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December 2012 Post Op Group

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one4ozzie    434

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As for stalls yep I hit them ALOT now. I'm at 157 and will go up to 158.8. So I know what you mean about stalls. But to tell you the truth, I'm perfectly happy with my size right now. Although I'm half way between a size 12 and 10 pant so I need to get into that 10. Dress size is 6 or 8. I'm very content. Very happy and I only hop on the scale maybe 1 time a week. I'm not letting that scale not moving get to me. I'm just so happy to have been given another chance at a healthy life.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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OleHippieGal    275

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Ok so i am sure with the weather changes some of you have gotten colds or sinus problems what are yall taking for it? I have a sore throat and feel sinus pressure. Not sure what to take. I dont like the tylenol products because of the damage it does to your liver. So not sure what to do. Any advice?

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Nicole K    352

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Haven't been on in a while but wanted to see how everyone was doing. Nicole' date=' you look awesome and I'm so glad to see your progress. I haven't wanted to discourage anyone as my progress has not been as hoped and I just gave up. I stalled shortly after surgery and despite doing everything I was told by nut and dr, the scale has never changed. Finally a month or so ago I decided to eat what I wanted to see what would happen and still no change. I am certainly eating healthier-not gaining/not losing. Dr. Says everything seems fine. Bloodwork was normal except for a need for more Iron. I have thought about trying the pre-op diet for a couple of weeks but haven't talked myself into it yet. Not sure it would do any good but I did lose preop. I'm not sure I would do this again as I am only 10 lbs less than I was with the band. The one positive is I'm not gaining and without the band(which had to come out) or bypass I would be gaining. Unfortunately, not enough weight loss to avoid diabetic meds which was a driving reason for doing it. That is most difficult part of all. I do enjoy hearing about your successes and your pics really do show the differences. Keep up your good work![/quote']

First off, thank you! My transformation is so surreal. I know my clothing size has changed but I don't see it in the mirror. Only side by side pictures.

Secondly, I hope you don't give up! You've come a long way and your goal is to get rid of diabetes meds. Are you exercising at all. I never never exercised prior to surgery. Now I go 5 days a week. Nothing crazy. A little cardio and some weight machines 2 days a week. I had a 2 days to the gym the last few weeks and it shows in the scale. So I really feel exercise has helped my weight loss tremendously.

We are still here to chat if you need support.

Nicole

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Nicole K    352

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Ok so i am sure with the weather changes some of you have gotten colds or sinus problems what are yall taking for it? I have a sore throat and feel sinus pressure. Not sure what to take. I dont like the tylenol products because of the damage it does to your liver. So not sure what to do. Any advice?

Tylenol is all I know but I was also told we can take sudafed. Hope this helps.

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OleHippieGal    275

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Tylenol is all I know but I was also told we can take sudafed. Hope this helps.

Yea what they told me too, well not the sudafed but I took 1 Advil congestion. Just enou to make the drainage stop. Eating lots of popcycles

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shaunda    122

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Ok so i am sure with the weather changes some of you have gotten colds or sinus problems what are yall taking for it? I have a sore throat and feel sinus pressure. Not sure what to take. I dont like the tylenol products because of the damage it does to your liver. So not sure what to do. Any advice?

I take zertec

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OleHippieGal    275

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I take zertec

What I should have taken

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jodimc    117

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Hiiiiii everyone!!! I haven't been on in for.ev.er! One major reason is because I ran out of room on my phone and had to delete the app! lol Time to upgrade. I came on today because I'm stalled and depressed because of it. But then I went to update my ticker and realized how far I've come.

I need to get back on track with eating.... I'm uncomfortable with the selection I can now eat. I kind of miss the days when everything made me sick! Never thought I'd say that.

You all look FANTASTIC!!!! Let me go find a recent pic of myself to share.

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one4ozzie    434

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Hiiiiii everyone!!! I haven't been on in for.ev.er! One major reason is because I ran out of room on my phone and had to delete the app! lol Time to upgrade. I came on today because I'm stalled and depressed because of it. But then I went to update my ticker and realized how far I've come.

I need to get back on track with eating.... I'm uncomfortable with the selection I can now eat. I kind of miss the days when everything made me sick! Never thought I'd say that.

You all look FANTASTIC!!!! Let me go find a recent pic of myself to share.

Welcome back. Yes the selection is much greater. There probably is a lot of stuff that I could eat but haven't tried. It is difficult once in a while not trying a food I used to love, but I force it out of my head. It isn't easy but I do it. Are you working out? I noticed that working out helps a great deal too.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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OleHippieGal    275

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Hiiiiii everyone!!! I haven't been on in for.ev.er! One major reason is because I ran out of room on my phone and had to delete the app! lol Time to upgrade. I came on today because I'm stalled and depressed because of it. But then I went to update my ticker and realized how far I've come.

I need to get back on track with eating.... I'm uncomfortable with the selection I can now eat. I kind of miss the days when everything made me sick! Never thought I'd say that.

You all look FANTASTIC!!!! Let me go find a recent pic of myself to share.

Jodi you look awesome WTG girl. Hope to see you back more often

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one4ozzie    434

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I was on the way to my BF house Sunday and was running late. Of course was I going a little over the speed limit (8mph) and got pulled over. I gave the county boy my drivers license. He said this doesn't look like you. I said I've lost a lot of weight. So I gave him another form of ID which still doesn't look like me. He made me repeat my birthdate a few times. Had me sign my name. When all was said and done, he said well if you want I can write a ticket but I will just let you go with a warning. That's a no brainier. So I didn't get a ticket. However I thinks it's time to get a new drivers license. LOL

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Nicole K    352

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I was on the way to my BF house Sunday and was running late. Of course was I going a little over the speed limit (8mph) and got pulled over. I gave the county boy my drivers license. He said this doesn't look like you. I said I've lost a lot of weight. So I gave him another form of ID which still doesn't look like me. He made me repeat my birthdate a few times. Had me sign my name. When all was said and done' date=' he said well if you want I can write a ticket but I will just let you go with a warning. That's a no brainier. So I didn't get a ticket. However I thinks it's time to get a new drivers license. LOL

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I got pulled over last week for running a stop sign. I thought he was going to second guess my ID but said nothing. Got a warning but I need to change picture on license as well. That's weird he wouldn't believe you at first.

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one4ozzie    434

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I got pulled over last week for running a stop sign. I thought he was going to second guess my ID but said nothing. Got a warning but I need to change picture on license as well. That's weird he wouldn't believe you at first.

I literally had to sign my name. That is how different I look. My IDs look nothing like me now.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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one4ozzie    434

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Ok, these darn antibiotics every other week due to infections since the hysterectomy has finally caught up with me. I have C. Diff. Would like to know if anyone on here has experienced it so I'm more prepared.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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htoup    40

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Ok' date=' these darn antibiotics every other week due to infections since the hysterectomy has finally caught up with me. I have C. Diff. Would like to know if anyone on here has experienced it so I'm more prepared.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I just found out today I have c diff also.., fun isn't it lol

HW 343 SW 322 4/23/13 goal 170

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