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Life style Change when it comes to eating
Me too.. Maybe because its looks crazy now..
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onederville
So proud of you.. You did it.. Im right behind you
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onederville
So proud of you.. You did it.. Im right behind you
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I can see how this stage can very discouraging
It gets better with every fill. You have to work out and since you can eat solids just make sure that they are healthy choices
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REAL FOOD AGAIN!!!
I drank the broth from soups like el pollo loco tortilla soup, I would go to different resturants and order their soup.. I lost 15 lbs in my first week
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REAL FOOD AGAIN!!!
Every Doctor is different..
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Back on the Boards!
We are here for you.. Welcome back!!!
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It's all happening so fast!!!
Talk to office mgr to see if you set up a payment plan
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Surgery in 8 hours!
How did you swallow a pill? That is crazy.. Everything is suppose to be in liquid form for the first month.. Get some rest and let me know how you feel in the morning
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Surgery in 8 hours!
Dont forget to walk and practice your breathing its important....
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Surgery in 8 hours!
I cant that it was done as outpatient.. I had a 24 hour stay in the hospital. I dont think I could have went the same day.. The trip to getting is grab a pillow or a big teddy bear and hold against your stomach it eases the pain. Is your vicodin in liqiud form.
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Do you know what I really miss?
I eat alot of turkey and chicken no ground beef, steak and I can eat leftover meat.. I can eat meat if reheated. I doesnt work for me
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Do you know what I really miss?
I miss eating me a good of meat without worrying about it getting sick. I cant even eat lunch meat
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The Harvest Moon Challenge
Name- Mommysmen (Dee) Age- 43 Weight as of Sept 1 - 220 lbs Weight for Sept 29 - 213lbs Exercise goal - To make it to the gym at least once a week Dietry goal- To get back on track and stop eating junk. Personal goal- To stick to weight plan Date of Band- 1/3/11 Total loss- 19 lbs
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The Harvest Moon Challenge
Name- Mommysmen (Dee) Age- 43 Weight on Sept 1- 220 Goal weight for Sept 30- 213 Exercise goal- to make it to gym at least once a week Diet goals- to get back on track and stop eating junk Personal goal- To stay focus on my goal Date of Band- 1/3/11 Total loss- 20 lbs
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The Harvest Moon Challenge
Name- Mommysmen (Dee) Age- 43 Weight as of Sept 1 - 220 lbs Weight for Sept 29 - 213lbs Exercise goal - To make it to the gym at least once a week Dietry goal- To get back on track and stop eating junk. Personal goal- To stick to weight plan Date of Band- 1/3/11 Total loss- 19 lbs
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The Harvest Moon Challenge
Todays weigh in 219.. Lost one pound
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The Harvest Moon Challenge
Name- Mommysmen (Dee) Age- 43 Weight as of Sept 1 - 220 lbs Weight for Sept 29 - 213lbs Exercise goal - To make it to the gym at least once a week Dietry goal- To get back on track and stop eating junk. Personal goal- To stick to weight plan Date of Band- 1/3/11 Total loss- 19 lbs
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Surgery in 8 hours!
Support hose to wear at night.. The breathing device is called a Incentive Spirometer. Walk you have to walk
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It's in there!
I sleep in a recliner chair my first night. But I still in the hospital. It was so much easier to get up. They made us walk ever 2 hours
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It's in there!
I want to tell I used heat pads to losen the gas in my shoulder.. The gas hurt more than my incisions
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Constipation HELP....
Its the protien thats making you constipated my Dr took me off the milk protien shakes and put me on juice kind
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It's in there!
Congrads on working on the new you!! Did your Doctor tell you to wear support socks at night to bed.. Walk every 2 hours for the first 24 hours. It helps
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Mommysmen's Before and After Pics
My Before & After Photos!