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Sparklette

Gastric Bypass Patients
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  1. True/false questioner with a short interview.
  2. I want to start running aswell, I've been making excuses, saying that I'm not ready, it'll be too much blah blah blah. But I really want to, I'm just scared i guess. I think we just have to dive in and do it, listen to our bodies so we know when to stop. Good luck.
  3. I had half of a sweet potato for dinner tonight, it was super yummy.
  4. I was required to see a therapist for 6 months before surgery. I've continued going to see her through this journey, it's very beneficial to be able to talk with someone about the happenings of this new life.
  5. I was silently petrified of getting a catheter, I didn't want to say anything though. I woke up with out one, Although they were going to put one in if I didn't urinate within 6 hours after surgery. everything was fine though.
  6. The first post op month I had a lot of cravings. And a lot of emotional upheavals. I hat a lot of anxiety that made me want tp eat. It is hard when you have your vices taken away. I quit smoking in febuary and three months later I haf my food taken away as well. The first month id the hardest. You slowly learn to cope and have other outlets. When I feel anxious now I go for a walk or swim or take a nap or bubble bath. Its a struggle but it is worth it
  7. Good luck and Congratulations
  8. I just know that I get nauseous if I drink too soon after eating.
  9. My best friend is my number one cheer leader. We have been through everythib g together and we are not letting this dynamic change break us either. We talked about it before surgery what would happens when I get smaller. She said that I would be her new barbie doll and would take me shoping all the time. I am lucky enougj to not have a boyfriend to break up whith when I get attention. Lol
  10. Change up your diet/exercise routine. When your body gets set in to a steady metabolic rate, your losing slows. Add more Protein, or more exercise, vary your nutrition, check your Vitamins, consult with your doc.
  11. Eek. Thats not fun
  12. I am dumping on orange juice. Mighty unpleasant. What is the worst thing y'all have dumped on?
  13. I am doing good. I am down a littlw more than 75lbs. I dont know for sure I uust got back from a trip and havent gone to get weighed. I eat very little also. And I exercised three to four days a week.
  14. Go Mami! You look hot!
  15. For me Dumping is severe cramps quickly followed by explosive diarrhea.
  16. That's crazy, Even though it is an elective surgery, the surgeon did something wrong and needs to be held accountable. That's BS! It took one of my good friends three appeals to get approved for SSDI, she had back issues and couldn't get around with out pain. Just keep your head up, things will get better.
  17. You have to learn to read and understand your new body. There is a learning curve, I took about three weeks before I recognized the signs of being full.
  18. Wow, I'm so sorry about your family's situation. That's awful. Social security hates everyone, and nobody gets approved the first time. Have y'all taken any legal action against the surgeon? I know money won't make your husband's ailments to go away, but the surgeon needs to be held accountable. I wish you all the best.
  19. I would have had some words for that employee and the manager. That s rude. What if you were jist shopoing for someone else. It really isnt that idiots business. I would have words and then leave an never go back to that store.
  20. It's really hard to get approved for SSDI the first time around. You need to appeal, sometimes more than once. Don't get discouraged, nearly everyone is denied the first time, Just keep trying.
  21. Depends on the person. Some people dont dump. Some people are able t have a small bit of cake.

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