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Truckerchic

Gastric Bypass Patients
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  10. Sorry see you got a desk job, I've heard a lot of ppl going back after a week, as long as your able to get your water and protein in during your day
  11. Depends on what your new job is? Doctor recommend no lifting for ten days. Other than that being tired was main thing I dealt with
  12. Miralax also was my go to one dose every other day kept me regular, if I forgot oh man lol after year one I started adding more fruit and veggies and very rarely have to use miralax
  13. I'm in Lewistown 20 months post bypass. Good luck tmrw Debbie
  14. When I looked into out of pocket they did not require anything, but the surgeon I ended up going to all patients had to do everything whether insurance or paying. But since your a revision I wouldn't think you would have to go thru it all again. Do you have a surgeon yet?
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  17. It's head hunger, for me my new tummy was saying yeah I'm full, but my mind was like omg I've only have 2 bites I need more. You may not even realize your full because your tummy is still numb that's why it's important to measure and follow your plan. This feeling will go away over the next few weeks. I had RNY so my old tummy was grumbling which made my head do even more omg I'm starving moments lol congrats on your journey!
  18. Year and half out and I've had many "got to get refocused" times surgery changes our tummy, our demons and habits pop back up if we don't stay focused. Good thing is every day is a new day to make the best choices we can! Great job and don't be to rough on yourself
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  21. I'm year and half out and do between 800 and 1000, so 400 to 500 is good at your stage
  22. Yes this is ok and normal, right now you want to focus on protein and liquids over the course of the year you will work your calories up but as long as your following your plan, eating the right foods your body is getting everything it needs
  23. Just curious has your doctor cleared you to do Zumba? I wasn't cleared for anything other than walking for 8 weeks, just want ya to be safe congrats on your journey!
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  26. @@Pocahantas they do make a chewable and melts. I have found them at CVS Sam's Club and also Barimelts.com.
  27. I'm from PA, State College had surgery at Geisinger in Danville but I had RNY so guess I need to find another group ???????? lol
  28. I was on the fence between the two, after talking to my doctor we decided on RNY because of it having the longest track record and I had GERD. I have arthritis and am working with my doctor on meds still as I am a truck driver so that also limits my med choices but for the most part Tylenol works. I was worried about malabsorption also but take good bariatric vitamins, cost a bit more but piece of mind is worth it. My labs have been great. I am year and half out with no issues, I can eat whatever I want without dumping and reach my protein goals. Do research, press your doctor for more info, you need to be comfortable with your choice. Good luck
  29. Barimelts, bariatric melts they have a full line of vitamins and Celebrate Vitamins have a variety of forms, drink mix, soft chews chewable, quick dissolve capsule all designed for wls
  30. I am 45 about a year and half out, I have lost 110 lbs. Hair loss...it will happen for some a lot others a little, there is no magic formula to prevent it. I took biotin a year before hand and every day since, I have gotten 60 to 100 grams of protein a day since week 2. I started losing hair around month 3 and it didn't slow until month 10 but at the same time I was getting new growth. It was more of a thinning not notable chunks, my husband only really noticed when I pointed it out. Loose skin, I think genetics and age plays a role in this, drinking your water and doing some toning will help, some will shrink up others will not depending on the elasticity in your skin. I am a truck driver and have gotten no exercise, I'm not tone by any means but I don't have a lot of hanging skin. I plan on changing jobs this summer so I can get fit and I know I will tone right up, not to say a couple areas don't need plastics. Good luck

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