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lifer

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    Surgery tomorrow

    lifer replied to soniaJ's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Best of luck to you! Keep us in the loop!
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    I will join!
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    I had my surgery right before my 60th birthday. Ten pounds a month is perfect. I think we are much better off losing it at this rate. In my opinion, it really helps let your skin keep up with the loss. I don't have hardly any excess skin;). What I said to myself before surgery: "I can't do anything about getting old but I CAN do something about being old and fat ! " Best of luck to you all!
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    Scared

    lifer replied to supercomik's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    As long as you follow the rules, you should not throw up. The only time I came close was when I took the nausea medicine. Not gonna lie, the first three weeks suck but it's worth it.
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    Constipated

    lifer replied to terisis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Stool softeners are the only way to go. I still use them occasionally , one year out.
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    Dr Streeter did my sleeve. He and his staff were great! My roommate was a nightmare, BUT I've lost 100 pounds! Last summer sucked but this summer has been amazing so far!! Going to the beach all the time, lobster salad and I even had my first drink since surgery. ( a lite Cosmo )! Life is good
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    One year surgiversary!

    lifer replied to Healthier2day1227's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    My one year was on Wednesday. I've lost 88 pounds, which us exactly what all the info says I could expect to lose:). So happy with my decision. Not bad for a 60 year old!!!!
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    Internal Bleeding

    lifer replied to sweetxpetunia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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    Internal Bleeding

    lifer replied to sweetxpetunia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    You should call your surgeon's office immediately! Bleeding and pain are not normal! Please let us know what happens!
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    Please let me know if this happens! I had my surgery right before you in Wareham!
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    l I would be interested in joining! I think we had the same surgeon . Let me know if it happens!
  12. lifer
    Water is your first concern right now. I could not stomach the protein, no matter what I bought or mixed it with. At four weeks I was approved for all foods. Went back to Protein Bars and they are my lifesavers. Was advised to stay away from the really nutty ones at first. The Premier Protein bars are my faves.
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    Everything you described is normal. In six weeks you will feel like yourself again and you will love it. Enjoy the fact that you can get all your water in- that's your job now .
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    Pre pre pre-op

    lifer replied to stkysims's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I think this is a great option for you. The ONLY thing I worry about is that fact that you are so young and will need to say goodbye to beer and other bubbly stuff for a long time, if not forever. Other than that, this is a great tool to "reset" your life and relationship with food. I know I could not have done it on my own and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
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    Dehydration? Help!

    lifer replied to GlutenFreeSingleMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    A nurse at my bariatric office told me to take a nice tall glass of ice water and a spoon and take a spoonful every five minutes. That was my job for the day and it worked!
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    cold all the time

    lifer replied to shondaj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I've started to have hot flashes again! True story:(
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    Dinner tonight HELP!

    lifer replied to Kayleen1984's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Three weeks out? Soup or fish. Be careful not to rush things. You'll be happier with yourself in the long run. Your stomach is still healing, go easy on it. Also, congrats to your kids for their good grades!!
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    I want a cookie!

    lifer replied to 140icandoit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Stay away from white carbs! You can do it!
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    How did the support meeting go?
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    Is Age a factor ?

    lifer replied to gemi's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I'm 3 months out and will be 60 in November. I feel great and my joints feel even greater. The only thing I will say is that I noticed that my recovery took a week or two longer than younger patients. That would stand to reason, I guess. I say go for it, you won't regret it.
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    Glad I found you guys. I've been wondering how you were doing. Sleeved by Dr Streeter on 6/19. I'm over three months out and feeling fantastic!! It takes time but it is so worth it! I don't really know how to use this forum, how do I get notified of a reply?
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    Glad I found you guys. I've been wondering how you were doing. Sleeved by Dr Streeter on 6/19. I'm over three months out and feeling fantastic!! It takes time but it is so worth it! I don't really know how to use this forum, how do I get notified of a reply?
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    june 2013 sleevers!

    lifer replied to greygirl903's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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    Gastric Sleeve story

    lifer replied to klfierro's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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