Everything posted by NYJenn
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July Sleeve
Bypass on July 10th Down 66 lbs and 15+ inches 3 month follow up is next week : )
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Bingeing with Bypass
Honestly, I have to throw it away because I’ll keep picking.
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Pouch reset
Thanks for the info. However, I am doing the reset under the supervision of my nutritionist so I feel confident in my choice.
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Pouch reset
I guess it isn’t technically a reset, just a recommitment to myself. I haven’t been “eating really badly” I just know I’ve had some foods here and there that I probably shouldn’t.
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Before and After Pics
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Should I switch to RNY?
Bypass!
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Pouch reset
So I’ve been stalled for a few weeks. Starting a 10 day pouch reset tomorrow morning. It’ll be a good way to refocus myself. Anyone else doing one currently? I’d love some support Bypass on 7/10 Lost 63 lbs so far
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Favorite restaurant meals post WLS?
Not really...you can’t eat much, prepared food is full of hidden calories, sugars, and carbs and I don’t like reheated foods. I just don’t bother
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Not doing great in pre-op diet
Time to recommit! We are all so lucky to have had/be having this surgery. Pre-op diet can be difficult, but it’s such a small blip when you compare it to the big picture. Think about the end result, think about your family, your kids, your goals. Stay focused and good luck
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Birth Control Options after VSG
Obese women who take the pill have a higher likelihood of blood clots and stroke. My OB refused to let me use an oral contraceptive
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Unsupportive partners make me so angry!
When I changed, the whole family changed. They can roll with it, or go find someone else to cook dinner
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Approved today!?
Don’t wait! You’ll regret it
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Feeling frustrated
I did, it was a little boring but completely doable.
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Highmark BCBS
BCBS gave me a paper where I filled out previous weight loss attempts (WW, Atkins, etc) I gave it to my doc and he signed the bottom. That was all
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Packing for Surgery
Toothbrush and phone charger, don’t bother with anything else
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Going out to eat
I don’t bother going out to eat, it’s expensive and has Way too many calories. There are much better ways I’d like to spend my time and money. Maybe some day, but right now I’m only nine weeks out and I’m Making myself a priority
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Roller Coasters?!
Just went last week; size 18/20 and approx 230 lbs
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How soon did you return for work?
8 weeks, but I’m a teacher and I was home for the summer anyway
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My Doctor
See if another doc in the same practice will sign off. That’s absurd
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Afraid that I'm going to let fear of pain prevent me from going through with surgery
I honestly had moderate paid for two days, after that, I was fine
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Roux-en-y gastric bypass and PROBLEM with the silicone ring
Never heard of the ring. I wouldn’t want a foreign body in my body
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Post op pain - be honest
Pain meds for two days, lots of walking, and get some rest
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I think I really screwed up! *sob*
What happened?
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Losing while eating???
Calories in and calories out...it’s a math game. Follow your plan
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Weight going up
Water, your cycle, the heat...these can all create fluctuations in weight. Don’t worry