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Everything posted by Mr Alley Gator
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Nervous
Do not overthink it - Eat slow and healthy choices- Trust you judgement
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Multi Patch...Anyone?
USe them every day works great
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Need Encouragement Please.
Mr Alley Gator replied to BulletWithButterflyWings's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AFocus on something else! You have a head game going on which is common with all of us
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Tips and Pointers
Tiny cuts and not painful. You wont feel a thing - Ask you doc for a happy pill when you first get there
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Pureed Meats Struggles
Are you sure they said pureed meat? Never seen that around here - Stick with eggs and beans or buy bologna and hotdogs. Read whats in them at the deli first -
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What are some Sleeve friendly foods/meals(Regular Diet) at chain restaurants and FF Restaurant?s
You are to new to be trying that eating out. Best thing you can do for now is eat fresh clean food. As you move on you will be able to eat alot more selection. I can eat anything now but it took a while. Problem is like you never hungry. I eat off the appetizer menu mostly Shrimp Cocktail, Sushi, things that are clean and soft FF is not in your immediate future because of the grease and fillers. Trust me you do not want to test yourself this early. It will fly right back up
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I have no hunger! How long did this last for you?
Same here Have to force to eat
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Backlash??
Just ignore the ignorant and mean people. This is my wallet my life and my decision So if you do not like it Good! That is what I tell the haters of the world. Chances are they are overweight underinsured and jealous
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Diet soda
Yes Diet coke always have however I mix it for a little to get the air out - and drink it slow
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How do you handle the "How much have you lost" question?
Im a guy so really not as sensitive but I just say "No clue was not out to hit a number was out to get healthy, firm and tight, Not going by pounds going by health" Seems to shut em up quickly
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Stalled after 1.5 weeks?
Relax your body is fighting back and has gone thru a ton, Plus I can tell your anxiety level is high. You are not going to loose the same amount every week. Stay on course and remember you are doing this journey for you health, It is a journey nobody here will tell you it is a sprint. They say eat slow because your body is healing, I suggest you turn your focus to something else that makes you happy, For me it was a puppy, You got this ..... You wanted this ...... You did it! Now the reward in the future will be worth it
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60 minute pre-op requirement
Mine did not also have never seen it - You sure he meant 60 min in a row?
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General dating question
From a guys view: I am 54 and up until last week was single. I do not judge people by how they look or there weight. I actually just re married my x who is a large person. My view is this it is your life and a real person will not care about what little imperfections you may have. I would not worry about it to much and you can get surgery if it bothers you. Look for a guy who wants a friend and companion, Not a roll in the rack and move on.
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Velveeta Cheese
No way to heavy Plus that is fake with tons of Garbage in it
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DO WHAT YOU FEEL IN YOUR HEART TO BE RIGHT
As a fellow guy and one who has posted on this site many times for this same subject My view People Suck, This is your decision for your health F#$ck what others say! This is very common on this board and you should search thru for many others. I agree with your husband you do what you want, For yourself not for what others want.
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Losing control (sadness over major loss)
Sorry for the pain you are going thru. You need to focus on yourself health so you can be there for those who need you at these hard times. As a Parent I feel for you and can only suggest you stay healthy so you can be strong and there for you children.
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I’m ALWAYS cold
Going thru the same thing - If you are in that much trouble PM me I will get you a electric blanket on Amazon sent to you. Feel your pain I live in Dang Naples Florida and still freezing Get electrolytes into yourself that helped me out
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BCBS of Florida
Nope they do not cover it! Same plan as mine - Florida health care excludes it mostly all plans You can do a cash Payment seems only option that is what I had to do or go to mexico if money is a issue
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Weight losd
Your Body is fighting back - Keep you head up and stay on course, Everybody stalls and pauses. Mix it up a little - Do some Fasting, bounce calories around, exercise a little more YOU WILL WIN THIS LITTLE CHALLENGE STAY FOCUSED AND GET ER DONE!
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When you can't finish your meal
I am in the WInston gets it! Woof Woof - But like many I do not sit down to a meal very often I pick at food throughout the day
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New to this site 7 months post op
Welcome its not a Sprint its a Journey and lifestyle. Great Job and welcome
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Which protein did you guys drink for the 2 week liquid diet?
Trust me learn to make your own shakes and Smoothies Once you get good you can pimp them out with Vitamins and Minerals and Fruits and Veggies
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So. Much. Burping.
Walk walk walk you still have air in you. Pick up the gas drops for babies They work this wlll pass
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Male Plastic Surgery
I had minor tuck and tighten surgery but I did not have a ton of loose skin - I have a thin line for a scare looks like a scratch Barely. My next one will be my legs they are in need but i have found working out and using the skin tightening lotions to work pretty well. Just takes a long time
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How long did your stalls last?
They will break for me I did intermediate fasting and bounced my calories around - Broke them every time