John Pullen

Jan 3rd. Have lost 24 lbs after 10 days of LD
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Had my sleeve on 3rd. No pain issues or problems with gas buildup. Stuck ridgidly to LD and actually only used 3 of 5 Protein shakes a day. My wife says I look like I haven't had surgery other than 5 scars on my torso. I had appendix surgery last year and was familiar with what to expect. Also I had a great Bariatric staff providing guidance and knowledge for the last 6 months. From reading all of these forums it seems there is a wide variance in the process around country and world. The more support you have the easier the process.
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When I retired July 2014 I weighed 360. Tried to loose on my own and was 325 when I started process June 2016. B4 surgery I was 279. Went to get pants taken in and was told they could not reduce them by 9 inches. Bought new jeans and went from size 56 to 48.
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Mine was Jan 3. Has been a breeze. Going home now.
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Before starting LD, had a covered dish dinner at a church class. Had some Paella and chocolate mousse. dropped 24 lbs during next 2 weeks and surgery was 3rd so I will have another 2 weeks of LD. So far it's a breeze!!!
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Nervously excited!!
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Jan 3rd. Have lost 24 lbs after 10 days of LD
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Jan 3rd. Have lost 24 lbs after 10 days of LD
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Jan 3rd. Have lost 24 lbs after 10 days of LD
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Pre-op diet has 2 purposes. One is to shrink the liver and the greater majority of overweight people have fatty livers. Second, it is to prepare u for post-op life.
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Started LD on 20th. Had 5 premier shakes and was too full. Went down to 4 the next day and 3/day since. No issues or hunger pains. Dropped 20 lbs through 6 days!
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I am on the 3rd. Started 2 week LD today. First day has not been bad and still have one more shake to go. Hopefully that will carry me through the night.
When I started in June, I was put on a 1500-1800 cal
diet a day. Over the months I shrunk it down to where I was eating 1000 cal or less a day. Hopefully, this will help over the next weeks.
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Jan 3
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I am on the 3rd. Started 2 week LD today. First day has not been bad and still have one more shake to go. Hopefully that will carry me through the night.
When I started in June, I was put on a 1500-1800 cal
diet a day. Over the months I shrunk it down to where I was eating 1000 cal or less a day. Hopefully, this will help over the next weeks.
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Jan 3
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Jan 3
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I am on the 3rd. Started 2 week LD today. First day has not been bad and still have one more shake to go. Hopefully that will carry me through the night.
When I started in June, I was put on a 1500-1800 cal
diet a day. Over the months I shrunk it down to where I was eating 1000 cal or less a day. Hopefully, this will help over the next weeks.
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I am on the 3rd. Started 2 week LD today. First day has not been bad and still have one more shake to go. Hopefully that will carry me through the night.
When I started in June, I was put on a 1500-1800 cal
diet a day. Over the months I shrunk it down to where I was eating 1000 cal or less a day. Hopefully, this will help over the next weeks.
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Isopure no carb is good and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Premier Protein shakes can be bought at costco or sams. 18 bottle pack for $24. Occasionally, costco has them at $6 off.
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I was diagnosed with SA 5 years ago but probably had it ongoing 5-10 years b4. Last year I had nose surgery and this year had surgery for ruptured appendix. No issues with anesthesia. Hoping to have Bariatric surgery early January. That being said I am not underestimating inherent risks with all surgery where you have to be put to sleep. You always have to weigh the risks vs rewards. I am confident I will come through fine and will pray you do too.
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