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I buy most of my clothes at thrift stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc. I get them very cheap. If I really think about it they are actually expensive brand clothes that I just happened to purchase for a buck or two. No one need to know that I didn't spend $30-$40 for a pair of jeans. I change sizes about every couple of weeks so can't afford high price clothes.
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Uh Oh, Acid Reflux Just Showed Up - 3+ Months Out
reallyrosy replied to CowgirlJane's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I resemble this very much though my surgery was 12/5 I was only recently having the same experience with reflux. It comes at the same time I may need to have my thyroid med reduced due to afib. I was due for a blood test in a week or so so went early and am waiting to see the results. I'm down 62# at this point. The weight loss has slowed to a crawl... -
It's been a long time coming. I am finally getting sleeved next week. I've been a part of this support site for a while now, but was gone for quite some time. I'm back and is looking forward to communicating with people going down this same road or has already done the procedure (VSG).
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I have almost the same reaction I cough and have hot flash. I am 3 weeks post op and this just stared 2 days ago.
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Question for all of you, I just started my pre-op diet today. I am currently taking prilosec (for acid reflux), synthroid (for my thyroid), a diuretic and cholesterol meds. And vitamins. What meds are you able to get rid of after surgery and how soon after? I was also taking phentermine, but I stopped a couple of weeks ago because I heard you should be of them awhile before surgery.
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Keep your chins up everyone. Every thing will fall into place and the weight and inches will fall off. I would encourage you to stop stepping on the scale. The scale can be your worst enemy during a stall. Find another way to measure your success. Stay focused on your plan and remember that we did not gain weight over night and our bodies will not lose it over night. Please don't compare yourself to others because we are all so different. It will just cause you more stress. For those still under the 3 months mark - give your bodies a chance to heal and catch up to all the changes. We have just completely messed with our bodies. You could be in starvation mode and your body is throwing a temper tantrum. It wants to hold onto everything you put into it. It believes you are never going to eat again. Finally Get in your Protein, Water and exercise. Stay positive and try not to stress out as it will only make your body madder at you. My final thought on this - instead of making your goals all about the numbers and scale think of a new goal. Write on a piece of paper the non scale victories you want and when you reach them scratch it off. For example here were a few of my goals: Play soccer without pain Get into the police academy Fit into a size 16 Run a 5k As I meet some goals I add new ones. You are changing everyday and the journey will be very rewarding and you will learn so much about your self. Please stay positive and reach for your dreams! They are possible!
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Discouraged ...
califmomto4 replied to GaPeach31061's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 6.5 weeks and have lost 27. I feel discouraged too. So many others have lost more. I didn't start with a low bmi. I get all many Protein & Water. I don't do carbs. I don't cheat. You always hear how its simple calories in vs calories out. I call BS! -
Discouraged ...
Hereiamonmyown replied to GaPeach31061's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know the feeling. My surgery was just a few days after yours and I've only lost 7 lbs. I went for my follow up appt yesterday and the dr didn't seem to be worried. But I sure am. I lost the 7 the week after surgery and haven't lost since. Surgery: May 9, 2013 -
I was told to leave the steristrips alone for a week, then I could remove them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Thank you for asking: yesterday was 3 weeks post-op! i have completed my Clear liquids...my Protein liquids...my pureed foods and am now on "mechanical soft and mushy"... this menu until June 2 (1 month post-op) then i am on regular diet ... I have to admit, a little nervous about that... Have to make sure i MEASURE everything.....and i don't think i will add carbs back...they are my down fall.... I love bread, chips and Pasta... So instead of tempting myself i just won't add them back... Per my NUT, i am eating over 60 protein and eating between 600 - 800 calories ... Eating 1/4 to 1/3 cup food amounts... I have my next NUT appointment on June 2 - so i am sure we will discuss regular diet and i will talk to her about carbs... As of yesterday, 3 week post-op, i have lost 30#.... i am very happy with my progress... Today was first day of no loss, but no gain either.. .. because i have been on this site, i know plateaus happen... Not stressing because i am sure my body is catching up with all the weight loss... Inches are changing, clothes fit differently .... I am very happy with my sleeve... tjmom
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When was your surgery? I didn't have this kind of pain, but my surgery was laproscopic. I was off all my pain meds three days after leaving the hospital.
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I was excited to find out how my one week apt, would go. Best case scenario lost 20lbs worst case scenario gained 5 - 10lbs. Well the envelope says .............. Down 18.7lbs in one week. OMG who is excited????? BUT to all you newbies this is not the norm. And I know this will not last loosing this much in one week but I had to share! Yes get my oatmeal that I have been wanting the last few days.
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Fitbit or Samsung gear fit
Bari_KS replied to New&Improved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've got Fitbit Inspire HR. It has all functions of Fitbit Charge 3 but costs $50 less. It tracks everything you mentioned, including sleep. It shows texts messages, emails and notifications from my calendar. Doesn't play music. I read about it here on BP, bought 2 weeks ago and love it! -
Ever feel like this process is one big test?
ready2B replied to ready2B's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
More frustration: I got a letter back from the insurance company already (it was only submitted Thursday) but they apparently didn't get even half of the stuff my doctor's office was supposed to send! So now I am trying to get ahold of them to get all the rest of my documentation in their hands so they can approve it. I was surprised to get a response so quickly - I held my breath as I opened the letter, thinking "Dare I believe it could be approved already?!" Ha. Oh well, wishful thinking and another few sleepless nights. Still no word on whether or not my doctor has approved medical clearance either. There was a week delay already because they had misplaced one little piece of paper in my chart. Very frustrating. -
Surgery In 12 Days, Waiting On Insurance Still, Argh!
lady lisa replied to hrtgoeson's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hang in there! It sounds like insurance is taking their precious time, as usual. You should definitely hear something from them by mid-week. If not, you can always call, call, call and then call them some more! It took my insurance about 4days to approve me, but I was really worried about whether they would or not as well. Now, I'm really nervous about surgery being less than a week away. Yikes! -
Clinical Trial for transoral approach to gasric sleeve
Guest replied to a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Kmann- Yes, it's normal to think that. And every week the scale doesn't move, the feelings often come up again. So be prepared .... because at various time the scales will stop moving. However, during those times, you still lose weight. It's just that you are retaining Water or building muscle so the scale doesn't move. But the inches continue to come off. I'm having surgery in 3 days and I'm totally freaked out about it and mostly for that reason. __________________ Originally posted at www.lapbandtalk.com -
Where to start... The Good: I called my insurance company today and found out that my surgery would be covered 100% as long as I jump through their hoops and at a local hospital! My best friend is having to travel over an hour away for hers because of her insurance. I have the name of my surgeon, 2 seminars set up (they are for 2 different hospitals, I want to see the differences of opinion) and a list of support groups. My insurance company is mailing me all the information about their requirments and I printed a booklet that has to be filled out and returned to my surgeon before the first appointment. The BAD: I am uninsured. They said that it looked like a paperwork mis-hap on their end, but that I may have to wait a full 30 day billing cycle before they can add me back to my policy. Ugh. So I have all the tools that I need and now I can't make the first consultation. I have the first appointment with the dietitian. Oh well. This will give me a few extra weeks to go through all the paperwork and get a head start on it
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My plan said 2 weeks after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Disappointing Weight Loss
SlowJourney replied to debco66az's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
10 pounds in six weeks! I would be ecstatic! That's 1 and half pounds a week. Keep up the good work -
This is the reason I decided on te lap band. I am really focused.
LadyA76 commented on AFRO-ITALIA's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Did you already have the lap band? or when are you scheduled for? I am one week post op...Stay focused! -
Vacation NSV's and more ramblings...
Nurse_Lenora replied to Daisee68's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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But here's an update. My last weigh in 8weeks ago said I lost 25kilos. My next weigh is next week, and I'm really hoping I've lost 30. Christmas is coming up, which is exciting. I have a beautiful dress on lay-by for Christmas day. I can't wait to show you guys, I'll post a photo as soon and I've got it. I got myself a job, I'm now working for my mother as a receptionist/ beauty assistant. Shes a beauty therapist and just brought her own salon. I have just gotten a kitten, hes my little baby boy. His name is Eric. thats him. and here is a photo of my dress, well the top of it anyway. its fantastic and it looks fantastic on me! Its a maxi dress, and those are really flattering but this one is sort of a-line. It's amazing, I adore it. The white part is lace and its lovely. I can't wait to wear it on Christmas day. I also found out that my lovely mother is getting my hair extensions in a few weeks, so I'll have lovely long hair. Life is going pretty well at the moment. I'm also going back to school to do my year 11 and 12. Then I'll be studying to be a midwife, life is looking up. I'll update again once I've weighed in next week xx
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Who's Your Surgeon/Hospital?
Sleevie WonderLand replied to Sleevie WonderLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I dont have a date yet, I really just started the process with Lawrence about 3 weeks ago. I did my sleep study last night, and the tech gave me a thumbs up, meaning I should be diagnosed with apnea which should get me approved for surgery. I was worried because my BMI isnt quite at 40 and I dont have any co-morbs under my belt, so I was really counting on this apnea thing to come through. I've been trying to gain weight to up my BMI but that wasnt working out too well either...I would have to gain about 20 lbs to get it up to 40. Hopefully I'll be hearing back from Jane soon, I'd like to schedule my surgery for the beginning of September since I'll be on vacation from work. -
I'm in NH (seacoast area) and had my surgery on March 24, 2011. I'd be happy to help in any way that I can!!! I'm 10 weeks post op today and am down a total of 44 pounds! About 16 pre-op and the rest since surgery. Feeling great! Just got back from a vacation at an all-inclusive resort......what a difference from last year! LOL
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Yes why so long? When I was on liquid stage my dr said I could start with pureed..I'm 3 weeks out and eating soft foods...
