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I've also heard that a front-clasp bra is better than a sports bra for this reason. Same with a dress so that the waistband doesn't rub against your incisions.

You'll fit more Protein in that way so you'll get to your daily requirements faster, but with other non nutritional foods (if you are still eating them like rice, etc) I would recommend you chew less so less can fit in.
When I am hungry but have already met my daily caloric intake I eat kale salad and chew a little less and BOOM I'm filled and it only costs me 50ish calories. But protein I have to chew for a while...

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I have read that so many are having difficulties with their CPAPs and wanted to share my experience with it.

I had my sleep study, as part of my requirements for the GB on April 2nd, this year. I can honestly share that my CPAP is my best friend.

Before my CPAP I was lazy-tired and sleepy all the time. My libido was gone on vacation and did not even send post cards. I procrastinated on almost everything and had constant Migraines. I was sleeping but not going into REM, so I was not rested.

Now I’m a different person! I’m never home! At 5:30 am I’m up watering my plants and sipping my coffee. My libido is right back where it belongs and working overtime ; ) My house is spotless and I’ve even lost 20 lbs.

I think that how you approach the whole “I have to sleep with a mask on” situation is the key. For me, it came as a surprise when I found out I had it. During my sleep test I had 65 events per hour! I was like WTF? When, how, why, me??? Then just like that I said f**k it. It is what it is. I was not going to let a mask get in between me and my GB, plus it was a requirement. I had posted some of my sleep test on my Snapchat and my cousin texted me to share her sleep apnea experience. She gave me some great advice. She recently lost 102 lbs with no surgery, just wearing her CPAP. She said, “take your time when you go for your measurements and CPAP equipment. Wear your mask a minimum of 7 hours per night. Lock your door when you go to sleep and do NOT let anyone disturb your sleep! Not even yourself with cell phone or tv.”

When I went to get fitted for the mask and pick my equipment I finally picked AirSense 10 AutoSet by ResMed with a AirFit F20 full mask. I did try many out and believe me, I took my sweet time trying them with different pressures, closing my eyes and relaxing to picture myself in bed with the mask on. I believe the tech wanted to choke me at the end, but she was patient and kind.

That afternoon I held a family meeting and laid the new law down.
1) If my door is closed and locked, do NOT knock on my door unless there is a fire or medical emergency! No excuses.
2) Do NOT call my cell phone after 8:00 pm, do NOT text me, do NOT email me. My cell is on silent and I WILL NOT answer.
3) Do NOT make loud noises. If I have to open my door y’all have hell to pay.
4) To my husband, if you wanna play you better be in bed before I put my mask on or wait till I take it of. (Did say it in a sweet way while smiling. For the record he loves it that I don’t snore and has threatened me to steal my CPAP for himself since I sleep so peacefully now and have so much energy)
5) No more babysitting past 8:00 pm! If grandkids are not picked up by then, don’t pick them up. They will be sleeping. ( My grand daughters, ages 10, 9 & 6 know its for my health and the cooperate and add brownie points with Gram Grams)


So far it’s been great. I feel so good and even if I were not getting a GB (which I am this July 30!) I would still use it and recommend it. Reacquaint yourselves with your CPAP. Fall in love with it. Make it your best bud. It truly does help and when you look at it as something benefiting your health, you will open your mind and heart to it. Try out different sleeping positions. Use lots of pillows if needed. I use 7! 3 full sized, 3 squared and on long neck pillow. I use them under my legs and arms and my neck pillow and if you walk in and see me you would laugh your asses out, but it works for me and that’s all that matters. Do what’s best for you. This is your time. Your health. Your life. Give your CPAP a second chance and allow it to change your sleep.

Tah Dah Tah Dah, tis me! I have news, news of great importance to announce. ON TUESDAY JULY 17 2018 AT 11:15AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME , ME,FRUSTR8 the GREAT WILL BE MEETING WITH BRADLEY. NEEDLEMAN MD. This is my presurgical 😷consultation and I AM ENTERING THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! Yippee Skippy Whoop Whoop, I'm gonna get MY❤ SURGERY! No tears, No fears just sheer unbridled JOY. My mantra has changed from RNY in July or I Cry to RnY in July-Baby✈ Just watch ME fly!

If it makes you feel better, I've never had a fart that I couldn't trust. Not everyone goes through this, but it's good to be leery! I do, however, have very bad gas.

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I wore in High school,make me able to,lose more weight, my clothes are old. tired and shabby, I really need a new smaller dare I use the word,"cuter"wardrobe.👗👕🎽👚👖👙

Band to Sleeve.....I had two hernias and got a sleeve. I was at work a week later, you'll be fine.

Hey everyone! My surgery went well but it was so late when I was finally transferred to my room that I was too tired to check in. I had some nausea but I was given injections to stop that. No hernia repairs. Had a little suffering to do about peeing. Had to be so bad but my bladder was still asleep, didn’t get to relieve it until about 3am. I’m doing well though. Haven’t got to do too much walking yet. Will keep you posted

Thank you everyone!!!
It’s been a crazy week, not just surgery stuff, so i have another month to prepare myself and it can only get better from here.. (Glass half full) I keep telling myself

On my way home !!
My surgery was canx 10 mins prior to being wheeled in to operating room.
I broke out with hives from nerves
So they rescheduled me for July 30th 😞

Hey all - Just thought I'd let you know I'm heading out on vacation bright and early in the morning. A good portion of my trip will be without cell service or wi-fi (woo hoo!). Didn't want you to think I've deserted you all.
Also, since I'll be gone over the 1st, I'll be posting the June Golden Key Awards early and getting them up today.

Fellow June 28thers, wishing you all a speedy recovery, see you on the other side! 😉

Stand with v your hand on the edge of your desk and do,knee bends. If nobody happens to be around. march in pkace, do some leg lunges, make your body do the work. If there is something around like a 5 pound can of coffee lift it. Improvise if you can.

I have a sedentary job as well and have been stumped when figuring out how to work in more activity. I park further away, as suggested and have taken the stairs, but I'm still sitting at a desk for 6+ hours.
I recently found a program I downloaded to my work computer called Big Stretch Reminder. I have it set to go off every hour, so I can do a quick walk around our office and then get back to work. I love it so far. It's nice to step away from my desk for a while.

My last day of the pre-op diet and the eve of my surgery! I’ve been doing pretty good today. Less dizzy spells, headache is gone, I was able to prepare my mom’s lunch without feeling nauseous from the smell of the food, AND I’ve finally stopped being sad about the chewing thing, progress! lol. To everyone on their pre-op diet, stay strong! To everyone with dates coming up, I’m wishing you a speedy recovery. To everyone who has had their surgeries already this week, also wishing you speedy recovery. We’ve all got this! 😉

I've heard of people drinking diluted apple cider vinegar. I've never tried it myself though. I've also never heard of taking chromium supplements. I may have to bring that up to my surgeon. Thank you!

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A new motto for us all to remember:
Pain comes and then goes 💦and behold Joy will come in the morning!🌈

A little Masonic,maybe some Tums, but most important a resolve that this kind of sin against yourself, and did you notice. those onions rings and ice cream isn't suffering, but you are?
Say KCGirl WE ARE NOT GOING THERE AGAIN and hold yourself to the promise. This proves your stomach was willing to stay "in training" even if your mind was weak. You(and me also) have come so far,neither of us wants to turn back to blimpdom-Forward to the finish! Do you agree? Good because I'm marching right along side and we can be strong together! Surgery Ho the Wagons!🙆& 🙆