Everything posted by bellamabella
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Am I alone on this?
OMG i feel the same way!!! happy to know im not alone in this.
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Do you do it ? the X word . EXERCISE !
i got approved to workout one month post op. but between trying to find the right gym, learning about additional supplements ( gotta love those BCAAs...especially for muscle recovery) i finally joined one. i'm currently 2 months post op and i switch it up between cardio and light weights. im down 40lbs as of today. i don't mind losing slow and steady because no matter what im still losing
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Fibromyalgia
i have fibro and i am 2 1/2 weeks out and i haven't had a flare up or anything. Sure the pain in the first few days will hurt a tad more than the average person. but overall im happy i did it. Fibromyalgia can be controlled more without the use of medication if you are healthy and not overweight. I should have done this sooner. Please tell your cousin to seek a second opinion. i know many "spoonies" that have had wls and are so happy and feel so much better.
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some pics
some pics, a weight loss surgery photo album by bellamabella on BariatricPal. 6 photos in Member Photo Gallery.
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vitamin overload
i take liquid calcium. i got it at whole foods
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vitamin overload
really..thats strange. my nut and dr both recommended it because i could add them in my protein..so its like two birds with one stone. plus liquid vitamins aren't filling. but everyone is different. good luck
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vitamin overload
i got all my vitamins in liquid form. a mutlivitamin with Iron, b12, Biotin ( for my hair), super b complex , Vitamin d3 and Calcium.
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Ok so what's more important, the water intake, vitamin intake or the protein consumption?
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Ok so what's more important, the water intake, vitamin intake or the protein consumption?
This absolutely helps, never thought of the liquid vitamins. And I do use water for my protein shakes and that 2 a day for about another 16 oz. I never thought to add that. I need my hair, Imma handle this today...off to Rite Aid for liquid vitamins. Thanks if not, try whole foods..that is where i got the majority of mine and i got liquid Biotin on amazon.com. also twin labs makes a super b complex for anyone that has has weight loss surgery. you need those b vitamins
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Ok so what's more important, the water intake, vitamin intake or the protein consumption?
get liquid Vitamins that you can mix in your Water ( that is what i have done). They are all equally as important. keep in mind that the majority of post op hair loss is due to lack of vitamins. so try not to ignore them. 30oz of water is better than no oz. and if im not mistaken...protein drinks count as your daily Fluid intake. you need Protein. find a powder or premade one that you like and stick with it. or get an unflavored powder and mix it in everything. hope this helps
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finally...after joining this forum 5 yrs ago...and letting others tell me that surgery was a bad idea...
i am getting my sleeve on wednesday! i went back and forth on weight loss surgery..alot has happened in the last 5 years but i finally decided..this is it! i've been seeing my surgeon for the last 6 months, and im so nervous and excited at the same time. BUT friday..i got a small rash on my face. which is odd because i wash my face twice a day and always have clear skin. well....this rash turned into impetigo! and now im scared that this will derail my surgery. its not contagious after tonight...but this is killing me. if my surgeon changes my date again ( the original date was may 5th but it got moved up to april 30th) i would be beside myself.
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finally...after joining this forum 5 yrs ago...and letting others tell me that surgery was a bad idea...
i am getting my sleeve on wednesday! i went back and forth on weight loss surgery..alot has happened in the last 5 years but i finally decided..this is it! i've been seeing my surgeon for the last 6 months, and im so nervous and excited at the same time. BUT friday..i got a small rash on my face. which is odd because i wash my face twice a day and always have clear skin. well....this rash turned into impetigo! and now im scared that this will derail my surgery. its not contagious after tonight...but this is killing me. if my surgeon changes my date again ( the original date was may 5th but it got moved up to april 30th) i would be beside myself.
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New here! Scared
you have come this far already, so nooo way have you failed:biggrin:
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Liquids
yes you can you CAN do this!!
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New here! Scared
hi! i havent gotten my band yet..i got for my first info session next week. but i have to say dont feel discourged. you have taken the right steps. i dont know you , but i already admire you for getting the band. from what i have read, people on this site are amazing and supportive. dont give up. because its people like you that give people like me hope.
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Nyu
im going to the info session next week. and i am beyond excited. i called aetna and they told me i need to send in some forms from my doctors ( my bmi is 36 , i am 5'6 225) but i have a few aliments that have become worse because of the extra weight. im nervous and excited but i have hear the whole process takes 6 months. from beginning paper work to actually getting the band. anyone here have aetna?
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Anyone from NYC/Westchester?
im in yonkers but i work in lower nyc.
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Any1 know of good supportive undies?
have you tried spanx?