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Everything posted by Bari_KS
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Tailbone
@Frustr8 I'm going to try and help you with attaching pictures to your replies. Open a browser in your Android (Internet Explorer or Chrome). Go to www.bariatricpal.com log in, open Tailbone topic and do the following: 1.Click on reply to this topic. 2.Click to choose files next to a paper clip. 3.Choose Camera or Files (i.e.locatio of your picture). 4.Select an action and wait until your picture gets attached. 5.Submit Reply.
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December surgery picture update
Congratulations, looking good! Sorry about vomiting.
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100 Pounds Down in 6 Months!!!! (Pics)
Congratulations! You look terrific. What a success!
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Yogurt
There was a lot of discussion on this topic. https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q=Yogurt
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Before and After Pics
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Anyone else experience this?
Sounds like a symptom of orthostatic hypotension which can be due to dehydration.
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A scale
I use RENPHO digital scale with body composition analizer. It has bluetooth and sends all info to my phone. Great product and costs $27.99 on Amazon.
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I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)
Omg you look absolutely amazing! Congratulations on achieving your goals.
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One Year Post RNY Surgery - FluffyChix
Congratulations Fluffy, I'm so happy for your story of success. You're such an inspiration and motivation to me and so many others. I wish you the best of everything in your life journey.
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How many grams of sugar is too much sugar?
Actually OIKOS 3x zero greek strawberry yogurt has 6g sugar, 15g carbs, 15g protein. Vanilla has 7g sugar/15g carbs/15g protein.
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How many grams of sugar is too much sugar?
You can improve its taste by adding chopped strawberries/blueberries/nuts or SF syrup of your choice.
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How many grams of sugar is too much sugar?
And 15g protein
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How many grams of sugar is too much sugar?
Chobani plain Greek yogurt has 4g sugar, 6g carbs anx 80 calories.
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How do I log weight & food?
Try Baritastic app. It can track your weight, macros, food, exercise. It has reminders and bariatric recipes.
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Should I buy a scale?
I use RENPHO smart BMI scale with bluetooth. Got it from Amazon. It provides info about my BMI, BMR, fat/water/protein/muscle/bone weight/percentages and metabolic age.
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Leave Recovery Time After Surgery
I took 6 weeks of FMLA. When i returned to work i could eat regular food. I had no lifting restrictions by that time and was full of energy
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January 2019 sleevers
I use RENPHO scale. Got it from Amazon. It cas bluetooth and RENPHO app on my phone.
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Best tracker
I use Baritastic app.too for tracking all these things AFVet mentioned.
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Before/After Pic- Mickey Minnie & Me
Wow you look really jazzy! Congratulations. You're amazing and beautiful.
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Edu. Yourself!!
He is not bariatric surgeon anymore. His clinic in Albuquerque was shut down because of lap band scam and law suits. He is not affiliated with any hospital. He did a lot of mental surgery for bariatric patients and his methods are considered to be two sided. There is a lot on info about him on internet. He's into pushing MLM products in order to survive
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Smooth Sailing for Anyone?
I had no complications. I'm 62yo. Stayed in hospital less than 24hrs, no pain, just discomfort. Recovered very fast after surgery. Noobs and butt are gone. Hair is still there. But I'm full of energy, feel happy and health problems are gone.
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Sugery tomorrow!
Misty and Beth, good luck to you both. Everything will be ok. I stayed in hospital less than 24hrs, no pain, just some discomfort. And I'm 62yr old. see you on the losers bench!
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Calcium Caltrate w/vit D
I love them, very good tasting Life after VSG is amazing
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Calcium Caltrate w/vit D
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Submitted Paper 1/29 BCBS FEP
Give them a call tomorrow or Monday