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My doctor gave me nuva ring last Saturday. I have no idea how to insert it. This is very awkward. She told ,e to tell my bf to do it for me. It's been sitting there all week though.

LOL i'm like welll... tax season just ended lol

I was told the same and then they threw in the 6 months pcp weigh in out of nowhere. Hope you don't have to go though it. Good Luck!

Whose your plastic surgeon?

What insurance do you have?

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Hey everyone. I wrote this to help a sleever with some advice and felt that we can all benefit from each others advice ( which is mostly what the site is about) however let's make it happen here right now. For stalls, for gains, for recipes, for exercise, for Protein, for love, etc Etc... Tmi advices are also welcomed lol] Step one. Most Important part is protein and Water. 60-80 grams of protein per day 64 oz of water per day ( most docs say its okay to count coffee, tea, Protein shakes, etc win the 64 oz) Protein you can get from food, Protein Bars, or shakes. Some shakes have too much sugar so keep and eye in that. Step two. Calories up up up carbs low low low We need the calories to burn fat and lose the weight depending on what your nut/ doc say and how much you want to lose. I aim for 900-1200 per day. If you don't eat calories your body will go into starvation mode and you will not lose weight. Carbs like Pasta, rice and bread are not good. They will fill you up and make you bloated because it makes you retain water and not give you nutrition. Some carbs can be good like yams and plantains. Google it. Step three. Sugar It's hard to avoid sugar when watching everything else a good way to avoid it is to buy sugar free everything and using Splenda when you want to add sugar to something. Fruit has a lot of sugar so try to limit yourself to at least the fruits with least sugar. Don't know what they are? Thank God for Google!!! Lol Step four. Measurements Buy measuring cups. (Tsp-1 cup) Buy a bottle that holds a large amount of water like: 32 oz---- if you buy a Poland spring water it will say 32 Fl Oz Step five. Plan ahead Plan what your going to eat in advance especially if you have to work or are going out. Grab a calendar or and itinerary and write down what you plan to eat for the whole week for Breakfast lunch and dinner and include Snacks in between each. This way you you've already calculated the Proteins and calories for each day and you don't have to worry about it. Step six. Exercise Choose what makes you happy. I LOVE to dance. Dancing is a workout so I'm starting dance classes in may. Incorporate walking into your life. Park the car far from stores, go window shopping at the mall, walk the dog or catch up with a friend or loved one while walking. Step seven. Change it up Routines are boring. Planning ahead will help change up the recipe everyday. This includes exercise. Ex: Monday salsa class, Tuesday 30-45 minute walk, Wednesday break, Thursday pop in a workout DVD or look for videos on YouTube , Friday swimming, Saturday break, Sunday boxing. Step eight. Enjoy Don't go crazy. (Which you will the first few days) but then it will be natural. Don't deprive yourself but at the same time makes smart decisions. My bf ordered take out. It smelled so good. Went straight for a peace of broccoli chewed it and divorced it well and swallowed didn't look at the rice at all. Step nine. Keep track Track your food intake. there are apps like myfitmesspal.com not to mention FREE where you can login in everything you eat and drink. again, Google Is your best friend. Use it as a tool. Step ten. The scale is still not your friend Step away from your scale. Hide it if possible. Weigh yourself only once every 2 weeks or once a month. You have not lost a pound in a few week but have you taken your measurements. Because you are losing inches. Notice your bra strap slipping down your arm and your fave pants .... You need a belt now. The most essential part of weight loss are the non scale victories. I crossed my legs, went up five flights without getting tired, bumped into my ex. Wore a dress I haven't worn in 3 years, did have a heart track while tying my shoes laces. Overall have fun and don't think about it too much. I'm not a doctor or a nut. I'm not here to judge you I am here like everyone ewe to get help and answer others. This all came from a sleeved just like you. Good luck and I wish you the best. Sleepers best food.... What you should have on your grocery list Cottage cheese Skim milk Soy milk Greek yogurt Shredded cheese Cheese (American, Munster, Swiss, etc) Cheese sticks Sugar free Popsicles Granola Jello chicken eggs Yogurt oatmeal Nuts Peanut Butter Tuna Salmon Shrimp Keep this post going with ideas and advice. Thanks guys.

Oh wow. I did not know that at all. They gave me chewable tablets for acid but they never mentioned anything about gallstones. I will def. ask my surgeon when i see him soon about it. Thanks!

Birth control lol... sorry my mind keeps going to the day of my consultation. I had so many questions and forgot to ask. lol

Congrats. You will be fine. As long as you keep the same insurance with the same requirements you will be fine. You will probably be apprived faster when they see that you were approved before. Good Luck!

alsom ask about lifestyle changes... sex, babies, exercise. etc

Its really up to you. Questions in regards to your health and family past health and how it can complicate surgery. How much does he/she recommend you should lose. What you will need after surgery. How can you prepare before hand. Believe me you'll think of stuff while they are informing you. Good luck and congrats on choosing VSG!!!

Day one and day two of my prep diet was the worst. I was mean and cranky. Wanted to strangle everyone who was around me. Had a huge headache and wanted to eat everything I saw and smelled. When I woke up on day 3 something told me to weigh myself and boy was I glad I did.. I was 5 lbs down and could not believe it. It motivated me to stay strong and I actually did. After day 3 everything was fine. I was no longer hungry moody or thinking of food. Good luck.

It was difficult for the first 3 days but then everything just got normal. The month off really helped me alot. Work cannot tell you when to return. Your surgeon can. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen if your job tells you when to return to work after a major surgery. Especially if your doctor gave you a specific time to return. Follow up surgeons advice. He/she is the expert not hr. they are thinking about the company and not your health. Good luck.

Sleevie beauty... Sleevarella

Have them call your surgeon. There is always a doctor on call at your surgeons office for emergencys. It's 24/7. Hope you get better soon. Good luck

My doctor told me one month. I could have gone back a week later because I felt fine by then but I sat back and enjoyed my little vacation lol

They are but they are so yucky. Well to me they are. I tried the already made shake from gnu fridge and it was okay. I have two big containers one French vanilla the other banana and I have not used it. But you might like it. I've tried a few more like Isopure, premier and some other ones and they did not help. But everyone's different. Ask for a sample before you buy them. Good luck!

I don't consider wine as cheating... Maybe a quarter pounder or snickers bar or soda. Don't be afraid. You've been through this already with the band. It's not as easy as ppl here make it seem the first few days were a little difficult but I took some great advice from some friends on here and the nurses at the hospital. WALK walk walk. Please as soon as the doc says its okay walk around the halls. It will speed up your recovery and help release the gas pains. Good luck you will all do fine. Keep us posted and see ya in the losers bench!!! :-)

Good luck. Everything will go well. Please keep us posted once you can. And please walk as much as you can as soon as they give you the okay to move around. It will help towards a fast recovery. Good luck again and remember walk walk walk.