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Rainbow_Warrior    996

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Sadly, I cannot stand Facebook or all its actual and subliminal advertising and dirty links. I gave up using it as it was just too annoying to have me comments filtered by algorithms and then used to market 5h1t to me that I did not want.

I refuse to pay for people to use my bandwidth to market to me. Disgusting.

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pfisher    72

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Surgery (sleeve) was 10/23 and today has been the roughest. Which may be weird. I have no idea. The pain isn't awful, no nausea at all, but crampy and tummy feels like it's been squeezing all day. And SO TIIRED! Been trying to rest as much as possible and soak up the news that we are welcoming a second grandson in March 2018!

So today has been a big up and down for me emotionally. Looking forward to a better tomorrow.

:)

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Chris4444    2

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Mine is on 10/31 also

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scdaniec    14

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Sadly, I cannot stand Facebook or all its actual and subliminal advertising and dirty links. I gave up using it as it was just too annoying to have me comments filtered by algorithms and then used to market 5h1t to me that I did not want.
I refuse to pay for people to use my bandwidth to market to me. Disgusting.

This happened with everything. Even YouTube ads, yahoo ads, etc. if you’re u have internet (even just on your phone) you are paying people to advertise to you.


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Rainbow_Warrior    996

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47 minutes ago, scdaniec said:

u have internet (even just on your phone) you are paying people to advertise to you.

No ... Weblock works on killing ads and pop-ups almost everywhere except Facebook. AdBlockPlus works on the laptop with TrendMicro Security ... again, the FaceBook algorithm can slip through.

Example: I said one day in February 2016 on my Facebook feed that I was pissed off be new electricity charges. Within five hours two electricity retailer reps had been to my front door canvassing for my change of business. And within 24 hours, I had been messaged/emailed by five others. That's the 5h1t that pisses me off.

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scdaniec    14

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No ... Weblock works on killing ads and pop-ups almost everywhere except Facebook. AdBlockPlus works on the laptop with TrendMicro Security ... again, the FaceBook algorithm can slip through.
Example: I said one day in February 2016 on my Facebook feed that I was pissed off be new electricity charges. Within five hours two electricity retailer reps had been to my front door canvassing for my change of business. And within 24 hours, I had been messaged/emailed by five others. That's the 5h1t that pisses me off.

That sounds like a virus rather than the advertising I’m talking abt. Facebook doesn’t naturally have pop ups and neither do any of the websites I’ve mentioned.


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Rainbow_Warrior    996

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7 hours ago, scdaniec said:


That sounds like a virus rather than the advertising I’m talking abt. Facebook doesn’t naturally have pop ups and neither do any of the websites I’ve mentioned.

No.

Companies pay Facebook to use algorithms to find them customers via the things they talk about. (I have seen three documentaries about this evil practice.)

Those companies can then have targeted ads placed on Facebook where you are reading your feed from your FB friends. You can also have what I have already described ... companies making cold calls at the front door, via Facebook or via FB notifications offering goods and services.

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Ready2Live!    17

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20 hours ago, ag001 said:

Surgery Was on 10/03, down 25.6 lbs. Weight loss slowed this week, but I am losing inches. I feel great. Red meat doesn't sit well with me nor does cheating by trying to sample bad choices, so yep...I stopped that nonsense. I finally got a small hunger feeling this week, but no cravings. I didn't see a difference, but others notice. So, I took a photo today and put it side by side with a before VSG pic and it is insane to see the face behind the extra lbs. How are you all doing? #wecandoit

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You look awesome! The change is definately noticable!

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confusedturtle3    246

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Surgery Was on 10/03, down 25.6 lbs. Weight loss slowed this week, but I am losing inches. I feel great. Red meat doesn't sit well with me nor does cheating by trying to sample bad choices, so yep...I stopped that nonsense. I finally got a small hunger feeling this week, but no cravings. I didn't see a difference, but others notice. So, I took a photo today and put it side by side with a before VSG pic and it is insane to see the face behind the extra lbs. How are you all doing? #wecandoit
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You look wonderful, glad you are doing so well. Wow 25.6 lbs in just over 3 weeks, that is amazing! I can’t wait to be able to say that [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

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lpsouth1978    25

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I had my sleeve done on Mon (10/23), and things have been going very well. The day of surgery was rough and i had A LOT of nausea after surgery. The nausea went away after about 12 hours and everything has been rather easy since. I have had no issues with nausea, gas or pain since coming home, I have not vomited once since the day of surgery, have not needed any pain meds since leaving the hospital, and seem to have nearly as much energy as I did before the sleeve.

I initially gained about 8 pounds immediately after surgery (as expected), but as of this morning I am down 8 pounds. I feel fortunate, because I have not had any issues tolerating anything yet, and have been able to get all of my Water and nutrients in with ease. I hope things continue to be this easy.

HW 355, SW 295, CW 289

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ProfessorSlim    115

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I had my sleeve done, morning 10/26....now it is 10/28. I came home yesterday. Some pain, trying to walk and use incentive spiromotry, coughing is a bit hard due to sore abdomen. Not to be gross...but having loose liquid stools.

I just want a few days to go by, so I feel more normal. It's not horrible, but getting a lot of belly gurgling and it is tough to take sips.

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I wrote that yesterday and I think I forgot to post it...It is now the evening of 10/29 and I feel a lot better. I am contemplating going into work for a one hour meeting/presentation...then back home to rest

Also, is anyone starting a FB page for us October sleevers? If not I'll set one up!

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kittymommy    22

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Surgery Was on 10/03, down 25.6 lbs. Weight loss slowed this week, but I am losing inches. I feel great. Red meat doesn't sit well with me nor does cheating by trying to sample bad choices, so yep...I stopped that nonsense. I finally got a small hunger feeling this week, but no cravings. I didn't see a difference, but others notice. So, I took a photo today and put it side by side with a before VSG pic and it is insane to see the face behind the extra lbs. How are you all doing? #wecandoit
IMG_20171028_154117_410.thumb.jpg.9479e56eb465b4e1ac4bf10f4e47ef0f.jpg
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You look amazing! Keep up the great work!


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