longer-life
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Congrats Christin!!!!!! :Banane45:
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This is incredibly sweet! I totally second it. Best wishes Paola!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations Sleeve of Steel! Way to go girl!!!!!
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Any Low Bmi Folks Here?
longer-life replied to lipstick22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My BMI was 40 at the time of surgery. After looking at a ton of tickers (and a comment from my surgeon), I expect to lose an AVERAGE of 10 pounds a month. Hope this helps. -
Sorry for your loss, Lissa. I would be in shock too. No doubt. All are good ideas. I just want to reiterate what Susan said. Surround yourself with friends and family or call them often if they are not around. This might be a good time to invite them over to your new house.
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After 5 Months Of Complications My Twisted Stricture Is Fixed! I Feel Sooo Blessed Not To Be Sick Anymore!
longer-life commented on Happylife's blog entry in Happylife's Blog
Oh my gosh Happy Life! I had never heard of your complication either. Seems like you picked a good surgeon. Thank goodness for that! Your attitude is amazing. I am sending tons of good vibes your way! -
Nice! I will add pancakes to my menu. Thanks to both of you!
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Almost 5 Weeks Post-op And I'm Starving!
longer-life replied to Sunshine62103's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your surgeon or primary doctor should be able to help by prescribing an H2blocker, an antacid or a Proton Pump Inhibitor. Keep trying until you find one that works. It might take a few tries, but it should help a lot. Also you might want to document exactly how much Protein and liquid you are actually taking in. Sometimes we think it is more than what it actually is. Many of us here use myfitnesspal.com Best wishes! -
Getting In Your Water....
longer-life replied to Forensikchic's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Great ideas. Can you please give more details on this one? -
I Have A Leak In My Gastric Sleeve!
longer-life replied to MeMeMEEE's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Glad to hear the leak is healed!!!!!! I don't know anything about fistula (only the one on the Oprah Show and I know that is different than yours). I hope it can be taken care of by your surgeons and you can finally move on to liquids. -
Aetna pre-op weight loss required?
longer-life replied to Bypassjourney's topic in Insurance & Financing
This confirms the requirements are not the same for each policy. I have Aetna PPO and did not have to lose 5 percent. -
Tagine- The Most Perfect Meal For Gastric Sleevers!
longer-life replied to chef neil's topic in Soft (stage 3)
LOl I bought all the ingredients for the beef Tagine but haven't made it yet. Most likely tomorrow. I will let you know. (I know it will be good though). -
The banana flavor is delicious to me. I used a few on my surgeons version of "full liquids".
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I Have A Date, I Have A Date! Thank You Jesus =)
longer-life replied to Paola's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Great news!!!!!!!!! -
I'm In The Hospital
longer-life replied to peacequeen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Peacequeen! Aw shucks! So sorry to hear this friend! Lots of good vibes your way. -
1 Year Post Op Checkup
longer-life replied to Paul11011's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
WOW!!!!!! What an amazing transformation! Congratulations!!!!! -
Vomiting After Meals?
longer-life replied to NyanBunny56's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since you got sleeved so recently I think carbs like mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, yoghurt , soft vegetables, stewed fruits, apple sauce etc will go down much easier than pasta, rice or bread. Best wishes! -
Coffee/caffeine...to Do Or Not To Do?
longer-life replied to mullet head's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me either, thank goodness. 4 weeks for coffee. -
You are probably not a slow loser. Not eating at all some days and only eating 500 -700 calories when you do eat, is most likely the problem. I am not an expert though. I suggest you post a thread about this and others will chime in. Best wishes! Better yet....call your nutritionist.
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Thanks for sharing! I saved it.
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Complications Or No Complications
longer-life replied to yecats's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
6 weeks out and I have been through some of the expected struggles we read about on this website day in and day out. Mild reflux so meds had to be changed, nausea on the 4th and 5th week and it ended up being my CPAP machine, drinking, eating, taking meds is still a full time job etc. No complications as of right now. Hope this helps. -
Hungry Girl 5 Days Post Gastric Sleeve Op!
longer-life replied to BethH's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I was also hungry the first few weeks but I sipped all day long and that helped. I mean ALL DAY LONG! lol The best though, as others have said, was definitely broth. I couldn't stand canned broth, but homemade (very well seasoned broth) was heaven. I was allowed sugar free popsicles during full liquids and that helped too. Sip, sip, sip and you should be fine. -
One Year Anniversary!
longer-life replied to NJMOMof2's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Can't wait to live life to the fullest! Thanks for the encouragement. You look wonderful. -
File Sumbitted To Insurance Today
longer-life replied to AJAgwu's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a similar experience as Wishes's mother. I hope you hear back from your insurance really soon! -
Also remember that you gained the weight back with all those other diets. If you think about it, the "magic" of this tool is that we have hope of keeping it off FOREVER! Rapid weight loss would be awesome (I haven't lost weight in 10 days so I know the feeling), but the biggest prize would be to never gain it back. Right?
