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Everything posted by CubaRican73
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I was approved for surgery. Good vitamins and protein shakes?
I did the Vega all in one Organic pre op and it was great for me...after I switched to Isopure clear and also wrking great for me....surgery on 12-13-19 I went from 240lbs before my pre op began then on my surgery date I was 228lbs now I'm at 212lbs moving a little slower than I wish but I feel great.....GOOD LUCK!!!
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Sleeved on 12-13-19
Ugh I've thought about that too [emoji527]
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Sleeved on 12-13-19
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Hair loss
Does everyone lose hair?....how much hair do you lose?....does it grow back?
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Thank you so much [emoji16] I appreciate your wrds and no I have never lost 13lbs in 2.5 wks so ur absolutely correct...Thanx again
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Feeling kinda dwn today I had my sleeve done on the 13th of December and I've only lost 13lbs.....am I expecting too much too soon?
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Um, sorry but gas after surgery
I had mine on the 13th of December and had severe gas also but like others have said walking is the beat way to relieve gas the more you move the better....hope you feel better soon!
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Gastric sleeve 12/13/19
You're probably right....Thank you!
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Has anyone kept their surgery a secret?
I definitely have my husband, 2 sons, mother and sister know about it....I dnt think that this early on for me (12/13/19) everyone needs to know and I dnt wanna hear negative crap from people.
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Gastric sleeve 12/13/19
Is rice considered a soft food?
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Gastric sleeve 12/13/19
Is rice considered a soft food?
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Sugar free goodies
For those that live in Las Vegas I found this place that makes pies, cookies, cakes, chocolate bars, etc without any sugar they only use Stevia....it's called Mrs. William's Diabetic Delights 3466 S. Decatur blvd ste. C Las Vegas, NV. 89102 702-362-1243. Www.mrs-williams.com
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Shorter menstrual cycles, lighter flow, Endometriosis, constipation, fertility
I have been on pain meds for 12 yrs due to a very bad car accident (a lot of metal in my back) I take 1 tbl spoon of flax seed oil and 1 tbl spoon of olive oil before bed each night and I go to the bathroom just fine.....good luck
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Spinach
How far out are you that you are taking flax seed?... I was told 3 months
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This should be Fun CUBA
Idk what nationality you are but take it from I'm 50% Cuban 50% Puerto Rican all we eat is greasy food so be careful out there...I'd pack more than a few shakes and bars just to be safe...have fun!!!!
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Spinach
Has anyone eaten spinach after their sleeve?
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2 wks post op gastric sleeve
I can't wait to get past this stage and be able to look back and say this was all worth it...Thank you for your words
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2 wks post op gastric sleeve
Thank you i still don't know what happened yesterday with my stomach but I also have a really bad back (a lot of metal) due to a car accident and I need my meds I can barely walk at this point just waiting for my dr to open so I can ask a bunch of questions
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2 wks post op gastric sleeve
Is anyone on an extended release pain killer like morphine?....if so when were you able to take it again?
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Probiotics
Are any gastric sleeve people taking probiotics?
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12 days post op.....stomach pain and diarrhea
I'm 12 days post op and today I'm having stomach pain and diarrhea i also had a burning sensation through my body....I'm still on liquids so idk what can be going on I'm a little scared right now
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I have another question
Is anyone else struggling with this 6wk no sex rule?... if so what are you doing to get it off your mind?
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11 days post op (gastric sleeve)
He did tell me I could start taking my meds unfortunately I didn't mention my anxiety one because I hadn't taken them in a while however I'm feeling quite anxious today and feel like I could use one
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11 days post op (gastric sleeve)
Does anyone know if I can take my anxiety meds?
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I'm really worried. Is this normal?
I agree for me I can only drink temp water nothing cold and warm broth soothes my stomach....hope you feel better soon