Everything posted by NYJenn
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How long
You’re in the worst part, a week from now you’ll feel a million times better. Take your pain meds and sleep, read and watch TV
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Baby food on pureed stage
We were told NO baby food
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❤ APRIL 2019 CHALLENGE❤
Weight on 4/30 170 lbs Did not achieve weight loss goal Doing better with water, but can’t say I consistently met my water goal
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Can I start my purée stage a day early??
I’d follow your plan
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Fruit!
I'm almost 10 months out. Besides having berries in my yogurt on occasion, I really don't eat fruit anymore. Technically you can, but I'd rather avoid all the sugar and focus on getting in my protein
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Terrible procrastination
Great job! Now stick to your plan! I was the queen of procrastination, it failed me every single time
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what "little" things are you looking forward to post-surgery?
One of my biggest victories was sitting at a movie or sporting event and only sitting in my seat...not having my butt spill over into the seats next to me
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How Many Of You Are Drinking While Eating?
I’m guilty of not leaving 30 mins between finishing a drink and starting a meal ?
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If you know insurance doesn't cover surgery
Are you married or young enough to get back on your parents insurance?
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OK, what have you lost?
Fashion model
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Co-Workers (bitchyness)
Start taking a walk during your lunch. Gets you away from those trolls and avoids the “what are you eating for lunch” inquires
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Drinking
I had a few drinks at 4 months post op. No issues, but everyone is different
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Is anyone angry about food?
Maybe ask your surgeons office to recommend a therapist?
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To tell or not to tell
Only my husband and mom know
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1 week til Surgery!!
I didn’t use much for pain, gas pains were the worst part
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Gum?
I chew gum, I started at 6 months out ??♀️
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For those who hated or were bored with exercise
I hired a trainer because I literally have no clue what to do at the gym and would never challenge myself
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Pre-Op Diet Adherence
I’d ask your surgeon
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Was anyone else told not to shave their legs 4 days before surgery?
Never heard of this! So odd
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Outpatient sleeve
Don’t think it can be done as an out patient procedure
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Terrified of needles
No, I never had to
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Advice for people taking care of you
Just make sure you have protein shakes and water. There’s not much else unless they want to clean for you or do laundry.
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Pregnancy after gastric sleeve
I’m 9 months it and there is no way I would get pregnant again in a few months! I feel like my body had been through the ringer this past year. I couldn’t emotionally handle a new baby at this point
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Failed EVERYTHING, need to know I'm not alone.
What makes you think you have “failed”?
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Return to Work after Surgery
8 weeks, but I’m a teacher and it was summer