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Everything posted by Firefly2
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First Post Op Visit
Congrats on having a great doctors visit!!!!! and Congrats on the weightloss!!!!! yay, happy dance!!!
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My First Cry
I completely agree with Lots of Hope, especially, "Real men that are worth considering won't care!" and that is so so true! Years ago when I met my hubby I was I size 6/8, after 2 pregnancies I gained more than 125 lbs and wore a size 22!!! Top weight was 278 (which was last year) and my husband never and I mean never looked at me differently. Big - Small it does matter to a real man!!!!! I think it was real wrong of that guy to be all texting you and then start talking about your cousin.... there are so so much better fish in the sea and forget him. If he starts trying to text you again, go report him to your HR... you already told him to go away already! Good luck sweetheart! - Tiffany
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No u are not, but YES I AM A SUCCESS!
You look absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your story!!!!! **HAPPY DANCE**
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sleeved and home
Congrats AshleyC and welcome to the losers bench
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How to get rid of nausea?!?!?!
Diva Dee i understand completely what your going through. im so happy your doctor gave you zofran. that stuff is amazing, i still take it when i eat something that doesn't completely agree with my tummy and in 15 minutes i feel wonderful. also take gas-x for your bloating, it will help so much. Good luck DivaDee!
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21 week pregnancy update- Gender Announcement
Congrats Tiff!!!!!
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Is this considered "mushies"
Soft Foods Diet: Beverages: Water, tea, coffee, sugar or fat free coca, Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-aid, sugar-free Tang, sugar-free lemonade, Diet-Snapple, Diet V-8 slash, skim milk, lactose free milk, light soy milk AVOID: sugar sweetened drinks, coca, carbonation, caffeine or alcohol others: sugar-free popsicles, fruit n juice popsicles, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding soup: low fat cream Soups, soups of any kind AVOID: full fat cream soups, full sodium soups starches: cooked Cereal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, malt-o-meal, thinned grits or oatmeal, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, crispy toasted bread AVOID: sugar-sweetened cereals, cold cereals, bread (unless toasted), Pasta, ritz crackers or soda crackers unless light and all other starches meats/protein: low fat cottage cheese or ricotta, low fat yogurt, low fat cheese, egg, tuna, canned chicken (with light mayo only), shaved deli meats, ground beef, ground turkey (Cooking methods: baking, broiling, slow cooker, foil wrapped) AVOID: Dry meat or poultry, mixed dishes (ie lasagna), beef (other than ground because it's hard to digest) vegetables: cooked, canned or pureed (soft-able to be mashed with fork) AVOID: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, snow peas, asparagus, celery, raw vegetables fruits: cooked, canned or pureed, unsweetened applesauce, and bananas (fruits only occasionally) AVOID: Cherries, berries, citrus fruits, grapes, plums, most raw fruits fats: margarine and I can't believe it's not butter spray Hope this helps!
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JUST CURIOUS....6 months out!
ill be 6 months out at the end of this month - i've lost 83 lbs since my liquid pre-op - 93 lbs total
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Ladies, this question is for you
Hi Sleeve Newbie! I know what you are going through and try not to get too frustrated. I'm almost 6 months out and my weight will stall right before and during my period. Once it's done then the scale starting going back down. Just keep sipping your Water and Protein shakes and in no time you will start dropping again!
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Sleeved 5/17 And I Have Questions
Hi NewBeginnings - i know exactly what you're going through, I was sleeved about 6 months ago and it does get a lot better. Ask your doctor to see when you start your B-12 Vitamin, it comes as a nasal spray (prescription) or dissolves in your mouth (over the counter) and helps greatly with energy!! I know it's really hard to get your Water in, i still have a hard time getting 64 ounces in and I can definitely feel my energy go down if I don't get close to that amount. For the first 2 months i had to set the timer on my phone to remind myself to drink. Also, I take dissolving gas-x strips when i get gas pains. I hope this helps, and good luck sweetheart!!!!
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SURGERY DATE JUNE 10TH
Congrats on having your surgery tomorrow!!!!! You will do great!!!! One thing to pass on is, make sure you have chap-stick, I used it ALL THE TIME!!!!
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What a day!! Got $ for surgery AND a job!
CONGRATS!!!!!!! YAY, Happy Dance!
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Constipation
Miralax is good - Quaker Oats has a high fiber oatmeal that is really good, plus get some benefiber and add it to your water (up to 3 times a day) - if you don't already, start eating yoplait greek yogurt every other day to every day and that should get things moving!
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Before and current pictures
you look awesome!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!
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NEW - Dr. Jayaseelan in Texas
I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Jay on December 27, 2010.... he is a fantastic doctor and his nurse and staff are absolutely wonderful!!!!
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL
I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
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YAY!!! Im overweight!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!! Congrats!!!! Congrats!!!! You have come a long way and look amazing!!!!!!!
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First Months Loss
Awesome!!!! Congrats Kalfin!!!!!
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Hair Loss
yeah i had my surgery at the very end of December and a month ago i started losing hair. it sucks but if you keep up taking your Vitamins and Biotin, get in your Protein, it doesn't come out as fast. i trimmed my hair above my shoulders so i didn't have to pull it back as much and that seems to help alot. it doesn't last forever but it's a small price to pay to be healthy. good luck sweetheart - tiffany
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Please vote for me tomorrow! Free weight loss surgery give away
I just voted for you! Good luck!!!!!
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I fit my goal pants already...
AMAZING... AMAZING... AMAZING!!!!!! You look great Ms. Skinny-mini!!!! Can't wait to be able to fit in my 8's, you're truly inspirational!!! oh, and by the way.... your a$$ looks great
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Onederland, Before and After, 7 Weeks out...WOW!!
You look great!!!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing!!!! :D
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11-ish week update - with pics
You look great!!!! Congrats!!!!! (Love your adult big wheel )
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Finally.... Before and After pic!!!!!!
Thank you everyone for the compliments!!!!! You all are amazing!!!!!
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HAIR LOSS
Hi sleeve sister! I'm experiencing the same thing. I just got my hair trimmed up last week so it won't look so noticeable. From what I have read and been told, there is nothing really we can do to stop the hair loss but it should only go on for a few months. Try not to use freeze hair spray or pull your hair back. I found that it comes out faster when I do that. I take Biotin (I think it's 5 mg) it won't stop the hair from coming out, but it helps with regrowth and I also started drinking a Protein drink every day to get 40 more grams and it seems to help some. Best of luck to you!!!! - Tiffany