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magicianbeautician74

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  3. Posted

    I had mine with Dr Ortiz at Mi Doctor Hospital. I believe it was previously a military hospital. It is not fancy by any stretch. But I was checked every 30 min or so after my surgery, my husband was provided a bed beside me and didn't leave my side other than when in the OR. English was not a barrier whatsoever, and they were very kind and compassionate. They are more attentive than they are here In Canada. You will be in good hands.

     

     

    Sleeved Sept 10/2016

    HW 267 SW 252

    current weight 232

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    For me they curb a crunch/salt/Fat craving that other foods don't satisfy. A few bites once a week or so saves me bingeing and gets my mind off of forbidden foods. We are in this for the long haul so I indulge once in a while. If we abstain we will likely fail ..moderation is the key!

    Sleeved Sept 10/2016

    HW 267 SW 252

    current weight 232

  6. Posted

    Hiya! I was sleeved on sept 10 and did not return to work until 3 weeks later. I worked only 4 hours a day in the first week, 6ish the next week.....so had a slow steady return. I definitely found the sink to be my biggest challenge, as your stomach muscles have been cut. The slight bend made for some pulling, but I used the Shampoo girl a fair bit. We are also an extremely busy salon so most of those days were without breaks or lunch :)

    I'm down 35 in 6 weeks and find remembering to drink is my biggest challenge at work :)

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  15. Posted

    Aw, nothing makes me want to stay inside more than the idea of blazing sun!! Walking is needed every day to keep your energy up, but don't make yourself suffer. I have a fit bit, and it will let you know if you are moving enough, you can also set alarms to remind you To move, or drink etc. just doing this allowed me to log 2-3 km a day in steps without any discomfort. Walking is walking no matter where you do it. Hang in there, it gets so much better

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    I'm confused, if you eat a thicker Soup all you are doing is taking up room in your sleeve that is needed for clear liquid? Usually it is a healing thing why we are restricted to clear Fluid. If you feel dehydrated then Water and electrolytes are needed! Are you sure you're not just head hungry? I was not permitted anything other than unsweetened Clear Liquids for two weeks post op. Have you called your surgeon?

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  20. Posted

    @@gabysmum the statement your friend made " you just need to quit eating" is the kind of comment that makes me want to throat punch people. Really??!? Like we don't already feel under a microscope every time we eat In public. And probably every one of us has tried starving ourselves as well. I sure have! Duh fat people need fuel too! Stupidest statement ever. People don't always think before they speak. :(

    This is why only my husband and doctors know my situation.

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    I went to a spa earlier in the week and it's the first time I was confident enough in myself to have a massage and I'd seriously recommend it to anyone - it was absolutely lush

    I also like full body sugar/salt scrubs. They're sosososososo good. Also, I've read they help with excess skin. Who knows if it's true, but can't hurt!
    I'm an aesthetician and cosmetologist. If you mix up coffee grounds and body wash to a paste and use it as a scrub it helps with the skin. It's very invigorating. Supposedly it helps firm and tighten skin. It's kind of messy. You also can use salt or sugar mixed with your favorite body wash as well.

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    Do they have to be unused or can I have a cup of coffee out of them? I always wanted another use to them. Thanks

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    I would make the coffee first. Not after lol

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  22. Posted · Edited by magicianbeautician74

    Ive had gastric bypass on may 10th. I have been stalkong these boards for a year. The one comment I about regrets that I have read is "I'm XX years old and I wish I did this years ago."

    Never read "I wish I waited another 5yrs or 10yrs. Ever.

    Count me in to wishing I did this 10 or 20yrs ago. I'm 40. Could I lose weight on my own? You betcha. Could I keep it off. Nope. Yoyo weight is truly not good for your body.

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    Not only is it bad for your body, it is destructive to your self esteem, your self worth and leads to many many many emotional disorders, eating disorders.... Etc. the list is long!!!

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  23. Posted

    HCG and 500 calories for 6 weeks at a time. Lost 45 pounds and gained it all back.

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    Oh god!! I did that one one and off for a year and a half. My hair fell out and I screwed up my hormones!! That one has left me with an irrational obsession with the scale. I can only weigh myself once a week now :(

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  24. Posted

    So here we have all found a safe, medically monitored way to lose weight yay us . Even under the same guidelines, our experiences are all as unique as we are. Being 100% honest, what is the most over the top, ridiculous thing you have ever done to loose weight? How did it turn out for you? Were you open to people around you about what you were doing? Our fails play just as big a role as our successes in our journeys, I'm curious if people are as "jaded" as I was lol no judgement, just honesty please!

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