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CW:195 YAHOOOOOO

I would go for the ecigs if you can. There 3 chemicals in that compared to over 300 carcinogens in regular cigarettes. I used to smoke a pack or 2 a day pre -op and weaned my self using e cigs. Good luck on what ever decision you make

Has anyone lost around 130 pounds, had breast lift with augmentation then got pregnant? What did your boobies look like after? did you need to get a new boob job done?did you already have kids prior to your boob job? I have a total of 130 pounds to lose, I have lost 92 so far and I hate my boobs. I have 3 children already and dont plan on having any more for another 5 years. When I get to goal I wanna get breast lift with augmentation but at the same time don't because I know they can sag. I cant help thinking how much can they possibly change though? with all the weight gain I stretched them out allot and 3 pregnancies . I never was able to breast feed so I wont be this time and Now that I have vsg I wont gain that much weight if I do get pregnant 5 years from now! is there anyone out there that has been through this? What do you think? what was your experience? Thanks

I asked the same question yesterday it seems best to wait till after having kids or youll need to get your tummy and breast redone after.

could be the incision it is very tender and sensitive in the beginning and can take up to 6-7 weeks to completely heal. If you take pain medicine doea that help? I was on pain meds for about 10 days post op and Tylenol here and there depending on pain. Hope you feel better

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My doc said 3 meals or 5 small ones. In the beginning I felt like I was eating all day because you can only get in small amounts at a time. As you progress things will change and depending on how you feel you will adjust how often you eat. I'm 6 months and try to eat eggs , cottage cheese , cheese sticks , lentils , milk , Greek yogurt, turkey deli smoked ,chicken , meat , fish , shrimp ,beans(black, red, white, fava , garbanzo) one of these at each meal and add a little salad or veggies on the side. For the first month I lived on protein shakes, chicken flavored protein powder unjury.com , yogurt drinks(salt ,garlic ,water, plus yogurt in blender),cottage cheese,greek yogurt. I tried the protein shots that are 3oz packed with 22grams of protein I couldn't do it!!! tastes horrible! I even went back and got whey a more expensive and supposedly better tasting it was still bad! Keeping track of your intake with pen and paper or myfitnesspal.com is what really helps me keep track of my protein. Congrats on your surgery

Definently will get better. My Mojo was dead prior to surgery and as the weight drop I got my mojo back lol

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I'm almost 6 months post op

You are so cute

Before going for VSG I went to medical weightloss and felt that I was going to be paying money for what I already new how to do (eat low carbs small meals veggies and protein)but my will power was too weak I couldn't keep it up. So, I decided to save my money for the plane ticket instead to get the surgery very happy and satisfied with vsg surgery.

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I know its easier said than done but patience is all I can say. I freaked every time weight loss slowed but as soon as I said I don't give a @#$% no more it moved down. Keep up the great work and try to weigh once a week only and measure your self too.

I was obsessed with food and loved eating ALLOT of food. After VSG If I overeat at all I get uncomfortable and simply cant. I have not read yet about persons that regained the weight or stretched their sleeve but one guy who drank diet soda like crazy. With VSG no carbonated drinks because it stretches the sleeve. I didn't get RNY or bypass because of the rerouting and the fact that it can be stretched out because the stretchy part is not removed only part of it . they also are mal-absorption surgeries. So down the road deficiencies of fat soluble vitamins is seen and require injections for replacement. That's what I found as I researched. With VSG the complete stretchy part of the stomach is removed.As others have said all WLS are tools that HELP us. We need to put the right things in to get good results. Its ok to indulge once in a while but for the most part protein then veggies and fruits. Good luck on making your decision.

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I stalled around that time too I think allot of people do your body is adjusting to the new way of life It will pass you will lose and stall then lose then stall. In the end you will lose the weight and that's whats important Dont let this bring you down keep up with everything you have been doing

I've lost 70 % of my access weight. started at 288 and im 196 now. I'm almost 6 months post op. thats 92 pounds. My goal weight is 150.

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I get bored of the same thing but its usually cottage cheese, cheese sticks , Fiber one cereal , a fiber one bar if I'm desperate for sweets, pop corn air popped with pam spray and seasoning, tuna mixed with salsa on a thin bread with melted cheddar cheese on it, Greek yogurt.

my hair started falling out badly at 3 months post op. So as you have I came to this website looking for help. One member mentioned loreal for falling hair its a black and red bottle , I got it from Wal-Mart. I didn't think it would work because the problem was internal (decrease vitamins mineral and hormones gone wild after surgery)and shampoo would be used externally. It actually worked! my hair now falls out about 75% less than before. I'm glad I gave it a try. I also added infusion conditioner its a great hydrator. My hair has become dull brittle and dry after surgery this conditioner really helps.Oh and a spray in leave in conditioner after the shower. I had hair model hair pre -op and would get complements all the time about my hair. But I'm 92 pounds lighter so that's what's important. Good luck and I hope this works for you if you start to lose hair. Oh yeah I also read that some people have not lost hair at all.

B-sargento cheese stick colby jack, small decaf coffee 2 milk 2 equal S-7 inch banana L-2oz chicken breast with curry powder on it and salt, 1oz mashed potatoes , 1 cup kale raw 2 TBLS balsamic vinagrette kraft S- 2 cups multi grain cheereos D-Dont know yet

I ate mushroom soup canned from kroger brand. I blended it in the blender. I didnt eat any vegtables in the beginnig only applesauce. Good luck

I had gastritis post op and my doc put me on omaprazole 25 mg for 8 weeks. It gives your stomach relief from acid to heal an let the swelling go down, It was painfull but after 5 days I felt better. Hope you do too.