FitatFifty
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Did he put you on any antacids like ompreazole (Prevacid?). I've only experienced burning when I tried a glass of red wine.
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Just Joined - VSG on 11/02
FitatFifty replied to Susanne's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome! You will love the support, encouragment, and honesty the members provide!! Good luck on your surgery--we'll see you on the other side! Fit -
Any Fast Eaters?
FitatFifty replied to weightnomore's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nickname is "Hoover." I took Mini's suggestion and bought demitasse spoons and cocktail forks--keeps those bites small. Like Fleur, I also eat in front of the TV, and use the clock on the VCR to time my eating. Same process, take a bite, PUT THE FORK DOWN, chew 20 times (remember to count), and repeat. Practice, practice, practice, before your surgery. Eating too fast is PAINFUL and its likely you'll not get your protein in because you just have to stop. Good Luck Fit -
18 months post op today!
FitatFifty replied to Oregondaisy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Oregon congratulations to you!! What an inspriational story. Being only 5 weeks out, it's great to hear you're maintaing and have a strategy THAT WORKS!! when you have a small gain. Hooray for You!! Fit -
what do I do with unflavored protien powder?
FitatFifty replied to vicki s's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mix in with sf pudding-one scoop for every cup of milk. Mix and dissolve protein powder first, then pudding mix. It's great. I also sprinkle a 1/2 scoop on food and stir in. Mini is right about temoerature you don't want to go above 130 degrees or else yuck! Fit -
way too much advertising...
FitatFifty replied to firedawg's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
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OMG I can't breath.. I won my appeal!
FitatFifty replied to Was a humpty dumpty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations! The fight is worth it! Hooray! Fit -
Thanks so much Oregon Daisy!! I really miss the old chat room. I just seem to get lost in the new one...and when I get there...no one is there. Fit
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Hi Teacup.
I had to appeal and was successful. First, look at your benefit booklet and see what directions it provides about appealing. Check with your doc, will they help you with your appeal? My doc wrote a letter stating sleeve was medically neccessary for me because I have Celiac Sprue (which is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine). Will send my letter if interested
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Congratulations! I'm happy for you!
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scared, leak, please help!
FitatFifty replied to KKB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
KKB I am sorry you had this turn of events- it sounds like you're on the road to recovery though. I can not provide you any advice, but I wish you well. Welcome back and I'm sure someone with more experience than I will respond. Feel better soon. Hugs Fit -
Mick...This too will pass. I'm not sure you can prevent stalls, you're body is adjusting. My three week stall came and went rather quickly, and truly was a non event. Enjoy the ride!! Fit.
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Congratulations!!! that's great news. Soon you'll be on the losers bench and watching yourself disappear! best of luck Fit
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Recover time after surgery
FitatFifty replied to Monday_thru_Friday's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took two weeks on the advice of my support group, doctor, and nutritionist and was glad I did. it's not just time for recovery, but to learn the eating/sipping routine. I felt ready to go back to work about day 12. When I returned to work the fatigue the first day was bad, but has gotten better. I am now 4 weeks out. I stayed 2 nights in the hospital and was glad to. It is really important to walk and do so regularily after your procedure. Good Luck Fit -
Ok I'm in! I weigh 259 today!! Down 30.2 lbs since 9/2, and 17 lbs since surgery on 9/16 (25 days ago). WOW!
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I used the U.S.National Library of Medicine's website when researching my appeal and found it quite useful: www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/sites/pubmed If you have difficutly, go to pubmed.gov The site provides articles in abstract form -- great for your letter. Good luck Fit
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I love toread the studiea too! The research is helpful when talking with your doc.
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Good luck with the PubMed site. I searched on vertical sleeve and hit numerous studies since last year and use that fact in my appeal letter. It worked great!
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Greetings! I am a little over three weeks out and can finally wear a belt and tuck in my shirts!!!! This is a whoo hoo moment for me. Also, I took all my smaller sized blouses, sweaters, and skirts to the cleaners this week, and it's like I have a new wardrobe. Plus my hubby told me I'm looking sexy!! Wow! Love my sleeve. I will be fit before I turn fifty. To our good health- Fit
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I agree with Oregon Daisy. I can't even find the chat room. Fit