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  1. Nearly 3 Years Post Op - Weight Watchers...?

    Hi friends,

    In October of this year, I will be 3 years post op. It has been a wonderful journey. I've lost 110 lbs. and I normally bounce between 3-5lbs most of the time. I have been able to...
  2. Thread: Bad Breath?

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    Bad Breath?

    I have a question on behalf of a sleeved friend. I'm 2.5 years out and didn't experience this problem myself (that I know of), but I told her I would ask the group. My friend, Theresa, was sleeved...
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    Carbonated Beverages

    I intentionally have not had any carbonated beverages for over 2 years now. I stopped that when I began the pre-op process a couple months before my surgery that occurred on 10/29/2012. However,...
  4. Re: 211 days and I am not doing well Please give me advice

    A really good book to read is "The Emotional First Aid Kit" by Cynthia Alexander. it was written specifically for bariatric patients and recommended by the psychologist at my surgeon's office. It is...
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    Re: Surgery scheduled for 4/7

    Hello and welcome! I am 14 months out and am down 107 lbs. The first 6 months post op is when I lost most of the weight and it has slowed over time. This is typical for most people. But everyone is...
  6. Re: anyone else have issues taking their vitamins?

    What kind of vitamins are you taking? For what it is worth, I take Bariatric Fusion chewable vitamins (3 each day) and I do okay with them. My favorite flavors are orange and strawberry.
  7. Thread: Popcorn

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    Re: Popcorn

    I have no problems with popcorn. However, I would probably wait until at least 8 weeks out. Once I was 8 weeks out from surgery, my doctor cleared me to eat anything. Of course, protein comes first,...
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    Re: Incision Pain

    Yes, mine lasted for 4 weeks. Another person I know had it for 6 weeks. It is the incision where most of the work is done. I believe they also do some type of stitch there to prevent a hernia or...
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    Re: What protein powder do you use?

    I drink the fruit flavored Isopure drinks, either powdered or premixed in the glass bottles. I found, and this often happens to many people, that my tastes changed after the surgery. I no longer...
  10. Re: have to ask. sometimes its better not to know

    I was sedated while they inserted both the breathing tube and the catheter so it was no big deal to me. Don't remember a thing about it. They should also remove the breathing tube before you wake up....
  11. Re: Day 5 Post Op and my tounge turned white...

    I got thrush shortly after my surgery, due to the antibiotics they gave to me, as well.
  12. Re: How hard is it to lose more weight after 1 year post-op?

    Thanks everyone! Cowgirljane, you are especially an encouragement to me since our starting numbers are not much different and I would love to stop at around 155. I am continuing to lose anywhere from...
  13. How hard is it to lose more weight after 1 year post-op?

    Good morning! I had my 1 year post-op appointment yesterday. Today is officially be 1 year. It hasn't always been an easy process but it has made getting the weight off possible. I'm so grateful that...
  14. How Much Did You Lose After 1 Year Post Op?

    Hello friends! I had my 1 year post-op appointment today. Tomorrow will officially be 1 year. Wow, it doesn't seem like that much time has passed! I'm down a little over 100 lbs. The doctor was very...
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    Re: Female question!

    A nurse practitioner once told me that if you have to change a pad every hour then you are losing too much blood. I don't want to scare you, but if it doesn't slow down soon, you should probably go...
  16. Re: Those that had/have hairloss how long did it last?.. anything help with the hairloss? PICS INSIDE

    I forgot to mention in my previous post that I also took 10,000 mg of biotin each day, as well, at the advisement of my surgeon's assistant. So remember to get in all of your required protein,...
  17. Re: Those that had/have hairloss how long did it last?.. anything help with the hairloss? PICS INSIDE

    Most people have some hair loss with the sleeve and it typically occurs from 3 - 9 months post-op. Some don't lose any hair, while others lose a lot of hair. I managed it by ensuring I was getting in...
  18. What is the largest pill you have swallowed after surgery?

    Hi friends. What is the largest pill you have swallowed after your gastric sleeve surgery? Has anyone ever swallowed a large pill, similar to the size of those horse pills you get in a GNC vitamin...
  19. Thread: Hair loss??

    by RhondaK72
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    Re: Hair loss??

    Hi Bella. Most people have some hair loss with the sleeve and it typically occurs from 3 - 9 months post-op. Some don't lose any hair, while others lose a lot of hair. But for most people with the...
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    Re: Horrible Heartburn

    I take Omeprazole (aka Prilosec) on a regular basis, prescribed by my surgeon. You can buy it over the counter, but I think he prescribes it to help save me money. Heartburn is common with the...
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    Re: Is it wig time????

    I took ten thousand milligrams of biotin as well as iron and zinc in addition to my bariatric vitamins everyday, and that significantly slowed down the hair loss for me. I also used some shampoo,...
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    Re: Pain on left side post op 11 days

    Hmmm, the PA that talked to you doesn't seem very informed, based on my own experience. I had severe pain in my left side that lasted about 4 weeks. I was told that this is normal, because of the...
  23. Thread: Steroids

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    Steroids

    Hi there. I was recently diagnosed with a sinus infection. My primary care doctor wants me to take a prednisone medrol dose pack (steroids) with some antibiotics. Has anyone taken steroids after...
  24. Thread: Pain level

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    Re: Pain level

    Yes, it hurt more that I expected it to and especially after I woke up from surgery. The important thing is to continue taking your pain meds when you get home and stay ahead of it. I took my pain...
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    Officially in Onederland and NSV :)

    Last week, at 31 weeks post op, I entered Onederland and that feels so great. It has been several years and it seems surreal. I'm so glad I did this surgery, because I feel like I finally have...
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