Everything posted by sunflowerchild
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Any tips for soda cravings?
They make a few different drops that you can add to water to make it taste like soda. For example I know they have orange Fanta flavor. Another idea is a slurpee that is soda flavored. Tastes like soda but without the painful carbonation.
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What Calcium Do You Take?
I don't take it anymore because I get enough from food but I original took bariatric advantage brand
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Post Op HeadACHE / ears ringing.. Help
Also my ears kept ringing in the beginning too and I read online on WebMD that severe weight loss and/or anemia can cause ringing in your ears.
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Post Op HeadACHE / ears ringing.. Help
Personally I get crazy headaches from artificial sweeteners. If I were you I would switch from G2 to regular Gatorade (a mixture of 1/2 Gatorade and 1/2 water). If you have any concerns doing this please consult your nutritionist. My team was fine with me drinking regular Gatorade in order to stay hydrated, take in enough calories, and avoid artificial sweeteners. Edit: I would also try a Protein shake without artificial sugar if just swapping out the G2 doesn't help. Jay Robb is a good brand to look at.
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What's in your hospital bag?
Just a heads up they probably won't let you wear flip flops because that is a risk for falling. Also they aren't going to let you take your own ibuprofen. They will be giving you medicine that the doctor prescribes. The only things I brought and used was sweatpants, pillow, and grippy socks.
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Dry skin
Maybe you're not getting in enough water?
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sweet tooth.....
I have quest bars or dark chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth.
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Daily vitamins
I took a lot more vitamins early on. Now I take 2 flinstones a day and a spray of b12 1x a week. Before, it was those plus calcium citrate, iron, and vitamin d.
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Rewards for pounds lost
When I got under 200 I got a manicure and pedicure. I think a few rewards along the way are good but personally not necessary for me to do every 10 pounds or anything like that.
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
All of the clothes have been spoken for. I will have more clothes available in 6-8 weeks
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
Okay so because Mimi requested first she will be entitled. If anything falls through sleeve girl will get second pickings.
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
@@MisforMimi I don't know what the precedent is either! Maybe there is some sort of guideline somewhere on the forum? I will check on that.
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
@@MisforMimi & @@SleeveGirl34 Maybe you guys could split them up somehow? Let me know if this works for both of you?
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
@@MisforMimi Can you PM me your city/state and zip code because this will impact the shipping costs. thanks!
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
I don't see the post where someone else is asking for the shirt. I only use the phone app so maybe something's weird? I'll try and go over to fedex today and if not today then certainly by tomorrow and get you an idea of what it will cost. I'll be in touch
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
Great! Were you interested in all of the items or just some? I think the easiest way to send money is through PayPal but it's up to you if you'd rather do a check.
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
Thanks! Just trying to make room for a new wardrobe while helping out some fellow weight loss friends
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Clothes **Free** just paying shipping!
So I have a bunch of clothes in various sizes... if you want a better picture let me know and I will send you some pictures. Like the title implies all the clothes are free I'd just ask you'd compensate me for shipping. Brand: Old Navy Size: 16 See Above See Above Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit) See Above See Above Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit) Grey Sweater Dress- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 14/16 Grey Short Sleeve Dress- Brand: Target Store Brand Size: Lg B&W spaghetti Strap Dress-Brand: Dress Barn Size: 12 (could prob fit 14) never been worn Purple Shorts- Brand: NY& Company Size:18 (stretch fit) Long Sleeve Sweater- Brand: Love Lola Size: M (could prob fit Lg) Cheetah Print Sweater- Brand: NY& Company Size: XL (missing tag) Grey Sweater with Sparkles- Brand: NY& Company Size:XL Striped Sweater- Brand: Old Navy Size: Lg Green printed short dress- Brand: Julian Taylor Size: 16 (stretchy) Black and White Print Shirt- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 16 (could prob fit 18)
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Quick help please...
This may sound crazy, and maybe it is, but I find if I walk around or at least stay sitting up I digest faster... Gravity maybe? Anyways try not to lay down, it may help.
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Dizziness
This happened to me early on as well. I wasn't taking in enough calories and had low blood pressure. I began drinking diluted Gatorade (not G2) so that I'd be sure I was always taking in calories and I felt better almost immediately.
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1st week post op, HATE sweet / milk things. Help!
I did broth with unflavored protein powder. You can try using lactaid or soy milk in protein shakes. I definitely was sick of sweet stuff at that point too but just remember soon enough it will all be a distant memory
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Hair Loss
I am 6 months out and it hasn't grown back yet but i am confident that it will.
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Hair Loss
There area ton of other forums on this issue so do some searching to get a bunch of great responses. Personally I had very thick hair pre op and lost about 50% of my hair 3-4 months post op.
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Peanut Butter
You can make your own custom PB2 powder @ myoatmeal.com. Haven't tried it yet but it looks cool, there are a lot of different options.
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Comfort Items
Sweatpants