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I didn’t mean to be a snack proselytizer but I’ve been having so much trouble with wanting snack food like popcorn/rice cakes/crackers/etc. that I figured finding some of those options with both more Protein and Portion Control would be really helpful!

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I know for me, it’s realistic to acknowledge I will fall off the wagon and snack on occasion. I’ve got beanitos, nuts, and cheese for those occasions. It has helped a lot and they all have some Protein in them. Plus, beanitos have a lot of Fiber, so I can only eat a couple before I’m full!

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On 09/03/2018 at 06:24, mercmerc said:

Hey ya'll im a month and about two weeks out almost and today my family is going to the lake ! Can i go in???
I was told 6 weeks for lake swimming so you should be ok!

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Prayer request. ellie123, send us a message that she was in extreme pain, last night she had to go to the ER, where they run a CT scan and told her she had a Partial obstruction and internal swelling. They gave her morphine and pain never stop. Today she is still in extreme pain, nauseous and vomiting. She was admitted at the Bariatric Hospital for tonight. I believe in the power of prayers, please join me in praying for her during the day asking God for healing and wisdom to drs so they can help her.

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Praying for her!

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Almost four weeks post op, everything is going well. But I’m wondering how often are others throwing up? For me, it seems to happen on a regular basis .... sometimes new foods, if I drink too soon after eating, and if I eat past a certain point. All teaching me what my new body can and can not handle. But is this normal?!

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On 09/03/2018 at 12:01, sassysleever76 said:

And for heaven’s sake how do I reply to a specific post????
Are you on a computer or your phone? On the phone app, all you have to do is tap/hold the specific comment and it will pop up asking you if you want to quote or like the comment you’re trying to reply to. Then you just click quote and it will let you respond specifically to that post.

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On 09/03/2018 at 12:09, GamePlan18 said:

Are you on a computer or your phone? On the phone app, all you have to do is tap/hold the specific comment and it will pop up asking you if you want to quote or like the comment you’re trying to reply to. Then you just click quote and it will let you respond specifically to that post.
Yayayayaya ‼️‼️‼️‼️ thank you ‼️‼️‼️

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On 09/03/2018 at 11:52, rosawise@me.com said:

Prayer request. ellie123, send us a message that she was in extreme pain, last night she had to go to the ER, where they run a CT scan and told her she had a Partial obstruction and internal swelling. They gave her morphine and pain never stop. Today she is still in extreme pain, nauseous and vomiting. She was admitted at the Bariatric Hospital for tonight. I believe in the power of prayers, please join me in praying for her during the day asking God for healing and wisdom to drs so they can help her.
Sending them up 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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On 09/03/2018 at 15:00, sassysleever76 said:

Almost four weeks post op, everything is going well. But I’m wondering how often are others throwing up? For me, it seems to happen on a regular basis .... sometimes new foods, if I drink too soon after eating, and if I eat past a certain point. All teaching me what my new body can and can not handle. But is this normal?!
I am 8 weeks out and h e not thrown up at all

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I have never thrown up with the sleeve. I didn’t throw up with the band either.

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I am one week post op today and doing a full liquid diet. I never seem to have the sense of being full and feel I can drink as much liquids in small sips as I want. I stop myself because I want to be in control. I have only felt hunger about 4 times since surgery. The rest of the time I feel comfortable. I am afraid it is not working and I am not being restricted. No nausea or vomiting either. Is this sleeve going to work? Feeling really anxious. List about 17 pounds Pre op but one week post op maybe only 4 or 5. Is this normal?

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You have to slow down and don't overfill. Try to learn when your beginning to get full and stop there. I had problems with this but have gotten better at it. I have only thrown up twice but not sure if it was from eating to much, to fast or if the food didn't agree with me. Any way, I would always get that tight feeling in my chest at first because I didn't realize I was getting full. It is normal and it is controllable. Good luck to you.

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