Everything posted by sdjohnson7
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Clothing Problems! What to do?
Try Poshmark... they gave great deals
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Stall
Thanks ladies, I will add more calories.
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Stall
I would like to know too. I am in my 10th month...1 have stalled for the last 6 weeks... no gains or loss... what should I do? My calories are from 750- 900
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What to bring to the hospital?
I only used the cellphone, toothpaste, lip balm and mouth spray . My surgery was 7 am and I went home the next afternoon. Wore the same sweat pants and oversized shirt I wore day of surgery.
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So you New WLS people Make it/ Survive
Only nine months out... husband and I had Turkey pastrami sandwiches. I had 3 pieces of Turkey pastrami, 1 slice Swiss cheese on one pc of rye bread/ w 1pickle... that was it!
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A normal day of food post op?
I am 9 months out . I normally don’t eat my first meal until noon... just not hungry in the mornings. I have tea or coffee at 9:00 am, at noon I will have a egg, slice low sodium deli ham w/ half whole grain English muffin and 10 green grapes or I will have 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1 Tsp homemade low sugar jam with 2/4 cup granola, or 1 cup toss salad with grilled chicken Lunch at 3/4 pm protein shake Dinner at 7:30 pm Grilled meat, fish or shellfish ( 3-4 oz) with veggies, sometimes a starch( butternut squash or 1 small red potato) Snack ice pop , or popcorn.
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Sleeved
Congratulations... you look amazing ⭐️
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Cancelled/ Postponed... Anyone else?
My surgery was cancelled twice .. both times because my A1C was high. It took me 2 years to have the surgery. I finally had it 2/27/2020. It was worth the wait .
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How many calories are you guys getting in per day?
8 months...700- 850 calories a day... under 35 grams carb daily
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Getting rid of old/large clothes - too soon?
Try selling on Poshmark
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Food Before and After Photos
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Scale Torture
I weigh myself once a week in the morning..same time.
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Surgery TOMORROW! SO nervous! Hospital must haves
Something for your lips... they will be extremely dry.
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4 Weeks and only 10lbs!
Thanks!
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Portioning out food
I measure out my meats ( scale) and use measuring cups for everything else .
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4 Weeks and only 10lbs!
Today is my 6 month surgery anniversary. I am a slow loser... 10-12 lbs a month. My calorie intake is btween 600-700.... wondering if I am not eating enough ... starting weight 303
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Hospital stay
I had surgery at 7:30 am on a Thursday and went home at 1:30 pm on Friday... had to walk 10 laps, drink 32ozs of liquids and urinate before I was released. No complications... thank God!
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Planning for time off work
My surgeon suggested 6 weeks, I had my surgery on 2/27/2020 ...,then Covid hit and I have been working from home ever since ( I work in a school).
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Pita bread question
I make turkey pepperoni pizza out of 1/2 lavish bread ... it’s good .
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800 calories
I am toward the end of my 5th month and I balance between 600 - 750 calories a day.
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Surgery is in 3 days getting nervous
You will be fine ??
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How often to eat?
When I was at the purée stage ... I barely took in 300 calories. I at non fat Greek yogurt, bone broth , sugar free pops, jello and protein shakes.
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What did you lose -- than just weight?
Hi! Off diabetic meds, off supplement oxygen and my knees no longer hurt... only 5 months out⭐️
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I’ve always wanted??!! What are yours?
I always wanted to: Cross my legs, wear boots( ankles never allowed me to), go on vacation and not be tired, go to more parties, wear clothing that fits my style... not my body .
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Waiting to see some scale mivemeny
I feel the same why too... I was sleeved on 2/27/2020. I have only been losing 10lbs a month . My meals range from 600-700 calories daily .. exercising 30 mins 4 times a week, drinking 60- 70 ozs water daily. Not sure if I should up my calories I started at 313 lbs