as I do not have much family. Just a note - I am a 62 year old...
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