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Things I will not miss...
ponchik replied to terry1118's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want to get rid of my back boobs... -
I peeled them off close to 2 weeks, they were gathering bunch of fabric from my clothes and it looked nasty. I watched edu video after the surgery and they said to peel them gently after 14 days, because they no longer serve the purpose after 2 weeks... I'm not a doctor though, maybe your strips are different
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I run chicken and then separately potato with veggies through 30 sec in my food chopper, it comes out as purée.
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Hah! Sorry, there is no favorite, but I understand that this is welcomed change after liquids I liked chicken breast plus mashed potatoes with canned peas and carrots.
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How much fluid weight did you gain while in hospital?
ponchik replied to bloreorbust's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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How much fluid weight did you gain while in hospital?
ponchik replied to bloreorbust's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 14 in the hospital, I lost it within the week. The more you move, the faster it goes away... -
Agree, I am so sick and tired of sweet, I got chicken soup flavored protein powder and now add it to all soups. It tastes OK.
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Thanks much for step by step instructions, DL!
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For Smokers : Have you been told you have to stop smoking?
ponchik replied to Nellie3803's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No worries, we are all swimming in the same waters on slightly different boats I agree with DL, there is bunch of folks here eager to help and share their experiences... My hubby never really got interested in my appointments and the surgery, but I am used to it already hope yours will show some interest soon! If you need to vent, you always have us -
I agree! Isopure drinks are nasty!!! Awful aftertaste and I couldn't stomach it! I think it's even worse than New Whey protein shots
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Is there anybody to tell me how to modify my daily protein/calorie goals in MFP? Would really appreciate your help my goals right now are ridiculously high...
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I can relate to the part of being bullied, I am on the beginning of my journey and never experienced such tremendous weightloss as you did ( not to speak of complications). I don't think you are paranoid. I don't open to strangers about my surgery and I will probably never do, but in case of the b brother, I think it would do good to both of you to have somebody in a close circle you can talk to and share frustrations... Plus he'd probably benefit from having RNY mentor like you...
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For Smokers : Have you been told you have to stop smoking?
ponchik replied to Nellie3803's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also remember that having good lung capacity is super important in recovery from the anesthesia... I was smoker for close to 20 years and tried to quit several times. When I was pregnant I didn't smoke at all but started again about year after giving birth... I quit again about 6 months ago, cold turkey; it is doable, but my hubby told me I was angry b##ch for about 2 weeks. I hope chantix works for you!!! Feel free to message me anytime, I know what you are going through! -
Anyone else counting down the days until food again?
ponchik replied to MrsS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes!!! I had my surgery on 8/12 and tried tuna on whole wheat cracker today!!! I know how you feel!! I was so sick and tired of jell-o, broth and popsicles i could kill for some crunch! -
I was logging for 6 months before the surgery, but since I was put on liquid diet 2 weeks preop, I stopped. I agree with all of you logging fanatics, it helps a lot and I need to start doing it again, at least to see what may cause my stomach issues and control protein intake. Thanks for the motivation
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July 2013 - Post Op Thread
ponchik replied to PittGuy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Hello there. I just wanted to tell you that some insurances require psych eval done within 90 days of the surgery. Mine was like that, I have BCBS.
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Oh, I hear you sometimes I think that my hubby is half deaf, but I realized he is just filtering my voice
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Wow, BigWojo, you dropping lbs like there's no tomorrow! I agree with you, people here are awesome help and support
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Good luck! You'll heal so much better at home! There's nothing better than your own bed
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You are so right, Leticia! I am afraid it is time to copy some of your notes and start putting them up thanks for good ideas, I liked the last one the best
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Protein shake makes me sick!
ponchik replied to PrettyMe's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
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Oh my... I feel better that I am not alone in my battles my hubby is sweet man, he cares about the family, but he has big problem with over-using the Facebook and Internet in general. He can read Wikipedia for hours, leaving our 1.5 year old twins watching TV and fight over toys. He is not working, I make money and he is stay home dad... Or maybe stay home lawn mower... I love him dearly, but I am so exhausted leaving to work at 5.30am before kids wake up, coming home at 4.30, cooking for the family, cleaning little bit.. And before I know it it is time for twins to go to bed. After they are in bed, I take shower and go to bed myself, because I wake up at 4.30, etc... And the story repeats every day... And he is homegrown computer programmer so he works on his software hobby all the time... I tried to tell him that it is not normal that sitting at the computer is last thing I see him doing at night and the first thing I see him doing in the morning... Kids are fed and diapers are changed, bit he never plays with them, talks or reads to them... I feel like the computer is his addiction... he says he is tired too and i know that watching kids is tough work, but heeey... i am also just a human being and not sure how long I'll be able to go like that ugh... Feels better to just rant about it
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water making me sick!
ponchik replied to Crkrjax76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found that only liquid in large quantities I could drink was warm tea with lemon. Try that. -
Don't be surprised if you get weird dreams while on chantix. I think it took it for a week and then couldn't take the dreams anymore and just quit cold turkey... It was a while ago though.