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Fabulous February Post-Op's

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Funny thing, my fingernails are harder than they've ever been....gotta be the vitamins....crazy craZy :)

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padlrd    183

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You look really great

Well tomorrow to the hospital to get my Cardioverson to get my heart back into sync I AM only being there for OUTPATIENT I'm being very POSITIVE that I'm not staying say a prayer for me . Then I can start exercising more then 10 minutes on the treadmill and really start losing they keep telling how good I've done but I feel could do better with more exercise. May is going to be line dancing once a week with my surgeon

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monken    135

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You look really great

Well tomorrow to the hospital to get my Cardioverson to get my heart back into sync I AM only being there for OUTPATIENT I'm being very POSITIVE that I'm not staying say a prayer for me . Then I can start exercising more then 10 minutes on the treadmill and really start losing they keep telling how good I've done but I feel could do better with more exercise. May is going to be line dancing once a week with my surgeon

Good luck...you will do well.

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rodeoashes    0

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I had my gastric bypass done April 25 2013 I am still super sore. But am very excited for my new adventure I weighed 246 the day of surgery ill be weighing myself again on Friday :-)

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kparadisek    115

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Monkey you look great! I can really see the weight loss.

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kparadisek    115

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Padlrd I'll be praying for you, but I'm sure everything will be fine! Keep us posted.

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padlrd    183

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Well my 8am up 3pm my potassium & magnesium were both very low but they give both and got it up and did Cardioverson and I'm back in rytham but still in hospital cardiac dr said there going to have to really monitor my blood very closely

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Well my 8am up 3pm my potassium & magnesium were both very low but they give both and got it up and did Cardioverson and I'm back in rytham but still in hospital cardiac dr said there going to have to really monitor my blood very closely

You take care, hope all goes well!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 220.2

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Week 3, day 1 of zombie 5K....now laying on my bed with ice on my shins. Ouch.....so, other zombie 5Kers, does your app ever go crazy timing you? I was doing 1 minute runs tonight and realized they were lasting FOREVER..... And during the runs the timer was not working right (if was spot on with the walking though). I've almost decided zombie 5K is out to get me!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 220.2

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monken    135

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Monkey you look great! I can really see the weight loss.

Thank you :-)

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gerrykayred    13

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To all my fabulous February surgery buddies... How many calories per day are you eating and how many gms of Protein? Just curious to see if I'm inline... I definitely need to work on my Water. I feel I'm not eating enough calories. I average between 550 and 750 per day and between 60-80 protein. Seeing my doc next week and should move to the life style diet.

I only manage about 500 calories per day. I am able to drink water easily, but I am struggling with protein. Only getting 60-75 grams per day.

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monken    135

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I only manage about 500 calories per day. I am able to drink Water easily' date=' but I am struggling with Protein. Only getting 60-75 grams per day.[/quote']

Me too......my MD doesn't seem to be worried yet...I still have labs done at my three month mark which is may 6.

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gerrykayred    13

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Me too......my MD doesn't seem to be worried yet...I still have labs done at my three month mark which is may 6.

I am taking my Vitamins. Not B12 though. Now this is my weird story with B12: For several years I have struggled to keep my B12 levels above 400, I was only able to do this with weekly injections. (This is pre surgery). So most people after weight loss surgery have trouble with B12 and take a supplement or get injections regularly. I believe it's the most common deficiency post operatively. My last B12 injection was the first week of February, my surgery was on February 14th. 10 days post op I had my labs drawn and my blood serum B12 level was 1200. At 8 weeks post op my blood serum B12 levels were 1700. NO B12 INJECTIONS SINCE BEFORE SURGERY. also oral supplements. No b12 in my vitamins, Protein Bars or anything. This is baffling me. My providers (surgeon. PCP) don't seem to mind at all. I am needless to say very puzzled. I am still not doing injections (obviously) nor taking oral supplemental. I will have my levels retested again in a few weeks and see what it looks like.

Anyone had this happen to them or even heard of such a bizarre thing? I know there are some medical folk on this board. Looking for similar stories and ideas.

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sassy14    178

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I only manage about 500 calories per day. I am able to drink Water easily' date=' but I am struggling with Protein. Only getting 60-75 grams per day.[/quote']

I get between 800 and 1000 calories and about 80 grams if protein. Weight is coming off well. About 3 lbs week. I feel much better now and the Constipation issue ceased. I eat a lot of Greek yogurt, chicken, tuna and egg salad with light mayo and berries and lettuce. And of course a latte with milk in the morning.

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Tcisme    13

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Update' date=' was crying and feeling sorry for my self this morning. Still in hospital, off pain pump and was in an large amount of pain, but the liquid stuff is working. Attached a pic.

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Does everyone have an incision like this?? I haven't had my surgery yet.... But I was under the impression that its about 5 lil holes ... Kinda like my Gallbladder surgery. Hmmm

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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
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