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- GLP-1 medication Zepbound, Wegovy, access, side effects, progress, and support.
- Before surgery Compare procedures, plan ahead, and get honest pre-op answers.
- Post-op Recovery, food stages, symptoms, and support.
- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
- Revision Explore revision options, complications, and next steps.
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Ultra Fitbit
I first ordered my fitbit before the first orders of the original fitbit were shipped out and since day 1 the customer service has been A+++++++. I would recommend buying a fitbit to anyone. I absolutely loved my fitbit and even love my fitbit ultra more, thanks to the awesome fitbit customer service.
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Ultra Fitbit
You may want to get a pedometer lanyard to secure it additionally to your clothing. I have lost one fitbit and learned my lesson quickly. Also, make sure you take it off your clothing. I lost another fitbit in the wash. I love my fitbit!
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Got My Date! March 13Th! - Anyone Else?
Good luck to all today! May we all start a new journey healthy.
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Got My Date! March 13Th! - Anyone Else?
A binder is to help support the stomach and back muscles in recovery after surgery. I am getting fitted on 2/28 and will know more about what its uses are.
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Got My Date! March 13Th! - Anyone Else?
I have been scheduled for March 13th. This will be my 3rd surgery as I had the gastric band placed in August if 2008 and then removed in August of 2010. I am still as nervous as the first procedure. Has anyone else been fitted for a binder?
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Almost 2 years out and back to surgery I go.
Well my worst fears have been confirmed. I will be back to surgery on 8/10. My band has slipped and my stomach has prolapsed through the top of my band. The last two weeks have been horrible. I can't sleep and I can't eat. I am even more so nervous for this surgery than the first. My physician says I am rare only 5% of individuals have band slips. Well does that make me a higher risk for other complications? Please keep me in your prayers. Good luck to all, and here is hoping the 2nd time is the charm. I am going back in to surgery weighing 160. I should be exstatic that I am down 80 pounds since the beginning of my journey, but I can't help feel like a failure because of the slipped band. I know I need to be more careful this time around. That is if my band can be saved. I pray that it can be, as I would be lost without it!
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Dr. Matthew Metz - Love my Dr. Metz
Has anyone seen Dr. Metz now that he has moved to Parker? I got paperwork from his office saying I could tranfer my care to him, but not quite sure what I am going to do. I really like Dawn with Dr. Brown's office, but Parker is closer to where I am. The woman who answer the phone for Dr. Metz office sure seemed alot nicer than what I am used to. I was just wondering if anyone had been to the new office. Hope everyone is doing well!
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Milk curdling in pouch?
I have the same issues, I thought it was just me. It sounds like you are doing great with your weight loss.
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Trick or Treat-This time not some much a trick.
I was just looking over old post and noticed that I posted last year around this time. Wow, what a difference a year can make. I have been at a plateau now for about 4 months. It probably has to do with my band being overfilled and then underfilled and now once again my band is giving me problems. I have had reflux for the last 3 weeks or so. After reading last year's post at least I am feeling better know that I have come a long way since then!! :crying: My overall message, no matter what obsticles we face we can overcome them if we give it time. I just hope I can make it throught this next week, while I wait to get an unfill and finally get a good nights sleep. This acid reflux is a real bummer, but at least I don't fell like the trick is on me!!!
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Trick or Treat-This time not some much a trick.
I was just looking over old post and noticed that I posted last year around this time. Wow, what a difference a year can make. I have been at a plateau now for about 4 months. It probably has to do with my band being overfilled and then underfilled and now once again my band is giving me problems. I have had reflux for the last 3 weeks or so. After reading last year's post at least I am feeling better know that I have come a long way since then!! My overall message, no matter what obsticles we face we can overcome them if we give it time. I just hope I can make it throught this next week, while I wait to get an unfill and finally get a good nights sleep. This acid reflux is a real bummer, but at least I don't fell like the trick is on me!!!
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Western Colorado
I belive Dr. Thomas Brown's practice, Colorado Bariatric Surgery Institute, travels to Grand Junction. The link is Denver Bariatric Surgery | Colorado Bariatric Surgery Institute.
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Anniversary Challenge
HI! Everyone!!! I can not believe that 1 year has gone by so quickly. The last couple of months have been the hardest for me. Stress at work and at home have taken me out of my groove. So my goal was to be down to 145 and I am at 175 as of this morning. I am a bit bummed,so it time for me to get back in my groove. I was overfilled and then I got a whole cc taken out and it left me constantly starving. I am scheduled for another fill next week so here's hoping that I can get back to my sweet spot. I am still very happy to be down over 60+ pounds. Here is wishing everyone another successful year!~!!
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Blender bottle for only 1.99
Just received mine today. Can't wait to use it tomorrow morning for my Protein shake. It cost a total of 3.99 which included the shipping and handling. It looks like you can only get the green at that price, maybe I didn't read it right but anyhow I got the green bottle today. Thanks for the info.
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My fill can't come soon enough!!
It takes a few fills(depending on how agressive your doctor is) before you feel any restriction or the hunger starts to calm down. The beginning is really rough because it is easy to eat as much as you did prebanded. That was a huge struggle for me. Wishing you all the best of luck on your journey. There are many ups and downs, but now there is a light at the end of the tunnel unlike before. Keep positive!
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#1 Metabolism boost- FOOD
Lots of great info. I hope this is what I need to break out of my rut. I hope this can hold me over till my next fill in 16 days. Thank you@!