kimber57

Yes and It is hard but the weight loss has been very worth it.

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Wondering why this subject comes up at all. As an Atheist, you expect others to respect your beliefs or right to NOT to believe. Yet you lack any respect for their right to express theirs.
Grow up! Let go of the pettiness and open your mind.
They are simply attempting to express their well wishes. Accept it and say "Thank you." Like an adult....

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Happy.
Sometimes my mind is telling me I miss certain foods or treats but it is just old habits knocking on my brain. I am not actually hungry.

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I am in a stall. I have lost 70 pounds (counting the 20 before surgery) I guess I am not eating enough. I was told this yesterday at the 12 week check up. I swear I am eating...... some days I just can't get anymore down. I spent last night feeling sorry for myself. New day today, new attitude. I am focusing on more substantially nutritious foods. If it is good for me, high in Protein, I will eat it. Even if I generally do not like it. My goal is to increase my calories by 20% , and increase my protein too.
Wish me luck!

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I ate home made veggie and lean meat Soups and just put my serving in the blender. Unfortunately in order to be able to blend it you have to cook the veggies till they are very soft.

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I had my surgery on a Monday and went back the following Monday. I was fine but I was exhausted at the end of each day for several weeks. I slept 10 hours a night for 4 or 5 weeks. Had I had coverage at work I would have taken more time. My employer was compassionate and helped with a somewhat lighter work load for awhile.

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I am 57. Had my bypass on Feb 26th. Doing fine so far.

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Surgery was just on Feb26th.
Surgery performed at
Northwest Bariatric in Post Falls Idaho

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I am 13 days Post Op.
I have struggled to drink enough Fluid and to consume enough Protein Drink. I am weak and tired and I have frequent headaches from not being able to meet my fluid and Protein goals.
I continue to try. I I think I need to just keep trying..... My surgeon has a support group that meets once a week and each of these people told me they struggled too. They advised me that very few meet the goals right away but to keep trying because as soon as you do you will begin to feel better and stronger. Both body and mind.
The craving and the temptations are out there, once you feel stronger of body and mind you will get past these. In the mean time try other forms of entertainment then TV. Read a book, meditate or go for short walks. Board games and video games, puzzles and MUSIC (my fav)
GOOD LUCK and keep us posted.

Nacho cheese Doritos and Chili, Cheese Burgers

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Hi dear ones! I had surgery on the 20th (RNY) and was released for home on the 21st. I feel absolutely fantastic. Very little gas and my tummy wasn't even distended too much. They said they expelled as much as they could after surgery. The surgeon said it was an easy operation and the my liver looked pink and lovely! [emoji3] Yay me!
I'm walking and drinking and visiting with my sissy. The biggest problem is that i have to limit fluids today to only 4oz. I can drink somewhat normally. I do feel it filling up a little when I sip too fast, but I feel like and asked, "Did you really do the surgery?" LOL!
I'm up 5lbs from fluids. On the day of surgery I weighed 222.4lbs. So I'm looking forward to the scale moving! Tomorrow I start full liquids--today I'm still on clears. But it's ok. I have absolutely no desire for food. And I have ambivalence for other people's food. [emoji4] Yay!!!
Hope all the other Feb. 20th folks and the February folks in general are doing well!!!

I just came home from my final visit with Dr.
He said my meds would be crushed or capsules will be opened and that will help with digestion. He will find out how long after surgery we will be doing this. He said not to worry they have a pharmacist that is well acquainted with these situations. He will visit with me while in hospital.

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I too take Effexor XR. I feel confident that I will be able to take them. I have discussed it with my dr.and my surgeon both.

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I'm having RNY on Feb 26th. One more week till the start of a new life adventure. Excited and nervous. Already lost 31 pounds on all the pre Surgery diets. 4 weeks of opti fit and these two weeks of full liquid.< br>
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