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mkardh
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what are Nogales
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I have lost 41 lbs since May 20th. My biggest challenge is remembering to eat, the further I get aways from the surgery the less hungry I am feeling.
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your dragon might end up looking like a geko lol
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So I have a tattoo of a small bumble bee on my butt (I call it my bee hind).... once I lose my weight and my butt shrinks will my bee become a "no see em"? lol
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When did you have your first steak? I am craving this so much, I am 9 weeks post op
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OMG I can't wait to take my first "skinny' vacation pics. I will go somewhere like Vegas, take like 500 pics and delete 490 pics because I look terrible.
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I am 5' 11" tall my start weight was 308 and am now 276. My surgery was May 20th. Long way to goal but can't wait to get there . For us taller women where did you carry your weight and how bad is the lose skin. I carry my weight everywhere, when I gain I get a bit on my butt, a bit in my tummy, and abit in my face.
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oops omg blonde moment, meant this as a reply to something else lmao
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pkb, I so know what you're talking about, because you have been on a liquid diet everything you eat for the first while will exit pretty fast. It does get better
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I would like to add to this question....How long before I can stop worrying about leaks? Every twinge or burp I think LEAK!!! I am 8 weeks post op
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OMG I was so there.... because you have been on liquids for so long now anything you eat is going to leave quickly, I was so worried this was permanent it was permanent but thankfully it isn't keep drinking your water so you dont get dehydrated during this phase
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When I went to MX I bought traveller's insurance that would cover me no matter where I was. It cost me around $20. I don't think getting extra insurance through the doctor is the way to go, but make sure you have travellers insurance that cavers you in MX.
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Ok everyone has talked about hair loss. What I want to know is who HAS NOT suffered from hair loss. Is this something to be 100% expected or is there a chance some of us won't experience this?
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Wow that is terrible. I too am an animal lover and my grief is unbearable when I lose 1. I am so sorry to here about your fur babies. Don't turn to food, you've worked too hard to get where you are!
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I've also wondered about the straw thing...... why can't we use one? Seems weird to me.
