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By clmftw, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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tami j    277

tami j
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Doing good here!

The high winds today kicked my allergies into high gear. But other than that had a painting class last night and not missing drinking at all! I had Decaf tea and took Vitamin Water zero squeezed lemonade and had a great time!

Hope everyone is doing great!

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semplycomplx    40

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I'm doing pretty good! :-) Vitamins are going well. So is Fluid intake. Not where I need to be on Protein but I'm working on it. Trying to keep it consistent. I'm down 15 pounds since surgery. 23 lbs including weight lost pre-op. And people are noticing, which is great and encourages me!

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tami j    277

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Great semply!

I just picked up a different chewable Vitamin at Vitamin Shoppe, like it so much better than the chewable so got at GNC. And they are for bariatric patients so I'm hoping better. I also picked up Biotin dissolvable dots... Not sure they actually will help with Hair loss but heard about them enough on here figured it couldn't hurt? My nails should be better for taking it at least!

It's my TOM and for 1st time recorded a loss during! However, my cramps are out of this world and cannot take my usual ibuprofen so finally took Tylenol, which only helped for a few hours! Boo my six week appt is next week Monday and I have a few question on what I can take since I've have pretty bad cramps every other month...

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Mama Spike    144

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I am doing good. My only area of work is getting in enough walking. Semply-I use Isopure Protein. It has 42g of protein in 3.8ounces. It really helps me get in 60-70g.

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barefeet    73

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I'm walking a couple of miles 3 days a week... Probably not ideal, but right now it is what I can do with my schedule. Still not eating 1000 calories, trying to keep the Protein and Water up... Seems to be working. I'm still eating Soups with fish, mashed potatoes and beans... Bit nervous to venture further... Weight loss feels super slow... About 3 pounds in last 2 weeks.

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barefeet    73

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Any of u having weird dreams?

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tami j    277

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Any of u having weird dreams?

That's a big YES!

Things that are happening in real life are happening too in my dreams and are way over the top! It's so strange!

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shall258    12

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Are we suppose to eat 1000 cal a day? Some days I don't even get 400 I got like maybe 600 today and that's seem too high

My "visitor" is here and I feel like I could eat my whole house up! Omg this had been torture

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tami j    277

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Are we suppose to eat 1000 cal a day? Some days I don't even get 400 I got like maybe 600 today and that's seem too high My "visitor" is here and I feel like I could eat my whole house up! Omg this had been torture

Shall, I think mine is 800 cals max... I will check in my book. I usually get between 500-700 still not reaching 800 but getting my liquids and Protein required

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shall258    12

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Kind of a subject change.... I don't know if it's into head or is reality but I think I'm eating more than I'm suppose too. How can u tell if you have over filled your pouch

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clmftw    45

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Shall, when I overfill, it feels like an uncomfortable pressure behind my sternum.

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