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Grider

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  1. I’m 9 mo out GS. Slow weight loss, achy n tired. One gym run I’m done for the day. Blood work showed one part of thyroid test low. I read that with sleeve should crush your pill. I on genetic Synthroid . Called the Dr for instructions, not heard back. By next week calling a endocrinologist for an appointment. Very disappointed. So much can do, retired, and have time and place, just no energy ? any tricks ?
  2.    Tomo reacted to a post in a topic: Stall
  3. Takes time for the body to adjust. I started to lose after 3 months. Then stall and now I’m loosing again. Metabolism, water, medication , too much food, too little food, hormones, all play into and and everyone is different. Trust the process and you will start to see changes.
  4. When I first got sleeved mashed potatoes was my thing. Everything went in that bowl. One thing is true, you change. Things I ate before - ugh, things I thought could not eat, I do great. One good I can always count on. hamburgers. Easy peasy, no bread. Can’t eat pickles. Chicken so so. I can’t do sausages. None. Some eat everything I can’t. Can’t eat cake. What may have air or greasy or won’t break down, can’t do. I do spring mix salads. No romaine or iceberg. No cucumbers. I can eat eggs, some can’t. Expect changes. I don’t do plain water often, but when I do. It’s a sip or hits like a log in my tummy.
  5. I mix with unsweetened tea. Only 1/3 of the bottle per sitting
  6. I get pain when eat too fast or too much. Some foods like bread, rice or mashed potatoes omg —-ouuu. Quick relief. Gas X carry it everywhere. But portions are very important. Slow down eat in portions. Italians, take alll day to eat. Start at 7 and end at 11 pm. Think that way. Eat. Stop n then maybe eat more in 5 min. I only use little plates at home. No straws and slow in the drinking . Gulping is pain. GS 07/22.
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  8. I too am suffering with fatigue. One pool exercise routine and I’m exhausted but not every day. Some days getting up is a challenge. I don’t like cold, so hope it’s that. I walked two miles one evening, it was great, but next morning was exhausted. Blood work seems ok. Yes I’m 70, but this is weird. I read some COVID patients experience this much later. I can’t seem to get answers. I take my multi vitas, Protein, vitamin B12 and Vita D 50K per week. Go to gym almost every day for pool or walk, bike, so trying to build muscle. Slow looser. Sleeve last July. Lost 30 lbs so far, so it’s not that I’m depleted. Ughh
  9.    Blessd1 reacted to a post in a topic: 7 day post op mental breakdown
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  11.    Grider reacted to a post in a topic: Kombucha or no?
  12.    riverlady241 reacted to a post in a topic: June 2022 surgery buddies
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  16. Wee!! Good luck. Stay calm all will be great after a few moments in time. I got my date finally - July 6.
  17.    NewKindaMe reacted to a post in a topic: Psychology appt anxious
  18.    Grider reacted to a post in a topic: Dumping And Such...
  19. Funny never find anyone in your city.
  20. I had a lap band 11 yrs ago Ins paid all but about $3k and some dr bills. I ended up getting a part time to clear them up. Now retired n with both Ins., it’s a blessing.
  21.    sprukop0924 reacted to a post in a topic: May 2022 surgery?
  22. Don’t know where “love” lives, but I don’t have that address. I’ve been married n divorced had 3 sons n now grands. Still have some miles left maybe if I get this true thinning out might find a fella to hang with. Been by myself since 2004
  23. Medicare pays a lot of it. Between my private ins and Medicare it’s probably pretty much free. Can’t wait ?
  24.    Grider reacted to a post in a topic: May 2022 surgery?
  25.    sprukop0924 reacted to a post in a topic: May 2022 surgery?
  26. They only want to make sure you won’t go screaming out the surgery room when you have the cup put over your mouth. Or really have issues of depression etc where could not handle a major surgery that is life changing.
  27. I have the last dietitian appt June 20 / the GP, Ins approval n last appt w Surgeon. I’m thinking all should be done by July. Hope so! The 5 lbs as weight lost?

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