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elyod59

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  1. Images added to a gallery album owned by elyod59 in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
    elyod59, a weight loss surgery photo album by elyod59 on BariatricPal. 1 photo in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos.
  2.    rosehips reacted to a post in a topic: Caffeine Quiz...test your smarts
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  4. That really surprised me. I would have thought granola would be too hard to digest for awhile. Keep us posted about any problems please
  5. That's what I use but I'd never seen the other things mentioned here. I'll have to look into them. I split the pill into 1/4 then just swallow it. My doc said I didn't need to completely crush pills as long as they aren't the big horse pills. I also use 2 Flintstones chewable Vitamins / day. A lot cheaper than the ones at the bariatric supply places and they seem to have the same vitamins. Remember to keep Iron in multi-vitamins 2-hours away from calcium and milk. Just learned that one from my NUT. Rick
  6.    elyod59 reacted to a post in a topic: Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D and Magnesium?
  7. They had me walking the halls at the hospital the night of my surgery and I haven't stopped. The only problem I'm having is my legs get sore and tired but they will gain strength, I'm sure. I live in Michigan and just bundle up and keep walking even in the snow. Now that I'm back to work it has gotten next to impossible to walk regularly but I'm finding ways to get short walks in. I've seen a direct correlation between walking and how much I lose.
  8. Am I missing something? All these posts are listing foods that are not even close to the diet I have for four weeks. My diet says full liquids for 8 weeks post-op and some people are talking about meat and stuff. I don't get it.
  9. Way to go Lizzy. I know you have worked hard to get to this point. Keep up the great work and stay in touch with the people on here. A good support network us really important for success. Rick
  10. I'm using Droid to access by mobile and I'd like to add my picture to my profile but I can't figure out how to access my profile. Help please
  11. I'm sure that by this point you have researched everything and prepared yourself as much as possible. Think positive thoughts and everything will be fine. My surgery was 1 month ago today and I have already lost 43 pounds. Keep thinking about that type of thing and lets get excited about this. Let me know if I can help with anything, Rick
  12. I'm always amazed at the GREAT advice and encouragement that I see given on this site. ALL of the above comments are right on target. Keep posting and you will have All the support you can ever hope for. I'm only 4 weeks post surgery and totally amazed at how much better I'm feeling after losing weight... 40 pounds since coming home from hospital and over 30 more before that. Good luck and stay in touch.
  13. I went to the ER at the hospital where my surgery was done. Tests all showed negative and they just want me to follow up with the surgeon next week. I'm usually not too quick to go to a doctor but with the way everything has changed after the surgery, I figured better safe than sorry. Besides, after January 1st I'm back to having a $6,000 deductible on my insurance and last night was free.
  14. All of a sudden I'm having cramps on right side just below ribs. No new foods or anything. Anyone else experience this type of thing? My wife wants me to go to the ER but its not that bad, just uncomfortable.
  15. I was sleeved 2-weeks ago today. I started tracking my weight daily when I got home and was losing 3-5 pounds daily. Now I'm only losing 1 pound a day. I'm scheduled to start stage 4 today but I'm worried I'll stop losing and maybe start gaining. Anyone have suggestions?
  16. I didn't know that was on the diet. I'm glad I found this app

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