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    Panniculectomy Surgery

    Sorry it's been so tough. Can you tell us a little more about what happened? Is it complications or just the surgery itself is difficult?
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    Grocery list: essentials for pre-op liquid diet?

    Everyone's pre op diet is different. Mine would not allow sugar free pudding or orange juice. Premier protein is the best, my favorite flavor is caramel. Better than bouillon for chicken broth. Sugar free popsicles. Sugar free jello.
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    Swallowing pills

    Ask a pharmacist! They will know best.
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    I'm an emotional wreck

    No, I havent. But I thought they just meant unless you have a ride because you arent supposed to drive?
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    I'm an emotional wreck

    I get it, I just moved to a new city and I will probably have to take an uber to and from the hospital because I dont know anyone. Im scared of being lonely too.
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    Pregnant after sleeve

    Really happy for you! I dont have any children, I have pcos, and Im hoping wls will help me conceive.
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    Surgery Scheduled for July, Anyone else?

    I gained a couple pounds, but have still lost ovet 20 pounds even with the gain....and the weight loss doctor said she was very disappointed and that it's a bad sign foe things to come aftwr the surgery...that I will have a honeymoon phase and then gain all my weight back....I was like damn doc. Why do you think I am here if I don't yo yo all the time? This is what I do, I lose weight and then I gain some back because I can't be 100% perfect 100% of the time.
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    Pre-op workout?

    You might try lesmills on demand or beach body on demand. I think tbey have at least a couple free programs you can do.
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    Your Wednesday Menu - Post It Here!

    Breakfast-2 slices of bacon, I had eggs too but I ran out of time to eat them. Lunch- Chicken sausage with organic ketchup Dinner- Mahi Mahi with brussel sprouts. Snack- 3 tablespoons cashews.
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    Tastes have changed significantly

    That's great! Ice cream is my nemesis.
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    Surgery Consultation Upcoming

    Hey we have been through many of the same things-blood clots, pulmonary embolism, juvenile onset hypothyroidism- Im still waiting for approval for wls, here's to hoping we will both be on the losers bench soon.
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    waiting for my approval from BCBS

    Im waiting for approval too, I just want to know!
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    Help! I ate a whole Pizza. How??

    It seems very common on these threads for people to suggest counseling or therapy. Being a professional, do you have any resources or guidelines as to what kind of counseling or therapy wls patients might need? Does anyone have any stories to share about how a counselor has helped (or maybe not helped). I have been thinking about therapy myself but I'm not sure to what end. Yes I have struggled with eating, depression, and anxiety....is that pathological....I don't know. It could just be a realistic evaluation of my chances of overcoming my health problems and resulting social stigmas. Is it recommended to go to therapy when what you need is mostly someone to vent to and someone that might help you challenge negative thought pattern? Or is that kind of a waste of resources.
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    Shoulder pain post op

    When I had galbladder surgery it took 2 weeks for the shoulder pain to wear off, it really hurt! It's one of my biggest fears going into wls. However, it will pass eventually. Try to use pillows to prop yourself in a comfortable position, keep using the heating pad, and use pain relievers.
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    Blood thinners and heavy periods?

    I was on blood thinners lovenox and Coumadin after experiencing dvt and pulmonary embolism, and it made my hellishly heavy periods even more so. I am still on iron supplements 3 years later due to the anemia caused by this situation. However, the blood thinners saved my life. Not an ideal situation but I prefer anemia to another pulmonary embolism or stroke.
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    July 2017 Surgery Group

    Nice, click on the link and request to join the group if you would like.
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    LBL in less than 3 weeks!

    What a great idea, let us know how it goes!
  18. Ability to manipulate a variety of macro and micro nutrient goals. Menstrual cycle tracking (temperature, symptoms, days). Medication and vitamin reminders and tracking. Ability to sync with personal fitness trackers. Exercise and step challenges. Ability to create group challenges. Water goal tracking. Weight tracking.
  19. Im worried too...I had previous dvt and pulmonary embolism. I did make it through galbladder removal without issue though. Make sure they put the compression stockings on you during the surgery, walk as much as you can, and pump your legs when you're in bed. Also drink as much water as possible.
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    Success with pregnancy

    Wanting children is my number 1 motivation for having this surgery. Im 30 and have been unable to get pregnant. Hoping that will all change soon. Gl everyone
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    October 2016 -> May 2017

    Aww you are cute as a button congrats!
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    Surgery Scheduled for July, Anyone else?

    I also had to do a physical therapy evaluation and a nutritional evaluation as well as 6 months supervised diet.
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    Surgery Scheduled for July, Anyone else?

    Tentatively scheduled for rny July 13th pending final insurance approval (which was submitted today!)
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    July 12th

    Tentatively scheduled for July 13 pending final insurance approval!

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