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Birthsjourney

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    OMG October 2013 Post-ops

    Apple melon flavor of Isopure drink is delicious !
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    In need of a support budddy!

    It tracks it all for you! That is why it is so great. I use it with fitness pal and download in my Mac computer
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    In need of a support budddy!

    I think it is waterproof! Even tracks your sleep! Ordered it off their website as most stores only carry the black or dark teal and I wanted the light green... I was tired of running to my logbook to keep track of everything! U can set goals on it and it will light up as u progress towards it ( tells u % achieved) pretty fun!
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    In need of a support budddy!

    Hubby got me a FITBIT FLEX wristband for Christmas... It tracks everything and u can download to fitnesspal.com. I am 64 and figured it out.. I know you younger girls will have no problem!
  5. 6 weeks out and I am only to have no more than 4 ozs! ( 1/2 cup ) which is fine with me... Anymore than that ..I am not feeling great!
  6. My favorite is GNC s Lean Shake .. Pumpkin spice flavor Or their vanilla truffle mixed with almond milk, PB2 and 1/4 banana ( can add Swiss miss SF cocoa ) yummy
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    Hair Loss!

    I purchased the cutest wig from Raquel Welsh wigs.com! Looks like my hair only thicker than I ever had ! I am ready in case ( and it will) happen ! Plan ahead? Lol
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    Please Help!

    Urininary Infections ( UTI) are common post op issues... I have had two...drinking more helps and the antibotic is needed to clear it out...Good Luck but don't let it go..it can go up into your kidneys
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    What To Expect When They Wake Me Up In Recovery!

    All I felt was relief that the surgery was over, successful and I was on my way to weight loss and health! Yes, My mouth was dry and my throat a tiny bit sore! All that is totally normal... NO PAIN, .. great staff caring for me!
  10. SherriB .. Does your surgeon know your eating things like popcorn? I had RNY on the 18th also.. Have lost 42 #'s too but was told never those things.. They can get caught in your stoma opening or your staple line this early .. Salsa has unpeeled tomato which can block the opening of the small intestine.. No acid in pouch to breakdown skins like in grapes, peaches , tomato or apple.. Be careful please ????
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    Hiccups?

    I was told they occur more often in patients that are eating that 1/2 cup of food entirely too fast.... My surgical team wants us to take 30 minutes to eat! Makes for reheating a few times each meal????
  12. I am type 1 but have been able to cut my units back about 70% and am not dealing with large amounts of fat cell producing insulin any longer!
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    Friday Weigh-In!

    HW 252. Day of surgery 245. Today 208 and thrilled for only 6 weeks out!
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    Friday Weigh-In!

    Nov 18th RNY weighted 252 at my high. .. 245 day of surgery. Today I was 208 and very thrilled with it!
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    From the album: On my way to H E A L T H Y

    Post op after open heart surgery.. My old lowest weight! Now at 208.. From 252 pre op RNY on nov 18 2013????????????
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    November surgeries?

    Happy New Year to all of us and especially to the November group! . Had my almost 6 week follow up.. Thrilled to hear I am at the 42% loss ! This after I was stalled at 4 weeks out and for 10 days lost and gained the same ONE pound! Feeling great and working out 5 days a week IS moving the scale down again.. At 64 I never even knew how to use equipment in gym ( other than walking lol ) I think I might actually enjoy it and my old folks swim class . ddc75cdfca.. Feeling kinda proud of the changes and my 10 Grandkids helping me find some "cool" outfits ...
  17. I am 65 and had many of the same feelings .. Even in the pre op surgery center an hour prior to my Rny by pass! I am also a type 1 diabetic and have Had a triple heart bypass and GERD so severe it damaged my lungs! I am now 6 weeks post op and am so happy I pushed through the negative thoughts! I am off almost all meds and my insulin levels are now at 22 units Lantus BID compared to 350 units BID! I could of written your post! I am down 3 sizes, have lost 42 #s and 16"s.. The surgery was not a big deal, very little pain and I was out Christmas shopping at the end of the first week! The easy part is that I am NOT hungry like other attempts! Follow your heart / instincts but don't be afraid to lose it all and get healthier than ever! Best of choices to you...
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    Help! I can't sleep.

    I didn't sleep well until about a month out from by pass.. My surgeon just says it is pretty normal and it will get better.. He was AGAIN right!
  19. If it helps .. I had a Rny by pass on nov 18th. I was told egg size but never more than 3. -4 ozs .. At 6 weeks out they allowed me 1/2 cup but to eat it over 30 minutes ( staying mindful of when I am full ) right now 1/2 cup seems to filling.. Your pouch will let u know ! Good luck
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    Newbie here with a question!

    My surgeon stays away from sleeves due to a higher amount of complications.. He has been providing WLS for 20 years .... I know many folks on these forums are very happy with their choices. I am only 5 weeks out from bypass and am feeling 100% and have lost 3 dress sizes and 39#.. And off my meds I had been on! Let your surgeon guide you through your questions and choices also.. Share your concerns with him. Best of health to you
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    November surgeries?

    Judy.. I am in that terrible stall.. Lost 2 pounds in 2 .5 weeks! Guess my body used up my stored gluegon and needs to adjust now ! I know I am still losing inches so I have to believe the weight will catch up ! My Rny was done Nov 18th Hope your feeling great!
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    TMI but...

    I take miralax every few days and it seems to help... Miserable feeling!
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    November surgeries?

    My roun Y was almost 6 weeks ago ( nov 18th) doing great.. Dropped 32 so far but I had that dreaded 2 week stall you here about .. But it has stabilized now! Love looking a smaller size clothes and finding they fit! Love GNC lean shake in pumpkin spice flavor or their Quest protein bars!
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    Name brand clothing size 20

    I'd be interested in a few pair of your size 20 jeans .. Can u private message me ? I would u but I am not sure how. Lol
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    Gastric bypass twice?

    My 32 year old daughter had a rounY done 12 years ago and gained back about 75% back .. My surgeon told her the pouch is not stretched as much as she thought! She just stopped eating like she should of . She began back on the food plan the day I had mine ( nov 18) and she is losing it right along with me. With all the protein and fluids she is never hungry.. Just like before . Try doing it like you know.... Hope this helps

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