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Everything posted by aviiva
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I Am Excitedly Nervous About My Surgery. Should I Be?
I have never thought of out as cheating because we still have to work at it. I think of it as a jump start. out reminds me of oprah. people say if they had all her money for a chef and personal
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3 Months Out With Pics! I Can Finally See The Changes!
you are beautiful be proud
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Back To Work
went back to work today I was sleeved on 4/4 I only told 2 people out was funny people were looking at my and you could tell they knew something was different but couldn't figure. some people told me I looked well rested like I just came back from vacation. it was not as hard going back as I thought out would be felt good too
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Post Op 3 Weeks - Hurts Everytime I Eat Or Drink - Will This Ever Go Away
my dr said sometimes the sleeve shrinks and they may have to stretch it out he said if I have that problem try to hang in and it gets better call your dr
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Just Curious
I had mine on the 4/4 and I lost 12 I guess that us ok
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Just Curious
what has been the average weight loss for the first week post op
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"the Hunger Games" Are Not Only Appearing In Local Theatres - Day 1 Pre-Op Diet
why do some have to do pre ip and others don't. I had to do day day pre ip to clean out my system
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New To Be Sleeved
I am now thinking of working with people who are thinking of having wls and those that had since it is a drastic change of life and.my dr said you can see people will make it and others will not s due to their mindset. positive attitude is the most important and is what they all looking for along with a support system in. place maybe not.only will I be thin but find a new job also I am an lcsw on louisville ky
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New To Be Sleeved
I had mine 4/4 and I am black tom. I been feeling great a little bored. I also have a desk job I am a therapist so I just have to sit there and listen to clts. the pysch of the procedure was the easy part since I knew what they were looking for. I am now thinking
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Officially Sleeved!
congratulations your journey has began. alot
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Louisville Ky
anyone from around louisville or southern indiana
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Sleeved On 4/03/12 :)
I had my surgery on 4/4 the only place that still bothers me is my left shoulder or gas pains of I drink too fast. walking does help. I am glad you are having an easy time.
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Protein Shakes
yeah you do. I don't even have a picture. you look beautiful
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Help With Preparing Meals Post Op.
my dr had me on clear liquids for 2weeks surgery was 4/4. I think I will make some soups. you are not going to be allowed to eat solids for awhile
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Protein Shakes
I had my sleeve on 4/4 I am having a really easy time getting 60 grams of protein in not to good with the water and I am normally a water drinker. I put crystal light in it but I am struggling. I had 48 oz is that ok per day until I can get more in . I know they are both important but what is more important. I an on clear liquids for the next 2 weeks. I have not really had anything else but water and protein. I really do feel great otherwise
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Scared
I agree I know this is a personal choice and everything of about perspective but to cut out half your stomach for 30lbs is drastic. good luck with your decision
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Staples? Drain Removal?
I did not have staples but when they removed the drain it was a weird feeling pressure. it came out fast. how come you had staples. I had foot surgery and when they took out the staples it did not hurt
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Reason For Time Off
I have not told anyone at work except my.bff who told me everyone was concerned about me. I was going to use the gallbladder one but then thought what if it really does need to come out. I like the hernia one. I was going to day a cyst on the overy. but I am going with the hernia. thanks
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Ideas For Full Liquid Phase
ricotta cheese with different flavor extracts and splenda is great it is a recipe on the south beach book. I had my surgery on 4/4 and my dr wants me on clear liquids for 2.weeks them mushes for 2 weeks then solids
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How Nauseas Were You The First 2 Weeks?
I had mine on 4/4 and have not been nauseau at all. go in thinking positive. good luck
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Weight Loss
I did not have to do a pre ip der. I did have to do 2 day liquid diet I don't think I lost really anything on thanks
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Weight Loss
just wondering when everyone noticed their first big weight loss. I had my surgery on 4/4 and I think I lost about 7lbs. I have been able to get in. all the protein I like, the premier shakes and the water but have not eaten anything. I am on clear liquids until 4/20 then mushies. just curious when I can see my first big loss. thanks for s all your support. I do not regret doing it for one minute. the pain has been very minimal not taking any meds
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A Month Out -49 Lbs.
you look beautiful be proud
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Post Op Diet Stage 2
I am on clear liquids for 2 weeks then 2 weeks full then pureed had surgery 4/4
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Sitting In My Hospital Room.
congrats I had mine on 4/4 and feelgood. not alot of.pain and was able to get 60 grams of protein in.. I like the premier shakes 30 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. almost got all the water in I have not eaten anything I guess the protein filled me up. when do you notice your first big weight loss?