arringtonc49
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I weighed my pros and cons Plus this support group really helped. I was so scared and anxious that I was going to cancel until I got on this site The day before my surgery. The responses I received was so encouraging that all that fear I had was gone.
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You should call your DR and let them know
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APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
arringtonc49 replied to MelissaH74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
arringtonc49 replied to MelissaH74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree. The weight will come off -
Question - can I get sick from drinking regular Vitamin Water?
arringtonc49 replied to Kelli Passalacqua's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Regular vitamin water has 32 g of sugar in it. Vitamin zero has no sugar. -
APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
arringtonc49 replied to MelissaH74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told to not ever take ibuprofen (aleve, advil etc) They can cause stomach bleeding. Believe me I know. Had emergency surgery because of continued use of aleve several years ago. -
Dumping with Gastric Sleeve - or is it a stomach bug?
arringtonc49 replied to SleevedInSC's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 3 weeks post op. I had diarrhea real bad one day Last week. I called drs. Office and was told this is normal. I probably ate something that did not agree or some sweeteners Can cause this. It stopped that night. I realize 2 things I ate did not Agree. -
What Are You Packing To Take To The Hospital?
arringtonc49 replied to CurvyCakes's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't over pack. I just needed charger and loose fitting clothes to wear home. The hospital supplied everything Else I needed. Oh! Take some GAS X STRIPS with you. They work!!!! -
APRIL 3, 2017 WLS SUPPORT GROUP
arringtonc49 replied to MelissaH74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations [emoji3]! -
3 weeks post op VSG, gaining weight
arringtonc49 replied to j15big's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You should be losing weight. Maybe your activity level is low. Try walking longer walks. I am losing very well because I exercise everyday. Water aerobics is good too. -
Anybody have diarrhea 3-4 was post op?
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Working out after Weight Loss Surgery
arringtonc49 replied to SlimStacey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was given Clearance to go to gym 2 wks post op. I do treadmill and elliptical. -
Flintstone chewables Calcium liquid or chewy bites
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Thank you. I am 3 weeks post op. I called drs. Office and was told it is normal. Could be something I ate did not agree. I do have IBS Before surgery.
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3 weeks post op VSG, gaining weight
arringtonc49 replied to j15big's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was cleared to go to gym and do treadmill Walking week 2 post op. I can't lift over 10 lbs yet. I have lost 20 lbs. -
Lifting weights
arringtonc49 replied to arringtonc49's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! -
How long does it take before you can lift over 10 lbs or weights post op?
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Lifting weights
arringtonc49 replied to arringtonc49's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! -
Congratulations [emoji3]!
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Surgery tomorrow at 10am and uummmm...
arringtonc49 replied to GMen88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You will be fine. I was scared too but realize now it is the best thing I have done. -
My Dr recommended several Ones to see. Insurance should pay for it or portion of it.
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It will pass. I never regretted after surgery. I really had a good experience. Just keep walking as much as you can. You have swelling right now. Once swelling goes down some it gets better. DON'T forget that protein helps with healing!
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5 months out and I've lost a 3rd of myself!
arringtonc49 replied to Sammy1991's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You Go Girl,[emoji3]!!!!!! -
High protein foods
arringtonc49 replied to bossportsgal's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Greek Yogurt with no sugar or less than 7 g sugar is [emoji26]15 g protein -
Congratulations [emoji3]! This journey is for you not for them. I am 17 days post op and the best decision I made. I feel GREAT!!!
