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Everything posted by lovelyladynhouston
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How Is Everyone Doing?
Suzjay! Wish you well also I guess we have to continue to do the right thing and eventually the weight will come off. I guess
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How Is Everyone Doing?
#dcl what are u eating? I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast. Today for lunch I had a tiny salad with avocado it was soo good but cld eat a very little. For dinner I will have more salad and fish. Still stall went for my 1 mth visit Dr, told me not to worry about it. I walk 2 miles every morning so I thought that wld have help with the weight loss...
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How Is Everyone Doing?
I could be better! Not so happy about this stall going on 3 weeks now. Surgery date 7/30/12! Hope all is well with you and thanks for asking.
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Acid Reflux/heart Burn Post Op
Hey mcvickee, I'm just now seeing this. Yes I had surgery 7/30 I'm doing ok I walk 2 miles every morning and on,my off days 4. Haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks but I'm hangin in there... . How are you doing?
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Ihop/ 5 Weeks Post Op
Yea I will not be doing that again. Lesson well learned.
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Ihop/ 5 Weeks Post Op
this morning I took my daughter and nephew to eat breakfast. I tried 2 spoons of hasbrowns!!! O lord why did I do that I instanly got sick and started to vomit it was terrible. My kids were grossed out and embrassed
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Whats Worse Child Birth Or Vsg?
The hardest thing for me is when I do eat it feels like the food is stuck in my throat. That's so freaky annoying! So I just walk away and stop eatting, this happens like after to bites. Surgery date 7/30 I don't know how much I weigh cause I stop getting on the scale about 2 weeks ago
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Whats Worse Child Birth Or Vsg?
I would say child birth!
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Lovenox Injections After Surgery....?
Yea I did it for 14 days also. It's not bad the needle is really thin doesn't hurt at all.
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Bad Breath Help
Yes! I started brushing with baking soda/powder! It's now much better.
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Hair
I can't really think of anything that I'm doing different. I do take my vitamins everyday. I don't take botin are anything for hair loss. I know some people says u start to lose hair 3/4 mths out. Maybe!! just Maybe!! being african American there is a difference because our texture is completely different. I don't know just a thought.
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1 Year And 5 Days Post Op- All Smiles!
You look great! Pretty too.
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Hair
Wow! My hair is growing like crazy. I'm 25 days post op. So excited!!!
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How Many Days Of Work Did You Miss After The Surgery?
2 Weeks!
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How Do You Manage It All?
Dar1983, I take 2 gummy complete multivitamins every morning . They are good with natural colors and flavors. You should try them I got em from CVS
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Very Irritated And Short Tempered
Im a single mother of 2 daughters 17 & 11. My 11 year old is very very helpful and concerned about me. Stayed at her dads while I was in the hospital.,The 17 year could care less and has NOT!!helped me do anything actually left me at home alone my first night from the hospital. My baby girl came home the next day and has been helping me do everthing. She is a great kid!
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R U In Pain 19Days Post Op?
I'm also 19 days out and I have no pain! I do struggle with eating.
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Am I Alone!?!?!
@Texarkolina, what foods are you eating? I also had my surgery on the 30th. I'm so scared to try foods because I don't want to feel sick I tried mash potatoes and didn't like it. I can eat a very small amount of tuna so I just went back to liquids but my Dr, isn't to happy about it. So please share how are u coming alone
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Lets Get Everyone Yo Do A Weigh In!
Surgery 7/30 273 lbs today 3 Weeks post op 247
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Acid Reflux/heart Burn Post Op
Would someone please tell me how it feels to have acid reflux?
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Right Sided Pain
I'm having this same pain on the right side. I'm 13 days out and it's freaking me out because before today I haven't had any pain. I hope I didn't mess anything up. It doesn't hurt while laying down but when I get up and try to walk it feels terrible!!!
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Surgery In The Morning
Sorry I meant sleeve....
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Surgery In The Morning
Congrats! ty ur on your way!
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What Is Your Goal Weight ?!
Surgery date 7/30 starting weight 273 this morning 252. Umm, I'm thinking 170 wld be good I really didn't set a goal. I wouldn't be mad if I get to 160!
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What R U Eating 11 Day Postop?
I really want some grits but I like grits with sugar!! So I guess it's best to stay away from grits. For now