Everything posted by BostonWLKC
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Surgery date on Monday
Good luck today Pauline11! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 180 5’6”
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One week out.
Congrats! Glad things are going well- keep it up and keep increasing the water/ proteins HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 180 5’6”
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Revision to bypass
I never got dumping either and gerd is non-existent . A great tip is to put protein shake into your coffee as a creamer ! Ie caramel or vanilla - kills two birds Good luck! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 180 5’6”
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Post by pass 7 days
Sorry to hear about the rocky start-Hoping the worst is behind you! It’s an amazing journey - HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 180 5’6”
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On my way...
Good luck- you’ll do amazing! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 182 5’6”
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Did you go home with a drain?
I didn’t have a drain- just 5 small 1/4- inch incisions HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 182 5’6”
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3 days post op seeking reassurance
All normal! Add bad breath to that too Take it easy and take super small sips . You’ll feel better after about a week so you’re half way there ! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 182 5’6”
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Expected timeline with BCBS of MA?
Less than 2 weeks from last appointment until scheduling surgery Good luck! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 CW 182 5’6”
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Officially Overweight!
39 to 29.... I’ll take it! [emoji4] HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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VSG to RNY after 7 years...
Hi There is definitely a full feeling for restriction with rny . You’ll love it- stay on here for support ! Check in often with updates. Good luck! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Not losing as much as others
I know it def slows at some point. I’m at about 2 lbs a week now. That’s healthy and I’ll take it! As long as it continues to move in the right direction! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Just wondering...
Me too! I rely on hot decaf tea for my main source of fluid HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Water intake
Hot water works for me if you haven’t tried that yet. I can’t do cold water HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Eating habits
I eat smaller meals every 3-4 hours. Every 2 must be exhausting HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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VSG on 4/16/18: My journey
We had/ have similar stats, you’ll doing amazing- good luck! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Officially Overweight!
Woot! Officially hit a 29 BMI.... yay! I know BMI isn’t the accurate measure but it still feels pretty damn good. Hope everyone else is doing well today! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 182 5’6”
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Multivitamins
I wasn’t taking mine either for the same reason. Got a serious tongue lashing at Dr office about brain damage if thyamin levels drop and we become vitamin deficient . She told me she doesn’t care how we take them- just take them. Pill version or whatever. She recommended that I cut the chewables up to a size that is swallowable.... which is what I’m doing HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Can't get warm!
It’s common. Most if not all of us get colder now. Put another layer on and be sure to keep taking vitamins HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Updated Pictures of my journey
Congrats! Steady awesome loss, good for you! You look great HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Progress
Wow good for you! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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11 month post-op
Wow ! Nice job! You look great! HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Massive gut not shrinking
[emoji23] HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Sleeve Complications
You have to do it on a computer not your phone HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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3 days post op and in pain just sipping water
Try it hot or warm. I still can’t drink cold water without difficulty HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”
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Hiccups
I’ve been told it’s an indicator that you’re eating too fast or that you’re full . I get them too HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 175 CW 183 5’6”