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ortega07

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  1. On clear liquids for 2 more days. No issues getting in water or protein. Non at all really. When I start the full liquid will I notice a difference? Will I have restriction. I'm scared that this is not normal!!!! Help ????
  2. Hey guys, I am 5 days post op bypass. Converted from a sleeve. I am having minimal cravings and getting all of my protein and liquid in. No problemo! Should I be concerned? Feels like I didn't have the surgery.
  3. ortega07

    bad breath

    I've heard it's bc you are in ketosis, basically burning fat!
  4. Makes sense! My but told me to use them, along with other options. My doc will inform me tues. Thx!!
  5. ortega07

    Approved BCBS of NJ

    Wow a week and a day and I'm approved for my revision! I had the sleeve done on 12/16/12 and I'm going for bypass on 8/18/14, due to gerd and a stretched sleeve. My weight lose was around 40 lbs with the sleeve and I've actually gained 15 of it. I started off at 239 post op, current weight 206, lowest weight since sleeve 189 (for about a day).
  6. ortega07

    Approved BCBS of NJ

    Never too much TMI! Ok i can't eat a pizza but I can have 2 slices be full as hell and eat another one on less than an hour. I really hope this works, who has a sleeve and gastric bypass in two years and can't lose weight? Ughhh better not be this girl.
  7. ortega07

    Approved BCBS of NJ

    Also, I have bad acid reflux. I did have an upper GI which showed the damage from the acid and stretched sleeve.
  8. ortega07

    Approved BCBS of NJ

    Omg me too! Totally embarrassed! I didn't tell many people and the lens I did have been are still are very supportive! But yea, in my head I'm like, wow you cut off most of your tummy and you aren't at a healthy weight. I have no restriction what so ever! Not to mention in always hungry. My doc believes I had to issues with revision approval bc I've never missed an appt for follow ups and I've been given approval from my nut and psychic clearance. I personally know I need the restriction. I am an over eater and I binge eat. I only want to get to 150, but trying to get there from 206 is like trying to lose weight before the sleeve.
  9. If argue too that if your insurance covers wls it's not elective per se. New boobs and a tummy tuck are not covered by insurance, that's generally considered elective. Maybe you are the first in your company to do this so they are unsure. Good luck!
  10. K surgery for sleeve to bypass revision set for 8/18,pending insurance approval! Fingers crossed!
  11. ortega07

    Is it working for you

    I've had the sleeve which was easy recovery for me. I've lost 45 lbs. Unless I diet and Excersize hard cute I'll pretty much stay here. Now I gave scar tissue which is pulling at the shake of my stomach changing it. Also have acid reflux. So next week I am applying to insurance for revision to bypass.
  12. I was sleeved 12/27/13 I'm down roughly 40 lbs and need to get rid of 60 more. My sleeve is not stretched due to scar tissue distorting the shape of the sleeve. My options : Re sleeve Or Bypass Totally confused! Please any words of wisdom appreciated! When I went for the sleeve it was easy to find many positive stories. The bypass procedure seems riskier. Help!
  13. My weight has halted and maintained for several months. After upper GI doc noticed due to scar tissue my stomach shape by my esophagus has changed and is now causing gerd. In addition my stomach has stretched bc the food isn't going down properly and if I eat at say 3pm the food doesn't go down until the next time I eat, so all that extra food is going into my stomach at one time. Hope that makes sense kinda wordy!
  14. There is hope! Weight at Surgery: 239 4 months Post Op: 196 6 months Post Op: 191 2 days ago I was 196, yesterday I went back to the basics. What I mean is, I went on my full liquid diet from post op. but incorporated clear and full liquids. 9am-12pm sipped on Isopure 40 grams of Protein 2pm miso Soup 3pm sugar free Italian ices 5:30-6:30 pm sipped on 2 Atkins shakes (20 total grams of protein) 8pm 1 sugar free ice pop I sipped on Water and unsweetened ice tea all day. At 10pm, I did have 2 egg whites, only bc my husband said a was cranky! Lol I was!! Then I passed out!!! This morning 191!!!!! This can and will be done!! Go with what you know! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  15. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    Good luck!!!! You can do it! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  16. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    Isopure isn't bad, slightly gritty, I try to get it down in the morning but you could sip on it all day. Try to get it done so it's out of the way. As far as Exercise ill b honest has been minimal. Literally 20 minutes a day bc I'm not consuming many calories. Hope that helps! Please let me kno if u have anymore questions. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  17. I am 5 months post op. Just left the obgyn, based on my last period I should be 7wks 5 days, problem is the baby is measuring 2 weeks smaller. I have to go back next Monday to see if it has grown. They don't know anything until then. Doesn't help that all of my pregnancy symptoms have stopped Sent from my iPhone using VST
  18. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    188.8 this morning!!! Starting day 4 of re doing full liquid phase! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  19. ortega07

    1st Ultrasound

    Thank ladies. Unfortunately, I had to have a D and C last week due to a miscarriage. Just wasn't meant to be. The doctor said it happened at conception and that I and/or the surgery didn't contribute to the miss. We are still going to try but in a few more months. Sent from my iPhone using VST
  20. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    Down to 190 this morning! I don't feel hungry either! Just slightly cranky and visually everything looks yummy, which I'm used to dealing with from immediately after surgery. Hoping to get into the 180's this week! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  21. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    Hungry no, cranky yes lol!! I will let you know how much I weight tmrw morning! Best thing decision for me to start over! Sent from my iPhone using VST
  22. ortega07

    6 Months out/losing again

    I was 196 on March 22, 2013. That three month break I took was way too long! It wasn't a stall bc I knew what I was doing wrong! Trust me you can do this! This is far from easy but possible! Sent from my iPhone using VST

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