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HypothyroidFighter

Gastric Bypass Patients
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  1.    Lanie992 reacted to a post in a topic: PREGNANT ! ! ?
  2. I’m 26 Years Old and 4 Months Out From Gastric Bypass Almost 100lbs Down And 6Weeks Pregnant I’m In Shock Because I NEVER Thought I could Get Pregnant after Years Of Trying And No Success I stopped trying then told myself After Surgery I’m Going To Wait 2years so I Can Get Down To My Goal Weight And Enjoy Being Small Then Start Back Trying NOW BOOM PREGNANT ???‍♀️ Will I Be Ok Will I Still Lose Weight I’m About 280lbs And My Goal Weight Is Between 140-150lbs ?????? I’m Also Worried About Nutrition And Any Other Complications For Me And Baby Getting Pregnant So soon I’m So Scared ? CLEARLY THIS SURGERY REVERSED MY INFERTILITY ISSUE ? AND NO MY SURGEON OR DOCTOR DONT KNOW YET I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY ?
  3.    Misha42000 reacted to a post in a topic: Getting discouraged
  4. Hello everyone Everything has been going good so far Only Thing I'm struggling with now is getting funded for my sleep study that's the last pre test I have to pass for a date I have done everything else I have 10lbs left to meet the weight requirement but since I'm close he will do the surgery so now I just have to do a sleep study but I have to get funded because I haven't met my deductible yet meaning I would have to pay out of pocket which is over $500 so I keep missing my appointment with the funding agency due to work so I Pray I'm able to make the next appointment which will be probably next week I just want a date already I'm ready for a new me I'm tired of having all this weight on me and so many times I've been ready to just give up On Everything Because It's Taking So Long I Have Blue Cross They Didn't require A Diet Program They only required Me To Pass All The Pre Test Which I've Done I'm Just Waiting On The Sleep Study And My Surgeon Asked That I Lose 50Lbs Which I've Lost 40 But My Weight Keeps Gojng Up And Down And I Just Got Off A 3Week Stall [emoji22]
  5.    angbet reacted to a post in a topic: Need To Lose 50Lbs Too Have Surgery
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  11. Hw 421.7 Which Was The Day Of My Consultation With The Surgeon He Asked That I Lose 50Lbs For Him To Do The Surgery Because Of The Possible Risk And Complications That Was On Wednesday 3/15/17 Leaving That Office I Wanted To Cry Because I Was Ready Had All The Insurance Requirements Only Thing I Needed Was to Send In Everything For The Insurance To Accept It And A Date. I Have Hypothyroidism I Been Obese All My Life And Never Could Lose More Than 3Lbs Before Gaining 10 So I Was Scared And Ready To Give Up By Now 6Days Later With My Low Calories Diet, Exercise, And Dedication I Am Down 19.7 Lbs I Currently Weigh 402.0 From My Starting Weight 6Days Ago Of 421.7
  12. I am Pre-Op And I Had My Consultation last Wednesday 3/15/17 With My Surgeon And He Asked Me To Lose 50Lbs Before He Do My Surgery or Give Me A Date(Not Insurance Required) He Also Told Me It Would Probably Take Me 6Months But I Told Myself I Can't Wait That Much Longer I'm Ready Now So When I Left I Started My Diet And Exercise And So Far I Have Lost 19.7Lbs In 6Days Am I Losing Weight To Fast I Feel Fine And I Think I'm Getting All My Nutrition I Eat Anywhere Between 600-1200 Calories A Day(Lettuce, Tomatoes, Tuna, And Fruit) I Drink 2 Protein Shakes A Day(Included In The 600-1200 Cal. intake) I Drink About 3 Liters Of Water A Day And I Workout For 1-2 Hours At The Gym. Am I Moving To Fast And Losing Weight To Fast Or Is This Normal And Ok I Actually Have A lot More Energy Than I Did 2Weeks Ago I Feel Really Good And I'm Loving This Lifestyle I'm Adapting Too.
  13. I am pre and trying to Lose 50Lbs in 2 months so far I have lost 19.7 in 6 days I think I'm losing to fast but I feel fine
  14.    starlight710 reacted to a post in a topic: Food suggestions
  15. Thanks Everyone I Need The Encouraging Words
  16. I Weighed Myself Today And Really Wanted To Cry When I Seen 409.8 On Wednesday 3/17/15 when I Went To My Consultation I Weighed 421.7 On Friday When I Weighed Myself I Was 413.2 Now I Am 409.8 I Have To Lose 50Lbs For My Surgeon To Do The Surgery Per His Request(Not The Insurance) I Wanna Lose That In 2Months I Really Think I Can Do It
  17. So On A Full liquid diet how do you do that do you drink 3 a day then the rest of the day just drink water I don't wanna starve myself they say it's harder to lose weight that way
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  19. I need food and protein shakes or powder I need to eat less than 1500 calories a day I'm aiming for 800-1200 a day
  20. Thank You and no just a low carb 1500 calories diet and I drink about 3liters of water a day tomorrow is my first day at the gym and I plan on going to meijers tonight to get some protein shakes or powder Any suggest
  21. I Somehow Have Lost 8.5 Lbs In 3Days When I Weighed In On 3/15/17 At My Consultation I Weighed In At 421.7 I Now Weigh 413.2 My Only Worry Is It Won't Stay Off And I Have To Lose 50 Within 2Months Per My Surgeon(Not Insurance) Request Any Suggestions Also If I Get Close To the 50 Lbs Should I Ask My Surgeon Can He Just Do The Surgery Or At Least Give Me A Date If So How Should I Ask Him.
  22. What about following the meals in the military diet it's only 3days but what if I eat that for 2Months
  23. Thank both of you for responding I'm hoping to see these numbers drop fast
  24. Hello Everyone I Really Need Suggestions On The Fastest Way To Get Down 50Lbs In At Least 2Months I Don't Have Any Insurance Diet Requirements But My Surgeon Asked That I Lose 50Lbs Which Dosent Seem Like A lot But My Weight Fluctuates And I Can Never Seem To Lose More Than 3-5Lbs And Gain It Right Back I Also Have Hypothyroidism And Just Started Back My Medication In February Because I Stopped For Over A Year Because i Didnt Know How Serious It Was Im Currently 5'4 418.2 and 23Years Old When I Weighed In At My Consultation on 3/15/17 I Was 421.7 Please Help
  25. Yes I Go To My Class On The 28th But I Want To Start Before Then And Yes Just Started My Medication in February I Stopped Taking Them For Over A Year Because I Didn't Know How Important My Thyroid Was I Didn't Take It Serious

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